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Blazer Mid Supreme Sail/Metallic Gold: Harlem Only, Limited

Monday, August 31st, 2009

This simple, clean Nike Blazer Mid Supreme in Sail/Metallic Gold is available now in limited quantities at the Harlem House of Hoops. It has a white-out body, from the stitching and laces to the outsole. The Swoosh is subtly implied by a perforated border. The one minor embellishment is the gold block letter Nike stitched one the heel.

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Fabolous at Foot Locker: Video

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Check out the footage of Fabolous at the 34th Street Foot Locker in NYC, and don’t forget he will be at Foot Locker stores in Houston’s Sharptown Center on 9/1 from 2-4pm and Atlanta’s Greenbriar Mall on 9/3 from 2-4pm. He will also be hosting exclusive concerts those nights and fans who picked up his Reebok Classic Remix shoes were entered for a chance to win tickets to those shows.
Check out his Reebok Classic Remix collection at footlockerunlocked.com/classicremix

Air Force 1 Low Premium Matte-Silver/White/Black

Monday, August 31st, 2009

This Air Force 1 Low Premium in matte-silver/white/black is arriving at House of Hoops and select Foot Locker stores in January. It has been rumored to be designed by graffiti artist Futura, featuring his signature tag on the tongue and a graffiti-style “Be” showing through the transparent outsole.

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The silver upper is perforated, with the holes growing in diameter as they near the heel of the shoe, punching out a border around the debossed Nike Air logo. The upper and midsole are entirely silver except for white laces, the Swoosh, and a black “air” on the heel unit. For more shots and a wallpaper of this AF1 check the gallery.

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AJF4 Black/Varsity Red/ Stealth Now Available at Foot Locker

Monday, August 31st, 2009

The AJF 4 in the Black/Stealth colorway is now available at Footlocker.com and Foot Locker stores.
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To see the original post with more info on these click here.

Nike Dunk High Black/Black/Sail January Release

Friday, August 28th, 2009

The Dunk High in the Black/Black/Sail colorway will drop in January at House of Hoops and select Foot Locker stores.
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They have a nylon upper, leather Swoosh, and a pattern that reminds me of some Zubaz that Sweetness or The Fridge would have rocked while playing for Ditka in the ’80s.
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To top these off, they feature a gum outsole.
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For more shots of these, check the Gallery and be on the lookout for these in January.

Release Reminder: Air Jordan Fusion IV Black/Varsity Red/Stealth

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

This Saturday, 8/29 the next installment of the AJF4 hits Foot Locker stores and footlocker.com. The new color is a black/varsity red/stealth.

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The upper is blacked out with touches of grey on the lace-lits and collar lining. The upper meets the grey midsole with red contrast stitching, and the outsole is also grey with touches of red at the toe and heel.

Lisa Leslie PE Blue Chip II “Breast Cancer Fund” Releases at House of Hoops Today

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Lisa Leslie of the WNBA’s LA Sparks has been wearing a special make-up of the Nike Blue Chip II in support of Kay Yow’s Breast Cancer fund. House of Hoops previously released a pink Blue Chip and Hyperdunk in support for the same cause at the start of 2009, and all four locations will be releasing this Lisa Leslie PE today.

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It features a purple nubuck upper with white contrast stitching and white leather piecing. There are touches of pink for breast cancer around the collar, stitching on the Swoosh and the outsole. The front of the tongue displays script “L” for Lisa Leslie, while the inside simply states “dream.” Dream for a cure. For more shots read on. (more…)

Hey Houston and Atlanta! Buy a Pair of Classic Re-Mix Footwear & Get a Pair of Exclusive Fabolous Concert Tickets

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

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Fabolous will greet fans in Houston and Atlanta

“Buy a pair, get a pair.”  Hip-hop artist Fabolous is coming to Houston and Atlanta!  Here’s your chance to meet him and attend an exclusive concert!  Purchase a pair of  Classic Re-Mix footwear in Houston’s Sharptown Center Foot Locker (8/28 from 4-6pm & 8/30 11-1pm) or Atlanta’s Greenbriar Mall Foot Locker (8/30 from 4-6pm & 9/1 6-8pm), and you will receive one pair of tickets to an exclusive Fabolous concert being held on the evening of 9/1 in Houston and 9/3 in Atlanta.* 

Fabolous will be in the store to greet his fans in Houston on 9/1 from 2-4pm and Atlanta on 9/3 from 2-4pm.

*Tickets are limited.

Air Force 1 Supreme Max Air at House of Hoops

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

It may not look like much in this shot, but it’s all about the details on this AF1. The entire upper is made of reflective 3M material. Another update is the translucent midsole with visible air in the heel. Simple changes, but they hit hard. You can pick these up at House of Hoops today.
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Jordan Elements Quai 54 Edition (Ruff’ N Tuff’) at House of Hoops

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

The “Quai 54″ is a Jordan brand sponsored international street-ball tournament held in Paris every year. It’s named after the closest train stop to the event, and this Jordan Elements pays its respects to that game and is available at House of Hoops now. The Ruff’ N Tuff’ label on the tongue, first appearing on a European AJ 1 release, is a perfect fit for the hard rugged nature of a streetball game.

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The Jordan elements is also a good fit for outdoor, with its tough nylon upper and full length air for extra cushioning on the concrete. The upper also has touches of leather and patent on top of a speckled midsole. Read on for more shots.

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