Nike Air Force 1 High ‘Duckboot’ – Fall/Winter 2011 Preview

The Nike Air Force 1 High ‘Duckboot’, which dropped earlier this year, was one of the more unique releases from NSW, as it transformed one of the most historic basketball shoes into a outdoor-ready, weather resistant pair of boots – a far cry from its origin. You can expect these two new colorways to drop this Fall 2011 season; the first features an earthy mix of brown and olive green which is paired with a full gum sole, and a second more sleeker variety, which achieves that notion thanks to a tonal black upper paired with a khaki beige toe. We’ve got an additional viewing for you after the jump so take a look and let us know which of the two colorways you like more. via END.

Brooklyn Projects x Nike SB Dunk High ‘Reign in Blood’

Brooklyn Projects x Nike SB Dunk High ‘Reign in Blood’ – New Images

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How does a collaborator follow up on a release like the Brooklyn Projects x Nike SB Dunk Low?  Apparently the answer is, fire the guy who messed it up and handle the next one yourself.  It’s personal this time around for BP owner/founder Dom DeLuca, who called upon his love of thrash as a theme for Brooklyn Projects’ Nike SB Dunk High ‘Reign in Blood’.  DeLuca managed to walk the thin line between rugged and refined, this model showing evidence of both take-no-prisoners aggression and connoisseur-level refinement.  There’s still no finalized drop date but we’d expect them soon and with retailers in SE Asia already getting theirs, the US release should be right around the corner.  Click through to see more angles of the Slayer Dunk High SB and stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via ST

Nike Air Foamposite Pro – Retro – Black | ‘South Beach’ Lace-Swap

Nike Air Foamposite Pro – Retro – Black | ‘South Beach’ Lace-Swap

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The upcoming Nike Air Foamposite Pro in the electrifying Retro Blue and Black colorway does have some similarities to the Nike LeBron 8 ‘South Beach’ that released last year. The Foamposite has that bright blue upper, the black trim, and a translucent outsole (close enough to ‘Filament Green’ on the LeBron 8s), but it was still missing that ‘umph’, which is effortlessly provided in ample amounts by even the slightest hints of hot pink. So, without having to make any major structural changes to the shoe, we slapped on some hot pink laces to see if this easy ‘South Beach’ fix-up would translate as well as we thought it would – but you be the judge. To keep it true to the LeBron 8 styling, we chose the thick, flatter laces found on the Nike LeBron 8, and a quick 5-minute lace-swap produced an even snazzier pair of Foamposites that will likely lead to other sneakerheads spending the extra $3 for new laces.

Chiv Culture Hamachi Tuxedo – Official Loobook

 

The name itself suggests its meant for any occasions. It certain plays those roles quite well. Whether its an impromptu meeting with potential investors or an evening out with some of your best buds, the Hamachi Tuxedo by Chiv Culture (or Chivalrous Culture) fits into each scenario seamlessly. Its unassuming when it needs to be.  And only upon a closer look would the contrast white sole and red markings give it away as a sneaker.  A interesting blend of carefully embellished luxury with modest appointments.  The Hamachi Tuxedo along with other footwears from Chiv Culture are all available now at its online store.

Air Jordan III "True Blue"

 

 

In what is shaping up to be a jam-packed year of Air Jordan Retro releases, perhaps the most important Air Jordan, the third model, to ever release is getting some well-deserved attention. The cement and white model is the true original, and it was followed by a rare Black History Month release and an upcoming Stealth/Varsity Red release. This hotly-anticipated colorway is ready for a early June release. Along with the sneaker, we showed you the slipper, or the “retro slide” that has the requisite elephant print and visible air unit. A polo shirt that will accompany the release as well, complete with the signature elephant print on the placket. Three t-shirts with different graphic displays will also be available at the time of the release of the Air Jordan III retro. These will surely not last long on shelves, so get your connections lined up now before your left paying above retail.

Air Jordan III Retro
Style: 136064-104
Color: White/True Blue
Release Date: June 4th, 2011
$150

Lil Wayne & Young Money Nominated For 2011 BET Awards

The nominees for the 2011 BET Awards were announced last night, and Lil Wayne and Young Money’s Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga picked up a total of 13 nominations together! Weezy got nominated for “Best Male Hip Hop Artist“, “Best Collaboration“, “Video Of The Year“, and “Viewers’ Choice Award“, Drizzy got nominated for “Best Male Hip Hop Artist“, “Best Collaboration” and “Viewers’ Choice Award“, Nicki got nominated for “Best Female Hip Hop Artist” and “Viewers’ Choice Award“, and Tygaman got nominated for “Best Collaboration“.

The show, which will be hosted by Kevin Hart, will air live on June 26 from Los Angeles, and you can see a full list of the nominees below:

Best Male R&B Artist

Chris Brown

Cee Lo Green

Bruno Mars

Trey Songz

Usher

Best Female R&B Artist

Beyoncé

Marsha Ambrosius

Keri Hilson

Jennifer Hudson

Rihanna

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

B.o.B

Drake

Lil Wayne

Rick Ross

Kanye West

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Nicki Minaj

Diamond

Cymphonique

LoLa Monroe

Best Group

Diddy-Dirty Money

Cali Swag District

N.E.R.D.

New Boyz

Travis Porter

Best New Artist

J. Cole

Bruno Mars

Miguel

Willow Smith

Wiz Khalifa

Best Collaboration

B.o.B f/ Hayley Williams – “Airplanes”

Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”

Chris Brown f/ Tyga & Kevin McCall – “Deuces”

Waka Flocka Flame f/ Roscoe Dash & Wale – “No Hands”

Rihanna f/ Drake – “What’s My Name?”

Kanye West f/ Rihanna – “All of the Lights”

Video Of The Year

Marsha Ambrosius – “Far Away”

B.o.B f/ Hayley Williams of Paramore – “Airplanes”

Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”

Keri Hilson – “Pretty Girl Rock”

Willow Smith – “Whip My Hair”

Kanye West f/ Pusha T – “Runaway”

Video Director Of The Year

Benny Boom

Mr. Boomtown

Chris Robinson

Kanye West

Hype Williams

Best Gospel

Byron Cage

Deitrick Haddon

Mary Mary

Karen Clark Sheard

BeBe & CeCe Winans

Best Actress

Halle Berry

Taraji P. Henson

Regina King

Zoe Saldana

Kerry Washington

Best Actor

Laz Alonso

Chris Brown

Don Cheadle

Idris Elba

Jamie Foxx

YoungStars Award

Shenell Edmonds

Keke Palmer

Diggy Simmons

Jaden Smith

Willow Smith

Best Movie

Death at a Funeral

For Colored Girls

Takers

The Book of Eli

Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too?

Sportswoman Of The Year

Tamika Catchings

Candice Dupree

Maya Moore

Serena Williams

Venus Williams

Sportsman Of The Year

Carmelo Anthony

Kobe Bryant

LeBron James

Derrick Rose

Michael Vick

Viewers’ Choice Award

Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”

Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz – “6 Foot 7 Foot”

Mindless Behavior – “My Girl”

Nicki Minaj f/ Drake – “Moment 4 Life”

Rihanna f/ Drake – “What’s My Name?”

Trey Songz f/ Nicki Minaj – “Bottoms Up”

Centric Award

Marsha Ambrosius

Eric Benet

Cee-Lo Green

R. Kelly

Kem

Best International Act: U.K.

VV Brown

Chipmunk

Laura Izibor

Skepta

Tinchy Stryder

Tinie Tempah

Best International Act: Africa

2Face Idibia (Nigeria)

D’Banj (Nigeria)

D-Black (Ghana)

Angelique Kidjo (Benin)

Fally Ipupa (Congo DR)

Teargas (South Africa)