May 22nd, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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The Vans Old Skool just dropped in original colorways as part of a collection of Off the Wall classics. Opposite the Old Skool were a couple of Palm Leaf Eras, one of which you could strip the pink graphics from and arrive at the same color scheme as this new drop. In teal and black with white on the laces and Jazz Stripe this silo originated, you get a hint of that ‘Tiffany’ palette that Diamond Supply helped make synonymous with skateboarding. Click through for a closer view, then grab yours at shops like Size?
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May 22nd, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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All of the adidas Originals Tennis Court Top colorways we’ve seen for 2013 have utilized the traditional leather upper. This new drop gets a bit more adventurous, and in doing so, opens itself up to the wonderful world of tonality. Done in Vivid Red with Running White accents, this combination of leather, mesh and suede adds extra depth and sets these apart as a modern interpretation of a classic whose OGs you might very well be able to compare at your local Originals retailer. Check out more photos below and stick with Sneaker News for the latest.
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May 22nd, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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New Balance’s earlier low profile runners don’t get as much play these days as the 1980s lineup, but this model in particular made an impact in 2013 by way of the Herschel Supply Co. collab. Here we see another kind of perfected construction at the heart of a New Balance 420 design, as stunning supermodel Heidi Klum adds her personal touch to a HKNB Unisex 420 (sizes listed are mens, women go down 1.5). These Heidi Klum 420s have a bit of sparkle applied to their lightweight suede and canvas uppers, and you can see more below before buying straight from New Balance.
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May 21st, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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The Air Jordan IV “Thunder” and Air Jordan IV “Lightning” pairs were a truly unique set of releases from back in August of 2006. The two shoes were up for grabs exclusively at Jumpman23.com, the official Jordan Brand website that’s now home to official images and updates on Jordan product rather than being any sort of digital storefront. Both came with a pretty sizable price tag thanks to some accompanying apparel, marking them among the highest-priced Air Jordan Retro releases ever.
The Air Jordan IV “Lightning” was packaged with an Air Jordan “Flight” style shirt, which sent the retail price up the $250. The Air Jordan IV “Thunder” managed to top even that high point thanks to the varsity jacket included, weighing in at a total of $500. The already chunky box price on the duo helped drive up the secondary market value, a value obviously also helped out by the fairly small production runs (The “Thunder” for example was just 1 of 500). The aforementioned “Thunder” has since gotten a bit easier to track down thanks to the 2012 retro, but the “Lightning” remains a pretty rare find, although rumors of a Retro release continue to tickle us to this day. For the younger hobbyists who are unaware of the story behind the “Thunder and Lightning” Pack, feast your eyes on an incredibly rare set of both pairs from shoezeum on eBay.
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May 21st, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Nike’s never been shy about LeBron James’ MVP achievements, creating plenty of sneakers and campaigns honoring King James’ multiple acquisitions of that title. The latest is a combo mural and sculpture that was installed for Miami Art Walk. The painting backdrop has a black and white style sort of reminiscent of the artwork shown on the “Freegums” Nike LeBron 9, suggesting that the artists of Miami are battling back against the vibrant colors so often associated with the spot. Continue reading to see the #4XMVP mural in Miami made for LeBron James and tell us what you think.
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May 21st, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Jay-Z can have any sneaker he wants, that’s a given. With that in mind, it’s sort of cool to see him in something so pedestrian as a run of the mill Jordan retro every once in a while. The man also known as Sean Carter apparently got in on the recent Air Jordan VIII “Bugs” retro, taking the sneakers with him for a little yachting trip out in France. So much for “Playin guts on the cruise, Hermes boat shoes”. Continue reading for the photos of Jay-Z in this Air Jordan VIII and stay tuned to find out which celeb rocks them next if you’re into that sort of thing.
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May 21st, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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With Blake Griffin making the move over to Jordan Brand, Kyrie Irving has very much taken up the mantle and become the Hyperdunk series’ go-to guy. Proving that yet again is this, a covert Kyrie Irving player exclusive version of the upcoming Nike Hyperdunk 2013 that was tucked away in the just revealed official images for the sneaker. The shoe has Irving’s “KI” logo on the tongue and pulls mostly from the wine and navy tones of his Cleveland Cavaliers team. Get a couple more looks right after the jump and watch for this Nike Hyperdunk 2013 on the feet of Kyrie Irving when the next NBA season starts up.
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May 21st, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Nike’s vault of runners continues to be excavated, as the Nike Air Tech Challenge Huarache is the next pair to get resurrected. The model is a Nike Tennis joint from way back in 1992, one that feels pretty timely in its return what with the recent announcement of Andre Agassi’s re-signing with the Swoosh. From what we see here, the OG White/Yellow/Black colorway is headed for a comeback, joined by an unabashed “Suns” colorway and a White/Blue version that reminds us of some of the WMNS colorway from the early 90s. Tell us if you’re excited for the return of the Nike Air Tech Challenge Huarache and stick with us for any and all release info, because this might be the start of a heavy Nike Agassi Retro!
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