It’s one of those looks so thoroughly associated with traditional ‘smart casual’ dress that it’s surprising we haven’t seen a full-fledged trend utilizing its familiar weave, but the familiar chambray fabric has been only a blip on the lifestyle sneaker market these past few years.  Converse has been the most eager to utilize its cotton weave, but it’s another brand that’s currently lighting upp the lifestyle leaderboard who chose to construct a pack this season.  The Vans Chukka Del Barco comes to us in a deconstructed trio of new colors from the California collection, each slimmed down silhouette adding a hint of luxury via caramel brown leather accents.  Click through to see all three of these and expect them at select Off the Wall retailers shortly.  via FNG

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The Supra Society pictured above is a brand new combination of colors and materials, but we wouldn’t blame you for thinking it looks familiar.  More countries in the world use the red, white and blue trio than any other color combination, a third of the teams set to begin spring training for Major League Baseball share the same colors and we’re currently in the leap-month of an Olympic year where the host and the Games’ historically dominant nation both rock this familiar look.  How skateboarding has yet to earn a spot as an Olympic sport is mindboggling given the inclusion of events like ballroom dancing, rhythmic gymasics and snowboarding, but this almost USAB-style ‘Midnight’ Society gives you that five-rings look until the IOC recognizes what’s likely the most significant new sport to emerge in the past half-century.  Let us know how these compare to the litany of similarly colored kicks we’ve seen over the years, and grab your ‘Midnight’ Society straight from Supra.

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Nike’s motto for 2012′s Black History Month is ‘Uplift’ – a strong message highlighted by its brevity and stoicism. The signature graphic print and distinct colors seen on these four Nike Sportswear releases was developed by Nike designers, inspired by the International African culture and drawing visual cues from Kenyan beads, African-American quilt-making, and even the Brazilian Carnivale, and the entire capsule itself is a gesture of celebration of the achievements of three significant teams – the ’96 USA Womens Basketball team, the ’02 Brazil Mens Soccer team, and the ’08 Kenyan Long-Distance Running team. The NSW Black History Month collection will be available at select Nike Sportswear retailers; however, the release of the Air Max 1 has been postponed to a future date. Keep in mind that only the Air Force 1, Blazer, and Huarache Free 2012 will be available tomorrow!

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2012 marks the 23rd Anniversary for the Air Jordan IV, so a special release for one particular sector of Jordan fanatics had to be made! This Girls-only colorway of the Air Jordan IV hits stores tomorrow, featuring a tonal Voltage Cherry upper with Black accents on the lacewings and outsole. The guys certainly had their eyes glued to them when 106 & Park host Rocsi salsa-danced in them in a friendly battle against Superbowl Champ Victor Cruz, and the ladies got clear confirmation that these are in fact a must-have sneaker. Tomorrow will be a monster day of releases and the Voltage Cherry IVs are one reason why that is, so be sure to cop these at Jordan Brand retailers like Moe’s Sneaker Spot or cop a pair right now on eBay.

Air Jordan IV GS
Voltage Cherry/Black-White
487724-601
02/11/12
$110

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Earlier today we showed you a sick pair of customs sneakers done by Mache Customs – the Nike Zoom Rookie LWP ‘Galaxy’. Those were indeed on another level, but flying at the same altitude is this sick colorway of the Zoom Rookie that will hit stores tomorrow. First viewings of the ‘Dynamic Blue’ Zoom Rookie resulted in some positive remarks from our readers, and with the Zoom Rookie established as one of the best new releases put out by Nike, the Dynamic Blues will certainly be a big ticket item during tomorrow’s massive set of releases. Check out these new angles after the jump and don’t forget to cop ‘em tomorrow at select Nike Sportswear retailers or from sneakerpost on eBay.

Nike Zoom Rookie LWP
Dynamic Blue/Dynamic Blue-Wolf Grey-White
472688-402
02/11/12
$200

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Tomorrow marks one of the biggest sneaker release days of the year, with a handful of must-have releases hitting stores and causing indecision in the minds of sneakerheads. One of frontrunners of these releases is the Air Jordan X ‘Old Royal’, which features a white upper in tumbled and patent leather, an Old Royal blue detailing and Stealth Grey hints on the outsole and lace-straps. Another interesting note about these Air Jordan Retros is that Jordan Brand currently has them listed at $150, a price-point on Retros that we haven’t seen in quite some time. You can count on Moe’s Sneaker Spot on have these in stock, so be sure to check with them and at other Jordan Brand retailers, or cop a pair now on eBay.

Air Jordan X
White/Old Royal-Stealth
487214-107
02/11/12
$150

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Black History Month celebrates those individuals who have instilled significant marks in the culture and history of African-Americans, and through sport, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant have established themselves as examples of greatness, supremacy, persistent hard work, and success. Through the Nike Basketball Black History Month Pack, Nike pays homage to these three individuals and other important figures of Black History by releasing the three signature shoes in special colorways. Each pair features a Midnight Fog and Black base, adorned with an African quilt pattern that evokes tradition and history. You can catch all three pairs at select Nike Basketball retailers tomorrow, so let us know which of the three you like best and check out what’s available now on eBay.

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