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Supra TK Society – Gold/Silver
Paying homage to the Gold/Silver Supra Skytops released in Japan back in ‘07 Supra Footwear has put together this new colorway of the Supra TK Society using the original colorway. Details about the release are very slim at this time and we honestly think Supra is trying to withhold some info from us for a little while. The pictures originally appeared when photos of the Holiday 2009 TK Society models were posted on the Supra website and within a day or two the photos were removed and readers were left asking “what happened to the gold/silver TK Society?” without any response as to why it was suddenly removed.
After that a lot of people started speculating that the sneakers could be planned for some sort of special release later this year and that Supra Footwear is maybe tryin to keep the info under wraps. If your a Supra fan, and have followed your Supra releases over the years, you will probably be familiar with how Supra usually releases a limited edition gold sneaker sometime in early December. This gold/silver TK Society may be just that.
When further details surface we will be sure to keep you in the loop, until then click here to check out a couple more shots of the sneakers.
Jordan Six Rings ‘Motorsports’
In 2003 Michael Jordan set out on a venture to establish his very own motorsports team in honor of his love for street bikes and the MotoGP. Each year Jordan has taken one of his popular Air Jordan models and produced them in a design exclusively for his riders Aaron Yates and Geoff May, and the rest of the Michael Jordan Motorsports crew.
Seeing as how this year is the 6th Anniversary of the team Jordan took his 6th signature sneaker and created the Air Jordan 6 ‘Motorsports’ in a white/black color scheme to resemble the fresh new paint job the bikes and trailer got this year. If you recall we took a look at the sneakers quite a few times earlier this year. To go along with the VI’s Jordan also had a limited run of Jordan Six Rings produced in the same white/black color scheme to match the paint job on the bike. Get it? 6th Anniversary, Six Rings. It makes perfect sense, just like the Air Jordan VI did.
Unfortunately the Jordan Six Rings ‘Motorsports’ will never be officially releasing to the public. Just like the VI the Six Rings are only being given out to the Michael Jordan Motorsports riders, the crew and Jordan’s personal friends. So just enjoy the pictures provided by clicking here. Props go out to G-Roc over at TSG for the photos.
Nike Air Force 25 Low – Kobe Bryant PE Sample
Looky what we came across on eBay, what is said to be a very rare Nike Air Force 25 Low Kobe Bryant PE sample which are said to never be released. The Air Force 25 is seen sporting a white/black/purple color scheme with a black snakeskin like texture on the heel of the shoes to bring fourth the whole ‘Black Mamba’. The heel also sports a portion of black/blue carbon fiber. The usual Nike branding on the tongue tag has been swapped for Kobe’s signature logo. According to the reports on eBay this version of the Air Force 25 will never be put into production and this pair is 1 of 4 pairs made exclusively for Kobe, this one of course being the size 9 sample.
If we hear anything different about a release we will be sure to let you know. Otherwise dont forget about the white/purple/yellow Lakers Air Force 25 Low and the navy/gold/red Cavs Air Force 25 Low both said to be releasing sometime during the Spring of 2010.
Click here to check out more detailed pictures and if your interested pick up the Sz9 on eBay now for $400.
Skate Mental x Nike SB Dunk High Pre-Order
Skate Mental, the company owned by professional skateboarder Brad Staba, and Nike SB are gearing up and getting ready to unleash a brand new collection on us. If you remember Skate Mental and Nike SB previously hooked up on a pair of Nike SB Dunk Mid’s back in 2007. For this collaboration the two brands have not only designed a pair of sneakers, they also whipped up a blood-stained hockey jersey, two graphic tees, two ‘Nike SM’ tees, 3-in-1 jacket and a backpack/blanket combo.
According to original reports the Skate Mental x Nike SB Dunk High is not set to release until sometime in December. However, we have just been informed that the sneakers are available for pre-order now at CCS. Judging by what we saw in the preview pictures provided back in March the sneakers keep the original colorway with a hazelnut suede upper and light blue highlighting the Nike Swoosh and liner. Light grey suede is included around the frontal and a white mid-sole with a brown outsole wraps up the bottom half of the sneakers.
If your planning on copping a pair of the Skate Mental x Nike SB Dunk High when they officially release in December let it be known you can pre-order a pair now at CCS. If you place an order before the end of November 2nd, you can save 15% off orders over $79 when you enter promo code LKS69T8Y.
New Balance Sues Louis Vuitton
For years Louis Vuitton (LVMH), has battled numerous trademark infringement court cases to protect their iconic and world famous LV branding. Now, you would think that a company who knew the value of their branding and their products would know what it means to other companies. Apparently thats not the case when it comes to Louis Vuitton. It seems as if they feel they shouldnt be stepped on but yet feel like they can step on others. And now its coming back to haunt them.
A couple weeks ago New Balance filed a lawsuit in Boston’s U.S. District Court charging that The Minstrel, a new shoe released by Louis Vuitton at a price of $590 is an exact replica of the New Balance 574, a trademarked design from New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. that retails for a little over $50.
The suit that New Balance filed also claims that the company (New Balance) has collaborated with numerous companies and celebrity’s on its popular 574 model that The Minstrel released by LV may confuse customers and lead them to believe that the sneakers are some sort of New Balance x Louis Vuitton collaboration when they are indeed not.
As you can imagine this isnt something New Balance is to pleased on, given the fact this was no joint effect between the two brands. If it were, then we would have a highly successful model on our hands, as the suit even states itself with the quote “Indeed, it is possible that had New Balance authorized Louis Vuitton to design a special Louis Vuitton edition of the iconic New Balance 574 shoe, the Minstrel might have been a highly successful collaboration.”
This suit was filed back around mid-September and no new news has yet to surface on the case. Either things were handled with the quickness out of court to avoid a huge media storm on the story or the court proceedings are still taking place. Coming from somebody whos been to court many of times, this stuff can take months, if not years before it gets settled.
Im personal on team New Balance though. The 574 is a classic and one of my favorite sneakers when it comes to comfort level. Not to mention New Balance is an American company based out of Boston, so i gotta give it up for team USA on this one.
Nike SB Zoom Tre ‘De La Soul’ Customs
Seeing as how i have been a long time fan of the Long Island bred hip hop group De La Soul it was a surprise to me when the De La Soul Dunks released in 2005 and i wasnt feeling them. When i first caught word of the collaboration i had a feeling the sneakers would be one of my grails, but once i caught a look at the sneakers it just didnt hit me like i expected.
Somebody else who can relate to this is sneaker customizer TWITCH. TWITCH says he always wanted a pair of De La Souls but since hes not a big Dunk head he wasnt about to break bread on an overpriced pair from a reseller. Instead he decided to create his own, on a base of his choice, the Nike SB Zoom Tre. TWITCH started off with the white/green/yellow SB Zoom Tre released in 2007 and gave the upper a complete makeover using the original colorway on the De La Soul SB Dunks. Besides for the super clean graphics included on the heel of the sneakers something else which catches our attention is the wood burning which TWITCH did around the ankle of the shoes on the green paneling. Wood burning is something which we have seen TWITCH adding into more of his customs and its defiantly a feature we dont ever mind seeing since TWITCH executes it perfectly every time.
Click here to check out more detailed photos of the Nike SB Zoom Tre ‘De La Soul’ customs by TWITCH.
