How long are we all willing to wait for a pair of shoes to come out?  A few months?  A couple years?  For the Nike MAG, try a little north of two decades.

Waiting in serious anticipation, owners of 1,510 pairs of Nike MAGs were counting down the days until the arrival of their newest pickup.  Liking the Nike MAGs to any other big release would not be terribly accurate though.  These are only THE shoes that Marty McFly wore in Back To The Future II and THE shoes that were known by many as “the most famous shoes never made.”  Add to this the way in which the shoes were released with a limited number of pairs raising more than $10 Million (after donation matching) and the Nike MAG is clearly in a league of its own.

Enough talking now, time for unboxing.  [CLICK HERE] to start the journey.

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September has proven to be a very unique and interesting month for the sneaker community. Fresh off of the heels of the Nike MAG story earlier this month, we learned of two anticipated retro release dates, namely the Air Jordan 4 “Cement Grey” and the “Old Royal” Air Jordan 10. We also received another look at the newly designed Air Jordan 8.0 and constructed features centered around your favorite celebrities, the most unexpected stories that involved shoes and Tinker Hatfield. Check out the hottest topics on Nice Kicks in our This Week In Sneaks column.

Sure, Jordan Brand will bless us with a number of classic retro releases this holiday season, but that won’t stop us from looking forward to 2012. Jordan Brand will officially release the Air Jordan 4 White/Cement Grey on February 18, 2012.

Check out some of your favorite celebrities, including Nas, Lil Wayne, Kanye West and others, in our Celebrity Sneaker Stalker.

What are your preliminary thoughts on the Air Jordan 8.0 White/Red?

Jordan Brand will release the Air Jordan 10 “Old Royal” on February 11, 2012.

We’re accustomed to new release dates, detailed images and new retro news in the sneaker community; however, every now and then, we come across a story that blows our minds. Take a look at the 11 Sneaker Stories That Unexpectedly Hit the Headlines.

While in Hollywood, we caught up with Nike VP of Design and Innovation Tinker Hatfield to discuss a number of topics regarding the Nike MAG 2011. View our discussion with Tinker titled Then and Now: Tinker Hatfield Discusses Evolution of Nike MAG 2011.

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The Air Jordan 4 “Doernbecher” is undoubtedly one of most head-turning, eye-opening Air Jordan retro creations we have ever seen. Whether you are into loud sneakers or not, you cannot help but notice and take a second look at designs like the upcoming “Doernbecher” Air Jordan 4. What other Air Jordans belong in the same categories as these? Or do they stand alone in their own department? The answer to the latter question is no? Our staff compiled a list of six extremely loudest, most flamboyant Air Jordans we have ever seen. Would you or have you snagged any one of these designs? Check out our All the Way Turnt Up: 6 of the Loudest Air Jordans Ever feature, and let us know which one intrigues you the most.

Air Jordan 7 “Miro”

Air Jordan 7 "Miro"

Air Jordan 7 "Miro"

Air Jordan 7 "Miro"

Released: July 2008

Although this Air Jordan 7 possesses the international, Olympic spirit, the story behind this unique design answers all of your color and creative design questions. It was specifically inspired by the artistic work of Spanish painter/sculptor Joan Miro who passed a few months before Team USA won the gold medal in the 1984 Olympic games. If you recall, MJ wore the Air Jordan 7 when the Dream Team won the gold medal in Barcelona, Spain, Miro’s hometown.

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Sorry kids, but in the late 80s and 1990s it wasn’t your favorite rappers hoarding up the hottest hoop kicks. Sure, guys like the Fresh Prince and Jay-Z were known to keep a pair of Airs around, but who was really laced? Yup, boy bands. OG Air Jordans, vintage Nike basketball shoes, classic adidas, you name it and they had it. This week’s Celebrity Rewind goes into overdrive as we spot everyone from New Kids on the Block to the Backstreet Boys in the likes of OG Jordan 3s and Foamposites.

Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys in the Nike Air Foamposite Pro "Pearl" & Air Jordan 13 White/Black-Red

Suits and sneakers, pre-Rosewood.

Brian Littrell in the Air Jordan 11 Low White/Red

Even Brian knows which AJ 11 Lows are the best.

Nick Carter in the Nike Air Max Super CB White/Navy & A.J. MacLean in the Air Jordan 12 "Playoff"

The only thing topping the OG “Playoffs” is the Big Country jersey.

Kevin Richardson in the Air Jordan 13 Low Navy/Black

Ross also wore these in Friends. Coincidence?

Video: “Quit Playing Games with My Heart”
Kicks: Air Jordan 11 IE Low Black/Red @ 0:31

The official team shoe of BSB.

Video: “As Long as You Love Me”
Kicks: Nike Air Foamposite One Dark Neon Royal/Black @ 1:33

Brian joins the elite fraternity of Penny Hardaway and Mike Bibby.

Video: “I’ll Never Break Your Heart”
Kicks: Nike Zoom Flight 98 aka The Glove White/Black-Green @ :34

GP rocked them on the cover of SLAM, Nick and AJ rocked them in a five story apartment in Japan.

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Competitive running meets chic lifestyle in the Nike Air Max LTD II. This casual shoe will be making its way to retailers this Fall in a pair of colorways. The first pair features a white leather base with yellow and black accenting throughout, while the second pair features a black leather upper, complimented with blue and white accents. Check out more images of both pairs below and let us know which pair you’ll be going with.

Nike Air Max LTD II
Black/White-Medium Grey-Imperial Blue
316391-057
Fall 2011

Nike Air Max LTD II
White/Black-Anthrct-High Voltage
316391-135
Fall 2011

Nike Air Max LTD II Black/White-Medium Grey-Imperial Blue

Nike Air Max LTD II Black/White-Medium Grey-Imperial Blue

Nike Air Max LTD II Black/White-Medium Grey-Imperial Blue

Nike Air Max LTD II White/Black-Anthrct-High Voltage

Nike Air Max LTD II White/Black-Anthrct-High Voltage

Nike Air Max LTD II White/Black-Anthrct-High Voltage

Nike Air Max LTD II White/Black-Anthrct-High Voltage

Source: Titolo

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Vans California continues to release great everyday sneakers with today’s look at the Vans California Chukka Boot “Nordic” Pack, a mid top set of silhouettes that come in either black or brown colors. Each pair also makes use of side-panels composed of geometric patterns in a horizontal direction. Both pairs are finished off with white midsoles, metal lace eyelets, as well as leather laces. Will either of these colorways make it to your closet this Fall?

Source: Highsnobiety

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