‘Twas the night before release day when all through the streets, sneakerheads were camping with heat on their feet. Such a scene will likely be unfolding at shoe shops around the country on the eve of this December’s much anticipatedAir Jordan XI ‘Bred’release. Or you could kick back and hope Santa brings you a pair. Also, you can up your chances of success with this sick accessory, an Air Jordan XI ‘Bred’ style Christmas stocking. Hit the jump to check out the item, along with a matching beanie, and pick up both now atWest NYC.
The University of Maryland and Northwestern University will face off against each other for the first time in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The Under Armour Micro G Charge BB, Spine Bionic, and Micro G Torch all feature this incredible Purple/Red colorway, with the Charge BB getting an added punch with the translucent orange outsole. These Under Armour models will be worn by both the Maryland and Northwestern players, so look out for ‘em on-court if you’re catching the game tonight.
Jordan Brand’s coming through with an OG-inspired Jordan Brand box for at least the Air Jordan 1 Retro releases (and certainly for this Air Jordan 1 High). Of course, you wont find the daring red Nike/Swoosh logo that was on the original, but instead the equally-iconic Wings logo takes its place. We’ll keep you updated on other packaging ideas that Jordan Brand may have in store, so check out the new photos of the OG Air Jordan 1 High re-issue below. You can purchase this shoe early on
Charged with lime green and beaming blue, the new DRose 3 is paying tribute to the t-shirt Will Smith wore during the pilot episode of Fresh Prince. The graffiti style “South Side” and “773″ burners on the inner tongues shout out to Derrick Rose’s Chi-Town roots. Look for these to drop on November 9. More from our friends at adidas Basketball:
Dubbed “’90s Throwback” the bold and bright colorway is inspired by fashion, style and colors of early 1990s.
The loud fluorescent green nubuck upper with blue stitching features a wave pattern. The inside of the left and right tongues feature block letters and colorful graffiti tags of “South Side” and “773” to represent Derrick’s hometown Chicago neighborhood. The midsole features a green on yellow speckled pattern while the sockliner is green and yellow horizontal stripes.
The D Rose 3 “’90s Throwback” drops November 9 for $160, and is available at adidas Basketball.
Does anyone remember Dwyane Wade’s alter ego ‘Flash’ that was given to him by former teammate Shaquille O’neal? Yeah, neither does Wade. Dwyane did bring his superstar power to the brand (officially announced last week), and while Wade might not be part of this pack of Superhero-inspired releases (Flash is a DC Universe fella), this ‘Avengers’ Pack couldn’t have arrived at a better time as Li-Ning continues to be a trend in sneaker circles. These were originally a sample for the third quarter of 2012, but with that season come and gone, maybe this set of releases won’t ever happen? Although these have no connection whatsoever to Marvel Comics, it’s clear that Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Captain America, and Thor were the inspiration for these impressive colorways, so check out the gallery below and we’ll let you know if Li-Ning plans to move forward with this release.
Adidas has selected Justin Bieber as “The One” to carry on its latest athletic sportswear label aimed at the teenage lifestyle sector as the global brand and global pop-culture icon team up to launch the adidas NEO Collection. This two-year partnership will feature Justin Bieber as the face of the NEO seasonal campaigns as soon as the upcoming Spring/Summer 2013 collection in February. To celebrate this partnership, adidas and Bieber teamed up for the “Find My Gold Shoes” contest, but once 2013 rolls around, the Justin Bieber x adidas NEO will be available to all. Your thoughts on this growing farm of “signature celebrities” for footwear brands? Will we see more athletic labels go the non-sports route to enhance their lifestyle sportswear? Click below for the official press release and let us know your thoughts on this interesting development.
ADIDAS NEO LABEL ANNOUNCES JUSTIN BIEBER AS NEW STYLE ICON
Herzogenaurach, Germany (16 October 2012) – adidas NEO Label has appointed global phenomenon and POP/R&B superstar Justin Bieber as its style icon. To celebrate this partnership, teens worldwide can hunt down the superstar’s exclusively customized NEO gold sneakers online in a bid to win a pair and meet Justin on tour. Information
As NEO’s new global style icon, Justin Bieber will inspire young consumers with the label’s stylish and fresh teen looks through a two-year partnership until end-2014. As well as sporting his favorite NEO looks, Justin will make appearances for the label in its major markets throughout 2013 and share its latest news and collections through his vast social media reach. He will front NEO’s seasonal campaigns under its “Live Your Style” positioning, with Spring/Summer 2013 to debut in February. Teens will be able to shop for his favorite NEO looks and personally selected styles for each season.
Talking about the news, Justin Bieber spoke of NEO, the newest addition to a brand he has always loved. “I found a real connection with NEO because it is about fashion, freedom and being true to who you are. With my new album, Believe, I am spreading the message of believing in yourself. The first step is showing who you are, and one of the great ways to showcase yourself is through fashion. For me style is an adventure, something to have fun with and NEO believes this too.” he said.
To mark the appointment, adidas NEO Label and Justin launched a competition to find his NEO sneakers online in the Find My Golden Shoes challenge. Pictures of Justin’s exclusively customized NEO gold sneakers that he is wearing during his Believe World Tour concerts are hidden online. Daily clues will be posted on NEO’s Facebook site leading searchers to find the NEO gold sneaker images hidden in a different site on the Internet each week. By solving the clues and finding the picture, a code will be available for successful sleuths to submit to NEO’s Facebook site. If the code is entered correctly, entrants will be in the running to win daily and weekly prizes. One lucky entrant each week over five weeks will win a pair of the NEO gold sneakers and an all-inclusive trip to meet Justin on tour in Miami. Entrants will also have the chance to win daily prizes of NEO goodies.
The Air Jordan "Bred" is one of the highly anticipated holiday sneaker release.The sneaker features the very popular Black and Red colorway with a Black patent leather and nylon mesh construction. The sneakers finish off the sleek look with a White midsole and the signature Varsity Red outsole. It’s a timeless design with countless memorable moments attached, which you can relive for yourself with images below. You can preorder your shoes early from: MarqueeSole
Air Jordan XI Retro Black/Varsity Red-White 378037-010 12/2012 $185
Since 2004, Nike and the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital have teamed up in an honorable effort to raise funds for the hospital’s mission of caring for the unfortunate youth in our country. In an idea rooted from Nike’s Creative Director of Global Brand Presentations and Doernbecher Foundation board member Michael Doherty and his son, Nike and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital created the Doernbecher Freestyle – a capsule of Nike footwear designed by a select group of young patients of the hospital. Nike unveiled the Doernbecher Freestyle IX Collection last night, stay tuned for more information regarding availability and release.
Last December, after a series of fainting spells, Oswaldo Jimenez (11) was given a life-changing diagnosis: severe pulmonary hypertension. The once very active boy now has to be cautious with the amount of energy he exerts. Oswaldo is very close to his family, and drew inspiration for his shoe from his Mexican heritage. “Pollito,” which means little chicken, is Oswaldo’s nickname. It’s lasered in a feather pattern on the sockliner and also featured on the tongue. His favorite number, 17, is on the back heel. Oswaldo’s birthday, September 13, is on the inside of the tongue. Finally, the red and green outsole pays homage to his hometown of Queretaro, Mexico.
Back in 2009 Kanye West and Louis Vuitton worked together to create a line of sneakers There are three different models and ten colorways all together. There will be five colorways of the Don’s, two different versions of the Mr. Hudson boat shoe and three high-top Jasper’s. Slight variations can be found from one shoe to the next from the materials, to the laces, to the color blocking. As a result, even variant versions of the same model can look like two entirely different shoes from one colorway to the next.
I know that the price tag on these is a little lofty, but if it’s any consolation, all the Kanye x LV kicks are constructed from the finest of materials and really live up to the hype in terms of quality. Plus, did you really think anything with a Louis Vuitton logo on it would have a bargain price tag? You can check out a closeup look at all ten shoes after the jump along with pricing information on each. If you could afford these would you have bought them?
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Jasper’s – $1140
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Jasper’s – $990
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Jasper’s – $990 Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Don’s – $960
I noticed I have not really done a post for the lady sneaker heads so here is a Nike shoe made for women. Not too much time goes by these days without a dope new WMNS Air Max 1 release, and Nike Sportswear’s latest is another one of those styles that’d do so well in a variety of colors. Featuring Medium Violet, Court Purple and the new Purple Earth shade that debuted for FW12, these ladies AM1s offer a monochromatic-plus-white approach that’s sure to fly off shelves at retailers like Titolo.
Nike WMNS Air Max 1 Medium Violet/Court Purple-Purple Earth-White 319986-503
Though images have been floating around for the last few weeks, today, Nike officially the KD V. Designed by Leo Chang, Nike Basketball Footwear Design Director, the new KD V takes inspiration from Durant’s personal journey with symbolism from the number five – wrapped up in a premium performance package.
With four premium technologies at the core, Nike Zoom unit in the forefoot, Nike Air unit in the heel, unibody Hyperfuse upper construction for superior fit, and an external heel counter to allow the foot to move while still providing support, the KD V was created to match Durant’s smooth and fluid style of play. As it is Durant’s fifth signature shoe, its hidden story comes from five players united on the court, five sides of a pentagon, and five corners of a star; all of which are expressed on the outsole pattern, midsole texture, tongue quilting and heel counter.
For this colorway, the Nike Zoom KD V “DC”, Nike took inspiration from the Maryland flag for the bright crimson upper, as well as the red, yellow and black remixed in bright and light tones.
Look for the KD V to launch on NIKEiD on November 6, and then hit retail on December 8 in both the Bright Crimson colorway and Black/blue colorway.
This is a fact: at one point, Tracy McGrady was the best individual basketball player on the planet. Sure, he’s had some trouble in the NBA Playoffs, but that’s not because he didn’t play up to speed, because his Playoff numbers are just as good (if not better than) his regular season output. The truth of the matter is that the team build around T-Mac wasn’t anything close to the caliber of a true contender, and during one of the adidas T-Mac ad campaigns, he pointed out that his team still lost even after he dropped 50 on the Nuggets. In any case, McGrady’s career trajectory has been on a steady decline, and a few weeks back it was confirmed that Tracy would move on from the NBA and offer his services to pro teams in China, where McGrady is still very popular. This new colorway of the adidas T-Mac 1 pays homage to his earliest roots at the Mt. Zion Christian Academy where he played before being drafted by the Toronto Raptors in ’97. Check out the images below and if you like what you see, get yours now directly from the Adidas website.
The sneaker community is still recovering from the massive release of the Air Yeezy 2, with the prospects of a new colorway still swimming around in the collective mind. While a third Air Yeezy 2 drop will shake things up for the Holiday season, nothing’s been confirmed as of yet. Taking matters into his own hands is custom crusher Mache Customs, who flipped a pair of the original Air Yeezy 2 (presumably the Wolf Grey colorway) to match the quizzical Kobe x Air Yeezy 2. It’s another spot-on product from Mache, with the exception of the Solar Red inner lining (the actual Kobe version has a light purple lining. A full shot of this custom is below so take a look and let us know if this is Mache Customs’ best work yet.
