Chris Lee of CToTheJL recently hooked up with Complex to put together – what else – a list of his twenty-five favorite sneakers of all time. To describe it shortly – chunky skate shoes, collaborations, and the occasional GR shoe. It’s definitely one of the more eclectic lists we’ve ever seen, but that seems to mirror Lee’s personal and unique taste. He likes what he sees, and what he likes is streetwear and the skate scene, so expect a ton of that by hitting up Complex for the list in its entirety after checking out a sampling of it below.
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We’ve seen it a million times by now, but a sneaker as historic, relevant, and empirically gorgeous to the bone is always worth a second look. In fact, this new set of images of the upcoming Air Jordan IV White/Tech Grey actually pictures the shoe in various backdrops – on tile, in a hallway, on…train tracks. The best depiction of the February 2012 release was when it was juxtaposed with the 1999 Retro release, which revealed quite a number of changes made to the ’12 version, like the darker shade of grey (technically Tech Grey, not Cement Grey); despite the differences from the ’99 release, the White/Cement AJ4 will be a hot release and a popular pick for many ‘Best Of’ lists by the end of the 2012 year. Check out the set of images below and let us know which ‘themed’ set of pictures you like best! via kickz-lab.
Air Jordan IV
White/Black-Tech Grey
308497-103
02/18/12
$160
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In a generation where sneaker retailers have taken the online blogging stream by storm, Long Island’s Extra Butter stays miles above sea level with originality and creativity matched by very few in history. After celebrating its four-year anniversary over the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, Extra Butter brings us a Cyber Monday special – a teaser preview of its upcoming Reebok Pump collaboration. Of course, with the store’s silver-screen motif, they’ll have to set it up in only way they know how; using Mel Brooks’ hilarious character ‘Ahchoo’ of Robin Hood: Men In Tights, Extra Butter gives us a quick snippet of the upcoming collaborative release, which we could presume would be similar to those worn by Ahchoo (portrayed in an Oscar-worthy performance by Dave Chappelle) during the hilarious fight scene. Check out full video after the jump and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more updates.
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The Air Max Light doesn’t get too much love, but many of readers did appreciate one of our Sneaker News: Classics Revisited segment which placed a worthy spotlight on an OG pair. Arriving at select Nike Sportswear retailers is the Nike Air Max Light in original colorways, given a full VNTG treatment – pre-yellowed soles, softened sueded, mesh uppers, the works. Even the outsole has that chalky residue, which is a result of oxidation. The VNTG effect, oftened maligned, fits right in with the stuck-in-a-storage-box appeal with the Air Max Light, doesn’t it? These are a Quickstrike release so expect them only at select accounts like ShelfLife in Europe, so act fast once you spot them because they’ll be gone fast!
Nike Air Max Light VNTG QS
White/Neutral Grey-Sport Red
482932-100
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With the rising demand of Retro-inspired lifestyle classics from tried-and-true brands like New Balance, releases like this new CM997HWB in a quintessential NB-build deserve more attention. But New Balance hasn’t altered its formula one bit; ABZORB cushioning and hardened heel-cap have always been a standard for this mid-high level New Balance running sneaker. This new release should catch your eye, especially for those who missed out on the limited release of the CNCPTS x New Balance 999 ‘The Kennedy’; it’s got a similar nautical-themed colorway of navy/grey/red tones, and like the 999, offers supreme comfort. UpThereStore has these in stock so take a look at the extra shots below and look out for these at New Balance retailers near you.
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With the year-long celebration of the twenty-third anniversary of the Air Jordan III coming to a close after this weekend’s Black Flip drop, it’s time to ponder all the Air Jordan IIIs in history. Which colorway made an impact for you? With several original colorways vying for the top spot and a number of Retro+ and Lifestyle colorways to have released over the last decade, one man’s list may differ quite a lot from the next. Complex recently compiled their list of best Air Jordan IIIs of all-time, going with the recently re-released Black/Cement III as the best in history, and following it with thirteen other impressive selections. Check out a quick sampling of their list below, and let us know what your favorite Air Jordan III is!
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It appears that Nike SB will release both strapped and un-strapped version of the Nike SB Dunk Mid for the upcoming Summer 2012 season. Sneaker News gave you a first look at some upcoming Nike SB Dunk Mid colorways that featured the strap, but also dropping in Summer ’12 is this strapless Khaki/Bone colorway, which has as similar color-balance to the Khaki/White SB Dunk High that released back in 2006. The foremost layer of the upper features a pebble-texture as does the swoosh, giving the shoe a ‘carved from stone’ appeal. More angles await you below, so take a look and keep in tune with Sneaker News for more Nike SB updates. via N-SB.
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The ‘Old Royal’ colorway of the Air Jordan X has been one of the more popular topics of discussion here on Sneaker News for several reasons. Not only does it mark the first new Retro+ colorway of the Air Jordan X, but it also boasts a significant difference from previous Air Jordan X Retro releases – the mesh material used as the base-layer of the lace placket. Many seem to have expressed a desire for leather instead of mesh, but it appears that it will be a common feature for upcoming Air Jordan X retros, as seen on the White/Violet GS release. The ‘Old Royal’ will follow the drop of the ‘Chicago’ colorway, which does in fact use leather in the area of note, so do you think these are a ‘worthy’ follow-up to that long-awaited original? Check out the new images below and cop this size 9 sample now from el-store on eBay.
Air Jordan X
White/Old Royal-Stealth
487214-107
02/11/12
$160
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