Kevin on Aug 22nd 2008 Nike Dunks

Once again we have been slacking on our news for the ladies, so today present a new Dunk Premium that was made exclusively for the Queens of the world. They feature a full metallic silver make up with octagon print along the side and toe panel. The sneakers don’t feature any baby blue, but the blue laces adds some nice pop to these kicks. The Octagon Dunk Hi’s are now available at a Nike retailer near you for $105, but our buddies at IceSole currently has them in stock.
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Kevin on Aug 22nd 2008 Air Force Ones, Air Max, Nike Dunks

After much talk of more an expanded Nike iD section of the Nike Sportswear line, new materials, colors, patterns and designs have been updated for the personalization procedure. Patent leather, mesh, metallic leather, cheetah fade and jacquard fabric are among many choices added to the premium/non-premium styles. The vast amount of options also consists of Olympic inspired graphics from different sports including basketball, soccer, and track. Be sure to navigate through the Nike iD area of the Nike Sportswear page. Act fast because availability is hard to come by.
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Kevin on Aug 22nd 2008 Sneaker Culture, Air Jordans

Continuing with the Air Jordan Hybrids, we have brought to you today a look at the Air Jordan 2.5 Black / Red Cement. Since the two models clashed, you know some Original color-ways from the Jordan 2 and Jordan 3 will release. As many of us know, the Black / Red - Cement on the Air Jordan 2.5 presented came from the Air Jordan 3. The placement of the Cement print aka Elephant print is on key, but sadly the voting for the last Jordan 2.5 did not turn out too hot, but this color scheme has done wonders for different Jordans. No word on availability. via FB-Shoes.
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Kevin on Aug 22nd 2008 Sneaker Culture, Air Force Ones
Some folks from NY get a little testy when people refer to LaDainian as “LT”, but his initials make up his lightning bolt logo that hits the back of his 1World Air Force Ones. Some of you may remember that former MVP running back LaDainian had something special cooked up for him in the Innovation Kitchen, but he worked up something himself for the Nike 1World campaign.
LaDainian kept it simple with a white croc upper with accents of “Chargers” pale blue. These 1World Air Force Ones will release at select spots next month for $250. Check the pics of the kicks after the jump sent in by Complex.
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Kevin on Aug 22nd 2008 Sneaker Culture, Lebron James, Nike Basketball

LeBron James finally came out and admitted yesterday that a pair of shoes he’s been seen wearing at several USA Basketball practices are in fact the Nike Zoom LeBron VI. He officially unveiled them at a press conference, as well as showcasing a specially made pair inspired by USA Basketball colors which he plans to wear if and when the USA mens basketball team makes it to the Gold Medal game.One of the shoe’s bright spots is that they have been labeled the lightest LeBron signature shoe to date. pics via Kenlu. via NiceKicks.
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Kevin on Aug 22nd 2008 Sneaker Culture, New Balances

Owners of the sneaker shop Sneakers N Stuff Erik and Peter have hooked up with with New Balance for their third collaboration. The sneaker of choice for the collabo is the the New Balance 577. Peter colored his pair in a classic black and white colorway while Erik went in a multicolored direction with a colorway featuring navy blue, aqua blue, purple and green. The midsole of each sneaker features the ENCAP logo with either a bolded letter P or E, a signature of sorts for Peter and Erik. The kicks drop at SNS today at 11 am and should be available online at 1:00. The kicks are limited with only 150 pairs of each pair of kicks available worldwide.
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Kevin on Aug 22nd 2008 Adidas

During the months of the approaching fall and winter seasons, Adidas is scheduled to release their 4 Elements of Hip-Hop Collection, which consists of sets of sneakers and apparel inspired by the greatest hip-hop influences of all-time, such as DJ’s, Graffiti Artists, MC’s and B-boys. This particular set, was inspired by the b-boy element. The Decade Hi, Superstar 2, and the Superstar 86 Bboy models were used to pay homage to these break dancers, who were a great and important part of hip-hop history. The designers at Adidas have used some interesting design concepts on these sneakers, as seen on the Decade Hi, which features a dirty cardboard-like colorway, resembling the surface that b-boys used to dance on. This pack will be available at Adidas Originals stores later this month. via Complex
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