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The Nike Air Safari will triumphantly return once again in 2012, and unlike the upcoming ‘Suede Pack’ that we gave you an exclusive look on, these four Air Safaris use…Safari print. Coming in four rusting color-combinations with some rugged materials, each of the four Air Safaris captures that outdoor motif with unsurprising ease. Two of the colorways look to be VNTG offerings as well, as they featured the white chalky oxidation treatment on the outsoles. We’ve got individual shots of all four after the jump so take a look and let us know what you think, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for more Nike 2012 releases.
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Since its debut in early 2009, the Nike Blazer High VNTG has followed a simple recipe: start with slightly distressed suede to the upper, add Sail on the laces, unfinished tongue, heel tab, Swoosh and sole, then apply a slight yellowing to the last of those parts to achieve a pre-oxidized look. It’s a can’t-miss combination that can be replicated across a huge range of earthy and otherwise rustic shades, so what happens when Nike Sportswear makes a subtle shift and changes one fo these key components? If anything, the new Vintage Blazers are even better now with the classic rough-around-the-edges tongue now coming in a tonal nylon compliment to the suede shade, this new Gorge Green edition a sign of good things to come that’s available now at select NSW retailers like Wish.
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We’ve seen a variety of Nike Air Force 1 Lows released with woven panels over the years, but next fall will see a whole new style applied to this 30 year veteran. The Air Force 1 Low would look great if all that was going on here was a monochromatic leather upper plus tonal mid/outsole setup, but look closer. The rear panel on this Deep Royal Blue Uptown is crafted in the faux carbon fiber texture that marked this summer’s Air Jordan 1 Phat and Six Rings releases as well as many others before that. A whole rainbow of these in reds, greens and other shades would likely be just as popular as this pair, so is this the first sign of a pack for Q3 ’12? We’ll have to be patient to find out, and you can see more photos of this pair in the meantime, and consider grabbing this sample pair to jump ahead of the curve thanks to dballaholic on eBay.
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A good chunk of the adidas Originals lineup consists of heritage models that have withstood the test of time, but then there are those models that bear the same great design yet managed to slip between the cracks for one reason or another. The adi-Archive collection has some of both, and today we’re focusing on the latter category with three new releases that you don’t typically see on shelves at Three Stripes retailers. First up is the adidas Originals Marathon 88 in a white with a unique blend of accent colors. This almost-USA colorup is joined by a navy and green Malmo riding a gum sole, and last but not least comes the Tobacco lowtop in a name-appropriate mix of browns. Check out all three after the jump and look for these at select adidas Originals accounts like Atlanta’s Wish.
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Maybe ‘Year of the Dragon’ means ‘Year of the Scoring three-peat’ for Kevin Durant. KD hasn’t lost a step in his game thus far, dropping 30+ a game while leading the Thunder to a 3-0 record in the West, and he’s doing it while wearing one of the most trendy kicks at the moment – the Nike Zoom KD IV. If you missed out on the Weathermans, Nerfs, and Christmas joints, you still have the ‘Year Of The Dragon’ to look forward to (as well as the Easter and a ton of more great GR colorways). This close-up visual of the heel reveals the ancient dragon swirling its way around the KD logos on the heel – much like how KD eludes defenders on his way to an easy two. Best KD IV thus far? Let us know in the comments section below. via hk-kicks.
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Some fine detailing went into the design of the Nike LeBron 9 ‘Watch The Throne’ PE, and with just six pairs rumored to be in existence, it was certainly worth it to go all out on these special edition PEs. There are a few notable details about the WTT LeBron 9, like the luxurious black/gold colorway, the sublime graphic on the inner lining and laces inspired by Riccardo Tisci’s design work with Givenchy, but sitting atop the midfoot is one of the most eye-catching set of ‘lacelocks’ ever seen – the gold-plated jewel piece crafted by jeweler Gabriel Urist. Some of you may remember Urist’s gold-plated Air Max 1 replica from a few years back, but the Watch The Throne jewel piece takes the cake as the most dazzling sneaker-accessory ever created. We’ve got some additional shots of Urist doing his handiwork with these gems below, so take a look and let us know – is the LeBron 9 ‘Watch The Throne’ the best unreleased PE LeBron ever? via InsideTheSneakerBox.
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Michael Jordan is all about the winning spirit; Six championships, numerous MVPs and scoring accolades, and Olympic Gold Medal make up quite a collection of accomplishments, but for MJ, all of those pale in comparison to his latest trophy – Yvette Prieto. It has been reported by media outlets that Michael Jordan is now engaged to Prieto, the Cuban-born model that Michael had been dating for three years. Michael’s last marriage to his first wife Juanita ended with one of the largest divorce settlements in history, but he’s rebounded rather nicely with Yvette – the future Mrs. Jordan. Now what would Jordan wear to his wedding? He’s got a ton to choose from, but there’s no doubt a pair of Air Jordan XI Concords would be proper. Let us know what you think about Michael’s latest personal move and if you haven’t copped your own Concords yet, snag one now on eBay.
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For their latest collaborative release, Supra must’ve wanted “some of that hi-hat stuff,” because they got up with a hip-hop superproducer whose energetic sound helped to define the early to middle parts of this decade. Will Just Blaze‘s upcoming Supra Skytop II design be just as distinct as his tensely dramatic instrumentals, and perhaps more importantly, can they hold a candle to his own impressive collection? Only time will tell, as today gives us a sneak peek at the heel portion of the shoe, which appears to be fully illuminated in flashing lights (good ‘ol reflective material). Let us know which rapper or producer’s collabs are #1 and stick with Sneaker News for this pair’s US release date.
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The connection isn’t as neat as many other sneaker analogies we’ve made over the past few years, but it’s still clear to see that there’s some connection between 2011 and 2012 when it comes to Air Jordan Retro releases. The Air Jordan XII is playing the role played by the IIIs this past year, returning in a few of the OG colorways, while the Air Jordan X comes through as this year’s V, offering one of its all-time greats along with a smattering of new flavors. One such new look X even takes one of its key materials from last year’s ‘Wolf Grey’ AJ5, where a distressed suede was introduced that you’ll see in a slightly darker shade on this Ten’s eye-placket. We can end the linkage right there, because despite carrying a name borrowed from the AJXX that we also saw on a new III last year, this pair’s range of suedes and nubuck along with a lack of a strong accent color gives them an entirely distinct feel. Click through to have a closer look at these and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release date. via Sneaker Hotline
Air Jordan X ‘Stealth’
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Kicking yourself over that passed up pair of kicks from years back? One of those regrettable passes could be in here – Premier’s sudden restock of 2009 Nike SB releases. Some notables like the ‘Skate Mental’ and ‘Bloody Gums’ SB Dunk High just became available (again), as did few new notable Blazer renditions like the ‘USC’ in Maroon and Gold. There are seven resurrected Nike SB 2009 selections to choose from, so check ‘em all out below and head to Premier to stock up on some older releases from Nike Skateboarding.
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