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It’s pretty tough to top the recent run of releases for the above-pictured cross-trainer from Nike Sportswear. The Nike Air Trainer SC II has been on a tear of late, the OG colorways released along with a Total Orange-accented edition that could have just as easily been a 1990 original. The reason these three were met with such a warm reception is that they evoke images of a particular time in history, but the design is so perfect that you’re left with a timeless product. Perhaps that’s even more true of this new tonal grey release, a colorway that’s sufficiently versatile to anchor your everyday rotation, and one that could very easily be given a shot of extra life via fifty-four inches of vibrant swapped laces. Look more closely at the Metallic Dark Grey, Anthracite and black Air Trainer SC IIs after the jump and then grab yours from a NSW distributor like Premier.
Nike Air Trainer SC II
Metallic Dark Grey/Black-Anthracite
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For the LeBron 8, were the Lows better than the Mids? A strong case could be made for that bold statement, with sick colorways like the Miami Nights, Sprite, Solar Red, Wolf Grey, and Blackouts all experiencing high levels of popularity and clearing out of stores rather quickly. We’ve only seen the tip of the LeBron 9 iceberg, but this advanced look at the Nike LeBron 9 Low might help you decide which LeBron 9 variety is the better of the two. Sneaker News first gave you a look at the Nike LeBron 9 Low back in September, and the first glaring difference between the Mid and Low was that the Low utilized full-length 360 Max Air instead of the Max/Zoom combination that first appeared on the LeBron 8 P.S. and was carried over to the LeBron 9. Here we have a look at four upcoming colorways of the LeBron 9 Low; all four feature high-energy combinations, like Obsidian/Cyber and Dark Grey/Mint Candy, or the bold red and blue colorways that have an All-Star yin-yang theme to them (although an All-Star Game is likely to be nixed for this season). Check out all four colorways below and expect these to drop at the start of the Summer 2012 season (April)! via TSG.
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“I was an All-Star six times at my previous job.”
Times are tough for NBA players. NBA Lockout means a cease in cash flow, so Amare Stoudemire is putting his extra free time to good use by applying for a job at Foot Locker, which coincidentally, is just half a block away from his former office. Even Amare, a six-time NBA All-Star, is not exempt from the rigorous interview process by the hiring manager, but apparently Stoudemire’s got all the right tools because he was presented with his employee uniform and name-tag on the spot! Would Amare make a good employee? Somebody needs to reach to sneakers on the top shelf, right? Check out the video below and for your former sneaker-store employees, let us know if you have any crazy stories!
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In the days before the internet sneaker scene and PEs sold like replica jerseys, the phrase ‘Red Maestro’ brought to mind images of an All-Star showoff. There are more and crazier basketball sneaker colorways these days than ever before and Scottie Pippen’s appearance at the 1994 NBA All-Star Game wearing a bullish Air Maestro Flight can be seen as one of the early movements to add a little something extra to the game. These aren’t a true retro, but it certainly does look like the changes on the Nike Flight Maestro Plus were conducted to improve performance on this nearly two decade-old silo. A bold Varsity Red upper gets the point across nicely, though we can’t help but grieve the loss of what very well could be another season filled with flashbulb moments. Push the lockout to the back of your mind, and while you’re there, relive one of the highlights of Michael Jordan’s first retirement with a pair of Fight Maestro Plusses from a Nike Sportswear retailer like Premier.
Nike Flight Maestro Plus
Varsity Red/Black-White
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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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