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.

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

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.

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.

It seems like there’s a whole new wave of innovation overtaking the designers of Converse, as this crocodile skin pair has the sneaker market tight in the grip of its elegant jaws. Crocodile skin degins are popular this year, but the distinction that we have here is creativity, and creativity is what sets this pair apart from its competitors.

This rich pair is rich of texture, rich in colors, and rich in dazzle and shine. We suspect that the crocodile whose skin has gone create this item would be a willing victim if he had known what would become of him, but alas, such are the ways of life.

This is a France-exclusive, and it will released next month. Catch it, but beware of the jaws. Via Hypequest.

A picture is better than a thousand words. This ancient saying has been proven right in our daily lives countless times already, but the case provided by the picture above is more convincing than a million similar experiences.

The gold of this pair is more shiny than a treasure chest full of the precious metal. The white of these Nikes is purer than the snow of Siberia. A concept that is pure yet beautifully complex, a design that is at the apex of craftsmanship and creativity, this is a pair that will outlast the destructive forces of time.

You can try your luck at Sole Collector, if you are equally fascinated by these beauties. Via Kenlu.