Over the years, we have witnessed a plethora of Superman inspired kicks with the most recent being the soon-to-be-released Air Jordan 4 “Doernbecher”. While we await news on that the “Doernbecher” 4s, we want to momentarily take you back to one of the most sought-after, Superman inspired Nike Training designs. Nike released the Zoom Huarache Trainer “Superman” just a couple of weeks after the “Flash” Trainers surfaced in stores. To coincide with Superman’s recognizable uniform, this Trainer possesses a deep royal leather upper with an inner bootie colored in sport red and varsity maize. Were you able to get your hands on the Nike Zoom Huarache Trainer “Superman”, and was it worth the money you paid for it? If not, are you wishing you would have snagged them last fall? How does this one compare to the other two in

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Following the Nike Air Griffey Max II “Metallic Dark Grey” we showed you yesterday, we now have an image of another Nike Air Griffey Max II fall release. This particular pair also features a grey base in the form of anthracite and wolf grey nubuck.  Neo turquoise accents, namely the Air Max unit and the Nike branding, provide vibrant to an otherwise simply constructed sneaker in terms of color scheme. The Nike Air Griffey Max II Anthracite/Wolf Grey-Neo Turquoise will release on October 29 for $140. Nike Air Griffey Max II Anthracite/Anthracite-Wolf Grey-Neo Turquoise 442171-030 October 29, 2011 $140 Article source: Nick Kicks

September 30th, 2011 – Written by W. Freeman Tweet If you have yet to see a colorway of P-Rod 5′s that you like but love the model here is your shot to actually design your own. The sneaker is available now at NikeiD with several style options to boot. Suede, elephant print leather and a healthy color palette should make picking a pair you love easier than ever while the price tag remains moderate at $135. Nike SB Paul Rodriguez 5 Mid Available on Nike iD $135 Source NikeiD You Might Also Like: NIke SB Paul Rodriguez V Commercial Nike SB Paul Rodriguez V – Black / White – Varsity Red Nike SB Zoom Paul Rodriguez V – Varsity Royal / Black Paul Rodriguez x Bruce Lee Foundation Nike SB Paul Rodriguez V Mid “San Francisco 49ers” Nike SB Paul

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September 30th, 2011 – Written by W. Freeman Tweet In addition to his 9th sneaker hitting shelves soon Lebron James will also be dropping a few unexpected models for the holiday season. He will be hitting us off with winter themed Nike ACG Air Max Conquer and a Nike Air Force 1 Low Duckboot both dressed in Black pebbled leather with sparse Red accents. The hi top ACG Air Max Conquer features a nubuck mudguard for a bit of added texture while the Air Force 1 Duckboot is laced with a perforated swoosh along its side panel. Look for these both to be at very select retailers in November. Nike Sportswear LeBron James Footwear Black / Red Nike ACG Air Max Conquer Nike Air Force 1 Low Duckboot November 2011 Nike Sportswear LeBron James Footwear Holiday 2011 Nike Sportswear LeBron

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Vans continues to unleash some of its classic, beloved models in subtle color schemes for the fall/winter season. Today, we take a look at two new flannel laced Vans Vault Era LX colorways that are now available at the Nice Kicks shop. One pair, dubbed the “Castlerock” colorway, features grey flannel throughout the midfoot, side panels and collar, while the rest of the base is constructed of charcoal colored leather. The other pair, labeled the “Total Eclipse”, owns a very dark shade of blue throughout the entire flannel/leather upper. The Vans Vault Era LX “Flannel” Lineup is now available at Nice Kicks. Vans Era LX Castlerock VN-0EXKL7T September 2011 $85 (BUY ONLINE) Vans Era LX Total Eclipse VN-0EXKL7U September 2011 $85 (BUY ONLINE) Nice Kicks 2815 Guadalupe Austin, TX 78705 [MAP] @NiceKicksShopshop.nicekicks.com Vans Vault Era LX “Flannel” Lineup – Castlerock

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Lots of people dig Foam these days, but Wale dug them from the start. For his right of passage XXL Freshmen cover, Wale put on a pair of sneakers and a scene. The DC native’s OG Nike Total Air Foamposite Maxes were as outspoken as the MC and as unrepresented as his city. Fast forward three years and this weekend’s retro sees Foamposite popularity literally at its max as the heavy shoes with a heavier price tag will sell nationwide and not just in the nation’s capitol. As you saw earlier this week he’s back in the Foam mode, fly kicks he’s been on. Who: WaleEvent: XXL Freshmen 10 Class of ’09 Cover ShootKicks: Nike Total Air Foamposite Max Metallic Silver/BlackDate: October 30th, 2008 Wale’s OG “Metallic Silver” Nike Total Air Foamposite Max Wale been killing em’ since he’s been

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As an already loaded holiday season approaches, what more could Jordan Brand have planned? That’s the question on the minds of sneakerheads everywhere after a suggestive tweet by @Jumpman23. If you recall, around this time last year we received confirmation on the Air Jordan 13 “Altitude” quickstrike. Perhaps something similar is in the works…stay tuned. Grape/Laney Pack? o.O The “Grapes” would be nice. I have a feeling it’s going to be about the new hybrids Air Jordan 2012?  Article source: Nick Kicks