Canvas SB 09/06

f you are deep on your SB game, then you already know about the “Ross Dunks” from about 5 years back, which were white, black and grey canvas dunk lows, which are believed to be the prototype SB Dunk Lows. This white canvas Dunk Mid, which is available this Saturday, feels like a homage to those “Ross Dunks”. Even if it has nothing to do with the “Ross Dunks” and is just a white canvas SB Dunk Mid; they are still extremely fresh to def! My only thing about this shoe is that it is white canvas, and nothing picks up smudges and dirty fingerprints more than a white canvas upper! If you don’t use a protective spray on this shoe, and you wear it out, then you certainly should know what to expect when they get absolutely filthy after your first time rocking ‘em.

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Releasing in November 2008 will be a set of AXT Side Pump Trainers from Reebok. Along with the well known Pump and Hexalite cushioning systems, the shoes sport a low top frame alongside two vibrant color schemes. Retail is set at $110 USD and will be available at select Reebok retailers.

Olympic Jordan Drops

Despite the Olympics being over, the Redeem Team did exactly as promised and brought home Olympic gold and glory. Continue the celebrations and Dream Team support with this upcoming Air Jordan I utilizing colorways made famous on Michael Jordan’s popular VII worn back in ‘92 at the Barcelona Olympics. These drop September 13th at urban accounts across the United States.

Source: Nice Kicks

Here comes trouble

Taking place at The Keating lounge in San Diego tomorrow September 4th will be a bash hosted by the ladies of HELLZ, Married to the MOB and Missbehave Magazine in association with Karmaloop.com. With guest DJ’s Spinderella of Salt N’ Pepa, New York’s own Roxy Cottontail and reppin’ for San Diego, DJ Aesthetic the event will be nothing short of spectacular.

The official Hip Hop Auction

At the top of the flossing food-chain for musical artists, this upcoming auction titled Hip Hop’s Crown Jewels will feature jewelery from some of hip-hop’s most prolific acts as the auction aims to raise funds for Russell Simmons’ Rush Community Affiairs. Led by the expertise of Minya Oh, author of Bling Bling: Hip Hop’s Crown Jewels and Alia Varsano, Worldwide Head of Contemporary Jewelry at Phillips de Pury & Company, the collection features numerous memorable and important pieces. The extensive of artists with pieces involved include Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., Alicia Keys, 50 Cent, Cam’ron, Diddy, Eminem, Kanye West, LL Cool J, Pharrell, Nas, Slick Rick and Tupac; The roster is a veritable list of who’s who of the Hip-Hop world. Within the collection are sub-themes such as “The Golden Era of Hip-Hop”, East and West Coast Rivalries: Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur, and Bling Bling and Global Domination. The auction takes place October 1st with an exhibition going down a week prior. See below for date details with more info seen here.

Hip Hop’s Crown Jewels
Auction
October 1, 2008
7:00 pm
Opening Reception – New York
September 24, 2008
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Exhibition Dates – New York
September 22 – 30, 2008
10:00am – 6:00 pm (open to the public)

Phillips de Pury & Company
450 West 15th Street
New York, NY 10011
p: 1.212.940.1200

Source: Complex

ACG need I say more

As Nike ACG comfortably establishes its place in the outdoor market, a recent interview with designer Andrea Corradini sheds some light on the design philosophy and direction of Nike ACG. In the process two shoes became the focus of the talk as it featured the womens Nike ACG Valenka boot as well as the Nike ACG Blazer. The ACG Blazer takes its obvious inspirations from the hardwood classic Blazer with revamped technology and styles to make the transition beyond the pounding of regular pavement and onto the unbeaten path. The Valenka boot looks to traditional Russian winter boots as it combines the concept with the production process’ of Nike’s eco-friendly Considered initiative. The use of solvent-free construction made way for special webbings that doesn’t hamper the performance benefits of the shoe as well, the designers also found a way to incorporate a completely waterproof inner-bootie. Also a topic of discussion was the inclusion of well-known American wool-makers Pendleton as they contributed to both the footwear and apparel side of things. Read the whole interview over at Sneaker Freaker.

C’Wealth check out the head Game

Getting a sneak peek at Commonwealth latest cap collection, we give you a preview of their upcoming ribbon wool New Era’s. Featured in two colorways, a black on black and red/black, the 59Fifty model sports a wool crown with a traditional tonal ribbon “C” logo. As if those details weren’t impressive enough, C’Mon gives each brim the black leather treatment. Although there is no set release date, look for us to shine more light on the release in the coming days.

G-shock Men of Rescue

A step away from the usual reportings on the DW-5600/DW-6900 models from Casio G-Shock comes this “Men in Rescue Orange” pack featuring some of G-Shock’s more contemporary models. The highly visible color schemes are taken from the uniforms of rescue teams as the Mudman (GW-9010R-4JF), Gulfman (GW-9100R-4JF) and Riseman (GW-9200RJ-4JF) are all done up in the bright orange colorway. In addition to your usual sports watch features, each model includes the ability to run on solar power and synchronize via radio frequency as well as the usual shock/mud resistant properties.

Obama force 1

As part of Jimm Lasser’s The Dunk on McCain exhibition which opened last night at the Tyson Space, the marquee piece was a specially created Obama Force One. The half-art piece, half sneaker features a unique sole which bears two different designs. The left shoe bears the statement ” A black man runs, the nation is behind him” while the right shoe features a shot of Barack Obama. The opening night included special prints created with the shoe soles for sale.

The Dunk on McCain Exhibition
T Y S O N S P A C E
328 NW Broadway, No. 116 (between Flanders and Everett)
Portland, Orego

The hundreds all black fitted

Following up on the outline series, we get a peek at a Hundreds favorite black on black joint. This all black tonal New Era will be an online exclusive limited to only 100 pieces. The official drop will be tomorrow, Saturday the 6th at 11:00am PST at The Hundreds online shop.