May 17th, 2013 by John K.
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Summer is drawing ever closer, the warm weather is expiring, and folks are starting to head outside to enjoy it all with the freshest of sneakers on their feet. For our loyal readers who are still spending time inside sitting in front of Sneaker News, we salute you. Like we always do at this time, let’s talk about the biggest bullet points across this week’s stories. The Air Jordan IV “Stealth Oreo” popped up, putting another pair on the must-have list as far as Air Jordan retros in 2013. The Nike LeBron X got just as busy as their namesake player, with the likes of both the lifestyle and the proper basketball versions continuing to tease us. Kevin Durant slipped out of the playoff race but his sneakers managed to maintain our attention via all those unreleased samples. Rounding out the Big Three, Kobe Bryant’s Mambacurial version finally got a release date and a new set of shots.
We learned just how deep Nike Sportswear is going this year thanks to a box full of samples, Kanye West showed up on some adidas for once, and the Nike Zoom Hyperflight was reborn with a bizarre lenticular look. Vandal-A came through with an insane Air Max inspired Bespoke creation, the Nike Air Max EM “Sunset Pack” will apparently be given away through a scavenger hunt next week, and Ewing Athletics further revealed its plans to bring the Focus back. adidas Rookie of the year Damian Lillard got his own pair of the Real Deal, Action Bronson told us what his favorite New Balance pair is, and Sneaker News gave you an exclusive look at the Play Cloths x Saucony “Cotton Candy” pack. Sneaker Con provided us with oodles of heat, as did the custom sneaker creators out there. Continue reading for more on all these headlines and make sure to stick with Sneaker News throughout the weekend for more pertinent info.
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May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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In its traditional form, the Converse Pro Leather is the one of relatively few 1970s basketball bluchers that came out the gate with a cupsole. So while you might look at the new Pro Leather Vulc Hi and think it’s pretty standard, you’d be right in the sense that it’s now a bit closer to contemporaries the Nike Blazer and adidas Nizza by utilizing a low-profile autoclaved approach. This, along with revised Star/Chevron logo and a quilted heel makes for a fresh take, so check out this Cranberry colorway up close below, then grab yours exclusively at JD Sports.
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May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Puma adds another OG 1990 colorway to a returning model for which we still wait. The Puma Trinomic XT1 Plus gives us more old school suede and mesh goodness wiht a white/grey/black setup accented by vibrant orange hits including a distinctive Trinomic series dubrae. This model has a unique way of being expressive and conservative all at once, so look for discerning sneakerheads with a closet full of NSW, adidas Originals, New Balance, Asics and Saucony runners to find these on the leading edge. It’s just a matter of when, so stick with Sneaker News for the Trinomic XT1 release dates and check out more images below in the meantime.
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May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Most of the recent Gazelle releases including a nice number of 2012 releases have come in ‘OG’ form. Three Stripes changes things up a bit by opting for this adidas Originals Gazelle 2.0, but more important than the name is the material distribution. This Fairway and Green Zest Gazelle 2 is a perfect example of why the ‘tonal’ look is so popular, and it gains extra depth from the subtle contrast between canvas upper, suede toe/eyestay and leather Stripes. You’ll want to enjoy this elegant balance up close after the jump, then grab a pair straight from adidas.
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May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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This newest release from Nike Basketball represents a perfect storm of technology and pop culture. The Nike Max H.A.M. takes its name from the lead single from Watch the Throne, and while this model released just in time for summer ball will indeed go hard, the serendipity of combining Hyperfuse and Max Air into a title that captures the tech and a piece of time capsule slang makes these more interesting. Add in the reasonable $95 MSRP and these two colorways are potential sleeper hits, and you’ll find them available now at Finish Line.
Nike Air Max H.A.M. Low
Violet Force/Volt-Stadium Grey
579580-500
Photo Blue/Team Orange-Night Stadium
579580-400
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May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Joining a couple other adidas Originals ZX 750s that just arrived at retail is another that utilizes a different blocking template. Whereas those others utilized more of a tonal approach, these new ZX750s opt for a bold yellow contrast on the Stripes and heel counter. This accent really pops from a grey/black base, but using a straightforward primary shade means these still have a classic vibe to them. Check out more shots below, then grab yours from Eastbay.
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May 18th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Who would have thought that the Air Jordan IV would be back for more after all the sneaker did for us in 2012? Then again, we’ve entered an entirely new era of fast-paced retro releases so nothing really seems off limits or too soon these days. For what it’s worth we’re not getting the same colorways again-this batch seems to be an all new one. Included in the set of course is the Air Jordan IV “Stealth Oreo”, a black and white pair with just a bit of speckling across the midsole that gives it its moniker. See more on the Air Jordan 4 “Stealth Oreo” below and stay tuned to Sneaker News for release info.
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May 18th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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The Nike Air Trainer Max ’91 is coming back, for a brief bit it seems, to appease all the Bo Jackson fans out there. This awesome QS colorway of the sneaker is equipped with not only a flashy 3M Raiders look, but they also feature a direct callout to the ubiquitous “Bo Knows” slogan of old across the forefoot straps. Stay with us through the click to get a full look at the exciting Nike Air Trainer Max ’91 “Bo Knows” and keep in mind that these will be at accounts like CNCPTS as of next Saturday, May 25th.
Nike Air Trainer Max ’91 QS NFL
Wolf Grey/White
05/25/13
$110
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May 18th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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It looks like LeBron isn’t the only one who will see his sneakers transform into a lifestyle look this year. The Nike Kobe 8 looks to be transitioning into this Nike Kobe 8 NSW model as well. The upper echoes that Kobe vibe with both the Swoosh placement and the remnants of the heel clip on the back, both of which are placed on a flat-footed sole to help it transition to an entirely different category. See more on the Nike Kobe 8 NSW “Mexican Blanket” colorway after the jump and keep in mind that these look like an Asian release for June at the moment.
Nike Kobe 8 NSW Lifestyle LE
Bright Citrus/Track Brown-Sail
582552-800
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