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We’ve been reporting on Nike’s 2009 sneaker releases, but we haven’t posted any of the womens releases yet. Well, today we decided to let our female readers get a peak at what’s dropping from the Dunk family next year.

Here’s a few of the Urban Dunks that will release starting in the month of January throughout March. Prices will range from $78-$105.

The Kaws Air Force 1 has been added to Nike’s 1World website. His AF1 is part of the July line up, but no release info is available.

“I always had a weak spot for fluorescent colors and I wanted to make a shoe that matched the black version of my Campanion” - Kaws

Learn more about Kaws and why he picked a black and neon colorway here

Related News: Kaws 1World Nike Air Force 1

TSG broke the news about the return of the Nike Air Tailwind ‘92 last week. We used a picture of the OG’s to break the news, but actual sample pics are now available for your viewing pleasure. Two original colorways will be available in 2009, and of course Nike will introduce some new colorways. We’ll post one of the retro + Tailwind ’92’s soon, so stay tuned.

On the flip side, the air bubble on the retro appears to be smaller. As always, you can expect Nike to make some minor, and sometimes major changes, but overall the Tailwind ‘92 retro will return in OG form. Our major concern is for Nike to bless the retro with thick mesh as featured on the OG’s. Oh how your feet will thank you! You’ve been searching for an OG pair, but come next year you’ll be able to get them hassle free. via CT

Nike it wouldn’t hurt to retro the Kenya colorway…

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Puma will soon release two special make ups of the Blaze of Glory. Sneaker Freaker recently did a collabo with Puma which allowed this model to get some shine, and we take a look at two new colorways.

Both colorways come equipped with soft nubuck, suede, and leather. They also feature an all over arrow print and the Trinomic sole unit. Dropping at Puma retailers in September. via Vagant

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Air Penny fans get ready for 2009. As you should already know, Nike will re-release the popular Air Penny II this year, and they will continue to show Penny retro love in ‘09. The Air Penny III retro will release in both OG colorways, and what has already been dubbed as the “Eggplant” Foamposite will also make it’s debut next year.

Nike created a Air Penny hybrid called the “1/2 Cent” which is a combo of Penny’s signature kicks made into one sneaker. It’s also been said that the Air Trainer III’s we posted Friday pay homage to Penny Hardaway’s B-Ball teams; Magic, Heat, and Suns.

Seen in the image above is the Air Penny III retro and the new colorway of the Air Penny II retro. The Air Penny II features black, varsity red, and varsity maize. Both of them will drop next year. via NT

Retail: Air Penny III retro ($155) Air Penny II retro ($145)

Here’s another look into Nike’s 2009 sneaker line up. Today, we take a look at a geeked up safari Air Max 1 Premium. This Air Max 1 features an all over safari print and the colorway is pale grey/black.

Coming to Indie accounts early 2009 for $125.

When buying sneakers we have to be extremely careful. Take our very own TSG reader ATLforces33 for example. He recently bought a pair of black/cement Air Jordan 4’s, but after a close inspection he later found out the 4’s were fake. He’s a well respected dude in Atlanta, and he’s very aware of all the rules in the sneaker culture. With that said, he informed me that he would make a special video for our Say No to Fakes series. Well, he’s done with the video and I’m sure all our readers will get a kick out of what he did. Burn baby burn is all I care to say, and the moral of this video is…say no to fakes!

Props to ATLforces33 for the dope vid

Related News: He’s BACK!!! - Say No to Fakes Vol. 13

Here’s some new pictures of the black, stealth, and varsity red Air Jordan 20 Fusion. This Air Jordan fusion colorway takes full inspiration from the “Stealth” Air Jordan XX’s. Last month we posted some sample pictures of this colorway, but no release info was available at the time. According to Vagant the AJF20 will release in December. Read the rest of this entry »

The Air Jordan Countdown Packs has been the #1 topic amongst Jordan heads all year, and now we have more CDP news. Here we have an early look at the upcoming Air Jordan 1 Hi that will release in the 1/22 Countdown Pack. The CDP Air Jordan1  is labeled as a “High”, but the height is not like the OG cut. However, the CDP AJ1 is higher than the recent AJ1 drops. The 1/22 Countdown Pack will hit Jordan Brand accounts in September. via NT and SL

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Today we have updated news about the Leaders and Reebok Reverse Jam. Originally their Chicago transit system inspired Reverse Jam was suppose to drop in July, but Ty of Leaders 1354 informs us that the release will definitely be in August. Leaders made two colorways and we saw the red pair last time. We also have a first look at the blue colorway with updated info on the inspiration. Here’s what Ty had to say:

I wanted something simple to represent the Chicago pretty much. Our transit system is one of the best in the world and thats where the inspiration came from. The grey shoe represeting the train and the speckles represeting all of the train lines that run throughout the city. Theres a red pair (south side) and a blue pair (north side) represting the trains that operate near both shops.

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