Reebok Question Limited Edition Retro
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks (not that there’s anything wrong with that), you probably know that Allen Iverson has rejoined the Philadelphia 76ers. And if you’ve walked into a Foot Locker any time in the past week or so, you’ve probably seen this classic re-issue of his first signature shoe, the Reebok Question. Well, the Sixers finally got their first win with AI last night, so it’s time to give the shoe some (more) shine. With the suede tip and the icy blue outsole it was probably the-OK, the second-best shoe of ‘96.
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Jordan CP3.III ‘Mardi Gras’
The Jordan CP3.III, Chris Paul’s third signature shoe from Jordan, hasn’t even released yet, and we’re already getting a look at a third colorway. This “Mardi Gras” version, which is about as New Orleans as it gets, will drop at House of Hoops locations on Christmas Eve. The speckles on the midsole are supposed to represent Bourbon Street confetti, but we just think it looks cool.
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adidas Superstar II ‘Method Man’
Here we have yet another release from the adidas x Def Jam 25th Anniversary Collection. Following in the footsteps of the Ghostface Stan Smith, adidas has created a sneaker on the Superstar II silhouette that pays tribute to the Iron Lung himself, Method Man. This sneaker is designed using premium leather, suede, and ripstop nylon, and utilizes a mostly navy upper with light blue accents on the laces and the stripes. White is used on the toe area and the sole, as well as the tongue where Meth’s portrait is featured. Also look out for the “Ticallion Stallion” branding on the back, “Method Man” inscribed on the heel, and the tonal upside-down “W” logo on the rear side panel. Cop yours now at Extra Butter.
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Nike SB Spring 2010 Stefan Janoski “Dark Green”
We get an early preview of next season’s Nike SB Stefan Janoski. The sneaker comes in dark green suede with brown corduroy and white sole. Once again a very solid version of the sneaker, which is among the most popular in the Nike SB collection. Look out for a release early next season. Via Colmilludo.
B Store Spring/Summer 2010 ‘Martin’ Trainers
Here’s a sneaky peek into B Store’s SS10 footwear collection. B Store are known for their dandy twists on classic footwear but the new Martin model sees them take a new direction.
In comparision to their usual fare these are almost Common Projects-esque in their restraint – and they’re all the better for it. As long as they don’t forget their dandy roots (and judging from our other SS10 previews they haven’t) they’ll be a-okay with us.
Nike Vandal Hi Electrolime
A new women’s Nike Vandal Hi has been released. The sneaker comes in a very bright metallic electrolime with extensive electrolime elephant print accents. The shoe is grounded by a white midsole, though the outsole and stitching are also done in electrolime. Now available at select retailers including LTD.
MS Sneaker Red Christmas Pack
Following last week’s holiday release, MS SNEAKER have added a “Red Chritmas” collection featuring three signature styles from MS SNEAKER. This new release is characterized by a textured red wine upper with black leather accents. Now available through all MS Sneaker retailers, including NOVO and Footmark.
Nike x Maharam Horsehair Collection | Blazer & Oregan Waffle
T Magazine has a first look at Nike’s latest project with textile supplier Maharam. The collection emphasizes “the relationship between the way a sneaker looks and how it feels.”
“With these $250 sneaks, Michael Maharam shot for what he calls “restrained opulence,” choosing a luxurious but underused fabric, horsehair. Nike calls horsehair “a renewable resource” because it’s clipped painlessly from the horse’s tail, but Maharam concedes that horsehair is not a practical replacement for everyday fabrics. “It grows slowly, is woven on arcane Victorian-era looms at a tedious pace, and costs a fortune,” he says.
The Nike x Maharam collection features three classic weaves — basket, check, and striae — on two of Nike’s easily recognizable (grace à swoosh) sneaker silhouettes, the high-top Blazer and the low-top Oregon Waffle.”
Now available at select Nike Sportswear retailers, including 21 Mercer in NYC.
Lanvin Spring/Summer 2010 Low Top Sneaker
colette drops another new Lanvin Spring/Summer low top sneaker early. The sneaker features a tri-tone calf velvet and leather upper in addition to standard Lanvin trappings. Grab a pair now from colette, or hit up your local stockist in the near future.
Nike 6.0 x Buzz Aldrin
Now we have the first look at the final shoe collab, the Nike 6.0 Buzz Aldrin Rocket Hero Mavrk Mid 2. More than a mouthful, the kick is the first ever astronaut co-created sneaker and features Aldrin’s photography on the toe and upper and his OG moon footprint on the insole. These drop at select 6.0 accounts on January 1.
