It’s always good to see creations conceptualized around a current season or its surroundings- like a mastered chef always changing his menu to adapt to tastes are in season.  But when it comes this theory when applied to shoe design, there’s always the risk that the end-result may look a little campy.  Nike drops these AF1’s to indicate the flurry of this upcoming winter.  Looking like a pair Santa would rock in a Coca-Cola commercial, the vibrant red dominating the shoe is broken up by a white midsole, lining and laces.  Also red the insole features an all-over pattern of tiny white circles, like a gentle snow fall, which can also be found on the tongue.  The snowflake motif is extended onto the laces, where snowflakes are embossed into the metal aglets.  Ho-ho-ho, a gift from Dunk.com.cn

Air Force 1 Premium
Style Code: 397627 600
Colorway: Sport Red/Sport Red-Light Bone

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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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You might not realize this because of the small-market team that he plays for, but Kevin Durant is one of the best players in the NBA. In addition to his rising star status in the League, Durant is also bordering on the upper echelon of the Nike Basketball realm as well. After LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, KD is pretty much the next in line as far as the Swoosh’s b-ball line goes. The KD1 was moderately well-received, and now the KD2 is on the horizon with the hopes of making more of a splash for both Durant and Nike in the eyes of the sneakerhead community. We have already seen some looks at the shoe, including the crazy red patent Velvet Hoop edition that KD was spotted in a few months back. Now, we get a peek at three upcoming colorways of the shoe, each with some personality of their own. Keep reading to check out a better look at all three, and stay tuned for more info on these before they begin dropping early next year.  Thanks a lot to Shoeniverse for the photos.

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We already gave you a few looks at the Nike Pegasus 89 Berlin Wall including the teaser and some more detailed images. Now we bring you not only some more pics of Pegasus 89’s but also the very creative new setup that Nike has set up in their Spirit Room location in Berlin. The space was originally a gallery space, and was actually revamped into a street scene, using mediums like actual concrete to make things as authentic as possible. Even all the furniture boasts concrete and hand drawn graphics that add to the street effect. There is also a Nike hoodie available in black and grey to match the Pegasus 89’s with interchangeable Velcro patches, as well as a bag sporting similar graphics and design details. via Highsnobiety

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As warmly as most sneakerheads welcomed the Air Max LeBron VII, the biggest buzz surrounding the shoe was perhaps thanks to the Red Carpet NFW edition. People went crazy for this crisp color scheme and classy woven upper, only to find out that the actual release would be extremely limited in quantity. The Red Carpets hit only four stores last Thursday and were sold out before most people even knew they had dropped. Now we bring you the good news that we have not seen the last of these beauties in stores. There will in fact be a restock of the eagerly awaited kicks at select House of Hoops and Foot Locker locations, so if you missed them last week, you should have no excuse when they hit shelves on December 3rd. Via FootLockerUnlocked.

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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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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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If you follow Sneaker News regularly, you might have noticed that Korean retailer Kasina popped up in the sneakerhead scene by offering early releases of some eagerly-anticipated heat earlier this year.  Then again, if you happen to be from Korea, you know that they’ve been running the premium kicks game over there for ages.  Their cherry red mix of patent leather and nylon looks pretty dope with a Tiffany range of accents.  This eleventh hour debut puts them in good company, as long-time Reebok collaborator atmos revealed their nightmarish speckled design.  Enjoy shots of those two, plus submissions from Espionage and Juice after the jump.  via SF

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