The infamous grape color makes it to the Air Jordan 1 Retro with this newly-released colorway. Featuring a black leather upper, this pair has received Grape on the tongue, laces, and swoosh. An Emerald Green tongue logo completes the theme, and the usual white midsole remains. You can get these now at Nike.com for $105 and with free shipping.
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Nike SB’s spring 2013 lineup is looking better and better, especially with this upcoming Dunk High release. This pair uses a combination of black suede and pebbled leather, contrasted with an infrared sockliner, tongue logo, and matching laces. White stitching holds it all together. Expect to see this sneaker in skateshops in April or May.
Here’s a fresh image set of the upcoming “Easter” Nike KD 5. Finished in turquoise with soft orange accents and a mint tongue, this colorway is easily the brightest of this year’s “Easter Pack”, which also includes Easter-themed versions of the Nike LeBron X Low and Nike Kobe VIII. A multi-colored swoosh provides some extra color and gives the sneaker the resemblance of an Easter egg. You’ll be able to get your hands on these on March 30, retailing for $115 at shops like Concepts.
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Nike KD V(5)
Color: Turquoise Blue/Bright Citrus-Fiberglass
Style: 554988-402
Release: 3/29/2013
Price: $115.00
Once you get the Grape Air Jordan Vs, it’ll be hard to take them off, but you can’t wear shoes 24/7. Fortunately, Jordan Brand has created a special Grape V sock for the obsessed ones. The entire sock has been wrapped in a print that looks just like the classic sneaker, giving the feeling that you never took them off at all., Also, at $20 a pop, it’s somewhat of a cheap alternative in case you miss of on getting a pair. Expect these to drop in May around the May 4 release date. From Rakuten.
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Some of you may remember that back in November, LeBron James tweeted a couple pics of his denim-covered Nike LeBron Xs. Well, a few pics of these denim LeBrons surfaced today, and they look better than ever. As you can see, this colorway uses top grade materials, including a black denim upper, contrasted with brown leather on the tongue, sock liners, and laces. A fuchsia midsole with a hint of blue adds some brightness, and an icy clear sole does the rest. It still remains unknown if this pair will actually get a public release, but let’s keep out fingers crossed.
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Tonight we have a new image set of the upcoming “Black Grape” Air Jordan 5 Retro thanks to the theclosetcollectors. Basically a blacked-out version of the Grape 5s we all know and love, the white leather has been swapped out in favor of black suede, while the purple and Emerald Green accents remaining intact. The release date remains unknown, but will be posted as soon at it becomes available. Which version of the Grapes do you like more?
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Air Jordan 5 (V) Retro
Color: Black/New Emerald-Grape-Ice
Style: 136027-007
By now, you’ve probably already figured out that getting the “Grape” Air Jordan Vs on May 5 will be no easy task. If you do happen to miss out, here’s a really nice (and cheaper) alternative. Taking some inspiration from the popular colorway, this pair has received a white base, matched with purple and black accents. Emerald Green has been used for the graphics. You can get these now at Nike.com for $135 and with free shipping. Overseas buyers can pick them up at Titolo.
Most of us don’t have the funds (or snootiness) to join a yacht club, but just about there’s not too many who’d be too proud to rock these “Yacht Club” New Blance 574s. Finished in suede, this This pair uses a navy base, matched with bright blue, lime green, and metallic silver accents. A pair of black laces with green dots help to add some extra personality. You can get these now at shops like Future Sneaker Boutique.
Just like the Nike Air Foamposite and many other classic sneakers, the Air Jordan VIII now has a Phoenix-themed colorway of its own. This pair has a mostly black nubuck upper, mathched with medium grey accents on the angle and heel areas. Orange and purple graphics complete the theme. This pair is expected to drop sometime in may. More to come on these in the near future.
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Here’s a look at one of the latest Nike Air Max 1 Essential colorways to hit the streets, White/Dark Grey-Hyper Blue. This pair uses dark grey leather up top, wrapped with a bright blue suede. White covers the swoosh and mesh panels, and a soft mint green does the rest. This colorway is available now at retailers and online at Nikestore.
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It’s no secret that Rio has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. So beautiful, in fact, that Nike has created this special Air Max 90 EM colorway using them as inspiration. This colorway is part of Nike’s “Beaches of Rio” Pack, and will also include Rio-inspired designs of the Nike Air Max 1 EM, Air Max 95, and Air Max 97 EM. Stay tuned for an update on these shortly.
What’s this, “Galaxy” Chuck Taylors? Seeing as how Nike has owned Converse for the past 10 years, this sneaker is not surprising. It’s actually part of a special “Graphics Edition” of Converse All-Star Chuck Taylors, which gives buyers the option to choose from various high definition digital prints on the classic canvas sneaker. Design choices include animals, music, skulls, and the space theme you see below. These designs are available for purchase on the Converse web site, with only so many produced each day.
Just a heads up to remind you guys that tomorrow, March 23 marks the release of the “Eggplant” Nike Barkley Posite Max. This pair has been finished in black with a metallic purple Foamposite upper, finished off with a beautiful glow-in-the-dark sole. This pair probably won’t receive as much hype as the Area 72s, but expect them to go pretty fast. If you’d like to guarantee yourself a pair, there’s already quite a selection on eBay. Here’s a direct link if you’d like to save yourself some trouble and sleep in late.
Nike Barkley Posite Max
Color: Black/Black (“Eggplant”)
Style: 555097-003
Release: 03/23/13
Price: $235.00
The University of North Carolina gets its own special colorway of the Jordan Melo M9 to wear against Villanova tomorrow, and it doesn’t disappoint. Using a white leather base, this pair has received Metallic Blue on the tongue and eyelet areas, finished off with University Blue on the laces and midsole. It remains unknown if this pair will receive a public release, but stay tuned for more.
For the 12th consecutive year, Jordan Brand will hold its annual Jordan Brand Classic basketball game, which features collegiate talent from all over the country. In addition, players will also wear two very special colorways of the Air Jordan XX8. Players on the West team will wear a Red/Gold color scheme, while the East will sport a black/gold design. Both pairs have been wrapped in a beautiful shattered glass print. There’s no word yet on if these will actually release, but at least we’ll be able to get a glimpse of both pairs on April 13 by watching the Jordan Brand Classic on ESPN.
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