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Nike pays tribute to the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player, Kobe Bryant, by releasing the MVP Zoom Kobe III SL. These limited celebratory shoes, worn by Kobe in games one and two against the Utah Jazz, come in a Lakers colorway with a white base, yellow midsole, a purple Nike Swoosh and a special MVP logo on the tongue.

First launched in an exclusive raffle of 48 pairs in the Philippines last June 21, the shoes will be released in the United States on June 28 in limited quantities. Kobe fans may choose to buy the shoes in a normal Nike box or in a grand smoked translucent box. The shoes will cost around $140 for the normal box and a little higher for the special box.

Be sure to pick up a pair for this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to commemorate the legacy of the greatest basketball player in the planet today. The simplicity of the colors makes it one of the better Zoom Kobe III colorways, while the croc pattern on the toe gives it a luxurious touch.

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This Nike Considered Pocket Knife is a design made from collaborating with Size? from UK.It is available at Size? in 2 colorways. Each pair costs £64.99.

The theme for these shoes is to use sustainable materials. One objective is to reduce the use of solvent. The shoe upper, midsole and sole are stitched together and this method has reduced the use of solvents by more than 80%.

First, we look at the blue colorway. The shoe upper is surrounded by a blue suede mudguard. The upper consists of a pattern of pin stripes.The tongue is in the same material. At the tip of the tongue, there is a large black colored tab with a small Nike logo in pink color. The shoe lace is a strong thread in similarly colored pink. The front portion of the shoe lace is attached to the heel by a strap. This strap helps to pull the shoe lace together by pulling them back to the heel. This shoe has colorful accents and makes the sneaker look fun and good for casual wear.

The brown colorway is not as colorful but the general look is neutral and cool. This is a good shoe for use with formal attire. It has a serious and unique look.

tM Customs is bringing some flavor to the summer sneaker market with a pair of Nike Dunks called the Strawberry Kiwi. The designer was commissioned by a skateboarder looking for some color while she is working on her latest tricks. The Strawberry Kiwis blend sound design with brilliant colors to create an effective custom sneaker.

The reason why this tM Customs project is leaps and bounds above other colorful shoes is the adherence to good design. Some designers throw green, blue and pink at their fans without thinking about the second, five or twentieth time that someone views their sneakers. tM Customs took great care to use colors within the context of the Nike Dunk’s lines and shapes.

The bright green laces and Nike swooshes on the Strawberry Kiwis stand out from the rest of the shoe. I love how the turquoise panels work with the pink/black designs to offer different flavors for different tastes.

Additional photos and information is available at the tM Customs MySpace page linked here.

Nike is going back to the 80’s and Don Johnson with the new Miami Vice Air Max 95’s. They feature a black/blue/pink colorway with white midsole. Look for these at the Shoe Gallery in Miami (244 NE 1 Ave.). No word on a price or release info. [HighSnobiety]