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Habitat Skateboards’ First Footwear Line

Alex Kroviak — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:04 +0000

Habitat Skateboards has been producing skate decks and gear for some time now. But for 2010, they’re stepping into the footwear market and launching their first line of shoes. Four silhouettes are currently planned, using the traditional skate aesthetic with some nice designs of their own.

Three of the four use white vulcanized soles, with two being low-tops and the other a mid, which uses a grey upper accented with green throughout. The lows mix either brown and blue or black and turquoise, and feature slightly different panels on the uppers. The fourth pair in the park, which we believe to be called the Lark, looks accustomed for hiking, as it features a tough, multi-color sole and a grey and black upper.

Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available, and look for the new line to release in February of 2010.

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Nice Kicks Blackberry App

Matt Halfhill — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:43:41 +0000

Today, Nice Kicks is proud to announce the official release of the Nice Kicks Blackberry App.

Since our introduction of the Nice Kicks iPhone App last summer many readers using Blackberry phones have requested an app compatible for the phone. We are proud to deliver upon your requests and launch one compatible for this platform.

To download the new Nice Kicks Blackberry App, click here from your Blackberry mobile device.

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Nike Zoom Skyposite Yi Jianlian PE

George Kiel III — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:28:51 +0000

We have shown you a few Nike sneakers that are nonetheless associated with New Jersey Nets small power forward Yi Jianlian including the Foamposite Lite and the Nike 1World Air Force 1. In addition, we now have detailed photos of Jianlian’s Zoom Skyposite PE.

To coincide with the New Jersey Nets color scheme, this particular PE features a predominately pearl-colored carbon fiber base combined with blue and red accents throughout the upper. It is also finished with a blue midsole and a white outsole. Other interesting features include grey shoelaces, a grey midfoot area and Jianlian’s logo on the tongue in red. Click here to view detailed photos.

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Air Jordan White & Red Collection at NikeTown

Alex Kroviak — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:45 +0000

A little late for the Jordan Hall of Fame hysteria is this display, going on now at NikeTown in New York City. Similar to the online History of Flight we saw awhile back, all of Jordan’s signature silhouettes are on display in a white and red colorway like we’ve never seen before.

From the Air Jordan 1 to the 2009, all are present. Naturally, the 2010 isn’t on hand just yet, but given that we’ve only seen the D-Wade PE and first release colorways, that may not be too much of a surprise. All pairs also feature black laces. Which look is your favorite? Head to the comments section and let us know.

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Reebok Pump 20th Anniversary Event

George Kiel III — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:28:56 +0000

In case you haven’t noticed, we have showed you a limitless amount of collaborative Reebok Pumps that are a of the Reebok Pump 20 Program. In celebration of the Pump’s 20th year in existence, Reebok held an event last night in New York.

The event was held at Meatpacking District’s Pop Burger in New York and featured special guests including Dallas Cowboys legend Emmit Smith and Atlanta Hawks legend Domonique Wilkins. In addition, the collaborative Reebok Pumps involved in the Reebok Pump 20 Program were on display hanging from the ceiling. Click here to view photos of last night’s Reebok Pump 20th Anniversary event.

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X-LARGE x Reebok Pump Omni Lite

Alex Kroviak — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:58:13 +0000

You didn’t think that Reebok was only going to allow retailers to collaborate on their prized The Pump silhouette did you? With the release of those special Pump 20 collaborations looming, we get a look at another Reebok sneaker designed by Japan’s X-LARGE.

These Pump Omni Lite feature a mix of black and white, with a few panels that feature both colors. The forefoot and midfoot are done up with white leather, white the heel area uses black nubuck and leather. “XL” and “Reebok” both appear in different shades of blue embroidery. The most unique feature on these is, without a doubt, the gradient plastic lace holders darting up the sides, which fade black and white together.

These are available online now. How do these compare to other Pump collaborations we’ve seen for this year?

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Nike Hyperize “Dallas 972″

George Kiel III — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:55 +0000

Earlier this week, we informed you of the latest House of Hoops location showing up in Dallas, Tx. As with every House of Hoops opening, there will be exclusive releases that you will not find at any other store.

With that said, check out this Nike Hyperize dubbed the “Dallas 972″. Obviously, ‘972′ is one of the area codes in Dallas. It is represented on this shoe by way of the tongue. It features a multi-colored upper that incorporates black, white, grey and blue in represnetation of the Dallas Cowboys/Dallas Mavericks.

The Nike Hyperize “Dallas 972″ will be available tomorrow November 21st, 2009 at the Dallas House of Hoops in Town East Mall. Click here to view additional photos.

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