DC Comics is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year and to help commemorate the impressive milestone, Converse will lend a hand and produce a collection of Chuck Taylors featuring its iconic superheros and supervillains colored up in vintage comic-book style. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Penguin, the Joker, and others are featured in this throwback capsule that is scheduled for a Spring 2011 release. It’s a match made in heaven for the two age-old pop-culture establishments to partner up once again so take a look at the upcoming collection and let us know which pair you’d rock. via HS.
Earlier this year during the peak of the Spring season, Sneaker News showed you the Missoni x Converse Chuck Taylor High that featured a colorful quilted pattern on the upper. Here’s a Women Nike Air Max 2009 look at the Fall 2010 releases of the Missoni x Converse collab, and you’ll find a noticeable change in color – that is, there’s no color at all. Both featured intricate designs on the upper cheap nike free run 2 but black and white was the way to go for these two pairs. The inner nike free cheap sale lining also features a camel-brown tone with a similarly colored leather tongue as well as All-Star logo on the medial side. These are set to drop early September at select locations with a price-tag of $200, so check out the detailed images after the jump and let us know if you’d drop two bills for Chucks! via Nitrolicious.
We’re accustomed to seeing the low-budget Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star in fabric/canvas uppers, but these classic joints do have a luxurious side. Check out the suede-uppered renditions of the classic Chuck Taylor, available in both a black and charcoal colorway; each pair features a tonal All-Star logo on the medial wall of the shoe as well as matching laces, but what remains the same is the unforgettable rubber outsole and the black stripe at the foundation of the shoe. Both just arrived at Converse so take a peek at the extra angles after the jump and let us know what you think.
Yesterday Sneaker News showed you a teaser of an upcoming collaboration between Dutch artist Parra and Nike Air Max Skyline athletic shoe icon Converse. Their ‘Cherries For a Good Cause‘ collaboration is part of the (RED) campaign to raise worldwide AIDS support, in an effort to ‘Paint the Town’ with awareness of the epidemic. This special pair of the Converse Chuck Taylor High features a light brown suede upper with a peculiar graphic of a pair of cherries with arms and legs. If you saw the teaser video yesterday, you might have chuckled at the animation of the running humanoid cherry, but the serious undertone of the (RED) campaign will remind that this partnership is indeed for a good cause. These will release soon at select Converse retailers such as Limited Edt Chamber in Singapore, so stick with Sneaker News for release info and take a look at the gallery after the jump. via streething.
Ronnie Fieg recently showed off a duo of Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Highs that looked amazing in grey and black leather with white soles. The spirit of those axed sample pairs is resurrected for this new pack of Converse Chuck Taylor Cup Sole hightops on tap for Fall 2010. Both grey and black pairs are done in rich leather, but forgo the embossed insignias found on Feig’s joints for a more traditional sewn on medial logo. The biggest change, though, would be the all-white cupsoles that should make these an even smoother ride than your average Chucks. Click the jump below for more images and check for these at your local Converse retailer. via HB
The last time Parra collaborated with Converse, he created ‘Simply the Wurst’ Chuck Taylor All Star Highs. These sausage-laden Chucks are typical of the Dutch artist’s whimsical style, which looks to return to the One Star brand with a new tag team effort to support the (RED) fight against AIDS. The name of the nike free run 5 womens project this time around is ‘(Paint the Town) RED’, a theme teased by a Parra-produced video that features a dancing bunch of cherries. nike free run v3 3.0 Click the jump below to see the video in its entirety and stick with Sneaker News for updates on this Parra x Converse collabo.
Ronnie Fieg recently showed off a duo of Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Highs that looked amazing in grey and black leather with white soles. The spirit of those axed sample pairs is resurrected for this new pack of Converse Chuck Taylor Cup Sole hightops on tap for Fall 2010. Both grey and black pairs are done in rich leather, but forgo the embossed insignias found on Feig’s joints for a more traditional sewn on medial logo. The biggest change, though, would be the all-white cupsoles that should make these an even smoother ride than your average Chucks. Click the jump below for more images and check for these at your local Converse retailer. via HB
The last time Parra collaborated with Converse, he created ‘Simply the Wurst’ Chuck Taylor All Star Highs. These sausage-laden Chucks are typical of the Dutch artist’s whimsical style, which looks to return to the One Star brand with a new tag team effort to support the (RED) fight against AIDS. The name of the nike free run 5 womens project this time around is ‘(Paint the Town) RED’, a theme teased by a Parra-produced video that features a dancing bunch of cherries. nike free run v3 3.0 Click the jump below to see the video in its entirety and stick with Sneaker News for updates on this Parra x Converse collabo.
Back at the start of the month, Nike released a new distressed denim pair of Chucks that had us recalling the fact they were the first denim All Stars released in quite a while. Apparently someone at the One Star also realized the relative dearth of models crafted in the world’s most popular durable cotton material, so without further ado, the Nike Chuck Taylor All Star OX Denim Pack. This duo adds bold contrast stitching, leather details and rivets, including a ‘pocket’ on the heel to drive home the theme. Click through to see closer views of the blue and black pairs, let us know which one you like better and look for these now at Nike retailers like RMK.
Today was the release of the Bad Meets Evil x Nike Chuck Taylor All-Star, and Eminem and Royce Da 5’9″, the two who make up the rap duo, sat down to discuss their latest collaborative project and their partnership with Nike and the iconic Chuck Taylor All-Star. Both Em and Royce, who describe the Chuck Taylor as a childhood favorite sneaker, will give away one autographed pair of the Bad Meets Evil x Nike Chuck Taylor, nike free v3 while the rest of these limited drops can be picked up today at the Nike flagship in New York City and Boston. Continue reading for the full video interview with Eminem and Royce mens nike free run 4.0 Da 5’9″ and let us know what you think.
Cookouts and BBQ’s, 4th of July right around the corner-yep it’s definitely summer time. Nike is dropping the Americana Collection to coincide perfectly with the onset of the warmer months, utilizing some classic patterning on a group of Chuck Taylor All-Stars that is definitely familiar for anyone fond of Summer in the USA. The All-Star Lows in this pack are wrapped in a gingham print, the instantly recognizable checked motif that is seen at many a picnic when the weather is hot. The two Chuck Taylor All-Star Highs included in the Americana Collection bring new meaning to the “All Star” name, dipped in the stars and stripes of the US flag. This batch of summer footwear never strays from the red, white, and blue color set up, and the pairing of such iconic American patterns just makes sense on an American footwear classic like the Nike All-Star. Continue reading for a better look at each shoe in the nike free run 2 for cheap pack and then head over to Nike to snag a pair now.
Today was the release of the Bad Meets Evil x Nike Chuck Taylor All-Star, and Eminem and Royce Da 5’9″, the two who make up the rap duo, sat down to discuss their latest collaborative project and their partnership with Nike and the iconic Chuck Taylor All-Star. Both Em and Royce, who describe the Chuck Taylor as a childhood favorite sneaker, will give away one autographed pair of the Bad Meets Evil x Nike Chuck Taylor, nike free v3 while the rest of these limited drops can be picked up today at the Nike flagship in New York City and Boston. Continue reading for the full video interview with Eminem and Royce mens nike free run 4.0 Da 5’9″ and let us know what you think.
Cookouts and BBQ’s, 4th of July right around the corner-yep it’s definitely summer time. Nike is dropping the Americana Collection to coincide perfectly with the onset of the warmer months, utilizing some classic patterning on a group of Chuck Taylor All-Stars that is definitely familiar for anyone fond of Summer in the USA. The All-Star Lows in this pack are wrapped in a gingham print, the instantly recognizable checked motif that is seen at many a picnic when the weather is hot. The two Chuck Taylor All-Star Highs included in the Americana Collection bring new meaning to the “All Star” name, dipped in the stars and stripes of the US flag. This batch of summer footwear never strays from the red, white, and blue color set up, and the pairing of such iconic American patterns just makes sense on an American footwear classic like the Nike All-Star. Continue reading for a better look at each shoe in the nike free run 2 for cheap pack and then head over to Nike to snag a pair now.
While Paris was recently host to the Quai 54 International Streetball Tournament, it would be a shame to let the Frenchies have all the fun. Nike brought the ballin’ back to the USA this Monday, July 11th with the Nike Band of Ballers event in New York City. This three-on-three tournament pitted celebrity teams against each other, with the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Jim Jones, Cory Gunz, and many others showing up to flex their skills on the hardwood. Nike went the extra mile in making this a cultural event, with DJ D-Nice spinning records and streetball historian and known sneakerhead Bobbito Garcia doing the commentary. MTV2 was there capturing all the hooping that went down, and the winner of this epic tournament will be revealed on-air in a few short weeks. Hit the jump to get a full look at the festivities from the recent Nike Band of Ballers event.
When Sneaker News posts videos, we often include a screenshot with a quote that reflects nike free v3 3.0 some exemplary selection or theme, but the closest we could get for this latest Nike collaboration would be, “GONG!” That’s one of the key sounds you hear in a backing track that could have just as easily been played during a swordmaking scene from a classic kung-fu flick. It serves as a dramatic backdrop to a video as stark as the concept: a look into the process by which the Tenue de Nimes x Nike Chuck Taylor All cheap nike free run 2 australia Star transitions from an all-white affair into the first hand-dyed indigo edition of the legendary canvas kicks. Click through to see the preview, let us know what you think and if you want a pair, be prepared to camp out in Amsterdam where a 50-pair hand-numbered run will be on sale at Tenue De Nimes on July 15th. via SxH
Perhaps feeling the sting of having been left out of the Entourage x Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Lights Out’ collaboration, Undefeated have been on a tear of late. We’ve seen a couple of collaborations with Puma already this year with an in-house accessories line popping up just days before tag-team projects with Nike and adidas were revealed. The former of those actually first showed up in May, but all we could really glean from that was the basic colorway, materials choices and fitting nickname. And while the UNDFTD x Nike ‘Ballistic Pack’ has retained its name, the nylon Star Player High for which they’re named is now navy instead of black. Joining the Star Players is a pair of Academy Lows and a cheap nike for sale matching ALICE backpack, all of which will be at the UNDFTD e-store and chapter locations on Friday, July 15th.
When Sneaker News posts videos, we often include a screenshot with a quote that reflects nike free v3 3.0 some exemplary selection or theme, but the closest we could get for this latest Nike collaboration would be, “GONG!” That’s one of the key sounds you hear in a backing track that could have just as easily been played during a swordmaking scene from a classic kung-fu flick. It serves as a dramatic backdrop to a video as stark as the concept: a look into the process by which the Tenue de Nimes x Nike Chuck Taylor All cheap nike free run 2 australia Star transitions from an all-white affair into the first hand-dyed indigo edition of the legendary canvas kicks. Click through to see the preview, let us know what you think and if you want a pair, be prepared to camp out in Amsterdam where a 50-pair hand-numbered run will be on sale at Tenue De Nimes on July 15th. via SxH
Perhaps feeling the sting of having been left out of the Entourage x Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Lights Out’ collaboration, Undefeated have been on a tear of late. We’ve seen a couple of collaborations with Puma already this year with an in-house accessories line popping up just days before tag-team projects with Nike and adidas were revealed. The former of those actually first showed up in May, but all we could really glean from that was the basic colorway, materials choices and fitting nickname. And while the UNDFTD x Nike ‘Ballistic Pack’ has retained its name, the nylon Star Player High for which they’re named is now navy instead of black. Joining the Star Players is a pair of Academy Lows and a cheap nike for sale matching ALICE backpack, all of which will be at the UNDFTD e-store and chapter locations on Friday, July 15th.
This year’s Black History Month motif shared by Nike, Jordan Brand, and Nike is ‘A Call To Greatness’, which celebrates the proud accomplishments in the sport of basketball achieved by Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Julius Erving. For 2011, the basketball footwear triumvirate unveiled a special capsule of iconic footwear silhouettes that adopted the Black History Month theme. One of the four included in the pack is the Nike Star Player EV; it features a supreme black and gold colorway with a nubuck logo, waxed laces, a gold rubber nike cheap shoes outsole, a tumbled cheap shoes on sale leather upper, and the Black History Month graphic laid in clear varnish print. These are available now at Nike so take a look at the detailed images below and don’t miss out on this commemorative pair of Nikes.
On Wednesday, Sneaker news gave you a preview teaser of an all-new Nike Air Max Terra Ninety colorway stemming from Nike’s partnership with West Coast-based Undefeated. This burgundy-colored Poorman weapon features a rich new shade that you can add to your collection of UNDFTD x Nike Poorman Weapon releases of the past, but not until next week; these will his stores first in UNDFTD’s Las Vegas location on February 15th and its Los Angeles headquarters on the 18th. Check out these new images of this upcoming collaborative release and let us know which colorway of the UNDFTD x Poorman Weapon you like best so far. via HB.
With all the premium releases available from Nike Japan and the First String collection having come in the wake of his initial releases, it’s clear that John Varvatos’ influence on the One Star is deeper than his own collaborative designs. And Varvatos’ own capsule continues with new John Varvatos x Nike Chuck Taylor All Stars having just hit retail. Both of them carry the same vintage luxury look that typifies his designs, contrasting precisely constructed patterned uppers with pre-blackened soles that look like you’ve had em for years. One pair goes for a faux basket weave look while the other keeps it simple with stripes but adds a variety of studs along the eyelets and heel for a hard rockin’ look. Click through to see both of these and look for ‘em at select Nike retailers in the US soon; they just hit Taiwan’s Invincible.
On Wednesday, Sneaker news gave you a preview teaser of an all-new Nike Air Max Terra Ninety colorway stemming from Nike’s partnership with West Coast-based Undefeated. This burgundy-colored Poorman weapon features a rich new shade that you can add to your collection of UNDFTD x Nike Poorman Weapon releases of the past, but not until next week; these will his stores first in UNDFTD’s Las Vegas location on February 15th and its Los Angeles headquarters on the 18th. Check out these new images of this upcoming collaborative release and let us know which colorway of the UNDFTD x Poorman Weapon you like best so far. via HB.
With all the premium releases available from Nike Japan and the First String collection having come in the wake of his initial releases, it’s clear that John Varvatos’ influence on the One Star is deeper than his own collaborative designs. And Varvatos’ own capsule continues with new John Varvatos x Nike Chuck Taylor All Stars having just hit retail. Both of them carry the same vintage luxury look that typifies his designs, contrasting precisely constructed patterned uppers with pre-blackened soles that look like you’ve had em for years. One pair goes for a faux basket weave look while the other keeps it simple with stripes but adds a variety of studs along the eyelets and heel for a hard rockin’ look. Click through to see both of these and look for ‘em at select Nike retailers in the US soon; they just hit Taiwan’s Invincible.