We’re glad Nike is taking a concerted effort in its lifestyle kicks, because we get understated gems like the upcoming Nike Manor. With releases like the Toki, Aina Chukka, and Hachi, Nike Sportswear offers a versatile collection for the sneakerheads who may have grown up into the ‘dress-sneaker’ stage, and the Manor fits right in with the vulc sole, suede and leather uppers, refined colorways, and sleek silhouettes. You can expect this Olive colorway to arrive in 2012, so check out the angles below and let us know what you think. via SneakerFreaker.

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Nike Sportswear has been spotted re-gifting ‘Cashmere’ Air Force 1 Lows across the month of December, as we first saw the new cream-colored shade in canvas on one pair right at the middle of the month, then another one with Obsidian accents about a week later.  It’s been a bit more than one additional week, and now we’re seeing a new Nike Air Force 1 Low featuring that same navy/beige mix, only flipped and with leather/suede instead of canvas/leather.  Could this be some kind of vague reference to the fact that Seinfeld’s ‘The Red Dot’ first aired right around the same time that Kris Kross’ ‘Jump’ topped the pop charts?  Probably not, but AF1s are still as fresh as they were in the early ’90s or any other time in their 30 year reign, and 2012 is shaping up to be quite the anniversary year, even before any special announcements.  Click through to see more angles on this pair and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date.  via Sneaker Freaker

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If you gotta get pumped for a sneaker release, look no further than one of the best collarborative storylines of the year, the ‘Ahchoo’ by Extra Butter. Despite surfacing at the last minute, the EB x Reebok AXT Pump still grabbed a good chunk of the votes in the Reebok category of our readers choice poll, but you can really make your vote count by copping one of the most well-executed on-paper-to-product collabs in years. A special release event will unwind midnight tonight at Extra Butter, but if you’re not able to be there in person, these will in fact go in sale tomorrow at 11 am on the EB web store. $135 for some high quality goodness, $60 for a sick limited edition hoodie, or a generous $180 for a shoes+hoodie package deal. This is where “saving the best for last” bodes especially true; cop the Extra Butter x Reebok AXT Pump ‘Ahchoo’ tomorrow without hesitation.

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Whenever you get a group of five well-known sneakerheads with clear differences in opinion together to do a Top 10 list, you’ll always get a few clashes and some entertaining video footage. Complex just completed its Top 10 sneakers of the year, featuring a video recorded discussion of their panel debates. As stated before, the strong opinions don’t always align, but the panel, consisting of Russ Bengston, Joe La Puma, Ronnie Fieg, DJ Clark Kent, and Matt Halfhill, eventually come together to decide on the year’s best sneakers. Where will the Concords and Nike Mags fall? Check out the Complex Top 10 sneakers of the year below and let us know what you think.

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Upon the triumphant retro return of the Nike Air Flow in 2011, the colorways we saw were split pretty evenly between dark tonal combos and glowing pastel looks. So far it looks like a similar schism may be planned for the 2012 run, with this straightforward black out pair playing the Dr. Jekyll to the fluorescent Voltage/Cherry version’s Mr. Hyde. Given how long this retro runner was stuck in the vault, it’s good to see that the Beaverton team is throwing some extended support into it for next year. Follow us after the jump to get the full look at the tonal black colorway of the Nike Air Flow, and hit up End for the pre-order now.

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Now that the high-octane releases have set the Zoom KD IV up for major success, we’re starting to get a nice influx of team-based and GR colorways, but don’t let the term ‘general’ fool you into thinking you’re getting anything less. Thus far, the Nike Zoom KD IV colorways have been rather impressive, like the ‘Syracuse’ and ‘Dallas Mavericks‘ that have been trending as of late. We’re going to throw in another team this time around – the ‘Cincinnati Bengals’; this new colorway features a Black and Team Orange upper with grey possessing the midsole for a nice combo of colors that represents the Bengals quite accurately. We’ve got some extra angles for you below, so take a good look and stick with Sneaker News for more Zoom KD IV updates and info. via kicks-crew.

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The Mogan series has been Nike 6.0′s most successful to date, a versatile design that comes in either Mid or Low silhouettes and was recently previewed entering its third generation as a part of the spring 2012 collection.  And not only will we soon start to see the in-house Nike 6.0 Mogan 3 colorways popping up at retailers shortly, but we’re also less than a week away from both models hitting the Swoosh’s online customization service.  The Mogan 3 6.0 will arrive on NIKEiD on January 5th with its Mid and Low versions both available with LunarLon-cushioned cupsoles, but the Lows will also offer a more traditional vulc-like bottom, and either can be enhanced with an optional forefoot strap.  It’s clear from these sample images that a fairly wide range of possibilities exist even with the shoe’s uncluttered lines thanks to a bold range of colors and materials, and you’ll see a ton of examples when you click on the jump below.

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Say what you want about the hybridization of Air Jordan classics, but at least they bring the OG models more up to date from a tech standpoint. Let’s face it, if you show up to ball rocking a pair of Air Jordan VIII’s you’re not exactly getting the most of what current basketball sneaker construction has to offer. For that reason alone the Air Jordan 8.0 in the beloved ‘Aqua’ colorway is worth checking out, with the black and blue look intact on this modern take on MJ’s eighth. Follow us after the jump for a few additional views and let us know in the comments where you stand with this hybrid model, which is starting to trick in at retailers like Oneness.

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New Balance has a handful of trail models that have crept into the lifestyle category from their originally intended design (think the H710 and the MT580). With that being said, they’ve still got things locked when it comes to full on boots, as shown here by this new silhouette-the New Balance MO673 SB Gore-Tex, which comes with a waterproof upper and a chunky sole that’s ready for action. Last time we gave you a look at this pack, the comments section reflected a lament over its apparent Asian-exclusivity, but at least one spot over here will have them up for grabs. Continue on after the jump for a better look at all three and grab them now from the always on point, Packer Shoes.

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Around these parts, the lion’s share of retro signature sneakers that pop up bear the names of basketball’s elite. A bit of an anomaly in that category is the adidas Rod Laver, a low-top sneaker made for the tennis master of the same name that made its debut long before anyone wanted to be like Mike. Having since been reinvented a handful of times, the latest version of the shoe comes from the adidas Skateboarding division. This particular model was done up by team rider Dennis Busenitz, whose name pops up on the heel section of the midsole and the unique tongue tag. Busenitz keeps the colorway pretty straightforward, with a smooth black suede paired up with contrastive white stitching. Continue reading for the full look and let us know what you think of the latest from adidas Skateboarding. If you like the look of the adidas Skateboarding Rod Laver Vintage grab them now from Premier.

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These days Kobe makes a significant effort to let it be known that he’s a Nike company man, but we all remember his start in the footwear world with the Three Stripes. This year’s return of his second signature shoe with adidas, the Crazy 8 apparently had our readers reminiscing, as the 1998 NBA All-Star Game edition locked down the title of Best Adidas Release in our readers choice poll. Since you guys are checking for them, here’s a look at a new navy and gold colorway that has a bit of a Denver Nuggets feel to it. Hit the jump for a more detailed look and let us know if the adidas Crazy 8 reissue is stealing any thunder away from Kobe’s latest Swoosh product. If you like what you see, the Navy/Gold colorway can be had now at Finishline.

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Sneaker News brought you word of an upcoming New Balance 574 cast entirely in burgundy suede and mesh yesterday, but it looks like that shoe and the new ‘Classics’ tongue tag are still a ways off.  That’s because here today, headed to retail with the more familiar tag are three new colorways, one of which finds itself dipped in a red shade somewhere between those burgundys and Ronnie Fieg’s recent Kith collab.  This vibrant red shade finds its match in a plum edition that’s constructed identically, and this trio completes itself with the classic navy/silver combo showing off a bit of contrast stitching.  Each of the three is solid in its own right, so how will you pick just one when you see them at retailers like West NYC?

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