This pair of kicks is something I’ll probably purchase if and when I win the lottery. This expensive, Italian-made embroidered high trainer sneakers has round toe with rubber cap and serrated edging. It also comes with reinforced metal eyelets, trendy and fashionable different colored beads and sequins on the sides. Also has quilted ribbing and beige suede edging on the back of the heel and the top line. The upper is made up of calf skin leather. The insole is also leather with embossed logo of Lanvin. For some color play, Lanvin added dark brown calfskin lining for contrast.

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The year has ended and 2009 has passed, with all the releases that had gone with it.  Some are good and some are bad, but we have to look forward to 2010, especially if all new releases would look like this.  The new Nike Zoom Flip’N has a borrowed look from the Nike Air Pippen of the 90’s.  Nike has done a lot of retro-ing and reissues of popular designs in the past.  You would not hear anything from me since it is currently working.  The Zoom Air cushion is not included in this pair, but you can see why.

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The debate really is if Kevin Durant is better than Kevin Garnett.  OK, that might be a close one, but there is no doubt that KG has created a more enduring legacy than KD for lots of reasons.  Getting the NBA Championship is one, and getting a lot of signature sneakers is another.  The Nike Air 3 LE, formerly known as Air Max Garnett III, is a retro black colourway that leaves no room for any color.  It does not really need it if you look at it.  It is how it should be.  The gradient textile of the Air 3 still shines out of the black.

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If you want evidence that the game is all about teamwork, look at the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Their solidarity, shown by wearing the same shoes when playing, has given them their best record since moving from Seattle.  That gives the Nike KD2 good exposure.  This one has what is called the Creamsicle colourway.  I mean look at it, need I say more.  And if you look at the second picture, that is not camera error.  The whole upper is reflective due to some 3M treatment.  Now what would it look like if 5 guys wear this on the court and you take a snapshot? View More Photos/Info

New Year people, means that we got to have new kicks.  Nike will release at the end of January the new Nike Air Force 1 Black Ice.  This baby is just a simple, no non sense, black and white colourway.  The white Air Force 1 midsole are distinctively featured on these pair as well.  The sole is a translucent black gumsole that is why it’s called “Black Ice”.  It looks like any other sneaker that you might have, but if you are an Air Force 1 purist or just a normal, everyday fanatic, then you has to get these.  You can pre order one now at Nike online retailers. View More Photos/Info

Vans is starting off 2010 with their sneaker boots Aura collection that is sure to have heads turning for a second look. Michael Jordan will kill me, but these sneaker boots are what exactly I’d call Space Jam boots. It is very different and well, yeah out of this world, but not in a bad way. It’s just very unconventional with all the round press buttons that comes along with it.

This other wordly design comes in three different colorways of black, white, green and brown, all in contrast with white accents except the brown pair. View More Photos/Info