As the United States Men’s Basketball Team continues to devastate opponents, Nike prepares to launch a package for them, the Nike Gold Medal Pack. With the rate Team USA is going, the shoes have an almost sure shot of releasing, it’s only a matter of time. Rumors say that the shoes will release in House of Hoops, but it’s not yet confirmed. The shoes that may be included in the pack are the Zoom Lebron VI, the Melo M5 and the Kobe Hyperdunk or Zoom Kobe IV.

I found these custom sneakers from Guchimasta at the Nike Talk posted linked here. These unique customs capture the fun and frivolity of the comic strip Calvin and Hobbs that ran in papers nationwide from 1985 to 1995.

Guchimasta devoted a shoe for each member of this funny comic duo. The left toe box of these Your Kicks slip-ons has a picture of Hobbs making a funny face at the viewer. The right toe box has Calvin matching his precocious stuffed tiger with a goofy face and flexed arms. The collars of both shoes feature an orange/black tiger print that matches Hobbs’ fur.

The wearer of these custom sneakers can send a message as he walks past friends and strangers. The designer added a smaller version of Hobbs on the left heel and a picture of Calvin urinating on the right heel. I am not a huge fan of the car clings and T-shirts with Calvin peeing on stuff but everything else on these sneakers is a reminder of how much I enjoyed Calvin and Hobbs in the past.

The Air Force 1 has taken a step up in the new Nike Sportswear Air Force 1 Lux collection. These Air Force 1’s feature premium leathers, flush seaming, shaped tongue and cuff and a polished deubre.

12 colorways of this shoe will be sold exclusively at the 21 Mercer Nike Sportwear store via special order and will take 4 weeks to deliver.

The new Nike Sportswear retail store is located at 21 Mercer Street in SoHo, New York City. This store will offer exclusive access to premium products, an elevated retail experience, and a new customization experience called Nike Sportswear Bespoke, where consumers can work with Nike designers to customize premium Nike Sportswear footwear. Opening August 22nd, this stand-alone store will be the only location globally to carry the complete Nike Sportswear NSW collection, which includes seasonal exclusive 21 Mercer products. Find out more about the 21 Mercer Street store at Sneaker Freaker.

Touching down just in time for back to school is the second color way of the Six Rings. Did I mention, it designed specially for the ladies (awwwwww don’t you feel special?). It features a grey nylon upper, midsole and sock liner. The majority of the shoe is a white patent leather and outsole. The Jordan VIII (8) inspired tongue is black, blue, grey and white. The Jumpman on the heel is vivid blue while the Jordan XIV (14) Jumpman near the toe box is a nice concord purple. Overall, these are a nice simple but still captivating shoe. Now available at finishline. More info after the jump.

Source: SupremeUSA

Release Date: 08/16/2008
Name: Jordan Six Rings GS
Style: 323399-041
Color: Medium Grey/White-Vivid Blue-Concord
Price: $99.99

This new grey colorway of the PF Flyers Albin is out for fall. The Albin has been garnering some attention from being worn by some of the hottest celebs. These shoes come in a variety of colors from Camel to Platinum, but this grey version will be one of the hits of the season.

They feature an Italian waxed canvas upper with a leather toe cap and an off-white canvas lining. These kicks are priced at $90. Via Complex.

Pictured above is the latest Nike hybrid. This shoe combines a classic basketball shoe with a rugged outdoor shoe. This is perfect for the outdoorsmen who need comfort and don’t want to sacrifice style or performance. The grey canvas-like high abrasion resistant Blazer upper sits on top the very thick and durable ACG sole. The heel tab contains a forest-like picture drawn in black on an orange background. Now available at the Nike store.

Source: Major DC