The Sticks & Stones: A Fresh Foundation
 
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Nike's famous Air Max 1 get a ACG makeover with three new colorways for the holiday season. The three colorways and construction are heavily inspired by ACG with the contrast of bright and dark colors over rugged and durable material. The pack features three colorways: Red/Purple/Black, Blue/White, and Black/Green. The details around the shoe emphasizes the mashup with the ACG logo at the heel replacing the Nike Air logo. All the shoes feature the classic Air Max sole but the upper consists of material to withstand harsh condition like the thicker toe box. The collection will be available through Nike Sportswear/ACG retailers right now. More photos after the jump... 

DREW's Note: The colorways are freekin' amazing. I want this whole collection. Nike Sportswear definitely got the fashion and functionality on lock.

 
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Nike's Air 180 model has always been a classic since day one with the dope colorways and the signature 180 sole. This upcoming spring, Nike is releasing a new pair of Air 180's and like the past releases, they're look dope with a new colorway of Black with Hot Red on the 180 sole and the logo at the heel and Blue/Grey accents found on the tongue. The upper of the shoe feature a lightweight body with a sections of perforated leather. The shoes are set to be released during January of 2011 but stores like UK's Crooked Tongues have them for pre-order.

DREW's Note: These shoes are hella dope! The colorway of these shoes just caught my eyes and kept 'em. These will definitely be found in my closet next year.

 
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When it comes to player logos, there were only a few that came to people's mind; Michael Jordan, Penny Hardaway, and a few others. Recently, player logos has been appearing all over the court. This is a small showcase of PE (Player Edition) logos from Nike Basketball sponsored players like Dirk Nowitzki, Deron Willimans, and Steve Nash. Each of the logos have a certain characteristic that fits the player like the "dragon" that represents Yi Jian Lian's chinese heritege or the silhouette of a shooter that represent the obvious shooting skills of Ray Allen. A closer look and more logos are after the jump...

DREW's Note: This post is definitely influenced by my degree in Marketing. I love brand marketing and hopefully have a career in it someday. At this moment, I'm trying to create a brand with this website. Watch out for the "SNS".

 
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For their 2011 Spring releases, New Balance presents the "Made In England" shoes. The shoes are based on the M1500RBB silhouette with a Grey/Black/Neon Red colorway. The shoe features a mesh and nubuck upper with Neon Blue accents and the text "Made In England" on the tongue. The shoe is now for pre-order at End's webstore. More photos after the jump...

DREW's Note: I'm loving the colorway on these. Though the red is pretty bright, it doesn't overpower the shoes. Seems like I'll be purchasing these in the spring.

 
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Back in 1989, Reebok blew up with their Pumps and Nike tried to take advantage of that popularity and create their own "Pump" shoe, the Air Pressure. It's 2010 and Nike designs the new Air PR1, a shoe inspired by the Air Pressure, that definitely clashes the generations with it's design. For the 2010 Holiday, the Air PR1 are given a simple colorway with solid and clean black body with red accents on one pair and blue accents on the other. The shoes feature a simple design with a leather upper and the signature Zoom Air bubble at the heel. The shoes will be available through NSW retailers like Atmos this season. More photos, after the jump...

DREW's Note: When I first check this out, I though these were a new design on Nike's popular RT1's but I was wrong. The background of this shoe is pretty crazy with the Reebok vs Nike in the early 90's. As for the shoes, the solid and clean look of these shoes definite catches my attention. I'll definitely keep my eye out for these.

 
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As part of the infamous day known as "Black Friday", Nike Sportswear is releasing a limited edition jacket and shoe package. The package feature the famous Air Force 1's and NSW's Destroyer Varsity jacket. The black-on-black shoes were designed but NikeID Bespoke and was made with premium leather and materials with a stitching of the year the shoes were released in roman numerals. The varsity jacket features a black colorway with body of cashmere and leather with details that are related to the Air Force 1's from the varstiy number and the buttons on the chest. With 24 made, the package was available at the Nike Sportswear store at 21 Mercer in New York.  For more photos, check after the jump..

DREW's Note: I love me some clean varsity jackets and this jacket is too clean. I'm not a big fan of the Air Force 1's but the Destroyer jacket would be the main reason for me to get the package.

 
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After the critical success of their first collaboration, Undefeated and Converse link up again for the release of the "Poorman" Weapons in a new colorway. Since the "Poorman" sneakers were inspired by the classic MA-1 military jacket, this time around the shoes will also be release with a matching MA-1 jacket and flight bag. The collection matching colorway is Grey with an orange lining. The collection will be release at UNDFTD on "Grey Friday", November 26th. For more photos, check after the jump...

DREW's Note: Nice! The collaboration that brought one of the top 10 shoes of 2009 based on a survey by Complex Magazine is back. I love how they expanded the second collaboration from a release of one shoe to a release of a collection. Once again, in my opinion, another successful UNDFTD collaboration.

 
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Born in Boston but based in Los Angeles, Gourmet releases a new collection of footwear for the 2010 Holiday season. The footwear still follows the Gourmet aesthetic of the mashup of street fashion and Italian footwear. Gourmet not only give most of their shoes an Italian name, they all have Italian footwear characteristics with clean and simple construction from high-qualty material. The 2010 Holiday collection will feature four new Gourmet models; the Dieci L, the Sedici L, the Quattro R, and "The 27". The collection will be available through Gourmet and other Gourmet retailers. More photos are after the jump...

DREW's Note: Gourmet is definitely one of my favorite independent shoe brand. When they came on to the seen, they came ON to the scene with their Jordan inspired line of shoes. Ever since then, they've been going up and they haven't stop yet. The collection is fresh and solid but it is as expected from Gourmet. Too dope!

 
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One of Nike's most famous silhouette, the Dunk High, gets a canvas makeover for the Nike Zoom line. The shoe features a real simple All-Black colorway with an all canvas upper, metal eyelets and a leather "swoosh".  The shoes is part of a collection of shoes made for the countdown to this year's World Cup. The shoe is now out at Nike Sportswear retailers. More photos, check after the jump...

DREW's Note: These isn't the first time that the Dunks had a canvas makeover but these are definitely the most solid and sleekest out of the past releases.

 
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Unlike the superior Nike SB, Nike 6.0 is the brand's line that represents action sports as a whole. For the 2010 Fall/Winter collection, they are releasing two new colorways for the Brazen model by adding a unique design to the chukka style upper. One shoe feature a Tan upper with matching tweed, and the other shoe feature a Black/Grey upper with flannel pattern. The shoes will be available this season at Nike 6.0 retailers.

DREW's Note: I never really liked the Nike 6.0 shoe line but I'm really diggin' the tan Brazen in this collection.