As Wale readies his new album, The Gifted, Michael Jordan, the Air Jordan 3, and the famous free-throw line dunk serve as inspiration. In a new vlog, Wale details what the model means to him and his love of sneakers. Watch the video below to see Wale buy all of the Air Jordan 3s at a recent trip to Flight Club for his whole team.

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The Converse Fall 2013 CONS collection focusing on skateboarding and lifestyle footwear; it is set for a July 1st release. Silhouettes include the TRAPASSO PRO II ($65 USD) with full memory foam and abrasion resistant suede; CONS CTS ($60-65) which is a mid-top sporting suede and canvas uppers; Pro Leather Vulc ($70) in brown suede and burgundy leather detailing; Pro Blaze ($70), a high top in suede and leather with red, white, and blue colors; and the Star Player ($65) in Corinthian leather. Take a look at the images; can you identify the SB kicks from the lifestyle sneakers? Let us help;

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RareInk continues to add its aesthetic to pro hoops heritage, adding brush strokes and color pop to some of the most memorable moments in NBA history. Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant are the subject of two new pieces, showcasing The Answer attacking the lane and the Black Mamba focusing on a free throw. Check out both colorful creations below and visit RareInk to purchase these pieces and more in print and canvas form.

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The adidas Nizza Hi Classic 78 “Camo” again reinforces the idiom that this design and canvas go like Abbot and Costello — a total made-for-each-other creation. This release from adidas is a classic representation of understated elegance and could actually serve the purpose of camouflaging.

Olive stitching, laces, and metal eyelets create a tonal effect complementing the camo pattern on the upper. Nizza branding in gold appears on the back. $60 gets you a pair that sits on a white midsole and has a white outsole. Take a look at the images.

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Pro basketball players aren’t the only ones stacking up Air Jordan boxes. While Rip Hamilton likes to buckle up his new releases, Nascar driver and Team Jordan member Denny Hemlin recently took to Twitter to share his recent pickups. Hemlin joked with fellow driver and adidas endorser Brad Keselowski, placing his prized pickups next to his impressive automobiles.

Welcome to Sneaker Anatomy, a detailed look at the technology, materials and design points that distinguish new and iconic footwear models. In today’s introductory installment, we highlight the much-discussed Air Jordan 5 “Black Grape”. Get to the know the construction and composition of the “Black Grape” Vs in Sneaker Anatomy.

Durabuck Upper

The Air Jordan 5 has seen a variety of upper options, ranging from leather on various OG installments to 3M on the likes of the “Green Bean” and graphite “Toro Bravo” take. Black durabuck, a shorter cut version of suede, covers the majority of the upper on the “Black Grape” 5s. The result is a finish that is smooth, soft and richly saturated to match the midsole.

Plastic Eyelets

Aesthetically, the Air Jordan 5 features three sets of plastic eyelets on each side. The “Black Grape” eyelets take on a flat black finish. From a functional standpoint, the dual sets of lace loops in each eyelet allow for a customizable fit.

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