If the demands of snobby country club attire have been holding you back from hitting the fairway, the Nike Dunk NG SL might be the remedy. The timeless Dunk silhouette is intact, with the upgrades coming in the form of movement responsive golf spikes on the bottom. The first round of releases for this new hybrid is pretty colorful fare, with a couple bearing more muted tones and even a black and white gingham look in the mix. The pack is split gender-wise with four pairs for the guys and four for the ladies. Follow us after the jump for a look at the new Nike Dunk NG SL, which should show up in January. Sweater vest not included. via SneakR
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The Nike Zoom Kobe VII ‘Predator Pack’ was meant to feature Kobe’s predatory spirit during games. Embodying the fierce persona of the Black Mamba, the Great White Shark, and the Leopard, the Nike Zoom Kobe VII proves to be a natural extension of Kobe Bryant’s game and solidifies his reputation as one of the best ‘closers’ in the game. Nike recently confirmed these (via Twitter) to be the ‘Leopard’, not the ‘Cheetah’, which had been endearingly attached to this wild colorway, although it’s the cheetah that is distinguishable with its oval spots and long tails (leopards have more intricate spots and shorter tails). Whatever the case (Leopard, Cheetah, or Christmas) may be, these Supreme-grade Kobes will certainly sell out quickly once they release on Christmas Day. We’ve got a new set of detailed images for you below, so take a look and guarantee yourself a pair by picking one up from mikkol8 on eBay.
Nike Zoom Kobe VII Supreme
Violet Pop/Volt-Ink-Electric Green
488369-500
12/25/11
$180
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The Nike LeBron 9 chapter will feature the Base model, which has begun its release with the ‘China’ back in October (and most recently, the ‘China’ in the U.S.), the P.S. Elite version, which will be the Prototype model that we showed you once again earlier today, and the Low, which is set to arrive this Summer 2012 season. Let’s take a closer look at the Nike LeBron 9 Low; it features a the Hyperfuse/Flywire upper on a lower-cut design, but gone is the weave panel on the lateral and medial wall (replaced by more lightweight Hyperfuse material). The ‘Low’ will also features full-length 360 Max Air, which was last featured on the LeBron 8 V/2. So three different models for the LeBron 9, and three different cushioning units. Which of the three do you like best? Check out the Black/White/Volt colorway below and let us know what you think, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for more Nike LeBron 9 updates. Many thanks to Vi Lien.
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Not much more can be said about the upcoming Air Jordan IV ‘White/Cement’ at this point. We’ve shown you plenty of samples as well as a nice side-by-side comparison of the ’99 Retro with the upcoming ’12 version, and our readers have chimed in over 1,000 times to let their voices be heard. We all get that while the issues with quality and price have rubbed sneakerheads the wrong way, these will still go down as one of the best releases of 2012 and could give whatever Air Jordan XI is planned for December 2012 a run for its money as the best Jordan Retro of the year. Of course, the most recent news regarding the White/Cements is the OG-inspired box, which should give all 2012 AJ4 releases some added ‘umph’. If you want to take another look at these beauties, we’ve got a nice gallery below, but if you want to take it a step further and have these in your hands now, get a pair right now from retailer soleawesome or on eBay.
Air Jordan IV
White/Black-Tech Grey
308497-103
02/18/12
$160
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adidas Skateboarding just offered up a couple glimpses into their plans for early 2012, but much like the brand that’s their biggest hurdle in the skate sneaker space, Three Stripes’ spring ’12 kicks are coming out in time to capitalize on the holiday shopping rush. The star of this set is clearly the adidas Busenitz, replicated across three colorways true to the design’s Samba influence, especially the black/white/gum edition. There are also two new Eldridge lowtops, one in Dark Cinder and another cosigned by Pete Eldrige in Cardinal Red suede, about the same shade you’ll find on the stripes of Lucas Puig’s latest Skate release. Check out all six pairs in more detail after the jump and look for these now at select adidas Skate retailers like Premier.
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Just three more days until the Concords officially drop in stores, so have you scouted all your sneaker spots so that you’re guaranteed a pair? If you’re located in the NYC area, Moe’s Sneaker Spot on Steinway St. in Astoria will hold a special midnight release event, which refreshments provided by Speedy Energy Drink. If you manage to get yourself a pair, you’ll be rewarded with a free Air Jordan basketball. That’s right – a free basketball and complimentary drinks on the night of the release. That’s a pretty sweet package deal so keep Moe’s Sneaker Spot in mind when you planning your Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’ sojourn. Can’t wait (or just not a night person), grab a pair now on eBay.
Air Jordan XI Retro
White/Black-Dark Concord
378037-107
12/23/2011
$180
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With the sun rarely showing its face these days, the Nike SB design team has taken notice and tucked away the brighter colorways. We’ve seen them working with a distinctly darker palette, exemplified by our two part rundown of their January 2012 releases. A standout from the pack is this Nike SB Dunk High, a quickstrike release that hits with the popular tumbled suede look on the upper. We’ve seen these sort of bare-bones colorways become fan favorites in the past (the ‘Venom’ comes to mind) so don’t expect this pair to sit around. Hit the jump for a full look and get in touch with the guys at Concepts to pick up your pair.
Nike SB Dunk High Pro
Clay/Black-White
305050-204
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We’ve seen a few different applications of iridescent patent leather on Nike Air Force 1 Bespokes, but this newest revelation pushes the envelope a bit further by adding accents in the range of colors eminating from its glossy surfaces. This ‘Soul x Soul’ AF1 Bespoke gives off the kind of metallic sublimated shades that you might expect to see on the surface of a pool of antifreeze, though they’re more akin in quality to the lining of a pearl-laden oyster. The more you look deeply inside, the more depth you’ll find, and purple and neon accent hits help to emphasize the blacklit look, while reflective 3M side panels go in the opposite direction if the lighting conditions are just right. Click through and you’ll be able to see a bunch of up-close images, including a look at how crocodile leather made its way into the mix and what mismatched insoles look like when they have no direct connection to the rest of the shoe’s design. Let us know if they’re among the best Bespokes we’ve seen so far on Sneaker News and contact 21 Mercer in New York to design your own. via Carter-15
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