Sneakers

Valentino Priced Their Air Force One Influenced Sneakers at $995

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Valentino Garavani’s Rock Be Camoulflage High-Top Sneaker carries a hefty price tag of $995.00. But it also features details from the much cheaper and more well known AF1. The detail that most heads will immediately pickup on is the strap which bears a very close resemblance to the one used on the AF1 Mid. And after that detail, you might notice the shoe also has a similar height and cut to the Mid as well. Take it a step further, and the tongue label is executed in a similar manner to way the Nike tongue label appears on its Uptowns as well.

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Fabolous x Ewing 33 High Collaboration

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Not even the cold conditions of rain could stop a line of eager fans from waiting a block around Tribeca’s Sounds of Brazil for today’s Packer Shoes x Ewing 33 High “Fame and War” release. It was hard to figure out what these people were more excited for – the shoesor a chance to meet the two NYC rappers that the Teaneck, New Jersey shop sought out to help rework the 33 Hi silhouette. It was a strange sight; SOBs has transformed itself into a go-to hip-hop venue in New York City, but today was home to an exclusive sneaker release on this less-than-ideal dreary Thursday afternoon. The whole event had the feeling of a DIY start-up. Packer’s own Mike Packer lingered through the crowd and personally handed out pairs of the limited release in-between juggling what looked like a million tasks at once, and his relationship with Fabolous has been based solely on the product found in his shops; with a keen eye for interesting collaborations, it isn’t hard to see why Fabolous is a repeat customer.

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The Brooklyn Museum To Host An Exhibit For Sneakerheads

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The Brooklyn Museum is set to host an exhibit for sneakerheads entitled “The Rise Of Sneaker Culture”. This exhibit will run from July 10- October 4, 2015, and will be held in the Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing on the 5th floor. This exhibit includes 150 different pairs of sneakers from brands such as Adidas, Nike, Converse, Puma, and Reebok. This exhibit will explore the social history and cultural significance of sneakers by providing film footage, interactive media, and photographic images. Viewers of the exhibit will also see sneaker design drawings, technical innovations, and the marketing campaigns that helped shape the sneaker culture over the years. If you’re ever in Brooklyn this exhibit may be something you want to check out.

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Jordan Brand Brings Back Stealth 20s

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Can you believe that it has been a decade since Spike Lee returned to helm an Air Jordan commercial as his famed character Mars Blackmon to present, at the time, the latest signature in Jordan Brand’s lineup in the Air Jordan XX? The brand has already brought back the silhouette in a celebratory Laser printed form, but next Saturday, March 14th, we’ll be treated to the ominous Air Jordan 20 ‘Stealth’ in all of its black patent leather glory. The intimidating colorway isn’t necessarily murdered out, as a red accent litters throughout. Nor is it a true authentic in comparison to the original as a faint slash of gold hits the midfoot strap instead of the usual grey. Stick around for a better view of the latest retro Jordan and grab a pair 3/14 for $230.

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Nike Unveils New Elite 2015 Series

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Today, Nike Basketball officially unveils the fourth annual Elite Basketball Collection, the pinnacle of the performance and technology crossover for the sport of basketball. Included is the LeBron 12 Elite, Kobe 10 Elite, and KD 7 Elite, with the trio releasing in three separate waves as we approach the Playoffs season. The Team Collection (April 18th), Elevate Collection (May 15th), and Rose Gold Collection (June 5th) will release throughout the Summer 2015 season, so check below for a full release details and stay tuned for an in-depth look at each model shortly.

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Kanye West Hand-Delivered Autographed Yeezy Boost To Fans

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Kanye’s at it again. After surprising customers at the adidas Performance store in SoHo during the February 14th release, Kanye West showed up at the adidas Originals store in London to not only hand-deliver the Yeezy Boost shoes, but to autograph pairs for the eager buyers. Gotta hand it to ‘Ye, who has been putting in work to build excitement not only around the adidas Yeezy, but for the brand as a whole! Did you cop the new Yeezy sneakers yet?

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