Hip-hop artist Wale is currently a on a promotion-push for his soon-to-release album ‘Ambition’ – his first with Maybach Music Group. A special ‘listening’ party was held in New York City, which was attended by some of Wale’s peers – namely Fabolous, who is a NYC native. Fabolous, who has risen in the Celebrity Feet power rankings over the year, might have locked up a Top 3 of 2011 slot with his Air Jordan IV ‘Thunder’. For those uncertain with the shoe, the ‘Thunder’ was released back in 2006 as part of the ‘Thunder & Lightning’ Pack – the former retailing for $500 (it came with a jacket). Check out Fabolous and his Thunders after the jump and let us know who you think is the frontrunner for best Celebrity Feet of the year!

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What is the highest form of honor one can receive? That depends on the field of influence. In the military, there exists a number of ribbons. In the world of science, there is the Nobel Peace Prize. For NYC streetball legends, nothing’s higher than the Nike Air Force 1. John Strickland’s unfortunate passing in October of 2010 has led to a year-long remembrance of the streetball legend, and this weekend, Nike Basketball will pay tribute to one of the pioneers of the NYC streetball scene by releasing a special edition pair of the Nike Air Force 1. As detailed earlier by Sneaker News, the Nike Air Force 1 ‘Strick’ features a number of significant details, namely the ‘Finish Your Breakfast’ tongue label. These will officially drop this weekend at 21 Mercer, Niketown, and House of Hoops at both 34th St. and Harlem locations, so don’t miss out on one of the best white-on-white AF1s we’ve seen in a long while!

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If the return of the ‘Duke’ colorway wasn’t enough for your, House of Hoops will have something special waiting for you very soon. Arriving as an exclusive to the basketball-specific retail shop by Foot Locker, the Nike Air Max Uptempo 2 wlll receive a color-profile makeover, adopting a blazing hot Max Orange upper with a solid black midsole. This House of Hoops Exclusive release achieves that brightly colored attitude brought by the Highlighter Pack of earlier this year. Expect these at House of Hoops spots this November, so take another look below and let us know what you think. via ltd-online.

Nike Air Max Uptempo 2
Max Orange/Black
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Among the most heavily debated uses of an oxidized, pre-yellowed sole to convey a vintage look very well might have been with the release of last year’s Air Jordan 1 AJKO retros. The original colorways returned with just a little something extra, and enough sneakerheads were interested in seeing them in their pristine ‘natural’ state that many traded secrets on how best to remove the antique look. No such effort will be necessary on the latest round of AJKOs and might even be a detriment to the blackout pair. The grey and brown joints stick with the classic white midsole but tonal uppers helps the whole pack feel fresh, and you can see photos of all of them after the jump. Will the AJKO thrive in this new role as a lifestyle look, or will you vote with your dollars for another from Jordan Brand’s ever expanding catalog during this heavily populated holiday season? via IST

Air Jordan 1 Retro KO Hi Quickstrike
Velvet Brown/Dark Copper-Varsity Red
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Stealth/White-Varsity Red
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Black/Varsity Red
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Dutch sneaker suppliers Patta have been silent when it’s come to collaborations in the wake of their world-beating Parra-designed Nike Air Max 1 provided an instant 500% ROI to those lucky enough to snag a pair last March.  Coming in at #1 on a variety of the year’s best-of lists puts Patta in the cushy position of being able to call their next shot, so while you might not have seen the particular brand coming, it’s not terribly shocking to see them spread the heat to one of the underdog brands.  The choice to move forward on the Patta x KangaROOS PxK Hiking Collection is a curious one, but you can’t really argue with the results.  The KangaROOS K2 shows the store’s typical eye for clever color combos with its ‘grape’-flavored accents adding a nice pop to an otherwise earthy design, while two pairs of Woodhollows stay closer to the tonal trend that’s so popular these days.  You can see more photos after the jump including the Victorinox Swiss Army Pocket Knife that comes with the Woodhollows, and look for these at Patta starting November 5th with additional select retailers to join the party one week later. 

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Perhaps the single best thing about the Star Wars x adidas Originals ongoing collaboration is that the designs have reached a point where they refer to the Saga’s characters and symbols as if they were another interchangeable part of the athlete-driven sneakerhead scene, a move that makes the shoes all the more approachable from even the least sci-fi inclined.  And it turns out that even unofficial nods to George Lucas’ masterwork are going to result in sneaker gold these days, this new Nike SB Dunk High inspired by the Hoth-inhabiting Tauntaun monster among the coolest looking kicks all year.  Take that figuratively or literally, as either applies to the frosty blue and grey blend whose subtle use of corduroy atop the marbled suede base layer is arguably the ‘chillest’ look from Swoosh skateboarding all year.  Check them out in new images after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more including the US release date.  via Runar Slåtten

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If there’s one material that just looks right on a Nike SB Blazer High, it’s suede. Something about that high-top silhouette that first hit as a basketball sneaker in the 70′s calls for the smoothed out nap of a suede upper. If you need any proof, check out the above Blazer that Nike SB just dropped, coming in the serene ‘rift blue’ broken up by a black leather swoosh across the side. The white vulcanized midsole pops quite a bit, and this pair even comes with a back up set of white laces if you want to switch out the stock blues to up the contrast. Follow us after the jump to get a detailed look at this Nike SB Blazer High, and grab them now from Premier.

Nike SB Blazer High
Rift Blue/Classic Chracoal-White
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If you see these and feel like they’re the first camouflaged Supra Skytops ever released . . . how can we put this nicely?  Well, we still love you, but you’re wrong.  Don’t take it too hard, though, because the first and only other camo Skytops were released all the way back in January of 2008 when Supra and their groundbreaking aesthetics were barely a blip on the sneaker scene’s radar.  And as for detecting things in the nearby surroundings, these classically styled four-tone camo canvas hightops are sure not to blend in, especially if you can find a way to make that blaze orange tongue lining show through.  Click through for a list of the select few Supra retailers who’ll have a portion of the 413-pair limited run and let us know how these rank among the autumn’s best seasonal looks.

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All of us have been through the release date jitters on the eve of a big shoe drop. Website crashes and huge lines have long been the biggest fears for sneakerheads when a major release is on the horizon. It’s safe to say that the Black/Cement Air Jordan III will be one of those releases, with this shoe and this particular colorway consistently showing up on lists of greatest all time sneakers. With the anticipation growing day by day, one of the only surefire ways to lock down a pair is via preorder (or throw your name in the hat for the free pair we are giving away). Fortunately for our readers, Warpedstore out in Singapore offers just that service. You can head over there to secure you pair and be sure to check out some more images of these beauties after the jump. And if you really can’t wait, there are also a few early pairs floating around now on eBay.

Air Jordan III
Black/Varsity Red-Cement-White
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11/25/2011

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Generally speaking, a sneaker has to age quite a bite before the designers take it back to the drawing board for updates. Such is not the case with the Nike Lunar Edge 12, a trainer that debuted this summer and is already being re-released with some weather-conscious augmentations. The mesh upper from the previous iteration has been replaced with reinforced textile, a necessary measure against the lower temperatures that are ahead. The lateral support system on the sneaker has been beefed up a bit as well, although the sleek silhouette is intact. Get a full look at this new sneaker from the Nike Lunar line after the jump and hit up Nikestore to get your pair.

Nike Lunar Edge 12 Winter
Dark Grey/Black-Metallic Silver-Varsity Maize
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This summer’s All Court offerings from Nike Sportswear were dominated by news of several fragment design collaborations, but here’s proof NSW can still do a bangup job on their own. The Nike All Court Twist will return for the holiday season in a rich Team Red suede design that’s so nappy, the upper appears to seamlessly blend with the chenille sockliner. An Oxen Brown toecap and leather heel badge give these a warmer feeling and push these back toward a more versatile everyday look, but can a bold red suede sneaker ever really pass under the radar? Certainly not out on the streets, though these do have ‘sleeper potential’ written all over them, and you can see more angles by clicking on the jump below. via atmos

Nike All Court Twist
Team Red/Oxen Brown
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Complex.com has done two recent lists that prominently featured Grant Hill’s mid ’90s Fila signature series. The first was just a ranking of Hill’s best kicks, but when we looked at The 90 Greatest Sneakers of the ’90s, it became even more apparent that aside from his greatest hits, we’ve not seen the Italian-turned-Korean company retro many of its best from that decade. There have indeed been a few Asia-exclusive M Squad collabo drops, but the 2012 return of The Cage is a welcome addition, as is this new lowtop based on its classic lines. The Fila Cage Runner ends up looking not too terribly much like the ’93 OGs upon which they’re based, the missing/softened cage belying the fact that these are otherwise a pretty good representation of The Cage in lowtop form. Check out these two upcoming colorways and let us know if you think Fila will ever again reach the peak of their mid-’90s popularity. via SF

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