Did Jeff Staple get his hands on a pair of Nike Air Max 90′s? That’s not what’s going on here, but nonetheless it’s hard to take a look at this pair and not be reminded of his classic ‘Pigeon’ design for that most sought after of Nike SB Dunks. Mixing a two tone grey blocking on the upper with hits of white and shadow red make for a pair that’s toned down a few notches in comparison to recent releases, but still manages to stand out thanks to the iconic colorway. Also notable is the unique material found on the white sectioning on the upper, a sort of gridded nylon in place of the traditional mesh. Check out the full shots we’ve got for you and pick these up now from JD Sports across the pond.

The Dave White x Air Jordan 1 project is certainly set to be a polarizing one, with a love/hate spectrum in place based on your general ideas about the sanctity of preserving the original design in collaborations like these. For those who can appreciate the Frankstein-style amalgam of Jordan brand design elements, this is no doubt one of the most anticipated releases for the young year of 2012, with their February 11th due date right around the corner. In advance of that we’ve got some detailed shots of the sneakers courtesy of Nike Harajuku, who will sell off their stock via raffle come Saturday. Also keep in mind that sneakers will pop up at Nikestore online, so that might be your best bet if you aren’t within range of a premium Jordan Brand retailer.

Air Jordan 1 Dave White
Style: 464803-001
Color: Black/Sport Red-White-Cement Grey

Release Date: February 11th, 2012 (Saturday)

Nike Harajuku
1-13-12 Jingumae | Map
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan
TEL #: +81-03-6438-9203

You may not be able to tell yet depending on the weather of your particular locale, but believe it or not spring is indeed on its way. With that of course comes the thawing out of sneaker styles, as the tough winterized designs and earthy tones get tucked away in favor of some brighter designs. In that vein comes the Nike Blazer Mid PRM in melon crush, a burnt citrus tone that is applied to the upper via the suede finish. Don’t forget the premium tag in the name either, as these step it up a notch with the materials, even letting a little extra padding pour down into the lining of the sneaker. Check out the extra angles below and grab the Nike Blazer Mid PRM in melon crush from end clothing out in the UK now.

Nike Blazer Mid PRM
Style: 403729-800

Longtime source of co.jp goodies Nike Japan is setting up for Spring/Summer 2012 with the ONLY THE STRONG campaign. The inspirational name has been paired with a sparse set of images to date, delivering some promising previews of what’s in store for this particular branch of Nike Sportswear. The runners included point towards a deeper reaching retro catalog, with models like the Nike Air Tailwind and the Nike Pre Montreal Racer. Of course there are also plenty of windbreakers, jackets and the like. Follow us after the jump for the full photos from the ONLY THE STRONG campaign and stick with Freshness for more info from Nike Japan.

The first major collaboration of the year, CONVERSE finally unveiled its new project with Gorillaz, the famous virtual band. The collection consists of four distinct CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star in High and Oxford forms. Each covered with unique graphics solely for this project by Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz co-creator. In reference to the cover art on Gorillaz‘s self-titled album, one design features a fragmented camouflage in all-over print fashion. Militarism styling is found on another design, this time with Hewlett’s Pazuzu caricature on an all-black backdrop. Hewlett also created a special lining, a collage of Gorillaz’ albums artworks, for both. In addition, two other designs, in black with High Cut style and white in Oxford form, both featuring sketches of band members Stuart “2D” Pot, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs at play. Thus, completing the Spring 2012 Collection on a high note.

All four designs will be available through select CONVERSE retailers and CONVERSE online store on Thursday, February 23rd.

Release Date: February 23rd, 2012 (Thursday)

atmos Tokyo

4-32-8 Jingumae | Map
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan
TEL #: +81-03-6427-6366

We’ve seen some inventive takes on Nike‘s custom Vac-Tech treatment as applied to some of the brand’s iconic styles, but this new Nike Air Max 90 VT PRM presents an altogether new look for the classic silhouette. Constructed with a virtually seamless leather upper, the shoe takes on a vinyl-like quality that’s sure to inspire double takes in curious passersby. The visible Nike Air unit and familiar rubber outsole remain, but otherwise this Air Max 90 is exceedingly far removed from its origins as a performance running shoe. The Nike Air Max 90 VT PRM in Obsidian and Dark Slate is available now at End Clothing.

End Clothing
4-6 High Bridge | Map
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 1EN, England

The next stop on Reebok‘s around-the-world tour celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their Workout sneaker takes us to South Korea where the designers over at Kasina created a high-end take on this versatile classic. By constructing the upper with a mix of brown toned tweed and touches of leather on the heel, toe, and tongue, Kasina use of a fabric with its own long history and renewed popularity to express their respect of the Workout silouhette easily makes this pair stand out among the 14 other designs in this pack. The white Reebok logo on the profile and outsole also add a nice touch of balance to this vintage design. You can pick up Kasina’s take on the Workout along with the rest of the collection when they begin to hit retailers around the world on February 15th.  via: Highsnobiety

Release Date: February 15, 2012 (Wednesday)

The Reebok Dibello Mid Stud is a new style from Reebok Classics that takes the brand into fashion forward terrain. The shoe features a mid top silhouette finished with a combination of leather and suede at the upper, with durable cup sole construction in white underneath. Two forefoot Velcro straps fitted with studs  inject high style and a bit of edge to what would otherwise be a fairly understated design. The Reebok Dibello Mid Stud is available in red or black colorways and is in stores now. Click through for images of rapper Meek Mill sporting the kicks at a charity concert in D.C.

The number of high-profile Dunk releases has been pretty low over the past couple of months, with sneakerheads seeming to gravitate more and more towards Nike‘s latest range of signature sneakers to get their fix. If anything can reverse that trend though it’s this trio of Nike Dunk High Premium models set to release in conjunction with the 2012 NBA All-Star game. Again coming with the NASA look, the set of Dunks is modeled after the aesthetics of astronaut gear, with waxed canvas uppers and a stenciled font with a bold military feel. Then of course there’s the painstaking attention to detail, manifested in the stellar print on the lining, the removable patches and Swooshes, and the clean icy outsole. Follow us after the jump to get a look at all three pairs, which will be available on Thursday, February 28th from NikeStore online as well as a select set of premium Nike Basketball accounts.

Release Date: February 23rd, 2012 (Thursday)

Mademoiselle Yulia‘s 2011 electro-pop anthem “Gimme Gimme” is not only a catchy musical observation on consumerism. It is also a declaration of modern female empowerment, through rapid succession of wants in life where just decades ago would not be conceivable, at least for a girl. While Mademoiselle Yulia will not acquire the majority of desirable listed on her very stylize wishlist (at least for now), the talented Japanese entertainer and trend setter will most likely have an endless supply of her favorite jaunty outfits and shoes, courtesy of her good friend, the indomitable fashion designer Jeremy Scott. In the most recently photoshoot session for adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott, Mademoiselle Yulia took part in creating her own signature look as well as a brief glimpse into Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. In the meantime, some of the items are now available at select adidas Originals retail locations around the globe.

In our most recent RE-Fresh segment, we highlighted the significance of the Nike Cortez, not only within the company’s lore but the progression of running from its start as an amateur sport to professional athletic events here in the U.S. Now, some 40 years later, that most identifiable model during the early part of Nike’s history will be available once again as the Nike Sportswear Track & Field Collection. Celebrating both the past and the present with Nike Lady Cortez and Nike Cortez Classic, both notable facsimiles to the original designs, from the iconic herringbone tread pattern, the EVA-layer midsole, to the upper options of either full-grain leather or weatherproof three-layer. Though replicated to the exact details of the original aesthetically, Nike updated the construct and materials for greater comfort plus durability.

As part of the Track & Field Collection, both the Nike Cortez Classic and Nike Lady Cortez are available now at select Nike Sportswear, including its 21 Mercer flagship store in New York City.

Nike Sportswear – 21 Mercer
21 Mercer Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-5433