Nike has collaborated with a Japanese music band called Ryo The Skywalker. They have jointly designed the special pack that contains two types of shoes; the Nike Court Force Hi and Court Force Lo. This pack is sold at Atmos, exclusively for the Japanese market.

This pack of shoes contains an exciting mixture of materials. I prefer the Court Force Hi over the Lo. The Hi has a colorful bottom sole that has orange and two shades of green. The tread pattern also has tiny leaves. The tongue of the sneaker has a cool, brown hooded guardsman, standing on green background. This green theme is repeated for the inner lining of the shoe. Some of the frills included for this shoe are the shoe lace lock and a keychain hanger. I like both of these features.

The Court Force Hi is composed of smooth leather and leather with a designed pattern. The differences in the leather composites spell intricate details for the shoe.

The Court Force Lo special edition design resembles the Court Force Hi; except for the colors and minor details. The color is an eye striking sky blue. The tongue has a different graphic embroidered on it. The tread pattern on the bottom sole is also different.

These are great shoes.

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Once again Japanese brand Victim, Mita Sneakers and New Balance have collaborated. This time, they have just released in two colorways of the M574. I like these shoes a lot because they are very simple, yet look very luxe.

These sneakers are covered entirely in premium suede, except for some very sparse leather trim. They come in a beige colorway and a black colorway, which are both very solid and chic. The inner lining is also in premium leather as well as the trim around the “N” logo.

You can get these shoes right now at Mita Sneakers. They are priced at 15,540 Yen, which is about $140 USD.

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The popularity of Guitar Hero has bled into every aspect of entertainment and culture. TV shows and movies are beginning to feature Guitar Hero as a fun aside for characters while millions enjoy thrashing as they live out their rock’n'roll dreams. The custom Nikes pictured above are based on the graphics that emblazon the cover of the Guitar Hero video game.

A replica Guitar Hero logo sits atop the shoe box in a conspicuous way. White-hot flames begin to fade from the tip of the shoe to mid-sole to cut through the black background of the rest of these custom shoes. I am not a huge Guitar Hero fan but I do enjoy the design of these shoes based on the artist’s skills. The flames work perfectly with the negative space on the back of the shoe and the colored keys above the heel add a nice touch of color. The gold skull on the laces is a bit much for my tastes but it is easy enough to remove.

 

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The Nike Reflective Pack has recently released at the Nike Members Only Store.

This pack consists of three shoes, all of which feature some reflective materials. The pack includes the Air Foamposite One (pictured above), Air Max 95 Premium and leather Vandal High.

The Air Foamposite One is a Black/Black-Bright Cactus colorway that is very interesting. If you are a fan of the Foamposite style, this shoe is very slick. The mostly black shoe is highlight be a bright cactus reflective colored sole and other touches.

The Air Max 95 Premium is my favorite sneaker in the pack. This shoe combines several neutral colors with small accents of flamingo pink. The small pink Swoosh near the heel and pink touches on the tongue and laces are really sweet.

The final shoe in the pack is the Vandal High, which features a Dark Army/Flamingo-Pilgrim leather colorway that is a little too bright for my taste. Green dominates this shoe in a couple shades. The front of the shoe is a brighter green, while the rear is the dark army green. The strap features a reflective yellow with a big flamingo stripe. I am actually a fan of the Vandals, but this shoe is too much for me. Though, I’m sure a lot of people will like it.

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This is a new Nike Air Max that will be released in 2008. This has Thunder Camo on the bottom heel. The sneaker is composed from suede, premium leather, patent leather and mesh. It will be sold at SneakerFreaker.

This shoe is very detailed in design. It has a mesh toe box. The thick upper sole contains the Air max technology. The panel that holds the shoe laces is made up of grayish-black suede. The Nike swoosh is white and partially hidden by the panel forming the heel. The heel has a black and white camouflage pattern.

I like the red accents on the shoe. They make the shoe look outstanding. They are in shiny, red leather. They are more decorative than functional. The red adds a bright touch to the overall black colored shoe. The blue panel also serves the same purpose of making the shoe look better.

Due to the many types of material available, each panel uses a different material. The overall look that is achieved is one that has texture and color. It is difficult to design.

This shoe definitely has texture. It has character that is derived from the overall design. This shoe will help basketball player to realize his dreams.

Reebok will be dropping another interesting colorway of the Reverse Jam. This shoe is the “Love Sucks” style.

Imprinted lightly on the black leather uppers are words such as Cheater, Broken, Disgust and Numb. Inside the footbed, along with more of the same words, a human heart is split in two between the left and right shoe. These sneakers will drop in February - perfect for Valentine’s Day.

As for the overall look of the shoe, they are pretty nice. The dark red contrasts nicely with the black. The white midsole speckled in red is another plus. The Reverse Jam is a very popular style from Reebok and I’m sure these will sell really well. Even if not for the love aspect, but just the color combination itself.

Look for more details,including price, to be revealed soon. Thanks to Complex for the pics and info.

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I love the Onitsuka Tiger imprint by Asics because of the nice fit, comfortable cushioning and lightweight materials combined into one shoe. The Tiger models look a little like a low top wrestling shoe but they match a lot of my clothes and fit well on my feet. Asics is moving beyond traditional colorways like red/black and blue/yellow with the model pictured above.

The Rastafarian tradition in Jamaica indicates historical pride in the strength of the Jamaican people. The red, green, black, yellow and white used on this shoe give a splash of color for shoe lovers tired of the same old colorways. You can share in the pride of the Jamaican people and roll with a new pair of shoes in the process by picking up these shoes in January 2008.

Greedy Genius has teamed up with Liquor Woman & Tears, one of the most exclusive high end boutiques in Toyko, to create the exclusive Harbor Master.

This shoe features premium black leather, plus patent black leather with a gold pattern throughout the shoe. These sneakers are very unique with lots of interesting details, including the red stitching around the top edge of the sole and red laces, as well as a red and black houndstooth pattern on the inner lining of the shoe.

The black/gold pattern is the most unique thing about these shoes though. It’s as if these shoes were scratched to reveal the shiny gold. Check out the closeups on the next page for a more detailed look.

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False is an independent brand. There are two main designers in False. Their objective is to produce high quality attire. The creators are Le Messie and Amanda Scully. False has an aim. It desires to bring reality into the attire. The designs draw inspiration from mystics, imagination and society. The products are available at the False Online Store.

In the sneaker range, False has a High cut and a Lo cut shoe. They have chosen black for the main color of the shoes. The Lo cut has both shoe laces and shoe straps. It comes with a free label cum keychain. This can be removed.

To make up for the lack of color, False has made the design interesting. The toe box has its own panel. The soles are black. This is a great shoe for those who prefer an all black theme. I like this idea. I often use the solely black shoes for office attire.

The Hi cut sneakers looks identical to the Lo cut version. The one feature that is outstanding is the use of 3 shoe straps. This will surely secure the shoe. This shoe looks like a boot and will surely please fans of boots. Its practical design makes it a no-fuss and low maintenance shoe. I would choose the Lo cut over the Hi cut design.

If you are looking for a colorful pair of sneakers, check out the Art Force One AF 360. These shoes feature a combination of colors, including both pastels and brights.

The geometric shapes on the rear side panel in purple are a very nice touch against the yellow. I’m not normally a fan of Art Force Ones, but these have a lot of flavor. I like the use of yellow on the perforated toe box but my favorite thing about these shoes is the Swoosh.

The fuschia color of the Swoosh looks sweet against the aqua and I like how it fades to white at the tail end. The complementary fuschia pinstripe on the white midsole is nice as well. You can get these shoes right now at the Art Force One Shop for $400.

A pair of black Nike Air Force Ones are a thing of beauty in and of themselves. These shoes have become iconic in a matter of years as basketball players, rappers and sneaker lovers flock to shoe stores for the latest changes. A simple addition to the basic Air Force Ones pictured above give them an entirely new personality.

The customs artist who took on this project had a clear vision of what the final product would be. The interior and exterior sides of both shoes have been painted to make it look like you are looking into an X-Ray machine. The bony foundations of the artist’s feet are display in a simple white paint that stands in stark contrast to the black colorway used by Nike.

In the hands of a novice artist, the details involved in creating bones would make the shoe look like a cartoon. The creator of these custom Nike Air Force Ones spent time to draw out the finer points of the foot bones to make the shoe wearable outside of a costume party.

 

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This holiday season, Supra has released a new gold version of the Supra Muska Skytop, one of their most successful models. This Gold Perforated Limited Edition colorway is being released in very limited quantities this week.

Right now, you can get them at Turf Shoes in San Mateo (near San Francisco) for $130 a pair.

This unique colorway features perforations throughout for a very distinct shoe. This sneaker has white laces and a white sole with two coordinating gold stripes along the midsole. I really like the look of these shoes because they are not the norm.

If you aren’t in the SF area, Turf is taking phone orders at (650) 344-3712.

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