Nike SB would release Zoom Air Paul Rodriguez 2 soon in April ’08. Its colorway is black and light blue. It puts the best color forward in having a light blue toe box. It has a border of black and the sole underneath this is white. The tongue is white mesh and ends with a black tab with the logos. The black tab is detailed as it has a leather section and a black mesh section. The yellow shoe lace looks good as the color is a striking one against the black color of the main body of the shoe.

The main body has a section done in quilted pattern. Over this, the Nike logo runs all the way to the heel. I like the Nike swoosh because it is rather special in having the multiple colors done in hues that merge from one to another. The light blue accent is repeated in a bordering strip around the ankle.

The outsole is interesting. There is a large patch of light blue in the tread. Next to this is a hexagon that looks like a diamond. The heel has a section in grey color with the white outline of the Nike swoosh. The best feature that I like in this shoe is the rainbow colored Nike swoosh.
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As the world continues to “go green,” we are seeing more and more shoes and other fashions made from natural materials and with the environment in mind. The New Balance A14 576 “Coffee Beans,” which is scheduled for release in August 2008, is one of those eco-friendly sneakers.

This shoe uses a cork and woven hemp upper to create a very natural and neutral yet quite unique appearance. The signature “N” is painted on. These shoes are very simplistic but the texture of the upper is interesting enough that they might get some attention. Check out the detailed pictures after the jump.

Look for more information about these shoes later in the year. Via streething.

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TTK has unveiled a truly unique set of custom Nike Vandal Highs through its website. These custom Vandals feature characters from a fake blaxploitation movie created in the head of the designer. The outer side of both shoes feature depictions of 1970s-era characters that look like they belong on an old movie poster.

I love TTK’s take on blaxploitation along with his artistic ability on these Vandal Highs. The black leather on the back half of these customs is the perfect background for TTK’s imaginary characters. The front half of the shoe features a gray concrete design that brings to mind the urban environment where many of these movies took place. I think these customs continue successfully the trend toward shoes honoring other movie genres include crime noir, science fiction and anime.

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For all the ladies looking for a sweet pair of Nike Dunks, these shoes have a lot of color and style.

The Nike Dunk High Premium Womens “Purple Frost” features a combination of colors and textures that is really appealing. The Purple Frost mesh toe box and mid panel are combined with pink, black, white and yellow.

The shiny black Premium leather upper is accented with yellow nubuck on the ankle and a dark pink Swoosh, while the midsole is white.

Though some shoes are ugly when they use too many colors, because these shades are not that bright, these Dunks look nice.

Available at select Nike accounts now. Via KATC.

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Nike SB has released a new Zoom Air Harbor. This is a popular model because it looks simple and has excellent grip and feel for the board. This new release will happen in April.

The shoe has a black colorway. The deep black toe box is framed by a border of grey-black border. The midsection consists of a large panel in grey-black. The Nike swoosh is pale grey and is a nice accent for the shoe. The heel has a separate overlapping panel. Each panel has a double line of stitching and this contributes to the design of the shoe. The white shoe laces form a bright contrast against the dark colors of the shoe upper.

The sneaker’s inner sole is a cool pale blue. This is meant to balance the shoe’s colorful inner lining. It is in a safari print of beige and dark brown. If the shoe upper looks serious, this is contrasted with the shoe’s inner lining, which looks playful.

The midsole is white. There is a red line drawn around the midsole, as if to show the distinction between the shoe upper and the start of the midsole. The outsole is beige, with deep tread patterns. I would like to own a pair of these shoes.
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Being released tomorrow, these Jordan PHLYs are sure to turn a couple heads. The unique design alone is enough to gain attention but Jordan utilized a bright color scheme to draw even more attention to this upcoming release

The varsity red and white color scheme draws back memories of Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls. Overall, the kicks are quite clean – with the varsity red broken up only by the white laces, the white logos and a few other areas of white. In addition to looking smooth, Jordan PHLY are famous for being comfortable on your feet.

Mark your calendar and pick these up when they hit stores! The Varsity Red Jordan PHYL will be releasing March 31st, 2008. Via Hangtime.

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Logic Customs has made its presence known throughout the Internet with a series of stylish takes on Nike basketball shoes. My favorite Logic sneakers are the red/black/gold Dunk Highs shown above. The three-part picture shows the shoe from different angles to encompass all elements of Logic’s design.

The level of detail involved in the black/red leopard striping on the front portion of these Dunk Highs is impressive. The black/red colorway that was standard with these Nikes is enhanced with Logic’s use of a gold swoosh. The swoosh draws your eye without harming the overall aesthetic of the shoe.

Logic Customs left their mark on these special sneakers with the initials “LGC” on the left outside heel. You can take a look at some other sneakers by Logic Customs at their MySpace page. I think these Nike Dunk Highs are the cream of the crop because they balance craftsmanship, flash and substance without excessive designer branding.

Want to add some more bling to your repertoire? You can bling hardcore with these new kicks.

One of the last editions in pack of 20 signature shoes in the Gil II Zero collection, this collaboration between between Adidas and UNDRCRWN is ice cold. Even Gilbert Arenas himself said that these are his favorite shoes of the collection.

These shoes will be sold in a limited supply so do your best to cop a pair. This shoe has the potential to be one of the biggest hits of 2008.

Set to be released on April 4th, Gilbert Arenas might be sidelined with an injury but his shoe line is balling at full force.

Via Complex.

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Nike is set to release these Vandal Highs in early May. While these shoes aren’t the most exciting shoes on earth, it’s actually a unique look that we don’t see much from Nike. It’s more of a look we’d see from a smaller brand.

Most of the shoe is black-on-black but there is a difference in the shades and textures used. The shiny black swoosh stands out on the black background, which looks to have a hint of grey to it.

To spice it up a bit, Nike added a multicolored strap that features neon blue, metallic grey and seaweed green. You can get these on May 4th, 2008 at Nort Berlin. Via Sneaker Files.

The Air Jordan 1 Opening Day Pack has arrived at the Ubiq web store. This pack has 2 colorways.

The white colorway has a toe box that has about 5 horizontal lines across it. There are 2 sticks of bare leaf veins (or herringbone patterns) at the right and left of the toe box. They hem in the horizontal lines. This theme of lines is repeated at the midsection of the shoe upper. The leaf motif is also present and it is now placed at a different angle in relation to the shoe. The Nike swoosh is an outline that is defined by dark thread stitching. The shoe laces are white and spotted with tiny specks of black. I like the idea of a dark colored tongue. It is a good background for the spotted shoe lace.

The black colorway looks more outstanding than its white counterpart. There are 2 shades of black for this shoe. The toe box has an attractive border of dark black with thin white pin strip lines. This is one of the accents of the shoe. The toe box and tongue have a grey shade of black. The Nike swoosh is in a shiny shade of grey-black. The herringbone leaves are also present in the same spots as its white colorway counterpart. I like the black colorway as the features are more outstanding.
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Chris Hui from C2 Customs posted another set of special orders for Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder on Nike Talk yesterday. These customs answer some of the questions left by the previous Fielder orders especially the presence of the Brewers logo or anything related to baseball. These red/white/blue Nike Dunk Lows show Fielder’s taste in shoes along with Chris Hui’s design skills.

Every addition and design element on these C2 Dunk Lows is understated enough to escape view upon first look. The classic Brewers logo is stamped with white paint on the outside of the right shoe. The Nike swoosh is given a wood-grain makeover reminiscent of a baseball bat.

The outside heel on both shoes features an homage to Fielder’s prolific home run hitting. The phrase “50 HR” is painted on the right heel to commemorate the young first baseman’s outstanding 2007 season. A miniaturized version of Fielder taking a home run swing is placed on the left heel.

These shoes are amazing in their intricacy and blow Hui’s other Brewers customs out of the water. You can place these shoes next to other special orders by C2 Customs at their website linked here.

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If you liked the previous release of the Nike Air Max 1 Premium in the Euro Champs pack, you’ll have to also like this recent color scheme. While it’s a simple look, the multiple textures used make the white-on-white look stand out.

In celebration of the European Champions Football (Soccer) League, which takes place this summer, Nike is releasing several different shoes in this Euro Champs Pack.

At first glance, these kicks may appear to be a bit boring. But a closer look shoes multiple types of white leather utilized to make the white part of the shoe stand out. To add a splash of color, there is a bit of red near the ankles. The Nike logo on the tongue also adds some color as it is a bright gold color.

You can get these at Caliroots or other Nike retailers. Via Sneaker News.

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