adidas Originals can always be counted on for some interesting releases, but the inspiration for their latest collaboration reaches all the way out into a galaxy far, far away. This coming January, adidas will be introducing their new Originals Star Wars collection, featuring some iconic characters and imagery from the classic films. Several traditional adidas models will be transformed to take on some characteristics from the likes of Darth Vaider, Luke Skywalker, Yoda and the Storm Troopers. There will also be some pretty imaginative Star Wars apparel to go along with the kicks, as well as some more sneaker models. Check out some more sneak peeks after the jump and we’ll be sure to keep you posted on more from this eagerly awaited Spring 2010 collection. Via Hypebeast/HS.

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November seems to be the month of Collaborations and NYC based company Married to the MOB is no exception. Here’s a look at their latest collaboration with Lacoste for the Hironia sneaker. These kicks were clearly made for the females out there, and boast materials like a lavender and black all over lace burn-out print that covers the entire upper. There is also some design inspiration from the famous and very pricey Christian Louboutin shoes sporting the solid “red bottoms”. These collabo kicks are strictly for the ladies and are sure to be a good look for the female sneaker enthusiast. Via Nitrolicious

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Starks Laces, made famous by their “Gucci” and other custom sneaker laces, has been expanding with some great collaborations. Their latest is a collabo with Timberland on a new 3-eye hand sewn shoe that will only be sold through the Starks online store. Check out some teaser images after the jump and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more updates on this limited collaboration between Starks Laces and Timberland, scheduled to drop in early December.

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A few days back, we brought you a sneak peek of a new Parra Nike Air Max 1 collaboration that was initially thought to be a Patta creation. It turned out to be a Parra, further adding to many people’s confusion between French artist Parra and Dutch retailer Patta. Now that that’s hopefully all cleared up, we present a look at an actual Patta Air Max 1 collaboration that will be dropping as a Quickstrike some time after the green and purple AM1s that we have already shown you.  This colorway features a nice blend of rich colors and materials, using sections of corduroy, denim and suede splashed with varied shades of blue, green and red. Specific release info on these is yet to be announced, but for now, you can check out some more pics after the jump. Photos via MusicSkins.com.

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We have steadily been keeping you up to date on the latest on the DJ AM Memorial Fund auction on eBay, and as you may be aware, a large portion of his collection has still not shown up for sale. If you’re wondering what else you can expect to pop up, you can get a glimpse of a couple gems that are now on display at Undefeated. To help raise awareness for the auction and honor DJ AM in the process, a glass case has been set up at UNDFTD Silverlake with a few of AM’s treasures like the N.E.R.D. Dunks and Rocafella and Black Album Air Force 1’s to name a few. You can keep reading after the jump for a look at more of the display, and check out the progress of the Deckstar x UNDFTD DJ AM Memorial Fund Auctions on eBay.

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We thought it was settled back in ‘97, but Nike proved that East vs. West is still a viable rivalry.  Most of the releases have been out for a while, but the delicious ‘Bacon’ Nike Air Max 90 Current Huarache by New York’s Dave’s Quality Meats is welcome any time.  A darker take on the original that’s lighter than its samples, this updated Bacon might bite you back with its toothy Free sole.  They’re finally available stateside at exclusive Nike accounts like Proper.

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Last but certainly not least (right in the middle, actually, with six entries) in our extensive look at Reebok’s 20th Anniversary Pump collaborations is Europe.  We’ll start with the most recent revelation, Patta’s khaki-coloured gumdrop that might be the truest expression of this shoe’s basketball roots.  24 Kilates goes with a simple black and white design that stays close to its roots and maximizes the signature orange pump.

Another (goofy) nod to the golden days of The Pump is a pair of OGs only available in size 20.  Solebox’s version evokes another popular shoe from that time with its light-up Pump, while colette uses a grey jersey that reminds us of Reebok’s aerobics gear.  Completing the group is another grey drop, the pixelated Hanon design.  Only 31 pairs of each when they drop, so you better get your EuroRail passes in order.  via SF

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John Mayer, believe it or not is a bit of a sneakerhead, he’s been seen wearing various sneakers while playing shows across the world and during his time off. This past week he played a show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City and was seen wearing a pair of the Nike x Dave’s Quality Meat (DQM) Blazer High’s in Black. This pair of collaboration Blazer High’s was released exclusively at Dave’s Quality Meat last June. Mayer may have taken some style tips from his friend Jay-Z as he was dressed in all Black with the exception of the Swoosh on the Blazer’s.

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