April 6th, 2012 by John K.
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Whenever sneaker OG Chi McBride laces up a new pair of kicks, it’s time to take notice. The film/TV actor whom we see as one of the most recognizable figures in the celebrity x sneakerhead crossover pool recently received a pair of the DJ Jazzy Jeff x PRO-Keds 69er, as he is seen here lacing up his fresh new pair as he gets ready to film for his new CBS pilot Golden Boy. Can’t wait to get your hands on this sick collaboration of two classic icons of hip-hop and footwear? Sorry, you’ll have to wait ’til September, but peep Chi and his latest kicks below (we get a closer shot of the sick DJ Jazzy Jeff logo on the upper) and we’ll keep you updated on this upcoming collaborative release. You can also check out a pic of Chi in the upcoming ‘Cavs’ Air Jordan IV at yesterday’s West NYC x Pro Keds event after the jump. Photos via p_e_gee
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March 9th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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There’s little doubting that even amongst the awe inspiring array of heat on display during the show’s six seasons, the single sneaker most commonly associated with ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ is the ‘Grape’ Air Jordan V that appears in the oft-quoted title sequence. It’s not like this new collaboration is going to send those flying out onto the porch or anything, but this new DJ Jazzy Jeff x PRO-Keds 69er pack does indeed provide a spotlight for a guy without whom Will Smith’s career couldn’t have been quite the same. These glossy black throwbacks are styled after the vinyl records Jazz continues to spin to this day, and they should arrive sometime in the third quarter. Let us know how this latest drop from the company resurrected by Damon Dash compares to other teamups like the Biz Markie 69ers and stick with Sneaker News for updates on their release. via HS
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July 5th, 2011 by John K.
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PRO-Keds has been in the sneaker game for decades, gaining prominence in NYC as the hip-hop/b-boy head’s sneaker brand of choice. Things have changed over the years for the brand and the surrounding sneaker game, but amidst the hype and an outpour of today’s new releases, a tried and true classic like the 69er Lo will always be relevant. The recent ‘Backyard BBQ‘ powered by the three-way collaboration between PRO-Keds, notable sneaker fiend Biz Markie and longstanding retailer Packer Shoes, was a celebration of the good old days, bringing back some old-school flavor to a mostly new-school crowd. If you haven’t picked up one of the 750 limited-edition pairs, head to Packer Shoes to cop yours, and check out the video recap after the jump to see what went down at the BBQ.
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June 22nd, 2011 by John K.
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Hip-hop and sneaker culture icon Biz Markie will make his mark once again by way of a new collaborative release with Packer Shoes and the PRO-Keds 69er. Sneaker News already filled you in on a special Biz Markie x PRO-Keds Backyard BBQ at Packer Shoes on June 26th, but here’s some additional information on this upcoming release; of the three colorways, the black and olive green versions are limited to just 300 pairs a piece, while the white versions are a Packer exclusive, featuring a Packer Shoes molded leather logo imprint on the heel (and limited to just 150 pairs). Each of the three features a gold Biz Markie logo on the tongue, and will come accompanied by a Packer Shoes x PRO-Keds x Biz Markie t-shirt and a Biz Markie USB Keychain (holding 1 GB). All three are available now at Packer Shoes in-store and online, so check out the detailed images, as well as a video interview with Biz Markie after the jump. Purchase of the shoe will also get you a wristband granting access to Sunday’s BBQ festivities featuring food, entertainment and refreshments provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon, so get yours now while supplies last.
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