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In continuation of Nike's commemoration of the Dunk, the latest pack has surfaced for a shoe once created as the quintessential team shoe for colleges all around but has now transcended sport and culture alike. The Eastern pack references Eastern countries with strong footballing backgrounds, inspired by both flags and football kits of teams alike. The overall theme backed by the upcoming European Championships. Each model is not without its fair share of innovations including updated cushioning, stain resistant laces and materials. Some of these select models have already hit Nike retailers.

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Here's our in-depth look into the most recently released colorways of the Vintage Dunk Highs from Nike. In a package that started earlier with the commemoration of the Dunk this year, these vintage Dunks embody the same characteristics as earlier releases with slight distressing and yellowing/oxidation. Colors seen here include green, light blue and black. These should be available at select Nike dealers right now.

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In what started out approximately three years ago, honeyee.com has quickly become an important online destination as it represents a community for innovative ideas from some of the world's most creative and influential talents. The trifecta of honeyee.com founders include such familiar names as Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment Design, Hiroki Nakamura of Visvim and Hirofumi Kiyonaga of SOPHNET. Together honeyee.com has created a small collection of items in a close knit affair including a honeyee.com x Visvim Folk Foley and honeyee.com x SOPHNET. short sleeve shirt. The items are minimalistic with little honeyee.com branding. Both will be available through the honeyee.Store.

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Chicago, Don’t forget about the first Friday sale event at Self-Conscious in partnership with Sneakerfiles where you can get 10-50% off kicks and apparel as well as a customer appreciation event providing food and drinks for those loyal customers and new guests.

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In a previous post, we stated that the Air Jordan Flight 23 would release in four different colorways on May 10th 2008, and here is another pair featuring White / Metallic Silver - White.

A very easy match, the Air Jordan Flight 23 White / Metallic Silver - White can go with almost any jersey, and a great purchase for off the courts. If you want this pair now, they are available on eBay.

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Whenever you approach staple items such as work boots, a successful product requires a little bit of ingenuity in creating something fresh for a style which has undergone many design alterations from various brands. Japanese brand Cause took a familiar silhouette made famous by Red Wings and added some beneficial features. Shaving the weight and offering a perforated tongue for breathability, together these two go a long ways for a better wearing. Two material choices are available, black leather or sand colored suede.

Source: Cause

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Four new colorways will release May 10th 2008 of the Air Jordan Flight 23. As you can see, the Jordan Flight 23 takes inspiration from the Air Jordan 4 (IV). Another repetitious act by Jordan Brand, they release different models to resemble a big launch (the Jordan Force Fusion 5 will release in a almost identical color scheme).

The Air Jordan Flight 23 pictured contains a White / Metallic Silver - Stealth - Orange Peel color way. Although, this pair might be hard to match, Jordan Brand should release some matching clothing, but for the Jordan Force 5. Available now on eBay.

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Every year some new Nike’s release that are inspired by Cinco De Mayo. Different materials are used, which are labeled as “Premium”.

As you can see, the colors Green, White, Red are used, which is the colors of Mexico’s flag. Releasing at select Nike accounts May 1st 2008, which is right before the Holiday, but you can purchase now on eBay.

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Last month, first pictures of the St. Pauli FC x Nike pack surfaced and displayed the German’s team in the form of two Dunks, one Low and one High. The Dunk Low features white as its base color accented by premium materials including an ostrich leather swoosh and embossed details on the mid-panel.

Furthermore, the team’s logo can be seen on the tongue. The other pair from the pack is the black High top version which also features premium materials similar to its counterpart and a skull is printed in the middle of the shoe. Overkill has reported that they will be selling both models on May 30th, 2008.