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Nothing gets a man’s blood running quicker than a woman with nice pair of…sneakers. Well, everything great about women seem to come in pairs, and seeing a certified dime laced up in a sick pair of kicks is about the best thing a sneakerhead can ask for. Over the last decade, we’ve seen some memorable ‘chicks in kicks’ spreads, from Stacy Keibler’s photoshoot with SC to Kim Kardashian’s Skechers ad campaign, and all the other great projects in between (and how can you forget the Playboy x Air Jordan countdown from last year). Complex just compiled a list of the fifty hottest female sneaker photo shoots, so don’t forget to head to Complex for the full list after you check out a quick sampling below.
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It’s no question that sneaker customs is one of the fasting growing sub-sectors of sneakers today, and accompanied by a rise in popularity is often a rise in frequency. The more well-known names like Mache, Revive, and Diversitile have already established themselves in sneaker proven grounds, but here we have a look at a familiary concept (originally born from the Air Jordan IV) of ‘Lightning’ striking the Air Jordan III, done by sneaker customizer Notti; it features the two-toned lightning yellow and black with the White/Black/Grey midsole left untouched, but does it capture the ‘Lightning’ we’ve come to know and love from the Air Jordan IV, or is it too similar to that Tokyo23 custom we showed you last August?? Check out the detailed gallery below and let us know what you think.
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After Michael officially retired from the NBA, Jordan Brand creatively spun each passing year as a milestone of some sort. 2010, however, was truly a significant mile-marker for the brand, as it marked the 25th Anniversary of the debut of the original Air Jordan 1; to celebrate, Jordan Brand implemented the original White/Red/Black colorway of the Air Jordan 1 to every other Air Jordan that followed and dubbed it the ‘History Of Flight’. Here we have a detailed look at the Air Jordan III of that supreme collection; it features a tonal white leather upper sans-elephant print with the luxurious red weave interior and a solid red outsole, with the black laces adding a spin of contrast on the upper. We’ve got more visuals for you below so take a good look and stay tuned to Sneaker News as we feature more History Of Flight samples while you check out this listing from depeche23mode on eBay.
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We just saw El Cappy’s take on applying the Air Jordan III’s ‘Black Cement’ colorway to the AJVI’s silhouette, so what would happen if you did the same thing to a shoe that only had the Six’ tongue? Sneaker customizer Sab-One turned his attention from the ever popular AJ6 to a model that uses its signature tongue in combination with a variety of other elements fromt the early Air Jordan Legacy to create the ‘Black Cement’ Jordan Spiz’ike. These came into existence when Sab copped the ‘Mars Blackmon’ Spizikes only to wear them once and return them to a near DS state. The relatively perfect condition made these a prime candidate for a colorway swap, and with Elephant print already on the toe and heel of these just like the Threes, the rest of the transition to a style like the one that took over last Black Friday was in the bag. Click through to see more angles on these, let us know how they compare to similar palette swaps on the ‘numbered’ Air Jordans and stick with Sneaker News for the best new custom kicks.
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Tinker Hatfield designed the Air Jordan VI, but has anyone given this two-decade veteran more time and attention in recent months as the customizer known as El Cappy? Eric Lowry just showed us his latest design earlier this week, a Freddy Krueger-inspired Six that’s just the latest in a long line of custom jobs he’s applied to this handiwork-friendly silhouette. The latest is somewhat similar to a theme we saw Lowry employ about two months ago, but instead of the all-over Elephant print on his ‘Cement’ customs, this Air Jordan III-inspired design sees the Three’s signature element restricted to the AJVI’s unmistakably angular midsole tooling. He also crafted the eyelets to resemble the III’s reinforcements, and with black/cement Elephant print G-Shock alongside, could this custom package rival some of Jordan Brand’s top-tier output? And while the most obvious question would be whether these best IVII’s similar effort, but might they also be the best custom AJ6s we’ve ever seen? Let us know what you think when you click thorugh for more photos and stick with Sneaker News for all the best custom sneaker designs.
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It’s always sad news when one of the greatest to ever play an professional sport hangs it up for good. Jason Taylor will be considered as one of the best to ever line-up on the edge, taking down QBs and stopping the run with ease throughout his career with the Dolphins, Redskins, and finally, and the Jets. During that season in New York, Jason sported these great Black/Green Air Jordan III PE Cleats, helping him achieve five sacks, two forced fumbles/recoveries, and twenty-five tackles in limited playing time. These are indeed game-worn (if you couldn’t tell), but still a nice collector’s piece for Jordan fanatics, Jason Taylor fans, or those who live the ‘Jet’ life. Check out the extra shots below and if you’re interested, head on over to the listing from j.o.sportsco on eBay.
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Colorway ‘sampling’ is undoubtedly the biggest trend in custom sneakers these days, and those at the head of the class have progressed all the way to imitating complex designs like the ‘Nerf’ Zoom KD IV and Kobe VII ‘Leopard’. The latest pair is arguably the most complex yet, because not only is it incredibly demanding to replicate an innovative artist’s unique handcrafted style, but also perhaps equally as difficult to blend that application seamlessly with another model’s inextricable signature elements. That’s what make’s Mache‘s Air Jordan III ’Dave White’ customs so impressive, and this new arrangement of the familiar Chicago Bulls colors proves this quarter-century veteran still can still shock us after all these years. Click through for more angles and let us know if these are the best color-swap customs we’ve seen here on Sneaker News.
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When the colorists of Nike Basketball came up with the ‘South Beach’ colorway, they knew they had an all-time classic on their hands. The bright aqua blue and hot pink will always be recognized for one of the more controversial moments in sports history, but maybe that dark cloud is what gives the ‘South Beach’ it’s edge, because since it was first revealed in the late Fall of 2010, the South Beach colorway took the world by storm as sneakerheads hit Nike iD and sneaker customizers with this inspired theme. Using the Air Jordan III ‘Black Cement’ as the base (an act of sacrilege by some accounts), Proof Culture effortlessly transformed one classic to another by re-painting the upper in that familiar blue while adding the hot pink accents on the upper detailing as well as on the inner lining and insole. Your thoughts? Check out the extra shot below and let us know what you think.
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Two weeks ago, Sneaker News showed you some dope sneaker art by Rhyen, a series of Air Jordans, Nikes, Reeboks, and other classics drawn up in a bubbly, cartoonized style. That collection of sneakers, titled ‘Kick Draw‘ was actually inspired by the great artwork of Robb Harskamp, who first created his own collection of Air Jordans, commissioned by Nike for Tinker Hatfield’s 30th Anniversary Party. Robb’s work featured the classic Bulls colorways of some of Tinker’s most memorable Air Jordan creations spanning from Air Jordan III to XX3, and once Robb was completed with his set, Rhyen felt compelled to carry on the baton by continuing Robb’s extraordinary work and branching out into other brands. If you enjoyed last week’s segment, check out the true OG of that unique style of sneaker art below, and check out his full portfolio at Harsky for a look at some of his other sick work, like with the NBA Dunk Contest, NBA Championship Rings and various professional sports teams.
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Yesterday, we gave you a look at the latest Complex compilation, a series of sneaker shots from the illustrious career of Sir Charles Barkley. Chuck’s footwear is pretty serious, but anyone is bound to stand in the shadows when compared to MJ himself. Of course a list including in game shots would be limitless, so Complex has put together this selection of Michael Jordan’s greatest off-court sneaker moments, capturing him in a more casual element. There is of course a murderer’s row of OG Air Jordan models in the mix, but what really stands out are the other Swoosh sneakers the young Michael popped up in throughout the years. Catch him at a press conference rocking OG Nike Air Huarahce’s, or meeting up with some fans in the Nike Air Trainer SC II. The gallery is a must see and a true testament to the 90′s glory of Nike design, so check out some samples we’ve picked from the pack after the jump and hit up Complex for the full feature. Also check out our Michael Jordan Through the Years segment for more candid photos of MJ beyond the hardwood.
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