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Reebok continues to pump out its iconic models with new twists and features not usually seen on remakes of shoes. Softer tone made their way to these shoes, as well as the breathable Reebok material called “Play Dry”. This material is not only softer than the usual shoe liners, but also more breathable. Another technological improvement is that the insoles have an anti-microbial treatment so you don’t have to Febreeze your shoes every week. These will release in early 2008.

We will update you with details as soon more informations become available.

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The Reebok Court Victory Pump Glow in the Dark would release this Fall, and we have learned they are slowly hitting Reebok accounts. At a first look this pair looks like a regular Reebok Court Victory Pump, but when the lights turn off you can see some amazing designs. Check with your local Reebok retailer for the release, they should hit European accounts at the first week in November in limited quantities.

We will update you with details as soon more informations become available.

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Nike will be celebrating Sao Paulo boutique DOC DOG’s 10 year anniversary with an Brazil Exclusive Nike Dunk Low. The collaboration Dunk features a good variety of materials and patterns. From cracked leather at the front, middle and back panels of the shoe to dog patterns on the middle panel, this shoe offers great design on top of a great look, not forgetting to mention the gold swoosh and orange lining. These will be released in November at DOC DOG and around 20 official Nike dealers in Brazil.

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Here is another sneak peak at some of Nike’s Summer 2008 releases. Today we preview some of Nike’s Air Max Line. The preview includes an Nike Air Max Light, Nike Air Max Classic BW, Nike Air Burst, Nike Air Max 1 and the Nike Air Max LTD. New colorways and materials grace these upcoming Summer 2008 Kicks.

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This humble Nike Court Force Low bounces off the court and into the limelight with this refreshing citrus colorway. The sunny boy like orange has been a favorite palette to grace Nike sneakers this season, and this time it is married with a classy navy and lead grey to compliment the Tron like check on the upper. We assume this Nike Court Force Low is part of a wider pack, but we are yet to see any others drop. Although if you’re lucky to find the grey/blue Nike Air Max Light with the same graph paper like material grab them, rock them, check on it.

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As part of Nike Skateboarding’s October release, a new Nike Dunk Low created by Takashi Hosokawa will be released. Back in 2003, Takashi also designed a Nike Dunk Low with a similar black/gold colorway. This 2007 Takashi II features an off black leather upper with a suede toebox. Lasering can be seen on the back panels while a silver Swoosh and a heel tab are also highlights. Check your local SB dealer because these are available now.

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Nike Elite Vintage in the “Black/Sienna-Anthracite-Black” Colorway, the Nike Elite Vintage in the “Pine Green/Varsity Mz-Pilgrim-Black” Colorway and the Nike Cortez Nylon Vintage in the “Dark Orange/Champagne-Black” Colorway.

The Nike Elite Vintage and Nike Cortez Nylon comes in a classic vintage shape made of smooth vintage suede leather and nylon materials. Featuring a vintage sole unit with highlights back in the days. With this vintage effects (used sole, distress leather, yellowing), this production process is unique and incredibly realistic.

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Released earlier this summer, the limited edition Nike Claw Blazer was the first of a two-part collaboration between Nike and graffiti legend Claw Money. The highly anticipated follow-up to the Blazer, the Nike Claw Vandal Hi will hit streets October 27th. Claw, who has recently reinvented herself as a fashion designer, has a special connection with this sneaker: “I wanted to do the Vandal because it’s my favorite hi-top. And after all — I’m a vandal, too.”

According to Claw, she bought her first beat-up vintage Vandals over ten years ago. She’s been collecting them ever since. “I was instantly mesmerized,” she says. “In my opinion, the Vandal is the Holy Grail of hi-tops.” Being able to put her touch on her favorite sneaker was, in her words, “like writing on the best real estate in town.” The Nike Claw Vandal Hi retains the shine of the first nylon Vandals, but the Nike design team deconstructed the shoe by removing foam from the upper, allowing it to slouch and crinkle. Claw added peacock feathers to the body in reflective ink to achieve a more “couture” look — meant to draw attention in the same way the colorful birds do. Old school fat laces keep things from getting too chi-chi.

Nike Vandal
Originally a 1985 hoop shoe, the Nike Vandal was one of the first sneakers to have a full nylon upper. Based on the original Air Force 1, the shiny quilted hi-tops with the Velcro strap became a favorite of breakdancers, who rocked them seamlessly with parachute pants. The shoes famously made an appearance in The Terminator, and it wasn’t long before skaters were also seen abusing Vandals on ramps and sidewalks alike. And so, as with many Nike kicks, a sneaker initially created with court performance in mind became a street legend.

Claw Money
Born in Queens, New York, Claw Money started writing graffiti in NYC in the early 1990s and has since sprayed her signature three-nailed claw symbol — based on the letter “W” — in cities around the world. The reigning princess of a male-dominated world (she counts membership in graf crews PMS, TC5 and FC) is also a well-established fashion editor and designer of her self-titled clothing line that is sold in a selection of the world’s best boutiques. Claw is the fashion editor at Swindle magazine and author of her own book Bombshell: the Life and Crimes of Claw Money, which she released this year with powerHouse Books.

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