Further proof that Nike All Conditions Gear is absolutely killing it these days: here’s a model that was born of two Nike Basketball classics and features a cushion derived from that same lineage that can still absolutely stomp the life out of the roughest conditions and/or terrain.  The Nike ACG Air Max Bakin’ Posite Boot is back for 2011 in a Metallic Dark Grey getup that might have you wondering where these fall in both the Foam family legacy as well as the ACG heirarchy.  Could this color Foamposite be even more pleasing than the Metallic Pewter colorway released on an Air Foamposite One this spring, and how do they rank against other recent ACG standouts like the Premium Boot, Zoom Meriwether and Lunar MacLeay?  Let us know with a comment when you click through to see more images and check for these at select Nike Sportswear dealers like Oneness or get them right now from the comfort of your computer on eBay.

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While the NBA players and owners continue to wage a cold war, the hot stove is keeping baseball warm in the press with word that a new collective bargaining agreement will radically realign the leagues and divisions, resulting in year-round interleague play. But even if some of baseball’s traditions change to accommodate the evolving economics of big time pro sports, you can bet the game’s best will begin their offseason preparations in earnest soon after the conclusion of the season. And just a couple of weeks after the World Series wrapped up, it’s just that time, and what better way to reflect the evolution of the game than a hybrid based on a beloved classic trainer like the Nike Air Max JR? This insane new 3M edition is a suitable compliment to the Vapor Flash Jacket we just showed you or any of the Swoosh’s other reflective fare, and you’ll find them right now at select Nike Sportswear retailers like Extra Butter or on eBay.

Nike Air Griffey Max 1
Metallic Silver/Metallic Silver-White
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The ‘Dark Oak’ colorway of the Nike SB Dunk High has navigated through the pages of Sneaker News in quite an odd way. We first previewed this colorway as a sample back in April, and then once again in August. As recently as this past Monday, the Nike SB Dunk High ‘Dark Oak’ was reported as a December 2011 release, but Nike SB retailer Premier dropped these a couple of weeks early. Unfortunately, this release is an in-store drop, so if you’re not located in Michigan, you’ll have to wait for your local SB purveyor to have ‘em up for sale. In the meantime, take a look at these new images courtesy of Premier, and let us know what you think.

Nike SB Dunk High
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It’s not exactly a trend in the truest sense of the word, but the last year-plus of Sneaker News regarding Nike 6.0 footwear indeed proves that there’s a marked upward swing in the Swoosh’s action sports brand’s quality.  Nike Six might never overtake its big brother SB in terms of street cred or collectability, but the use of LunarLon footbeds on the new Nike 6.0 Braata LR and Zoom LeShot LR allow for the same kind of extra-cushioned vulcanized soles that improve feel and comfort.  And don’t forget about updates to established series like the Mogan Mid 3 and Encore 2; these and all the rest of the Nike 6.0 spring 2012 collection await your click on the jump below.  via HB 

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When the Vans DQM General opened in New York this September, it represented a first in America, but a significant second for each of the respective brands.  For Vans, it was the second collaborative retail location they opened, following the OTH location in Montreal, and for DQM, their second retail spot overall after the original Dave’s Quality Meat in New York’s East Village.  Add a bit of fuzzy math into the mix and you get The General’s first collabo release with 96 pairs each spread across three models.  The DQM x Vans ’First Issue’ pack consists of natually tanned monochromatic vegetarian leather takes on the Era, Chukka Decon and Mid Skool ’77, and you can see each of them in more images after the jump.  These’ll be out for Black Friday, and you can expect Sneaker News to reiterate that phrase for a variety of additional releases between now and then, so be sure to check back with us for more updates.  via SF

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Puma recently combined their Disc Blaze classic runner with the brand’s contemporary Faas series, but perhaps the marriage is a more natural fit with the former’s predecessor.  The Beams x Puma Faas Blaze brings together the classic Blaze of Glory running silhouette with lightweight and breathable Faas construction in a couple of colorways created to celebrate the Japanese retailer’s 35th anniversary.  One pair goes for a sort of ‘South Beach away’ look while another adds select orange and blue hits to a tonal grey base, and both are slated to hit retailers next February.  Check them out more closely after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for word on a possible US release date.  via Zozo

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Coca-Cola has partnered up with Complex to launch the Coca-Cola Apprenticeship Program, giving three aspiring individuals an opportunity to gain some valuable experience by working with three of the most culturally relevant brands. Meet Shavar, who is an aspiring actor, singer, and self-proclaimed “passion-freak”; he was chosen to work with Converse to produce a Coca-Cola inspired item. We’ll keep you up to date with Shavar’s progress, and let us know what Converse x Coca-Cola item you have in mind!

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When Nike Sportswear resurrected this classic running silhouette earlier this summer, the original red and black pair came along with two other OG colorways.  The Nike Vintage Oregon Waffle is now back in another bred colorway, only this time, the blocking has been altered for a more aggressive look.  It’s particularly interesting to see how this Chicago-style look appears when paired with a pre-yellowed VNTG sole, a combination that serves as a reminder of how far sneaker design has come since Bill Bowerman was handmaking the first pairs on a kitchen-ready waffle iron.  Click through and you can see more angles on this black and red Oregon Waffle Vintage before buying a pair from Size?

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If you’re an executive of the label that helped make Kanye West the international hip-hop/urban culture/fashion icon he is today, expect some great gifts. Shawn ‘Pecas’ Costner, an executive of Def Jam, just showed off his Grey/Red pair of the Nike Air Yeezy 2, given to him by Kanye West. Thus far, we haven’t seen the Air Yeezy 2 on the feet of anyone else, but Pecas’ fruitful relationship with Kanye deserves him so nice hook-ups! The upper of this new colorway features numerous tones of grey with a red inner lining and a mint green outsole – similar to that of the Black/Pink Air Yeezy 2 that we’ve seen quite a lot of. We also have a closer look at the tongue, which uses an enlarged diamond-mesh material, and the mid-foot strap harness on the medial side, which is decorated by triangular details. The toe-box also appears to have a ribbed stitching pattern, which spans most of the forefoot. Is this the best Air Yeezy 2 colorway you’ve seen thus far? Let us know after the jump.

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Unless you’ve been living under a cool and damp rock, you already know that ‘Watch The Throne’ Tour by Jay-Z and Kanye West has taken the hip-hop world by storm, thanks to the Jay-Z x Kanye West collaborative album, which was followed by the magnanimous concert tour that has garnered millions of viewers in just a short amount of time. The ‘Watch The Throne’ album and tour will forever be recognized as one of the greatest hip-hop efforts of all-time, and Jay-Z’s NBA Superstar pal LeBron James is getting in the mix. How? Check out the Nike LeBron 9 “Watch The Throne”; set off by a crispy-clean Black/Gold colorway and a translucent outsole, this special edition LeBron 9 is elevated to the level of kingship with an ornately designed inner lining and shoelace combo resembling the Watch The Tour album artwork, which was done by Givenchy Creative Director Riccardo Tisci. Continue reading for detailed shots of the Nike LeBron 9 ‘Watch The Tour’ and stick with Sneaker News for more updates, and let us know if you attended the latest Watch The Throne tour stop, which is currently in Miami! via randomactsofcool.

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The Air Jordan III ‘Pit Crew’ has become of the best collectible sneaker pieces of the year, as the ‘release’ of the shoe was done raffle-style to attendees of Matt Knight Madness. Looks like the ‘Pit Crew’ has another special piece of personalized apparel – this sweet Nike zip-up sweatshirt with the ‘Pit Crew’ logo stamped on the right chest. If you already had plans of bidding on a pair of these super-limited Air Jordans, why not go for the jacket as well? The sneakers as well as this limited edition jacket have been paired together for a one-of-a-kind auction, so check out the images below and try your luck by bidding on this listing from Oregonian seller quacksonquacks on eBay. images via quacksonquacks

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As of mid-November 2011, the Air Jordan x Doernbecher Freestyle Collection now runs five models deep. Sheridan Brenton (Air Jordan II, 2007), Tony Taylor (Air Jordan 1, 2008), Jordan Dark (Air Jordan VI, 2009) Cole Johanson (Air Jordan III, 2010), and Isaiah Scott (Air Jordan IV, 2011) make up the exclusive group of children selected to colorize the Air Jordan for each of the past give Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle Collections, and with each stunning colorway is an intricate storyline telling the brave tale behind each designer. Here’s a look at the Air Jordan x Doernbecher Freestyle Collection in its entirety; we’re certain there are devoted Air Jordan fanatics out there who can boast of having the entire set, but for those who have some incomplete slots, these gorgeous images should give you plenty of reason to go out and pick up the rest. You might remember that great poster of the Air Jordan Doernbechers, but clearly an update needs to be made every Holiday season! More shots await you below, so take a look and let us know which Air Jordan x Doernbecher installment is your personal favorite. via Kenlu.

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