adidas Skateboarding continues to create captivating silhouettes as evidenced by the new adidas Skateboarding Busenitz “Daronx.” Featuring a suede upper, the model is wrapped in a daronx upper that is separated only by the white leather 3-Stripe on the side panel. Metallic gold handles the majority of the name branding, while run white is used on the tongue, heel tab, and outsole. For those with an affinity to grinding it out, the adidas Skateboarding Busenitz “Daronx” is available now for $80 and select retailers, including Concepts

adidas Skateboarding Busenitz “Daronx”
Daronx/Run White-Metallic Gold
$80

adidas Skateboarding Busenitz "Daronx"

adidas Skateboarding Busenitz "Daronx"

adidas Skateboarding Busenitz "Daronx"

adidas Skateboarding Busenitz "Daronx"

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Just want to buy a pair of Converse Aukland Racer x Missoni Sneakers right now? Converse Aukland Racer x Missoni Sneakers.

House of Italian men’s fashion, Missoni which is known with the artistic history showing Ottavio Missoni’s personal collection of patchwork tapestries together with more than 100 pieces among dresses, sweaters, objects, and home fabrics that are showcased creating a superb kaleidoscopic effect is now ready for a spectacle of colorful sneakers brought by the king of fabric and versatile footwear, Converse.

Today the Missoni effect is now seen on the Converse Auckland Racer, a low profile running shoe that garners two interesting artistic designs in multi-colored and toned-down grey scale scheme. Each of these kicks is dressed up in Missoni-inspired upper with the magic of blended unique patterns that create a phenomenal craft. The multi-colored pair comes in an aggressive mixture of bright colors with royal lace and inner lining, while the grey scale pair appears more delicate and a little dope with brown accent.

This release gives a preview of the upcoming Missoni Spring/Summer 2013 collection.

Purchase your own pair of Converse Aukland Racer x Missoni Sneakers right now!

Vans pioneered the action sport sneaker genre with its “Off the Wall” collection in 1966. Now 46 years later, the brand prepares itself for a footwear evolution in the form of Vans LXVI. The timeless sneakers will be modified with a concentration on everyday wear by increasing flexibility and comfort, and decreasing the overall weight. The Vans LXVI box was delivered to us with a combination lock that not even we have the combination for. As we read the letter attached, our anticipation grew to match those of Vans fans as we all await the Thursday, June 28 worldwide launch. Be sure to check Nice Kicks tomorrow for the unveiling of this epic release.

Vans LXVI

Vans LXVI

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The Nike Air Force 1 is iconic. So iconic that many brands have released models similar in design and style. On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Already LLC v. Nike Inc., a case centered on sneaker trademark disputes stemming from three years ago. Nike claimed that Yum’s “Soulja Boy” and “Sugar” models were a “confusing similar imitation” to the AF1, a design trademarked in 2008. Yums filed a counterclaim in November 2009 in effort to cancel Nike’s trademark registration.

Since then, Nike has delivered a “covenant not to sue” Yums, stating that their sneakers “no longer infringe or dilute the Nike mark at a level sufficient to warrant the substantial time and expense of continued litigation.” It’s said that such an action is common defense tactic for patent holders, eliminating the conflict at the root and halting Yums attempts to invalidate a trademark for the Air Force 1.

Yums has elected to push forward on the case, claiming that Nike’s trademark is “continued libel” against Yums. The District Court has since dismissed Yums’ claim, a decision upheld by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Now, the question before the Supreme Court is whether or not the U.S. District Court has the right to hear trademark challenges in cases where the holder of the mark agrees not to pursue infringement claims. According to University of Iowa law professor Jason Rantanen, this case could have “profound implications for patent law.” Stay tuned for more information on this shoe related story.

Source: Portland Business Journal

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Following our look at the Missoni x Converse Chuck Taylor Spring 2012 Collectionearlier this month, we now get a glimpse at a collaborative offering of Converse Auckland Racers. These kicks are inspired by Missoni’s seasonal collections and marks the third runway collaboration for the two brands. Two colorways set to drop feature a multi-stitch fabric mainstay, as well as a grayscale gradient-fade mainstay. Check out both pairs in detail below and expect these to hit select retailers in the coming months.

Missoni x Converse Auckland Racer Multicolor

Missoni x Converse Auckland Racer Black/Grey-White

Missoni x Converse Auckland Racer Black/Grey-White

Source: Highsnobiety

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Just want to buy a pair of Nike Roshe Run Sneakers right now? Nike Roshe Run Sneakers.

Fall is one of the most-anticipated seasons where true sneakerheads can showcase their favorite shoes in variant colorways, so is Nike that is always busy creating bunch of tones that will be perfect for the cool autumn days. As for the running genre, five collectible color-ups of the Nike Roshe Run are going to rock the shelves and are now available at Japan’s Soleroom.

The Nike Roshe Run is an outstanding running sneaker that is characterized best by its seamless mesh upper and subtle-looking sole unit. Nike considers weight with this kind of sneaker so to perform well in the sport, the material used is lightweight. A silk-screened Swoosh decorates the upper which ideally matches the sole.

Amongst the available colorways are black/green, royal/orange, vibrant red/white, blue glow/yellow, and simple black/white. With this wide array of colors to choose from you might get a hard time picking your favorite, but either of these pairs carries a particular character that could represent you and your attitude towards tones.

Purchase your own pair of Nike Roshe Run Sneakers right now!