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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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Jordan Brand rarely taps an outside source to design a shoe, but when it does, it shouldn’t be surprising that they went to such great heights and brought in one of most talented artists/sneakerheads today. Dave White’s brush strokes are more easily recognizable on canvases, but when we first saw the Dave White x Air Jordan 1 that released in February of 2011, the instant connection was made. Of course, just 23 of those pairs went out to the public via auction, but a year later, Jordan Brand will release another Dave White-designed Air Jordan 1 to a larger audience. In addition to tomorrow’s release, the Dave White x Air Jordan 1 will also release on February 24th, and proceeds from the Air Jordan 1 Dave White will go toward benefiting the Jordan Brand WINGS For The Future program. We’re kicking off tomorrow’s groundbreaking release day by giving you a heads up on these first, so check out the new images below and cop one of the available pairs like this one from sheldon767 on eBay.
Air Jordan 1 High
Black/Sport Red-White-Cement Grey
464803-001
2/11/2012
$175
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Tomorrow is the official release date of the Nike Sportswear Black History Month 2012 Pack, which features the Air Max 1 as part of the select group. However, Nikestore just confirmed that the Air Max 1 will not release tomorrow, but instead at a future date that is to be determined. Keep this in mind if you had plans on copping the Air Max 1 tomorrow, and stay tuned to Sneaker News for updated information.
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Most superhero sagas begin with some kind of childhood drama, and it could be anything from slaughtered parents to radioactive exposure or genetic variance. Would the same apply if a kid were met with an emotional watershed moment that was overwhelmingly positive? Because if so, we’d better put measures in place for how to deal with a bunch of slam-dunking supermen in about twenty years. The Nike LeBron 9 ‘Dunkman’ TD is sure to put a smile on your face as you lace up your little sneakerhead, its tonal grey/black and Volt colorway right in the intersection of mainstream trends and childish playfulness. This is the first time in a good while that we’re seeing the ‘Dunkman’ motif on a toddler-sized Nike LeBron signature; will it also be the first time you share this recurring theme’s ‘powers’ with your youngster(s)? Let us know when you click through to see more angles, and get ready for the whole family to suit up like the Dunkman on March 2nd. via The Closet Collectors
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Maybe we should start calling these the ‘Right Now Before It’s Too Late of Flight’, because if you don’t act quickly, these are indeed going to be history. Right as we’ve started to see preview images of a similarly-colored take on the Air Jordan XI low, the ultra exclusive promo samples curated as part of the ‘History of Flight’ touring exhibition have made their way onto the secondary market. The Air Jordan X pictured above follows the IV, VII, VIII, XII and XIV in leaking from the supremely limited ‘History of Flight’ AJ SMUs, and these offer an interesting contrast when compared to the ‘Chicago’ OG that is arguably 2012′s single biggest sneaker release to date. A colorway like this would produce an instant sellout at retail, but do you have the resources necessary to procure this particular pair before the close of this extended auction from btn_16 on eBay?
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With all the commotion about the ‘Galaxy’ colorway slated to release on the eve of NBA All-Star 2012, be careful not to overlook the Nike Air Foamposite One release a short while later that we’ve been watching for a good while now. The ’Electrolime’ Air Foamposite One gets back to this model’s uniformly colored heritage with a new shade so vibrant that these have managed to escape the Iowa/Wu-Tang/Pittsburg/LIVESTRONG typecasting that seems to all too often pidgeonhole black and yellow designs. These also feature just a hint of navy blue on the ’1c’ logos and insoles, perhaps the tiniest reference to University of Michigan star Chris Webber who wound up wearing his college colors again in Golden State where he was traded for Penny Hardaway on Draft Day 1993. Have another look after the jump and let us know if uniformly-colored or patterned Foamposite is the way to go. via ST
Nike Air Foamposite One
Electrolime/Electrolime-Black
314996-330
03/17/12
$220
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Sneaker News just revealed images described by a phrase that many sneakerheads have been eagerly awaiting for almost seventeen years: Air Jordan XI ‘Blackout’. That sample pair is generating quite a buzz, and there’s another recent black-uppered Air Jordan revelation with a black upper that’s also causing a stir in the community. Coming the wake of the ‘Knicks Pack’ Spiz’ikes and a couple of orange-and-blue-accented releases for this spring is another Air Jordan IV for 2012, a black nubuck design that’ll have you scratching your head when you realize these are basically only one color away from last fall’s wacky Doernbecher x AJ4. It looks like we won’t have to fear that these are a Spike Lee ‘PE’ this time around, so that leaves the question: when is the Air Jordan IV ‘Knicks’ release date? Stick with Sneaker News to find out, and check out a new set of images in the meantime. via Air-Randy
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How does a mere compilation of tracks cause such a cultural phenomenon? Jay-Z’s and Kanye West’s Watch The Throne has permeated various style outlets, from high-end fashion to exclusive Nike sneakers. The LeBron 9 ‘Watch The Throne’ caused an alarming buzz in the sneaker scene, becoming one of the most hard-to-get LeBrons ever and a certified must-have for Kanye/Jay-Z fans. Mache Customs gives us his rendition of the Nike x Kanye x Jay-Z, using the track ‘No Church in the Wild’ as the inspiration; using the Electric Green Foam Pro as the base, Mache gives these customs a dual force, opting for wild safari stripes on the lateral side and cheetah print on the medial, which is reminiscent of the popular Versace x H&M Bomber Jacket that released a few months ago. More shots below, so take a look and hit up Mache Customs if you want to commission your own pair.
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With the Air Jordan X trending so heavily these days, it’s only fitting that this sick sample surfaces today. Tomorrow will be the release of the Old Royal Air Jordan X, but our focus right now is on another pair of blue/white Air Jordan X – namely this University Blue and White sample. Many will quickly re-direct their attention to the Air Jordan Pantone 284 Collection that made headlines in 2010 when the Air Jordan celebrated its silver anniversary, but this sample is actually dated for Spring 2008, a year in which the Air Jordan celebrated a more significant milestone – the 23rd Anniversary. So could the Pantone Collection have been created in 2008, only to surface two years later? In any case, this sample is indeed different from that set as it does not feature the signature laser graphic on the upper. We’ve got a full set of images of the Air Jordan X Sample below so check out the detailed gallery and peep the auction from brokeonjordans on eBay.
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We know y’all are still recovering from the ‘Blackout’ we showed you earlier today, but there’s more heat to be served so get ready! Here’s another look at the Air Jordan XI Low in the White/Red/Black colorway; these are awfully similar to the ‘History Of Flight’ promo pairs that we’ve been showing you lately, although a Mid version would be a lot more accurate. Of course, unlike the History Of Flight version, these will actually release (on May 5th, for that matter), so looking at them through a computer screen won’t nearly be as good as peering down on them as they comfortably wrap your feet. Are these a definite cop for you? These seasonal releases will surely be instant hits, so don’t sleep on ‘em! via soleland
Air Jordan XI Low
White/Black-Varsity Red
306008-111
05/05/12
$140
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