Supreme has launched a feature on their website that chronicles their entire sneaker history which runs from 1996 through 2009. Included in the feature are their numerous collaborations with Nike SB, Vans, Timberland, and more. Supreme gained a lot of notoriety for helping launch Nike SB amongst skateboarders across the world when they first launched the Nike SB x Supreme Dunk Low Pro’s in 2002, since then the New York based brand has gone onto collaborate with Nike SB on a number of other models including the Dunk High SB, Blazer SB, Delta Force 3/4 SB, Trainer TW 2, and most recently the Bruin. While their Nike SB collaborations have garnered the most attention, Supreme has also worked on a number of different projects with Vans over the years. Check out the entire Supreme Collaboration Sneaker History after the jump.

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It seems that breaking long runs and making opposing defenses look foolish is only one of Minnesota Vikings running back, Adrian Peterson’s passions. The NFL superstar depends a lot on his feet, so it’s only right that he take care of them in style. In addition to wearing a brand new pair of cleats for every game, sometimes even switching to a second pair mid-game, AP also likes to keep his footwear game just as tight off the field. Yesterday on the ESPN pre-game show, reporter Rachel Nichols interviewed All Day about his passion for kicks and took a quick look at some of the contents of his shoe closet. Keep reading to check out the clip and take a glimpse at a small portion of Peterson’s $200,000 and growing collection, including a ton of Air Jordans, Air Force 1’s and of course, his very own Trainer 1 PE’s.

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If this were a political argument, somebody would accuse Complex of flip-flopping.  As it stands, this is just a list of what one group of magazine editors thought were the best kicks from the last decade, so maybe we can reserve the name calling for a more serious forum.  They came back with 10 more sneakers that just missed the cut.  The list itself is just like the 100 before it: you could easily hollar about what’s there and what’s not.  Key points to take away from this include: Complex purposely omitted most Jordan retros to avoid clogging the list; limited distribution is a selling point for some kicks but not for the Solebox ‘Purple Devil’ New Balance 1500s; and finally, that the Nike Air Max 90 was released in 1990.  We’re guessing you know that, and that you know there are more photos after the jump.

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Lists are very much like the Air Jordan Spiz’ike Complex ranked as the 47th best sneaker of the last decade.  In their own words, “Some make you look like a douche, some are great.”  Getting sneakerheads to agree on a top 100 list is essentially impossible.  You’re going to read through (part of) this list and get angry that your favourite sneakers are missing or think some should be higher or lower, but this list is undeniably interesting.

And they do several things really well.  Even if you liked different co-stars, they did a good job of noting how important collaborative sneaker designs were to the last ten.  We see plenty from the early days of Nike SB and the early wave of modern sneakerhead history.  They even had the good sense to include your author’s favorite, the perforated suede DQM-designed three pack of Nike Dunk Highs from last year, albeit all the way down at 29.  Take a look at a few of them after the jump, read the list and come back to complain/discuss.

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We’ve seen photos of some sneaker collections that leave mouths watering, but one common complaint from these has been, “Hey, where are all the OG Air Jordans?”  Look no further, as this collection from Nikemania member PotatoRock has us thinkin’ of the glory days.  In his collection, PR has plenty of ‘Nike Air’-inscribed Air Jordan IIIs thru VIIs.  Perhaps most noteworthy is the spread of Air Jordan Xs (10), which appear in six different colourways.  Check out all the kicks and their original boxes and let us know if you wanna add anything else.  via FlightClub/Nikemania

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The first thing that comes to mind when viewing this amazing collection of early Air Jordan models and Nike running sneakers is WOW! This collector has obviously been at it for a while, amassing an incredible gathering of vintage OG heat. The collection is full of rare gems in their original form, some pretty beat-up and others in surprisingly good condition. Air Jordan-heads will lose their minds scoping out the original vintage Air Jordan 1’s in a variety of colorways and alternate versions, such as seldom-seen AJKO and Sky Jordan models. Also on the Jordan front, you can get a look at an Air Jordan II prototype, as well as the infamous Air Python.

Aside from Jordans, this collector also has a ton of original Nike running models from 1972-1985, including some crazy versions of the Cortez like a slip-on model and a special pair that was made for Elton John of all people. Enough talking about this jaw-dropping arsenal. Click to make the jump for more pics of the collection and a video that thoroughly explores some of the more notable pieces from this enviable stockpile of classics. Hats off to this gentleman for demonstrating a level of dedication that most sneakerheads only daydream about.  Via Sneakers.Fr.

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Although it still takes time and money, collecting Air Jordans or Nike SB Dunks has become a relatively easy thing to do thanks to eBay, resellers and Retro releases. That said, when a more obscure type of collection pops up, it deserves to be acknowledged for its originality and rarity. Bryan LaRoche has been collecting Nike kicks since he was three years old, thanks in part to a father that understood and aided his fascination with fresh sneakers. Over the years, Bryan has put together an incredible collection, full of some crazy rare and vintage Nike running shoes. Keep reading after the jump for a look at a few choice pieces from Bryan’s collection, such as classic 80’s runners like the Air Current and Air Flow to some wild models like the Sock Racer and Foot Digs that many sneakerheads have probably never even seen. Via SnkrFrkr.

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British e-boutique oki-ni offers some of the best in high fashion for men.  A project that began with Raf Simmons and Levi’s, their Archive has focused its latest iteration on Nike.  With the generous help of Crooked Tongues founding member Chris, we can take a look back over the Swoosh’s rich history.  Chris’ collection is quite deep and there’s too much to mention, but among the key holdings are DQM Air Max 90s, a massive array of Air Max Plus TNs and the Coke-branded Kukinis above.  Click the jump to see a few more and check out the whole archive today.

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