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Nike SB’s 2011 footwear has proven the value in revisiting some of the brand’s beloved classic colorways, but who’s to say that kind of remixing doesn’t work equally well with concepts as it does colorblocking? The Nike SB Dunk Mid Pro ‘Patagonia’ comes through as one of the first of these such updates that seems a bit stronger than its predecessor, a 2009 Dunk Low SB that flew under the radar compared to some of that year’s more memorable releases. This time around, details like metal eyelets along with a spot-on outdoor colorway make for a more obvious reference, even if the Lows were modeled after Patagonia’s long-enduring tag/logo. Click through so you can see more, let us know how these stack up against the Patagonia Lows and look for these at Swoosh skateboarding shops like Premier.
Nike SB Dunk Mid
Noble Green/Metallic Gold-Dark Oak
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One of the worst crimes perpetrated by those responsible for the NBA lockout is our inability to see if John Wall can come through like another one-and-done star from a Calipari-coached white and blue-wearing university in the Mid-Atlantic. Without a full regular season, it seems even less likely that Wall could beat Derrick Rose’s insane three-year ROY-to-MVP career path, but that won’t stop the progression of his RBK signature series. The Reebok Zig Encore ‘Beyond the Gold’ can be seen as a follow-up to last year’s lockbox’d special edition ‘Gold Rush’ Zig Slashes, and judging by the matte black briefcases, these Zig Encores bring along with them the promise of a new JW3 logo. Now if we could only get them on court at the Verizon Center . . . but even if the NBA’s nuclear winter temporarily extinctifies pro basketballers in the USA, these should arrive on time as a limited release next month. Check them out in more images after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for the Zig Encore ‘Beyond the Gold’ release date. via HorsemanNumber3
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After Converse wrapped up its 1Hund(RED) Artist collaboration a couple years back, its PRODUCT drops have trickled to a stop, leaving another Nike, Inc. branch to step in with a few AIDS research-benefiting designs of their own. Coming from Nike Sportswear’s All Conditions Gear division comes this brand new PRODUCT(RED) x Nike ACG Zoom Meriwether boot, a design notably different from the majority of releases to this point for its use of a smooth leather upper rather than suede. This buttery smooth black base works great with red laces and a white midsole, and that combo perfectly matches the NSW Melton Destroyer peacoat and NSW Cheyenne Backpack. Expect these at the most exclusive Nike Sportswear stockists starting December 1st, and click through to see the entire collection in the meantime.
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The Nike Air Max 95 was a curious omission from Nike Sportswear’s VacTech collection this fall, especially considering its ‘muscle fibers’ design is already somewhat molded and would likely easily transition to vacuum construction. But that’s not to say that the sixteen year veteran won’t be showing off a few design variations of its own soon, like the Hyperfuse-d Air Max 95 360 and this other new version above. The Air Max 95 No-Sew is similar to the 360 edition for its lack of traditional stitching, but much more like the OG AM95 with its overall appearance. The Varsity Maize edition above appears a bit oranger than you can expect once these hit retail next year, but luckily, there was indeed a V-Maize 95 released just a couple months ago, so they’d make a suitable comparison. Look more closely at these Air Max 95 No-Sews after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on these and all the 2012 Air Max retro release dates. via Dino410
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The Sneaker Pimps tour just touched down in the sneakerhead capital of the world; pretty obvious this was destined to be a solid event, innit? The latest iteration of this roaming kicks culture circus rocked Irving Plaza and several of the city’s luminary sneakerheads were on hand. Street artist and collabo-OG Stash was in the building putting some of his handiwork up on a pristine wall, while rappers like Stalley, Kendrick Lamar and Jim Jones handled the mic and kept the room moving. Check out a ton of images after the jump and let us know who stands out the most.
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At this point we’ve had a few fleeting glances of the Air Jordan 2012, but keep in mind that the book isn’t quite closed year on this year’s premier Jumpman release. More so than ever before, Jordan Brand has offered up a deep batch of sneakers splintering off from the core legacy release. One such sneaker is the Air Jordan 2011 A-Flight, a high performance piece that should fit your hooping needs. With four colorways dropping this month there’s no shortage of choices, from few quiet looks like the black pair and the cool grey version to the more off the wall urban camo/orange combo. Get the full look at all of them after the jump and let us know which ones you’ll be picking up.
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We’re not sure exactly who out in Beaverton is responsible for the huge resurgence of retro trainers as of late, but we’d certainly like to shake their hands. The Nike Air Trainer SC II High returned in OG form earlier this year, the Nike Air Speed Turf Max is coming back next summer, and right now we enjoying a sweet set of releases for the Nike Air Trainer ’96. This oft-overlooked piece of 90′s history feature the all important bubbly sole, along with a higher hitting silhouette that was characteristic of trainers at the time. Check out the extra pics of this new colorway below and hit up West NYC to grab your pair now.
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If you managed to see this article just as it’s being published, then you have just about the right amount of time to watch The Empire Strikes Back on your way to Michigan’s top sneaker source. You’d best fast forward through the opening story scroll and make similar haste to Premier if you’re looking to cop a pair of the Nike SB Dunk High Premium ‘Tauntaun’. These Quickstrike Dunk High SBs inspired by the ice planet Hoth’s beasts of burden feature a nappy suede combination of Medium and Cool Greys plus Smoke on the Swooshes. You’ll see plenty more pictures of them after the jump; do you plan to ride over to your local SB store to reign in a pair?
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The name ‘switchback’ comes from the original Swithcback Railway at Coney Island that opened in 1884 as America’s first real roller coaster. How ‘real’ it really was depends on your perspective, as the ride got its name from the fact that the linear track required empty cars to be pulled back to their starting point after a white-knuckle 6mph ride. So while the Vans California Switchback has a considerably more modern feel than anything from the 19th century, they do indeed have the kind of timeless style that could keep these in the Off the Wall rotation for years to come. The same can also be said of your personal collection, these new duckboot-leaning water-resistant pairs offering the promise of warm and dry feet despite your environment. Peruse more angles on the latest boot-inspired sneakers from Vans after the jump and look for them at select retailers like DQM.
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Halloween in mid-November? Anything’s possible at Foot Locker’s House of Hoops, where a concept catering to hardcore basketball fans and sneakerheads has now expanded to most of the largest US cities. The latest HoH exclusive will have you remembering all the fun you had dressing up in costumes in late October, this new black and Max Orange Nike Zoom Rookie about as close as the Air Penny super-hybrid can get to a jack-o-lantern. They’ll light up the morning as malls across the country open when “Kicksmas comes early” to all House of Hoops locations right around the time the early bird lap-walking crew calls it a day.
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