Did you cop the new?’Nike SB Chronicles Vol. 1′ video?from iTunes yet??If so, you already know that Jason Hernandez’ showcase is among the most visually impressive skate videos released in the HD era, a trek through global centers like Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Dubai and all over the USA in search of the best rails, ledges and gaps in the world.?The music is superb as with all Nike SB videos, and parts 2 and 3 will be coming along shortly. UNDFTD will continue its ongoing partnership with Puma with the release of the Microdot Collection, which will include the RS High. Euro retailer Schuh has collaborated with New Balance for a special 30th Anniversary celebration, using the NB 577 as the canvas. Finally, some more Air Jordan samples and PEs were brought to light, like the Air Jordan VII CDP sample and a clear-soled Air Jordan IX. It was just about seven years ago that the release of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou had hipsters from all around trying to get their hands on the classic Rom lowtop depicted as part of the seafaring crew’s uniform.?Just goes to show how far adidas Originals has come recently when it comes to the breadth of their classic lineup, and though the Rom remains in the Three Stripes vaults for now, they’re bringing back some even more obscure models to compliment a crisp white and green perforated Rod Laver.?Models like the adidas Originals Malmo, Orion and Kopenhagen are central to continuing the Size?-exclusive ‘Adi’s Archive’ collection into 2012, and you can see a sampling of what’s in store for next year after the jump below.
Nike Air Max Thea Womens Cool Grey fever may have cooled down a bit, but there’s still some ‘Cool Grey’ tricks left up Jordan Brand’s sleeve. Sneaker News gave you a look at the Cool Grey colorway of the Air Jordan CMFT Viz Air 11 back in October with a heads up on a pre-order from earlier this month. Here’s a look at a sample pair if you had plans on snagging a pair of these. The current state of Nike Innovation focuses more on ‘re-invention’ rather than anything else, and the Flyknit is the perfect example of re-inventing an already perfect sneaker into something visually and technically stunning. Nike Sportswear recently showcased the new innovation at the Flyknit Collective Workshop No. 2 in New York City recently, and it was there that this sick new multi-colored Flyknit Trainer was spotted. Converse recently introduced the special edition World Basketball Festival Pack of iconic Pro Leathers to celebrate the Converse Block Party, set to erupt during the World Basketball Festival celebration. Those six colorways were set to represent distinct cities in which the Block Party is located, but Converse is extended the hurrah with the introduction of of the Converse Pro Leather Suede, set for arrival this August 1st. Five colorways of this collection of suede-uppered Pro Leathers in red, navy, green, black, and grey will be available, with each being built on retro-styled white midsoles and Pro Leather branding on the upper Nike Air Max Thea Mens.