With “super teams” forming all around the country, Derrick Rose will need all the help he can get. The adidas adiZero Rose 2 might just be the perfect teammate as Rose looks to repeat his MVP performance this year. Dubbed the “Luxury Hardwood”, this particular colorway shown today features a predominately textured black leather upper with hints of green and red on the heelcup, branding and tongue. Check out more images below and let us know if this Gucci-esque colorway is on your Christmas list this year.

adidas adiZero Rose 2 "Luxury Hardwood"

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Minutes ago, Sneaker Freaker revealed a sneaker peak of their new, upcoming Issue 23 cover, which features our very own, soon-to-be-released Nice Kicks x New Balance 1500 collaborative effort. The issue will also feature the “Best Kicks of 2011″ lists from multiple people in the sneaker industry. Be on the lookout for issue 23 of the Sneaker Freaker magazine. Also, check out the details for the Nice Kicks x New Balance Austin Launch Party. The Nice Kicks x New Balance 1500 will release on Friday, 12AM.

Nice Kicks 1500 Covers Sneaker Freaker Magazine

Source: Sneaker Freaker

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Although a significant contributor to the sneaker culture for years, Levi Maestro makes his official footwear debut today with Vans Vault. Maestro’s latest creation sports a navy leather and suede upper over a clean white sole. Stay tuned for model information and release details.

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Lines? Celebrities don’t wait in lines. Camping gear needs not apply in this week’s CSS as we see regulars turning up the heat as temperatures drop. We find the likes of Dwyane Wade, Joe Budden, Theophilus London, and Jim Jones picking up must-haves prior to drop date while the rest of us stack our bread and plot our plans. It’s not all early birds as Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa sport old retros and A$AP Rocky makes his Nice Kicks debut in Jeremy Scott’s. Which headliner brought out the best kicks? Wale gets a rest so it’s anybody’s game this week. Tell us who did it best in the polls and comment section.

Theophilus London in the Air Jordan 11 "Concord"

Wiz Khalifa in the Air Jordan 8 "Aqua" and Snoop Dogg in the adidas Superstar White/Black

A$AP Rocky in the adidas JS Wings White/White

Curren$y in the Air Jordan 3 "Flip"

LeBron James in the Nike LeBron 8 "Veteran's Day" and Dwyane Wade in the Air Jordan 11 "Concord"

Jim Jones in the Air Jordan 7 "Raptor"

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Li-Ning is one of the fastest up-and-coming companies with ties to NBA talent. Today, images of the newest Li-Ning Shaq Zone colorway have surfaced, giving Heat fans flashbacks of “the big aristotle” in red and orange team colors. This pair sports a white leather upper with red leather overlays wrapped around the toebox and heel. Black accents can also be seen on the Li-Ning branding on the side panels, while a combination of yellow and orange fills in trim throughout. Shaq’s Dunkman logo appears on the heel in white and the outsole is finished off in red.

Li-Ning Shaq Zone "Miami Heat"

Li-Ning Shaq Zone "Miami Heat"

Li-Ning Shaq Zone "Miami Heat"

Li-Ning Shaq Zone "Miami Heat"

Li-Ning Shaq Zone "Miami Heat"

Li-Ning Shaq Zone "Miami Heat"

Li-Ning Shaq Zone "Miami Heat"

Li-Ning Shaq Zone "Miami Heat"

Li-Ning Shaq Zone "Miami Heat"

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The Nike Air Foamposite One “Metallic Red” is one of the most anticipated releases of 2012. Here we see its vivid, metallic red Foamposite shell in new imagery. In addition to the aforementioned red shell, Nike also incorporated a black nubuck midfoot and an icy, translucent sole. Is this a definite purchase for you next year?

Nike Air Foamposite One "Metallic Red"

Nike Air Foamposite One "Metallic Red"

Nike Air Foamposite One "Metallic Red"

Nike Air Foamposite One "Metallic Red"

Nike Air Foamposite One "Metallic Red"

Nike Air Foamposite One "Metallic Red"

Nike Air Foamposite One "Metallic Red"

Source: HC

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