The latest Nike Air Force 1 sticks to the basics with an upper composed of white leather. However, the look is update with a gradient Swoosh that transitions from the black on the heel tab to current blue coloring. The bright hue also works with black on the tongue tab, and covers the laces. The foundation is provided by a grey sole featuring white speckled paint décor. The Air Force 1 is available now at Nike.com.

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We took a different approach with this week’s Who Rocked It Better?. Two of the hardest working rappers in the game were spotted in similar shoes this week. Wale, a staple in Celebrity Sneaker Stalker, decided to pull out the Nike Air Max Hyperposite “Statue of Liberty” while at a Houston Rockets game. With the weather finally starting to change in Texas, Folarin sported an overcoat with crisp denim, a white tee, and a knitted beanie. As we saw in “Sneak Peek” this week, Jumpoff Joe Budden really enjoys custom kicks. This week, he rocked the Hyperposite-inspired Nike LeBron 9 Elite “Statue of Liberty” custom by Mache. The shoe mimics its Hyperposite counterpart, but is rare to say the least. Joe paired the sneakers with jeans, a black shirt, and hooded vest. Both rappers dropped new music this week, but we want to know Who Rocked It Better? Vote in the poll below and let us know why in the comments and on Twitter.

Not every sneaker sells out the moment it hits shelves or causes immediate campouts, but that doesn’t mean certain silhouettes and colorways don’t eventually receive the love they may have originally deserved. With the influx of anticipated retros from brands across the spectrum these days, we wanted to take a look back at some of the kicks that were originally slept on, but now have us itching to cop. Is one of your previous passes on this list of 10 Sleeper Sneakers We’re All on Now? Let us know what once under the radar kicks you’re looking to cop in the comments.

Air Jordan 9 “Olive”

Originally Released: 1993 & 2002

Retroing in the midst of the throwback era, the Air Jordan 9 “Olive” was not a favorite for AJ fans or stylish cats in favor of heavy matching. Ten years later, this pair has done a near 180 in popularity thanks to wardrobe diversity and a want for the seldom seen colorways.

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The spirit and look of the Converse Chuck Taylor extends beyond all boundaries. For the latest offering from the brand, Converse launches the first ever Batman: Arkham City customizable sneakers. Using photo-real images from the game, consumers will be able to select different graphics and characters for the right and left foot to tell their unique story. From Batman to The Riddler to The Penguin and others, consumers can get the images screen printed onto their sneaker. The Design Your Own Batman: Arkham City Converse Chuck Taylor All Star will be available exclusively on converse.com.

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In a week filled with new LeBron Xs, KD Vs, and the usual heavy weight contenders, the Nice Kicks crew had a hard time selecting their Staff Picks. Scroll through and let us know what your picks were for this week.

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College basketball is back. I like the touch of grey to this Syracuse sneaker. I look forward to checking out what the college athletes bring to our Kicks On Court column this season.

Nike Hyperdunk 2012 “Syracuse”

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We’re heading into a week defined by eating too much, family time and one of the biggest sneaker release dates of the year (Black Friday), so what better way to celebrate than by collecting and admiring last week’s best #todayskicks? Take a gander at the kicks pics that caught our eye this week, and be sure to bring the heat next week while eating turkey and hunting for your latest pickup!

Air Jordan 13 “Flint” from d_rapp

Nike Air Max Hyperposite “Statue of Liberty” from smoovbigalo

Air Jordan 11 “Concord” from giodelto

Nike Air Max 1 Supreme “Animal” from djamesandrew

Mighty Crown x Nike Sky Force 88 Low from __tonyv__