Kanye West was spotted leaving Bar Pitti in the West Village while wearing Black/Red Air Jordans – and no, it’s not the Infrared VI! This time, it was the Air Jordan VII Black/Red (colloquially referred to the ‘Raptors’) that Kanye rocked, and based on these images, his shoes look rather worn! That’s right, millionaires have beaters too. Of course, later in that week, Kanye was seen wearing the Air Yeezy 2, a shoe that he’s had the luxury of wearing whenever and wherever he wants. Check out Kanye and the AJ7s below and let us know what your favorite pair of beater Jordans are. via justjared/globalgrind.

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It was just about a week ago that Sneaker News scooped you with word of the impending return of adidas Consortium, and now we have more details on the five-shoe comeback run.  The adidas Originals ’Tabula Rasa’ collection takes its aesthetic from the Latin for ‘blank slate’, a look that translates perfectly to the modern language of style with a quintet of tonal White Vapour classics.  In addition to their pristine appearance, these silhouettes are some of the lesser seen Three Stripes heritage models, the adidas Originals ZX 500 far and away the most familiar in a group that also includes the BC, Decade, Pro Shell and Matchplay.  Have a closer look at each pair of these luxurious suede, nubuck and pigskin designs and stick with Sneaker News for updates on their release.

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Missed out on the Nike Mags, or can’t get yourself to wear ‘em around? You can fashion your own pair of customs like FlawlessV of NT did, by using a pair of Radii high-tops to create a ‘wearable’ pair of Nike Mags to beat around. These won’t light up, they won’t self-lace, and you definitely won’t fool anyone with these replicas, but as long as you have some fabric paint, a pair of scissors, and a few spare hours, you’ve got yourself a pair of custom Mags! We can understand that it’s tough to wear around a pair of sneakers that cost a few thousand dollars, so let us know if you’d consider rocking these Nike Mag 2011 customs.

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The most recent collaborative release issued by German sneaker boutique Solebox was a trio of Saucony Shadow 5000s dubbed the ‘Three Brothers Pack’ for their use of similar colors across different blocking patterns.  Hikmet and company have been doing stuff like this for years, the exuberant accent shade on this latest duo conjuring images of the ‘Purple Devil’ trio they released with New Balance over five years ago.  The Solebox x Saucony Shadow 5000 ’Pink Devil’ adds a bit of pink to the otherwise ‘standard’ black/grey/white mix for a slightly more eye-catching take on ‘evil’ than the typical bred fare.  And with Halloween right around the corner, it’d make sense to get these out before October’s over; will they release in Solebox’ typically frustratingly limited numbers?  Only time will tell, but you can see more of what’s to come in the meantime and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for updates on their availability.  via Sneakerb0b

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The last few months of Air Force 1 Sneaker News has been dominated by Nike Sportswear’s Vac Tech releases and some insane new designs from the Bespoke program, just two of the countless branches on the Uptown family tree. One other such category was introduced about one year earlier than the VT joints, the Nike Air Force 1 Tec Tuff a winter-ready alternative to the boot-styled AF1s. This new Air Force 1 Mid comes in an entirely blacked-out design entirely comprised of the abrasion-resistant Tec Tuff material; does this Mid stack up favorably against 2010′s Lows and Highs? Click through so you can see more and then grab them straight from NikeStore or also on eBay.

Nike Air Force 1 Mid Tec Tuff
Black/Black
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We’ve been getting more and more information over the past couple weeks regarding the entire Nike, Inc. family’s plans for next summer, and the latest preview for Q2 2012 sees a cult classic runner paired with a cushioning platform with which it’d flirted in days gone by but never fully committed.  Images of the upcoming Nike Footscape Free will instantly call to mind the Air Footscape Motion and its variants, but this new style is a bit less structured with more of a true ‘barefoot’ feel.  There’s also a curious new sawtooth pattern eminating from the Free sole on these three pairs; can we expect this polka-dotted zig-zag look on all the pairs to be unveiled beyond the initial previews we saw this June?  Check these out with more images after the jump, let us know what you think and stick with Sneaker News for the Footscape Free release dates.  via CK

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Get ready for a Summer blockbuster in 2012 – Jordan Brand’s got something new for ya. Jordan Brand will release the Jordan Son Of Mars, which combines primary elements from the Air Jordan III, V, VI, and XX, in a number of colorways. We’ve already seen a ‘Bred’ version as well as a White/Cement colorway, but here’s a look at a new ‘Club Purple’ version that resembles the ‘Grape’  due to the purple outsole. The success of multi-Air Jordan hybrids like the Air Jordan Spiz’ike and Jordan Six Rings has sprouted an all-new design concept of Air Jordans, but there have been a few ‘misses’ like the Rare Air and 6-17-23. Is the Son Of Mars a hit? Check out both colorways below and stick with Sneaker News for more updates and info. via MN.

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Looks like the Kermit the Frog Superstar IIs won’t be the only collaboration between adidas Originals and Jim Henson’s Muppets. From the crew’s leader to a character introduced as a drummer so wild he had to be chained to his kit, the Disney x adidas Originals AR 2.0 ‘Animal’ applies a playful heavy metal look to a black silhouette thanks to the pyrimidal studs on the signature ankle strap. The adiRise 2 also features drumstick dubraes and lateral heel inscriptions as well as a sunglassed Animal head on the tongue, and they’re available now at select Three Stripes retailers like CitySole.

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The Nike Air 180 introduced the new 180-degree Max Air unit as well as the neoprene inner-bootie to the Air Max line. So why doesn’t it get more attention in the States? After a five year hiatus, the Nike Air 180 finally returned to Nike iD, boasting one of the most versatile color palettes and materials. With five different materials available for the upper (smooth and perforated synthetic leather, synthetic nubuck, rip-stop nylon, sport mesh) and the widely-celebrated speckled midsole, the Nike Air 180 iD might be the best bang for your buck right now on Nike iD, but if you’re not convinced enough, check out this thorough look at some Nike Air 180 iD samples below and head to Nike iD now!

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With the debut of his collaborative album with Jay-Z to the introduction of his Dw collection, the versatile Kanye West has had a jam-packed 2011 – and we still haven’t seen the debut of the Nike Air Yeezy 2. While release info hasn’t been made public just yet, Kanye West has been spotted with his sneakers on a number of occasions – the most recent being this sighting in New York City on Saturday evening. The Black/Mint colorway seen here is a lot subtler than the three colorways of the original Air Yeezy that released in 2009 – perhaps a reflection of Kanye’s maturing tastes in kicks? Check out the extra shot below and let us know what you think.

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Hideo Nomo wasn’t the first to do it, but he definitely kicked the door wide open for Japanese players to migrate to the Major Leagues. In his first full season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Hideo Nomo established himself as one of best pitchers in the game, using his unorthodox delivery to confuse his opponents. He was near the top in many major categories, was selected as an All-Star, was one of the top vote-getters for the Cy Young award, and was named Rookie of the Year – a solid way to lay a foundation for a lengthy career. Nike recognized his talent early on and created a signature line of kicks for Nomo, which made a return during the Fall of last year. This new Black/Yellow/White colorway of the Nike Air Max NM doesn’t have any bearings in his Major League or Nippon Professional Baseball teams, but it’s certainly one of the better ‘new’ colorways for the Air Max NM that we’ve seen so far! Check out the images below and stick with Sneaker News for release info and updates. via MarqueeSole.

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This past weekend, a limited number of pairs of the Air Jordan III ‘Oregon’, also dubbed the ‘Pit Crew’, was given out via raffle to a few lucky University of Oregon students during the Matt Knight Madness event. With a few pairs now in the hands of the public, it’s only a matter of time before of a few hit the open market because, well, not everyone is a sneakerhead, and a broke college student needs cash! It’s rare to see an Air Jordan III showcase all these personal details, like the Oregon logo on the tongue, the Duck Feet on the heel, and the Pit Crew logos on the upper, but does this signify the start of a string of ‘Pit Crew’ Air Jordans? Check out the gallery below and if you’re interested in copping a pair (or if you’re just curious to see what the asking price is), check out the auction from will031292 on eBay.

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