Nike Zoom LBJ Ambassador II – Black

Triple black Nike Zoom LBJ Ambassador II’s? Yes, emphatically so even! While these aren’t stateside it cant hurt at all to look and wish they were or even point that browser to a retailer that ships.It was kinda easy to dismiss the Nike Zoom LBJ Ambassador II since the Swoosh decided that only Asian buyers could cop these in their local sneaker stores.

The only way you’d miss these is in the dead of night, cos the mix of black and anthracite  commonly known as ‘triple black’ is smooth enough to take another look.  The tumbled leather upper should do well for outdoor courts, sustaining their shape and (lack of) colour.Mixed materials make these perfect for streetball and the technology involved sure doesn’t hurt either.

Anybody mad at Nike for not letting us get an easier shot at a pair of these.We’ll keep you posted with release updates.

Air Jordan XIX (19)

In 2004, the Full Flex upper was introduced and was made to the specifications of MJ himself. This dynamic material allowed the shoe to be the most flexible and lightweight Air Jordan to date. Furthermore, the Full Flex or also known as Tech Flex is a material used in the automotive industry which stretches comfortably.Released the year after MJ’s third and final retirement, the Air Jordan XIX is probably best remembered at this point as being paired with the bred AJIVs in 2008’s 4/19 Countdown Pack.

This sample gives us a glimpse into what could have been a well-received release, had Michael and the Wizards succeeded in their last-ditch push toward the 2003 NBA Playoffs.The Air Jordan 19 incorporated a double stack Air sole unit called the Phylon midsole, plus full-length Zoom Air and carbon-fiber shank plate to complete the performance picture. Leather and nubuck are the main components of the shoe aside from the braided covering.

With the shoe’s complicated engineering, credits were awarded not only to a single individual but to a team composed of designers who at that time have the most futuristic ideas on sneaker style.The Association goes on without him, but we suspect LeBron is changing his number for the same reasons you’ll check out more photos after the jump.

Nike Dunk Low | Winter Animal Pack

This Dunk Low CL is part of Nike’s Winter Animal Pack and the pack was inspired by life on the frozen tundra.Inspired by the arctic tundra, Nike is planning to release this Winter Animal Pack for the holiday season.

The pack consists of two different dunks, the “Polar Bear” Dunk Low and the “Huskies” Dunk Low. The “Polar Bear” Dunk Low features premium black leather and suede with a rubberized toe cap.hese Dunks represent the Huskie and comes with premium perforated nubuck, suede, and a canvas tongue.

ike also made a Polar Bear Dunk Low that released alongside the Huskie Dunk Low.The “Huskies” Dunk Low features an all-white perforated suede upper with a tongue and Nike swoosh made of canvas.  Currently, these no release date or price info.

Air Jordan 1 Retro High – Jesse James West Coast

At first, you might think Jesse James and the Air Jordan 1  might be a strange match, but Michael Jordan’s love for motorcycles makes this special promo sample of the AJ1 make a lot of sense.Here we have a mixup that you may not expect with Jesse James and the Air Jordan 1 High! Thats right Jesse James “West Coast Choppers” Air Jordan 1 High!

These promo Samples feature a Red/Black colorway and features the West Coast Choppers on the back heel with WCC on the toe. It’s not known how these kicks came about,Here’s a look at the Air Jordan 1 High Retro  in Black/Red made for Jesse James of West Coast Choppers; this 2002 Retro pair features the WCC logo on the heel with the initials printed on the forefoot, as well as ‘Jesse James’ stitched on the inner lining of the shoe. Michael Jordan may have well been one of WCC’s high-profile clients, so this promo sample was possibly a gift to Jesse James and the WCC crew.

Less than five pairs of these rare exclusives are known to be in existence, but you can add these size 12’s to your collection by bidding on the auction from here.but if your a sz12 and are interested in these you can join the bidding war at thecoolshoeshine on eBay.

Nike SB August Lineup

Nike SB's August offerings are making their way into Nike SB accounts right now.Seen here is the complete Nike SB lineup for this coming month, which should beginning hit shelves in around  a week.

Included in the group are a number of shoes we’ve already seen, including the fabled “Tiffany” Zoom Stefan Janoski and Poets x Blazer High Premium. The Bruin, which sports a Cappuccino/White colorway, was made available overseas just over a week ago.Nike SB's August lineup includes the Black/Mint Nike SB Dunk Mid, the Civil Nike SB Dunk High, the Poets Nike SB Blazer.

the Cappucino Nike SB Zoom Bruin, and the Black/Mint Nike SB Zoom Janoski.A Zoom P-Rod 2.5 has unexpectedly worked its way in to the mix and owns a brown and gold color-up.

Nike SB August Lineup - Zoom Stefan Janoski "Tiffany"

Nike SB August Lineup - Poets x Blazer High Premium

Nike SB August Lineup - Dunk Mid Black/Black-Aquamarine

Nike SB August Lineup - Bruin Cappuccino/White

Nike SB August Lineup - Zoom P-Rod 2.5 Brown/Gold

Nike Air Max LeBron VII “MVP” Packaging

It might be dropping a few months later than last year’s version, but this year’s MVP Edition LeBron James signature from Nike is worth the wait.A couple of weeks ago, we notified you of the ever-evolving rumors circulating around the Nike Air Max LeBron VII “MVP”  Packaging. While official release information has yet to surface, we have now spotted photos of this sneaker’s packaging which all but confirms its release.

The Nike Air Max LeBron VII  is going to hit retailers with a special package that features the same interlocking ‘MVP’ varsity lettering as the medial heel sections of these AMLVIIs.  Lacking all Flywire, the MVP AML7 offers a wooly Wolf Grey side panels with chenille Swooshes, all framed by premium tumbled leather.The Nike Air Max LeBron VII “MVP” will come in a special edition gold Nike box which features red LeBron/Nike branding throughout. Another aspect of the box comes in the form of the ‘MVP’ varsity lettering that was first seen on the medial side of the shoe. Also, pictured above is the insole of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII “MVP”.



In addition to the word ‘Witness’, the insole reads, ‘Engineered and Crafted to the Exact Specifications of LeBron James‘.Check out more shots of the shoes and the boxes after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates.

Nike Air Force 1 Low [Black / Black - Neutral Grey]

It’s often been referred to as the greatest sneaker of all time. It has spawned many imitators and even more followers. The Nike Air Force 1 Low “Black/Grey” that we posted about a month ago is now available.

This AF1 features a black leather upper with elephant print covering the entire toe area. The sneaker also has a white midsole, a black sole, and comes with a pair of black laces.Released in 1982 and designed by the legendary Bruce Kilgore, the Air Force 1 was the first sneaker to feature “Air” technology and was named after the Air Force One aircraft that is used by the President of the United States. As Nike’s most popular sneaker, everyone from mail carriers to NBA greats has laced them up. Plus, since 1982 the Air Force 1 has been produced in over 1,500 different color combinations.

And, there’s absolutely no end insight.Most Nike retailers should have them in-stock and you can also buy them mow on eBay.

Nike SB Zoom P-Rod III (3) | Midnight Fog / Sport Red

Here’s a detailed look at the second model of the soon-to-release Nike SB Zoom P-Rod III (3) series, the “Midnight Fog”.Nike SB has not only released a new colorway of the Dunk Mid but it has also released a new colorway of the newest Paul Rodriguez signature shoe, the Nike SB Zoom Air Paul Rodriguez III in Midnight Fog and Sport Red.

This version consists of a brown suede upper with a sport red Nike swoosh & shoe laces.  A quilted-like pattern covers the side panels, there’s mesh on the tongue, and leather accents on the toe and heel.The “Midnight Fog” Nike SB Zoom P-Rod III (3) is set to release sometime in October 2009, but we’ll keep you posted.

This colorway of the newest P.Rod from Nike SB uses a Midnight Fog upper that uses a soft suede while other parts are accented with hints of Sport Red. This new colorway is now available at Flatspot.

Nike Air Force 1 (One) Low x Air Huarache [Blue / Green]

Checkout this Nike Air Force 1 x Air Huarache Hybrid sneaker that sports a colorway inspired by one of the classic Nike Air Huaraches of the past.This Air Force 1 x Air Huarache mash up is proof that some hybrid models just work better than others.

The most noticeable accomplishment of this design is the “Mean Green” colorway. The solid blue upper with mean green accents is hot.The sneaker features a royal blue base with smooth leather on the toe area & swoosh, woven mesh fabric on the side panels, and perforated materiel on the back portion. A nice touch of green covers  the inner lining and the laces while the midsole boldly stands out in white.

Plus, they also sport an original Air Huarache tongue, woven mesh on the side panels, perforated neoprene material around the heel, and smooth leather on the toebox. These have already received accolades on sneaker forums and for good reason.This Nike Air Force 1 x Air Huarache Hybrid and two other versions (White/White and Purple/Black) will begin to reach Nike retailers everywhere in the coming weeks (Apirl 2009).

Nike 1World Air Force 1 (One)

The Nike 1World Project has been in full effect for the first few months of 2009. In case you didn’t know, it allows artists and musicians to design their own version of the classic Air Force One model. The pair shown here were design by Feride Uslu, a Berlin based artist. These are inspired by Uslu Airlines, which is known for a cosmetic grade airbrush system and high quality nail polish.The next artist to contribute to the Nike 1World Air Force 1  project is none other than Feride Uslu, a high profiled make-up artist that was born & raised in Berlin, Germany. Feride Uslu is known for working with companies such as GQ and Vogue where she using high-tech cosmetic airbrushes and high quality nail polishes on various models. Aside from her cosmetic duties she also owns & operates an airline which goes by the name Uslu Airlines.

The Feride Uslu x Air Force 1 (One) incorporates a unique theme inspired by the Uslu Airlines.  The sneaker is covered in premium grey leather, and features an inner lining made of the same sheep materials used in airplane pilot seats. The tongue tags and tongue are neon green/yellow to  represent the signal colors of the aviation towers, and the security vests of airport employees. The laces are white/pink to represent the cords of a parachute and the velcro strap that’s label with ” Feride Uslu”  resembles the seat belts in airplanes.  To top it all off the Nike swoosh is made of 3M material.This time around, the Air Force One Mid is the model of choice, as the low version seems to be more popular. They feature a grey upper constructed from leather along with perforations on the toebox. The green logo on the tag and yellow tongue are reminiscent of signal colors seen on the towers at the airport where the airline does business.

The white and pink laces are modeled after parachute cords while the strap is modeled after the seat belts on the plane. Highlighting the shoes is the sheep-like material on the inner lining, which is similar to what is seen on the pilots’ chairs in the cockpit.