As part of the East/West rivalry of Air Force 1 designs, an upcoming release features the design work of UNDFTD’s Eddie Cruz as it features a tonal purple snakeskin upper with a yellow Swoosh.A red outsole utilizing Nike’s proprietary 0.44 compound for added traction can also be seen. Available in October at select Nike Sportswear retailers.
A Bathing Ape are set to drop two new regional exclusives with the iconic Tiger motif. Previously seen on hoodies, the Tiger graphic is seen on the heel of the Bapesta. A black version will release in New York while a purple version will drop in Los Angeles. A release date is set for September 24th, 2009. 
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Air Jordan 6 Doernbecher by Jordan Dark
Inspired by the Atlanta Braves, who won the National League the same year as Jordan’s first championship, Oregon resident Jordan Dark becomes the latest participant in the Doernbecher Campaign, expressing his design philosophy in a sneaker. Dark re-created one of the more popular Air Jordan designs, adding a Navy suede upper paired with Red and Gold accents alongside baseball stitch details and a number 1 embroidered on the heel. 
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Japanese custom frame-makers Kalavinka are working together with adidas on an upcoming bike project. Seen here is both a custom frame and what looks like a Samba sneaker with a lace protector. Stay tuned for more details.
