The Nike SB Janoski Mid construction raised a few eyebrows when it first debuted, but now it’s starting to grow on the sneaker community. After the successful releases of the previous mids, Nike SB is releasing the “Sandalwood” Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski Mid. With a suede bottom and a canvas upper, this pair of sneakers can go with that nice pair of chinos or jeans you have been dying to wear. It is now available at select Nike SB retailers.

Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski "Sandalwood"

Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski "Sandalwood"

Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski "Sandalwood"

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The Nike Killshot 2 draws many similarities to the Blazer Low, but it has more of a sleek build. This colorway features a black leather upper with a white Swoosh and the infamous gum bottom.

Nike Killshot 2
Black/Sail-Gum Yellow
432997-070

Nike Killshot 2 Black/Gum

Nike Killshot 2 Black/Gum

Nike Killshot 2 Black/Gum

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Back when PE was shorthand for a Chuck D fronted group, Scottie Pippen was workin’ it out in the best from the Flight Camp. A go-to in his arsenal was the Nike Air Up 94. A dope design was made hot by Nike and Pip with personalized number tagging and All-NBA endorsement. The sneaker embodies Scottie’s run as the star player during MJ’s absence and in many ways paved the way for his solid signature line. Nike, do we even have to say it? Bring ‘em back!

Kicks: Nike Air Up 94
Colorway: Scottie Pippen PE
Released: 1994

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While January is generally a slow month for sneakers and retail, the news and the shoes haven’t shown signs of stopping. This week proved that with a major release on the weekend and a preview of new models to come. Today’s GBU addresses new releases, future releases, and those without date.

THE GOOD- AIR JORDAN 10 “CHICAGO” RETURNS

Release Reminder: Air Jordan 10 “Chicago”

“I just remember we were down 16 points to a bad Raptors team and we had just lost I think to Houston the game before and it was just kind of doom and gloom. We needed to win and I just got hot.” – Kobe Bryant on his 81-point performance

We took you back a year ago with our recently published “In Retrospect” installment, but today’s “This Day In Sneaker History” edition goes further back in time and highlights one of the better individual NBA performances of all time. Six years ago, Kobe Bryant recorded the NBA’s second highest individual point total by scoring a whopping 81 points in a comeback win against the Toronto Raptors. Many basketball fans may remember some of Kobe’s jaw-dropping moves in that game or him scoring 55 points in the second half alone, yet, we, as sneaker enthusiasts, vividly recall the Black Mamba wearing the white, purple and black, Ken Link-designed Nike Zoom Kobe I. What do you specifically remember about this performance?

Kobe Bryant wearing the Nike Zoom Kobe I

Nike Zoom Kobe I

Nike Zoom Kobe I

Kobe Bryant wearing the Nike Zoom Kobe I

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Jordan Brand kicked off their 2011 retro surge with the re-release of the anticipated Air Jordan 3 White/Cement. Did you purchase or pass on the Air Jordan 3 White/Cement? If not, are you wishing you snagged them last January? How does this colorway rank amongst the other Air Jordan 3 releases of 2011, such as the Black/Cement, “Black Flip” and “True Blue”? Lastly, was this one of your favorite releases of 2011? Let us know your thoughts on the Air Jordan 3 White/Cement in the comment section below.

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