With the introduction of the Jordan Brand Post-Up iPhone App, Carmelo Anthony’s takeover of New York City now goes virtual! Take pictures of your favorite NYC scenery (the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Chicken & Rice carts on 53rd St. and 6th Ave.) and super-impose images of the Knicks superstar, his Jordan Melo M8, or his new Jordan Brand logos onto the images. It’s a little fun App to keep you busy during your commute (or your boring History lecture). Look for it in the App store!
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Recently Jerry Ferrara, who plays the role of ‘Turtle’ in the hit show Entourage, was spotted in the Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Loon’ while strolling around NYC with his girlfriend Alexandra Blodgett. One common question among our readers was: “Why didn’t he wear the Entourage Dunks?” Turtle definitely has a few pairs in his stash, and Nike SB fans were supposed to receive this ‘GR’ version on Black Friday, but it looks like the release has been pushed back yet again. Until that date is confirmed and concrete, bask in these new images of the Entourage SB Dunks, and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more updates. via N-SB. If you’ve got the dough to drop on the Friends and Family version, cop a pair now on eBay.
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The first Flywire-equipped Converse sneakers are on the way soon, and it looks like that’s not the only Nike, Inc. innovation being shared across brand lines. It’s not just that the new Converse First String Straight Shooter Spec Hi looks like a cousin to the All Court with its asymmetrical toecap that connects these to the Swoosh, because they also have a LunarLon-cushioned sole for one of the nicest combinations of classic-turned-modern style and premium tech elements we’ve seen in the lifestyle market. The black and burgundy pairs are accented by white stitching to match the sole, a line that separates the mostly suede upper from a textile cutout and makes even more obvious how rich the former material really is. Check out both pairs after the jump and look for these at Converse First String retailers like Foot Patrol.
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The competitive nature among the divisions of the United States Armed Forces represents itself quite well on the college football field, as the Army/Navy rivalry is as strained and heated as some of the most noted match-ups in history. The Army/Navy game dates back to 1890 and is commonly played in Philadelphia (somewhat of a neutral ground considering the city is roughly equidistant to both academies), and is now played during the second weekend of December – the final game of the season for both teams. The 112th annual Army/Navy Game will be held on Saturday, December 12th, but preceding that historic bout will be the release of the Army and Navy editions of the Nike Trainer 1.3 Mid Shield ‘Rivalry Pack’; both versions represent the academy colors perfectly, with both pairs featuring special graphics on the heel. The Army utilizes a tonal beige colorway with the signature Army typefont on the heel, while the Navy uses a dark blue digi-camo with flag badges – both accurate depictions of each respective division. Expect both to hit Nikestore on December 9th at a price of $115 (and be quick with your draw because these will clear out fast).
Nike Trainer 1.3 Mid Shield ‘Rivalry Pack
British Khaki/Desert (Army)
512259-220
12/09/11
$115
Wolf Grey/College Navy-Shale
512259-040
12/09/11
$115
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To suggest that the Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski does well with two-toned colorways adn a white vulc sole is a gross understatement. Janoskis come in a range of variants these days, but you can always count on the application of a simple new colorway to demonstrate how much a great silhouette can do with so few colors. The latest is a tonal brown suede combination of Umber and Boulder whose piping seems especially seamless with embroidered Swooshes streaking across the side panels in the same shade. They’re a great go-to design if you need a versatile shoe on any but the sloppiest of winter days, and you’ll find them available now at select Nike SB stores including Flatspot.
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The recent release of the Nike Air Max JR have taken an unofficial formulaic approach of tonal colorways attributed to the teams that Ken Griffey Jr. played for. The last tonal-black pair we showed you was dubbed the ‘White Sox’, although Jr.’s time with the South Side was rather short. Here’s another look at the Tonal Red ‘Cincinnati Reds’ colorway – one we showed you back in March; it features a sinister Varsity Red covering the entire shoe with a white swoosh on the the toe as well as on accents on the lace-hoops. If the tonal team theme continues, how awesome would an all-Freshwater pair of JRs be? Check out the additional shots of this November 2011 release below and let us know what you think.
Nike Air Max JR
Varsity Red/Varsity Red-White
442478-600
11/2011
$160
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It wasn’t too terribly long ago that the phrase ‘cartoon sneakers’ conjured images of bargain-priced velcro-secured tiny kicks for toddlers. And while everyone loves a good lenticular action scene on the side panels, it’s with some relief that we’ve seen a vast improvement in the execution of these kiddie-themed kicks as the big brands increase their collaborative networks. The Muppets x adidas Originals AR 2.0 ‘Animal’ recognizes one of Jim Henson’s standout characters with a flashy bred design whose fuzzy lining probably feels something like the puppet whose face is pressed into the tongue. These can be worn with or without the heavy metal-style studded straps, but your choice to wait on getting these from adidas Originals accounts like Mr. R Sports all but ensures you’ll miss out.
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Two Air Jordan III releases on consecutive weekends? Are we dreaming? On Black Friday, Jordan Brand will release the Air Jordan III ‘Black/Cement’, the final Air Jordan III ‘OG colorway’ release of 2011. In Europe, that release will be immediately followed by the drop of the Black Flip III. The Black Flips revisit the 2007 release of the original ‘Flip’, which first introduced the inverse blocking of the elephant print, and the verdict regarding which of the Flips is the better version is still up in the air. Jordan Brand release dates in Europe aren’t exactly the same for the U.S., as they typically fall within two weeks (before or after) the U.S. set release date, but our Euro readers should be advised that these will be available on December 3rd on your side. Check out these new images courtesy of Kicks-crew and if you can’t wait ’til December, grab a pair now on eBay.
Air Jordan III
Black/Metallic Silver
315767-001
12/03/11 (Euro)
$175
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