Eric Koston’s Nike SB signature sneaker just arrived at retailers last month with a white upper and gum bottom, so while simply swapping to black would make for an equally satisfying design, the Swoosh would rather provide a bit more variety. So instead of this just coming off as the yang to that pair’s yin, this new Nike Zoom Koston 1 subtracts the ‘SB’ branding but adds details like a granite finish Swoosh and speckled outsole toe for a finished product that’s as close to ‘black cement’ as you can get without including Elephant print. Check them out in greater detail below, then find yours through select retailers like Premier.
Nike Eric Koston
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Gradient designs have been all the rage in recent years as production methods have advanced beyond the point where colorblocking is constrained by layers of leather and suede. A look that has roots in 2008′s Nike Dunk High ‘Destroyer’ pack has evolved to the point where a model like the Zoom Kobe VII wouldn’t be the same without a gradient on its synthetic shell. The above pictured Supra Vaider Mid in ripstop canvas can’t quite match the detail on a model like the ZK7, but the black-to-white fade is embodied by a succession of progressively darker shades front to back, and select pink accents add a nice pop to this otherwise neutral colorup. Check them out up close below, then grab yours from Supra.
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In order to survive in today’s heavily populated lifestyle sneaker market, you’ve got to have a keen eye for what’s going on in the sneakerhead scene. Not only do you need standout designs to make a name, but having the self-awareness to adjust your strategy to make things work is a key skill we’ve seen separate the contenders from the has-beens. Amsterdam’s Filling Pieces has that kind of laser focus, its very name implying the middle ground designer Guillaume Philibert found between haute couture and street-level luxury. His spring 2012 collection can be seen as heavily influenced by Vans’ own pioneering moves to make skate aesthetics a casual standard, designs ranging from vulc-soled wingtips to chukka-derived sneakers and a standout black horsehair lowtop you’ll see in greater detail below. Let us know which of these designs most appeals to your tastes and find them at Kith in New York.
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Sneaker News just brought you word of the ‘Vino Rosso’ edition finally getting ready to arrive at retailers, but might you also be interested in a Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski colorway that instead of being defined by stains, is practically impervious to them? If so, look no further than this black suede Zoom Stefan Janoski SB, a reprisal of last June’s ‘Blackout’ Mids that also bears a passing resemblance to the totally black ‘All Weather’ edition that released a few months later. And given that we already had two somewhat similar Mids, it’s about time to see this standby colorup applied to the original Janoski signature silo. You’ll find more images after the jump below, then grab yours from a Nike SB retailer like Premier.
Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski
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Some say ‘Linsanity’ already saw his 15 minutes of fame. If he stays healthy and plays smart basketball (while keeping the TOs down), 15 minutes can easily be 15 years. In terms of offseason player movements, a lot of attention will be placed on the New York Knicks, who have quite a number of contracts to deal with (Jeremy Lin’s being the top priority). He could very well be a Knick for years to come, or he might pack his bags to a team either looking for true guidance in his position or a marketing magnet for the Asian fanbase. In any case, Linsanity ain’t stopping anytime soon, and you can keep the good times rolling with tomorrow’s release of the ‘Away’ colorway of his Hyperdunk 2011 Low PE. Your thoughts on where Lin will play this November? Let us know in the comments below and if you want to complete your Linsanity Hyperdunk set, cop ‘em now on from psneakers on eBay.
Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Low ‘Linsanity’
Black/Orange Blaze
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As the climate gets increasingly warmer, sneaker colorways change in accordance with the milder temperatures – so what better than a redux of the refreshing ‘Sprite’ colorway on one of the best Air Penny designs in history? Sneaker News gave you a first look at the Air Penny II ‘Sprite’ earlier this week, and without surprise, the response was very positive among the Nike Retro and Air Penny collective. The Air Penny II ‘Sprite’ was originally scheduled to drop as a June release, but retailers including House of Hoops as well as select Foot Locker locations will release them beginning this weekend as a special Memorial Day treat, so keep those locations in mind if you’re looking to get yours. Be sure to head to your local spot to pick these Summer-time blockbusters up because they might not last long, so take one more good look at the new set of images below and cop ‘em now with convenience from bxwb84 on eBay.
Nike Air Penny II LE
Soar/Cyber-Black-White
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The annual Nike LeBron tradition of an AAU-inspired ‘Hornets’ colorway officially goes two-fold tomorrow as the LeBron 9 ‘Summit Lake Hornets’ becomes available at select Nike Basketball retailers. Adopting the dazzling Treasure Blue upper with the rich Court Purple on the interior and Swoosh, the latest color-blasted Low-top LeBron should be a ‘no-brainer’ addition to any LeBron rotation (and if you’ve missed out on all the Lows, these would be the perfect first step). Expect these at select Nike Basketball retailers tomorrow as well as at Footaction locations so take one final look below and see what’s available now from a23retroman on eBay.
Nike LeBron 9 Low
Turquoise Blue/Court Purple
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When we look back on the early 2000s from twenty, fifty or even a hundred years from now, we’ll note how often and how seamlessly Nike Sportswear was able to integrate various traditional boot designs into their iconic Air Force 1 silhouette. Models including the ‘Workboot’ edition, ‘Duckboot’ hybrids and even the ‘Foamposite’ Air Force 1 Highs have an undeniable rugged quality about them, but might the above pictured pair work its way into our collective consciousness as ‘the’ Air Force 1 Boot? The Nike Air Force 1 High DCN Military Boot is a definitive statement on the AF1′s sturdy build, this Timberland-leaning ‘Wheat’ design perhaps the ‘toughest’ of all the XXX Anniversary ‘Pearl’ collection drops. These officially arrive at NSW retailers like Social Status tomorrow, so click through to see more images and let us know if these are the best Air Force 1 Boots to date.
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