The Nike Zoom Rusher is a design that promises to rectify all the mistakes in the world of sneakers. Thos who believe that constant referencing of the past, renewal of old brands and concepts under new names can susbstitute for creativity will be refuted decisively with this pair. This is a declaration that will send a shiver down the spines of all those who hide behind such false conceptions.

The grey upper, with touches of green and gold is a rare statement of beauty where the lessons of the ages are reformed to create a magnificent new expression. In that expression, we note the promise of Nike realized: victory without compromises.

This one will lift your spirits; you’ll feel like wings are now in place of your feet. For the experience, catch these at Sole Heaven. via HB

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Tekneek Custom Sneakers and Apparel has come out with some custom Adidas to celebrate the Buffalo Bandits. The Bandits are members of the National Lacrosse League which plays indoor lacrosse in cities throughout North America. Tekneek Customs posted its latest customs at the Facebook page linked here.

The Buffalo Bandits were the NLL champions in 2008, defeating the Portland Lumberjax 14-13. Tekneek Customs celebrates the Bandits’ victory in style with these custom Adidas. The toe box features the Bandits logo, a masked man looking suspiciously at the viewer. Tekneek painted the rest of the shoe black and orange to match the team’s colors without going overboard with the Bandits theme.

Tekneek Customs has two pairs of the Buffalo Bandits Adidas available immediately for $200 each. If you are interested in these hot customs, you can email Tekneek at [email protected] to find out what sizes are available. Even if you are unfamiliar with the National Lacrosse League or the Buffalo Bandits, you cannot dispute that the View More Photos/Info

Honoring the New Jersey Nets Power Forward, Yi Jian Lian from China, this pure and radiant design from Nike features all the hallmarks of classic Nike excellence. Conceived to represent the success of determination and courage, the durability and power of this design suits the resilience of our Chinese champion perfectly.

The upper features a woven leather texture, ornamented with a crocodile embossed leather detail which were chosen by Yi Jian Lian himself.

The pair will be released on May 17th in certain select retailers in China, including a Nike Basketball door in the southern province of Guangzhou where Yi himself will make an appearance.The retail price is reported to be 1580 RMB (231 USD).  Via Urban.

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Like some of this months previous Quick strikes this newly released Air Trainer also features a pinstripe pattern.The Premium Air Trainer features a heavy red with white pinstripe Canvas upper. The swoosh and laces are white but an extra set of red laces are provided on the side.Nike also included a gum sole to spice things up and a little button the strap near the toebox. This Quickstrike is now available at select Nike Sportswear retailers including Atmos.

Style: 370348-611
Color: Sport Red/White-Sport Red-Gum Light Brown

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This exciting pair is the result of a collaboration between Vans, and the legendary German brand solebox. The German touch of efficiency and utility is evident in the sharp and crisp design, and the beauty of Vans’ classicism is what brings fire to the cool concept behind these sneakers.

As you can see, the various details create complex and yet harmonious whole. The bvarious patterns, lines, and other forms that make this pair stand out from the rest come together to shape a very exciting unity which makes our hearts leap in anticipation of the power that this one will unleash.

If you would like a classic that will be fresh for ages, this is your pick. But you’ve got to run when they are released, for there will be only 60 when they are released. Via CrookedTongue.

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Check this out, Adidas Fall and Winter collections to be released this 2009. Be ready for these kicks in the following months. Spot the gallery after the jump.

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