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For all the revenue they generate in arena ticket and pay per view sales, not a single professional wrestler has managed to secure a sneaker collaboration. We’ve seen John Cena rocking Air Jordans and Reebok Pumps plenty of times, but could this new adidas Originals Campus II somehow represent Three Stripes collaboration with The Muppets and connect with another form of entertainment so often enjoyed by unquestioning youths? That depends on if you know that Canadian ring general Chris Jericho named his heavy metal band ‘Fozzy’ in a lawsuit-avoiding tribute to the Jim Henson character who appears on the lateral ankles of these furry-lined Campus 2s. This look also brings to mind images of the Dunk Low Pro SB ‘Gibson’ modeled after a guitar case, and if you’re still grappling with the choice of whether to grab a pair, click through for more images before you pick them up from Kids Foot Locker.
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There might not be as many bees out during the winter as during the dog days, but Nike Sportswear’s own arthropods aren’t taking their exoskeletons elsewhere in response to the cold weather, just bundling up. The Nike Hachi is back after the longest delay between colorways since its summertime debut, these new ‘Winter Pack’ releases adding one pair to the set we previewed back in September. The total’s still capped at two, though, which makes us wonder where the black and purple pair might be given the availability of the navy/brown edition it was previewed alongside plus an extra earthy tonal brown edition that seems to have taken the black pair’s place, at least for now. Check out both of them after the jump and then buy yours from a Nike Sportswear retailer like Size?.
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Retro models are a norm in the sneaker world, but how many silhouettes out there can boast the heritage of the adidas Gazelle? This suede soccer classic made its debut in 1968, so the short answer is not many. Still going strong over forty years later, the shoe gets some slight upgrades in the form of the adidas Originals Gazelle 2. Not to fear, the impeccable suede and leather mixture is intact, as well as the classy gold-leaf lettering that runs parallel to the iconic three stripes. This cooler colorway pairs a silvery grey with purple pieces of leather for a neutral look. Check them out after the jump and grab a pair now at Shelta.
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Earlier today, we got our first look at the eagerly anticipated ‘Weatherman‘ edition of the Nike Zoom KD IV, and it didn’t take long for new pics to show up, giving us a much better look at the shoe than we could see from the grainy catalog shot. A few hours after the initial leak, Kevin Durant personally brought us all some clearer shots of the actual shoe, as well as a pic of him wearing the Weathermans along with a matching KD t-shirt. While you could get an idea of the colored weather pattern graphics from the earlier pics, now we really see the intricate details that continue on to cover the medial heel, the lining and tongue, and even beneath the clear outsole on the bottom of the shoe. Now that you’ve had a better view, let us know what you think and whether or not these do, in fact, give the Nerf a run for its money.
Nike Zoom KD IV ‘Weatherman’
Stadium Green/Volt-Black-Team Orange
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How’s everyone enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend and the Black Friday shopping? We hope you all filled your appetite with the holiday-appropriate foods, the leftovers, and all the big-name sneaker releases, but don’t let the tryptophan get to you that quickly, because there’s still a week’s worth of Sneaker News to look over! Jordan Brand kicked things off with a look at some January 2012 releases like Jordan X Auto Clave and ‘Flight-The-Power’. Arguably the most energetic colorway of any Nike Zoom KD sneaker is the ‘Nerf’ KD IV, which Sneaker News provided a detailed look at, as well as a release date, but later in the week, the mysterious ‘Weatherman’ edition finally surfaced to give it some friendly competition. Staying on the topic of basketball, we got plenty of on-feet viewings of NBA players overseas and in charity games as well as a collection of heat seen on NCAA basketball players.
Foamposites appear to be a frontrunner for next year’s ‘must-have’ list, with detailed looks at the Electrolime and Varsity Red Foam Ones being popular topics this week. Nike SB has got some nice offerings as well, like the Summer 2012 release of the ‘Nori’ colorway of the Dunk Mid. New Balance embarks on another collaboration – this time with a sneaker retailer that also doubles as a blog. Sneaker events were also worth nothing, like the Nike Football Media Summit out at the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR and the upcoming Sneaker Con NYC schedule. Air Jordan OGs and PEs were also a popular topic, with the autographed and game-worn pair of OG AJ1s being the shining light. Check out all of Sneaker News Weekly Rewind below, and enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!
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Right now, the only way you’ll see Air Jordans on an American professional sporting event platform is in the NFL (unless there are some NHL players rocking some Air Jordan XI PE skates). One of Jordan Brand’s earlier representatives was defensive back Dre Bly, who enjoyed some of his best years as a Detroit Lion; his Air Jordan III PE Cleats that we showed you in early October definitely turned some heads thanks to the unique white-on-blue elephant print, but there’s also a secondary colorway, featuring a navy-on-navy version of the signature detail. Like the first version we should you, this Air Jordan III Cleat PE features grey accents on the upper and a shiny metallic cleated outsole. We’ve got more for you below, so check out the images and hit up the auction from mandingo_of_sneakers on eBay.
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The Nike ACG Air Max Conquer seems appropriately named for a boot that can so easily excel both in the streets and off road. It’s a tank-like, weather’s-dirt-from-its-shoulder-brushing mud stomper with serious traction for those sneaky patches of black ice, but the deluxe smooth leather construction and full-length Max Air cushion make for a look that can compete with the recent best in performance and casual appeal. And just like recent All Conditions Gear standout the Lunar MacLeay, the Air Max Conquer seems to have nailed a go-to colorblocking formula that sees tonal shades paired as is the case with this Sable Green and Iguana edition. It’s a boot so well built, LeBron James collaborated with Nike Sportswear on his own pair; should we put you down for not one, but many pairs? Check out the Sable Green Air Max Conquer ACGs in greater detail after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more rugged Nike Boots this winter. via mita sneakers
Nike ACG Air Max Conquer
Sable Green/Iguana-Iguana-Black
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The Nike Shield collection of weatherproofed running shoes shares a look inspired by classic Swoosh sneaker boxes, but what happens when you swap the grey sections for an earthier shade on the most rugged Shield release yet? The answer is another solid colorway for the Nike Air Trail Ridge 2, this time in a range of brown tones but still with orange and white accents. These two pairs together offer a study in how different two shoes can look when they share so much neutral versatility in common; would you pick the grey pair or this Velvet Brown Air Trail Ridge 2? Additional images after the jump might aide in your decisionmaking process, and if you want a pair of these, they’re available now from Kicks-crew.
Nike Air Trail Ridge 2 CHN
Velvet Brown/Total Orange-Smoke-Birch
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Right around the turn of the year and into spring of 2011, the Nike ACG Air Moc seemed poised to make a big splash in the lifestyle market. A number of interesting woven editions hit retail, but the Trash Talk-like ‘Scrap’ edition seems itself to have been tossed toward the refuse pile. So that leaves that version along with the Air Moc Vent out in the dark corners of the All Conditions Gear forest, and while we don’t know if we’ll ever see them again, it does indeed look like another version isn’t just another sasquatch. The Air Moc 1.5 ACG takes things a bit higher for this Far East favorite, three new colorways reminiscent of classic outdoor aesthetics, yet not exactly your typical ACG retro look. Click through and youc an see the whole trio individually, and stick with Sneaker News for word on their availability. via Kenlu
Nike ACG Air Moc 1.5
Varsity Royal/Varsity Maize-Black
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Iguana/Total Orange-Midnight Fog
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Black/Sport Red-Midnight Fog
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When a sneaker company reigns in a hot designer for an indefinite period of time, it’s always interesting to see that collaborator carve out their own niche within the greater image of the brand. We’ve seen guys like Jeremy Scott and Yohji Yamamoto do this over at adidas, and John Varvatos has definitely been on a similar path during his time with Converse. Often applying a distressed look to the All-Star brand classics, the JV collection has also upheld a standard of premium materials. This Spring 2012 release sees both those tactics yet again, with the Converse Pro Leather Mid getting a beautiful leather in opposing black and red colors, with a crinkled texture that shows off the top-notch construction. Get a full look at these pairs after the jump and be on the lookout for them come next year. via FreshNGood
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