Author Archives: Aaron Hope
May 14th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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SneakersNStuff kicked off spring with a tribute to Sweden’s first blooming flower in March’s Reebok Question Mid ’Crocus’. SNS is doing a dozen RBK collabs for 2013 (one for each month) and though nothing has been officially announced, judging by the hangtags, it looks like they’re hitting up the original Allen Iversons for one more buttery suede banger. Blocked identically to the Crocuses, this Question shown off by Bow Wow on BET is close to another famous Philadelphia sports aesthetic in the 1970s powder blue/burgundy Phillies. Stick with Sneaker News for an official confirmation and release date, and let us know what you think after seeing more images below.
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May 14th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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The latest example of an adidas Originals silhouette being ported over for skateboarding purposes is the first where both are arriving at retail around the same time. The adidas adicourt tennis shoe makes its first retro appearance on the Originals side this spring, and for skating, we see longtime Three Stripes rider Mark Gonzales apply an aqua canvas upper to a slightly altered design. This colorway, the canvas build and extremely affordable price point make for a very attractive summer shoe, and you’ll find them available now at adidas Skateboarding retailers.
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May 14th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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The ‘Asia City Pack’ Quickstrikes were exclusive to the other side of the world, so when news came and went regarding this quartet of Nike Cortez QSes, it seemed safe to expect a similar fate. Here’s more evidence to support that conclusion, as a Japanese retailer shows off new shots of the ‘Aloha Print’ floral Cortez foursome. These nylon Cortez lowtops add suede trim to balance out the graphic uppers, and they’re slated to release this Saturday, May 18th. Stick with Sneaker News to see if they make it stateside and check out new photos below in the meantime.
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May 13th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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The tenth LeBron James Nike Basketball signature model is a perfect match for a player who can do whatever he wants on the court. You’ve got the performance side of things on lock with the LeBron X and its Elite PS version. For lifestyle purposes, the lowtop is an annual institution and we can only hope the same will happen with Nike LeBron X EXT successors. This colorway is a beautiful melding of upscale materials with the vaunted ‘Tiffany’ black/mint combo, and with all the other suede-uppered EXT releases, Nike has targeted a vague release roughly two months from now. You’ll want to see the new round of photos after the jump, then check with Sneaker News for the ‘Black Suede’ LeBron X EXT release date.
Nike LeBron X EXT
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May 13th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Last week’s Air Griffey Max 1 reveal gave us our first glimpse at the first Nike Ken Griffey Jr. trainers to utilize a metallic gold color. Here we see the Swingman line take on more of that elegant DMP look with the latest model applying a similar colorway. The Nike Air Max 360 Diamond Griff is a departure from the high energy Neo Turquoise style that released most recently, including a different blocking template that lends more emphasis to the gilded elements. Let us know what you think after seeing more below, and be sure to check back with Sneaker News for US release info.
Nike Air Max 360 Diamond Griff
Black/Metallic Gold-Wolf Grey
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May 13th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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We’re still awaiting the Liberty London collab that was the most recent piece of Nike Air Force 1 Downtown Sneaker News before today. Here’s a new AF1 Downtown that opts instead of a multicolor print, to dabble in dark greys and black of varying glosses. Combining a traditional leather with suede, patent and mirror-shiny metallic leathers all atop a tonal midsole gives this Air Force 1 Downtown a unique feel. Stick with Sneaker News for US release info and check out more images below in the meantime.
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May 13th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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This is a great time of year for LeBron James fans. Not only are the Heat owners of a nearly flawless playoff record, but you’ve got colorways coming from the LeBron X in ‘standard’, Elite and lowtop forms running in parallel. Here’s the Nike LeBron X Low in a yellow-dominant makeup that first appeared to be lined in black. It’s actually grey, which along with a lemon-lime fade to green on the tongue tag, gives these a lighter feel for summer. Check them out up close below and stick with Sneaker News for a release date.
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May 13th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Would you want to see zebra on an Air Jordan retro? The most notable and perhaps only time that happened was a custom job that showed up at last year’s Sneaker Free Market event. The Air Jordan 1 we’re examining here was apparently intended for mass production, but for whatever reason, the release was nixed and only this sample pair remains. They were cast in one of the highest contrast colorways possible, blending purple, black and orange and even going two-tone on the laces. The signature element on this Jordan 1 Mid was the tonal stripes on the entire leather upper; not quite zebra, but every bit as bold and eye-catching. Let us know if you would have rocked these, and consider adding this rare Jordan 1 to your sample with a bid from jesusisbackintown on eBay.
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