New York mainstay Extra Butter in back in the lab with Italian footwear staple Diadora for another highly anticipated collaboration.

On the heels of their “Spaghetti Western” Titan II release, the two remain in a cinematic sentiment with a horror flick theme. As seen in the teaser image above – which shows the shoes insole against a tile wall detailed in blood splattering – the upcoming Diadora N9000 acts in homage to giallo, the Italian term for “yellow.”

This bears historical importance in that it references 20th-century Italian film composition, mostly circling slasher films and supernatural horrors.

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Kobe Bryant, the villain in purple and gold, for the better part of two decades has been one of the most hated men by opposing teams and their fans. Bryant, though, unlike others of his kind, relished in the angst, the anger. One might even say he orchestrated it.

In Nike’s new Mamba Day short film “The Conductor”, Bryant acts as the ultimate symphony leader when he helms a stadium full of hateful fans in an ode to their disdain for his very being.

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Big-time Kobe fan Solomon Hill decided to honor Kobe Bryant by wearing one of the most favorable Mamba sneakers of all time in a game against the New York Knicks last night.

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As showcased just a few moments ago, the Nike SB mainstay has churned out a variety of intriguing silhouettes as of late and the latest to emerge is the Nike SB Lunar Paul Rodriguez 9 White/Blue. With a sleek and angular design, the latest colorway from the Paul Rodriquez 9 features hints of grey throughout the upper, with shades of blue and orange.

Furthermore, performance features of Lunar cushioning and mesh infused detailing provides a sleek look for skaters or sneaker lovers in general.

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Mamba Day is finally here, and won’t be able to get through the next 24 hours without at least a few Kobe conversations, references or images piercing your thoughts. Nike is pulling out all the stops for this momentous occasion. But it’s not just about the brand and Kobe Bryant himself – it’s about what they both stand for.

Nike announced today that Bryant has autographed one complete set of the Nike “Black Mamba” Pack that will be auctioned off for charity. 

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This weekend in New York City the annual Jordan Brand Classic takes place, featuring the very best high school basketball players in the country. And as with years past, all of the players will lace up in exclusive Jordan Brand heat throughout the weekend.

Of the many styles that will be on display, a new Air Jordan 9 Low will be among the foremost. Seen here for the first time, the shoe highlights a clean white leather base with accents predominately in black.

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