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When a sneaker brand teams up with a fellow footwear brand, we can only expect that the results would be awesome. Such is the case with Vans Vault’s recent collaborative project with footwear label Diemme. For Spring 2014, the two brands have connived to bring us an upgraded edition of the classic Era silhouette.

The Vans Vault x Diemme Montebelluna Era LX Pack features two versions of the iconic Era sneaker rendered in premium leather materials. Diemme added its signature touch to the sneaker by incorporating its proprietary Italian flag details on the heel panel and its branding to the in-sole. The Vans Vault x Diemme Montebelluna Era sneakers are already available for copping at $300 USD.

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Vans Japan has collaborated with ABC Mart, a Kobe-based retailer to create this beautiful rendition of the brand’s signature slip-on sneaker. Offering a minimalistic take on the slip-on footwear, the new version offers the sneaker in two unique yet simple colorways—blue/light blue and blue/red. Rounding up the look of the footwear are the white rubber outsole and the signature Vans tab with a hidden “KOBE” branding at the back. The sneakers will hit store shelves of ABC Mart in the coming weeks.

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When you wear the same size as Kobe Bryant, you’re obviously in luck. Enter in Nick Young.

After debuting a number of Nike Basketball Kobes this year, such as the Nike Kobe 9 Elite and the 2014 edition of the “Black History Month” Nike Kobe 8, Young is set to become the first player to wear the Nike Kobe 9 Low EM on court. Swaggy P will specifically sport a never-before-seen white, yellow and black Kobe 9 Low in the Lakers’ Home game against the Phoenix Suns tonight. No word on when or if this colorway will release, but stay tuned to Nice Kicks for more info.

In related news, Nike Basketball released the “Bruce Lee” Nike Kobe 9 Low EM yesterday.

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Community Collections is back with another sneaker stocker this week that hails from the City of Brotherly Love. Nate Herko has been in the circle since 1989, stocking up in Philadelphia on what originally got him started 25 years ago, Air Jordan and Nike silhouettes. After compiling a stash of shoes over two decades, NikeNate was forced to reset his collection and start from scratch just two years ago. Now back in the game with an array of classics and new models alike, this footwear fiend keeps his new setup in a designated sneaker room on display.

Read through the feature to hear Nate’s sneaker story, get his advice to the next generation, and see some of his personal favorites including his Most Rare Pair and Most Frequent Wear. Drop a line with your feedback in the comment section at the bottom of the page, and keep refreshing Nice Kicks for everything sneakers.

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Name: Nate Herko
City: Philadelphia, PA
Instagram: @nikenate21
Size: 9
Started: 1989

Sneaker Story:

“My kick revolution began in Philadelphia in 1989 with the Air Jordan 4s. Raised by a single mom, I had to work hard to buy my first pair. Featured in the NBA, the Jordan 4s inspired my current sneakerhead life. Collections were always a hobby of mine, starting with baseball cards, moving on to Sports Illustrated, and finally settling with sneakers. Having three children by 26 meant that circumstances changed how often I could add to my sneaker collection, but I’m heading toward a fresh start and hope to add more sneakers than ever before. I had to start from scratch two years ago, and won’t let history repeat itself. I believe in enjoying sneakers, not just collecting them. I buy and wear them the way they’re supposed to be worn. I don’t mind a crease or two, it’s a natural thing that sneakers do. Opening a brand new box, smelling fresh kicks and wearing them for the first time is always an amazing experience. Thanks to social networking, things are much different than 25 years ago, and I’m able to share my joys worldwide.  I give credit to old sneakerheads everywhere and appreciate the challenge that new sneakerheads face.

I have a simple message to each group: Don’t look down on or discourage future sneakerheads, because after all, you had to start somewhere too.”

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Take a look back at the biggest sneaker-related stories of the week in Sunday Survey. Click through the pages for direct access to the most popular posts, features and videos from the past seven days here at Nice Kicks.

Kim Kardashian Shares Kanye West’s Footwork

This past week, Kim Kardiashian gave us a preview of what footwear resides in her closet.

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This week’s The Good, the Bad & the Ugly spotlights adidas’ recent roster addition, the Nike + R.T. Air Force 1 collection release date and a recent update to the AF1. Click through the pages below to see how the aforementioned stories fall into the categories, and then give us your GBU picks for the week in the comment section.

The Good – Nike + R.T. Air Force 1 Online Release Info

Sneaker lovers across the nation rejoiced this week when @nikestore announced a release date for the white-based segment of the Nike + R.T. Air Force 1 collection. Will you be looking to purchase the Low, Mid, High or Boot from this set come April 11th?

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