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Kobe, LeBron, KD, and Amare – four of the NBA’s brightest stars that proudly represent the swoosh. On Christmas Day, all four superstars will take the court as the 2011-12 NBA Season officially kicks off after a prolonged lockout that deprived basketball fans of NBA action, and on their feet will be the ‘Christmas’ colorways of their respective signature shoes. The Kobe VII ‘Leopard’, the LeBron 9 ‘Christmas’, the Zoom KD IV ‘Metallic Bronze’, and Air Max Sweep Thru ‘Christmas’ will all hit Nike Basketball retailers on Christmas Day, so after you cop one, or two, or three, or the entire set, you can watch the kicks in action when the NBA games go live on the holiday. Which of the four do you like best? Let us know below, and be sure to celebrate the holiday in the right way by copping the Nike Basketball Christmas 2011 Pack on Nikestore at midnight on Christmas Day or at 21 Mercer on Monday, December 26th.
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Yeah we know, the holiday season has you stressed out trying to lock down a pair of Concords or pick out which pair to scoop up from the Nike Basketball Christmas pack. Let’s not forget that it’s the season of giving though, and with that in mind you’d better have some plans to keep the sneaker loving ladies in your life happy come Christmas. With that in mind, check out this new WMNS colorway of the Nike Air Force 1 Low that just dropped, taking a some seasonal color cues with the red and white, and throwing in some black to keep them from going all-out candy cane. Follow us after the jump for a better look and grab a pair now from Finishline.
Nike WMNS Air Force 1 Low
Gym Red/Black/White
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If you’re on the hunt for winter footwear, you’d be ill-advised to pass up all the heat that Nike ACG has been cranking out. Enter the Nike ACG Lava Dunk High, a smooth boot that pairs a chunky sole with the classic Dunk DNA, bringing d-ring fasteners for the laces as another small tweak to the standard Dunk design. The suede pair shown here is one of more neutral Lava Dunks on the market, with the majority of the previous releases wearing bright colors characteristic of the ACG lineup. Hit the jump for a better look and if you like what you see, call up Concepts to lock down a pair for yourself.
Nike ACG Lava Dunk High
Grain/Black/Gum
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In a contemporary sneaker landscape that’s seen just about every sneaker brand incorporate at least some of the traditional duckboot styling into its rotation of classics, adidas has been conspicuously absent. The Brand with the Three Stripes has co-opted design cues from a whole bunch of other different types of boots in recent years, so this latest release seems long overdue, if not at all unpredictable. The adidas Originals Tsumo Pu pairs a sleek waxex canas upper with what look like they should be waterproof mudguards, which, upon further inspection, reveal themselves to be crafted in a black suede you most certainly do not want getting wet. A nice juxtaposition of materials that’ll make an observant sneakerhead grin, these should be out soon in the States with sizes now shipping from Japan’s ZOZO.
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The most recent Air Max 97 release represented the last of the first round of Nike Sportswear’s VacTech collection to be releaed at retail, and now these move us into the next year with one of the most recent we’ve teased. The Nike Air Max 90 VT for women has never looked better than this unique Medium Grey woolen construction that sees flecks of red, blue and yellow speckling its comfy yet coarse uppers. That opens these up to a variety of reinterpretations via lace swapping, though these photos suggest you can’t go wrong simply opting for the tonal grey look echoed on the Air Max 90′s signature ‘window’. Click through to see more angles and pick up a pair from select NSW stores like Afew.
Nike WMNS Air Max 90 VT
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Remember that impressive tonal blue adidas EQT Support colorway we showed you last week? Three Stripes did it again, only this time, instead of Laser Blue, they go for a few shades of the color that perhaps more than any other, has been associated with tonal looks like these over the past couple years. This ‘Ghost Grey’ EQT Support offers up cool vibes in suede and mesh plus rigid elements reinforcing the laces and heels, their scheduled-for-2012 status suggesting that last year’s Air Jordan XI Retro was only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to these tonal grey getups. And hey, you can’t fault adidas Originals for cranking out cherished legacy silhouettes in colorways you can wear with pretty much any outfit suitable for sneakers. Check them out more closely after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date. via Sneaker Freaker
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Kanye West’s collection from 2009 remains by far the most well known and recognizeable Louis Vuitton sneakers ever released, but that doesn’t mean LV’s gotta know where Yeezy is to maintain that luxury appeal. The Louis Vuitton Ace is not for everyone, and that starts at the price tag. But it also extends to a bold high-contrast design that manages to make a wide range of browns look louder than almost any other earthy look we’ve seen. This is all due to the combination of the apparent quality in the materials along with Louis’ signature Daimer pattern on the toe and eyestay. Then you start to add in some color with red and blue pairs, and the attention-grabbing factor goes off the charts. People will notice when you wear these; do you like the statement they make? Check out four new colorways for the upcoming year after the jump and let us know which pair was your most expensive sneaker purchase. Via Louis Vuitton
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Looks like the Swoosh isn’t the only company with some special colorways up their sleeve for the return of the NBA on Christmas. Reebok Athlete Jason Terry will be suited up in this PE version of the Reebok Zig Pro Future, a gaudy gold look that celebrates the championship trophy he helped lock down last season with the Mavericks. The shoe features several graphic representations of the famous Larry O’Brien trophy, a piece of hardware that Terry boldly tattooed on his body long in advance of nabbing the ‘chip. Follow us after the jump for an extra look at this one off from the Reebok Zig Basketball lineup and let us know how they compare to the other Christmas-time PE’s we’ll be seeing around the league come Sunday. via CK
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The Air Jordan legacy will forever be enshrined as the greatest multi-volume series of footwear designs, serving as the design inspiration of basketball and streetwear kicks for years to come. The Jordan Jumpman H Series debuted in the Summer 2011 season, but it looks like a sequel is arriving sooner than anticipated as the Jumpman H Series II will debut this February 2012. It features the same lower-end construction as its predecessor, using an Air Jordan II outsole while boasting a sick pixelated and enlarged elephant print on the midsole. Black/White-Cool Grey and a tropical Wolf Grey/Current Blue-White will become available during the shortest month of the calendar year, so peep both colorways of this new Jordan Brand design below and let us know what you think.
Jordan Jumpman H Series II
Wolf Grey/Current Blue-White
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Black/White-Cool-Grey
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They’ve yet to come close to established brands like Nike and adidas when it comes to sheer star power on their roster of endorsees, but Under Armour is quietly building a solid roster of young studs and doing exactly what you’d want to see from a burgeoning footwear maker in their position. UA just signed Blake Griffin’s frontcourt mate DeAndre Jordan to a shoe contract, so perhaps he’ll be a part of next year’s pack depending on the success of the Under Armour 2011 Christmas PE Collection. Taking off on one of Nike’s recent holiday traditions, UA brings Brandon Jennings’ Under Armour Micro G Bloodline ‘Rudolph’ along with a faux-fur upper and ‘jingle bell’ graphics on the midfoot strap. Joining the Bucks’ young 1 is Memphis’ Greivis Vasquez’ ‘Feliz Navidad’ Micro G Juke, Kemba Walker’s pair in a different colorway and Derrick Williams’ Micro G Supersonic, and it looks like these four NBA newbies are the only ones who’ll have them, as no retail plans are announced and there’s not really any time left to do so. Click through to see the whole set, let us know which one is your favorite and how these compare to the more established brands’ Christmas 2011 NBA sneaker offerings. via HB
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