Japanese streetwear brand XLarge and Vans collaborate once again, this time on a pair of Vans Old Skool. The XLarge x Vans Old Skool features a “tropical camo” silhouette that draws resemblance to patterns seen on shirts in the 90’s. No word on release information but stay tuned to Nice Kicks for updated details.

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In case you are not familiar with the story, Trayvon Martin, an African American teenager was fatally shot by George Zimmerman, a 28-year-old neighborhood watch captain, in Florida recently. Supposedly, Trayvon Martin was walking to his father’s girlfriend’s home from a convenience store when Zimmerman followed Martin and detected what he called “suspicious” behavior. It has been reported that Zimmerman shot and killed the teenager afterwards although Martin was unarmed. Despite all of this, Zimmerman was not arrested.

In honor of the late Trayvon Martin, the Miami Heat took a team portrait, which sees the entire roster draped in hoodies in reference to the sweatshirt Trayvon wore on the night of this happening. To show further support and raise awareness, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade laced up their respective signature sneakers as usual, but this time both players had honorary messages of support for Trayvon Martin on their shoes in last night’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Specifically, Wade’s debut of the Jordan Wade Flight PO featured the words, “RIP Trayvon Martin” and “We Want Justice”, while King James’ Nike LeBron 9 PE only featured the former message mentioned. View close-up photos of these sneakers below. Also check out other kicks worn by Kobe Bryant, Amar’e Stoudemire, Monta Ellis and others, in our daily Kicks On Court column.

Dwyane Wade wearing the Jordan Wade Flight PO with a Trayvon Martin tribute

Jordan Wade Flight PO with a "RIP Trayvon Martin" tribute

Jordan Wade Flight PO with a "We Want Justice" tribute

LeBron James passing the ball in his Nike LeBron 9 PE with a Trayvon Martin tribute

LeBron James' Nike LeBron 9 PE with a "R.I.P. Trayvon Martin" tribute

Monta Ellis wearing the Air Jordan 11 "Playoffs"

Kobe Bryant shooting in the Nike Zoom Kobe VII "Lakers Home"

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It’s Saturday afternoon, which only means one thing: our associate editor George Kiel III returns with this week’s Kicks On Court Weekly Recap. This week, we saw a plethora of sneaker debuts from players such as Kobe Bryant, Ty Lawson, and Paul George. Monta Ellis rounds out an enormous week for Kicks On Court as he laced up not one, but two Jordan retros in his Milwaukee Bucks debut. Which Kicks On Court story took the spotlight this past week?

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A little bit of old and a litle bit of new highlight today’s Staff Picks. This week’s staff picks feature an eclectic mix of sneakers ranging from the always-popular adidas Spezial to the highly anticipated Nike Air Yeezy 2. Check out this week’s selection of kicks, and let us know if any stuck out to you.

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I’m really digging this iron grey makeup of the Spezial. I haven’t seen all-grey pair of shoes I don’t like though. Well, not necessarily. I like the combination of premium suede and the contrasting, brown sole on this shoe. This just might be my next purchase.

adidas Spezial “Iron”

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Even though St. Patrick’s day has come and gone, Nike continues to provide sneakerheads with a selection of green accented kicks. Today, the Air Max 95 appears in a lucky combination of grey and anthracite nubuck with green accents featured on the laces and branding. Grab your size today at JD Sports.

Just want to buy a pair of Adidas SL 72 (ITALY) – Blue/Grey right now? Adidas SL 72 (ITALY) – Blue/Grey.

Now that the Olympics 2012 is nearing, new re-releases of shoe like this one is only expected. Not only that the shoes with Olympic ties celebrates the games but the it also shows its respect to it by putting meaningful colors no nonsense design and feature to its history of supporting the event.

Adidas SL 72 (Italy) was really designed as a podium sneaker back during the 1972 Munich Olympics.

It is predominantly Azzurri blue suede and nylon upper over a soft rubber grey and white midsole sitting atop an all black outsole.

The other feature of the shoe that should be fairly mentioned here is the three Adidas parallel bars that represented the colors of Italian flag.

Overall, Adidas SL 72 (Italy) is a nice and comfy kicks not just for Olympic games celebration but for casual wear under any casual outfit ensemble.

Purchase your own pair of Adidas SL 72 (ITALY) – Blue/Grey right now!