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Three Xs in one spot has a variety of pointed connotations, ranging from bowling a turkey to that quirky sheep ad currently running on Hulu beckoning you to buy virtual real estate in the net’s newly established red light district. And while Amsterdam is famous for its own such area, it’s another part of town and an entirely different meaning that Dutch boutique Patta looks to get across with the spot-markers on their latest collaboration with Asics. The Patta x Asics Gel Saga II is marked with its triple-Xs in commemoration of this as the third classic runner they’ve resurrected together, and if the next couple years are anything like what’s happened in the wake of their Gel Lyte III and Gel Lytespeed teamups, we’re in for quite a treat. This pair goes with a high contrast colorway you might call Chicago-esque were it not for select bright green accents, this twist a little one when compared to the unexpected variety of materials ranging from rubberized leather to horsehair. Click through to see a few more teaser images and stick with Sneaker News for updates including the Patta x Asics Gel Saga release date. via HS
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Owing to a combination of the proximity to King James born date and the NBA’s annual TV showcase, Christmas colorways from Nike Basketball’s LeBron signature series are every bit as much a tradition as ‘home’ and ‘away’ looks. This year’s offers a festive vibe similar to last year’s release, and though it doesn’t feature more than a few select white hits, the Nike LeBron 9 ‘Christmas Day’ does indeed connect with that idea of driven snow ‘purity’ thanks to its huge sweeps of tonal red. Paired with white-ticked green laces, they’re something like an un-Tree, and these latest images show that in a small enough size (or on a large enough tree), they have the look of a sneakerhead’s favorite ornament. Check out a run of new images after the jump and let us know where these rank on your holiday wish list. via Kickz-Lab
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Wale’s name is always mentioned when discussing celebrity sneakerheads, even by other celebrities. In fact, last week, Wale’s name came up when NBA baller Jarrett Jack talked about kicks, and he claimed to have a better collection than the DMV-based rapper. While any sort of competition hasn’t risen, Wale has continued to show off his best kicks – in this case, the Air Jordan IV ‘Doernbecher’ that dropped earlier this month. He wore them during a performance in mid-November for The Daily Habit on FuelTV. Check out the video as well as some stills of Wale wearing his kicks after the jump.
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A rising name in the custom sneakers game is ROM, who has dazzled us with his artistic brush strokes on Nike Dunks and a slew of other sneakers. Due to the huge success of his Nike Dunk High Samurai Customs (we showed you those beauties earlier this year), ROM hits us with another Dunk – a treat for the low-top fiends. These hand-painted customs will release for $295, and just 15 pairs will be available, so if you’re looking to add a bit of flavor to your Dunk rotation, hit up the ROM website and lock down your pair. Of course, we’ve got detailed images for you below, so give them a review and let us know if you like the Low or High better.
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After a relatively brief period that started when the Air Foamposite One hit in early 2009 in this unmistakable purple shade, Nike Sportswear has dialed down the frequency of its ‘Eggplant’ releases. The most recent sighting was on a pair of Zoom Rookie LWPs, an Air Penny mashup that has obvious connections to the original matte metallic purple release. And from the Penny Hardaway hybrid we move toward another 1990′s Nike legend for a new Nike Air Max JR that might make you wonder how many records Ken Griffey Jr. could have set as a member of the Colorado Rockies. The ‘Eggplant’ Air Max JR reminds us of the 1998 Home Run Derby where Junior nearly doubled his second place foe, a guy in Vinny Castilla who himself had benefitted majorly from playing in the Mile High City’s notoriously thin air. Click through to get some more angles of this iridescent purple design and look for a pair today at NSW retailers like Foot Locker.
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With boots and boot-inspired hybrids more popular than ever within the sneakerhead set, it’s only right to see one of the all-time greats offer one of the widest range of boot looks. We’ve seen plenty of Air Force 1 boots, from the ‘Workboot’ edition to the ‘Duckboots’, and now you can apply the kind of premium leather you’d find on the former to a new round of Nike Air Force 1 iD options. Expect top-notch quality and rustic colors when these hit NIKEiD on Thursday, December 1st, one combination of which is certain to find a huge following in the Austin, Texas area. Click through to see more and let us know how these compare to Nike Sportswear’s own Air Force 1 Boots.
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Now that the NBA is back on track, you can bet that the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 Supreme will be showing up on a fair number of feet for the 66 game season. This quick re-introduction of the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 brings a more intricate design on the layered upper, with a gridded geometric pattern popping up on the lower half of the sneaker. The colorways we’ve seen so far have went with a tonal look and this one maintains that theme, pairing a range of oranges for one of the brightest Hyperfuse joints we’ve seen yet. Check out the detailed images we’ve got for you after the jump and scoop these up now at Eastbay.
Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 Supreme
Team Orange/Total Orange/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver
469757-800
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The layered look is always a popular one for the fall, but it’s one we don’t usually see it applied to sneakers. Converse doesn’t care though, coming with the double collar releases that bring the padded look with an extra hit of support around the inner lining of the shoe. This low-top release sports a soft grey nubuck, with the additional collar at the ankle area popping up in stark contrast to the overall light makeup of the sneaker. Where does this rank amount the upgrades we’ve seen to the typical Converse Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette we’ve seen this season? Let us know after the jump and if you need these in your life then grab them now at the Converse webstore.
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You shouldn’t need to be told that the connection between adidas and hip-hop is a very long standing one at this point in the game. Run DMC did it first so many years ago, but now a new wave of young MC’s are repping the three stripes. Kendrick Lamar jumped on board and B.o.B. just dropped a promo spot together with Champs and adidas Originals for the new adiColor line. The video features young Bobby going on the bars, as well as a good look at the collection which will be sold exclusively at Champs. Now that adidas has a West Coast and Dirty South representative, what can we expect next? A$AP Rocky x Jeremy Scott? Action Bronson in a pair of Superstars? Full video after the jump.
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While the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star is a decidedly American piece of classic footwear, the All Star brand is no stranger to reaching overseas for partner ups. Their wildly successful series of collaborations with Missoni has shown how dope a pair of Chucks can be with some European flavor, and this drop made in partnership with Amsterdam’s Tenue de Nimes should do the same. The Dutch denim geeks brought a blue-jean look to this silhouette, sourcing Japanese label Momotaro to create the beautiful hand dyed indigo look. This super limited run of 50 pairs is available exclusively at Tenue de Nimes in Amsterdam. Get the full look of these unique Chucks after the jump and let us know if you’ve got a plan to get your hands on these.
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