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Air Jordan XX3 Premier Sneakers

To complete the 23rd anniversary of Nike's Air Jordan, Nike finished up the year with the Air Jordan XX3 Premier which launched on December 23. The anniversary of course coincides with NBA great Michael Jordan's jersey number and the shoe comes in red and black, the colors Jordan wore as a Chicago Bull. Each of the 23 retailers had just 23 pairs to sell and so people waited outside in cold, rain and snow to spend $230 for a pair. And they may be a smart investment. Right now a pair is on eBay with a buy-it-now price of $2,500.

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Superga by Isaia Crocodile Skin Sneakers

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In terms of a luxurious take on the classic sneaker, it's hard to beat this crocodile skin version from Superga by Isaia. The result of a collaboration between two famous Italian brands, the limited edition kicks are available by special order from Barneys New York for $2,000. Isaia is one of the world's last remaining Neapolitan sartorial brands, known for its beautiful tailored clothing, while Superga makes Italy's most iconic rubber-soled sport shoes. Other luxe variations include ostrich, sharkskin and Aquacashmere, a stain and water repellent cashmere blend exclusive to Isaia. The special edition sneaks are made to be worn with suits as a way of embodying casual elegance.

Gallery: Superga by Isaia

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You Can Still Spend $1,000 On Kevin Garnett's Kicks

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The last NBA season is but a memory even for Celtics fans but Kevin Garnett's 2008 NBA Finals $1,000+ limited edition sneakers are still up for sale. Adidas made 56 pairs last year and still has 13 pairs available for $1,017. Boston Sportz points out the Celtics have a big banner on their online store counting down the leftover sneakers but probably won't be dropping the price anytime soon.

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Exclusive Ltd. Edition Hennessy Sneakers by Jhung Yuro

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Hip luxury lifestyle brand Jhung Yuro has created an exclusive new limited edition sneaker for world renowned cognac house Hennessy. Dubbed the Hennessy Celebration Hi-Top, the brown and cream (like the bottle) sneaker is made from soft full grain leather with a suede tongue and vamp, napa pigskin interior and a croc embossed overlay and strap. It also has a non-marking rubber midsole and crepe rubber outsole with a leather logo patch. Only 500 handmade pairs of the limited edition shoe will be available for sale beginning Dec. 1 for $300 at Jhung Yuro's (pronounced "young Euro") website. Each pair will come packaged in a custom lizard skin embossed shoebox with a braided rope handle. The cognac is extra.

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Iconic French Tennis Shoe Arrives in U.S.A.

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La Tennis Bensimon, the iconic French sneaker that was a favorite of John F. Kennedy and super-cool musician Serge Gainsbourg, is finally arriving in the U.S. for fall. The classic tennis shoes, rendered in cotton canvas, leather and suede, have long been a favorite of stylish fellows who tracked them down in Europe and Japan. Designer Serge Bensimon, whose grandfather began the business by importing American Army surplus clothing following World War II, says that "For me, creation is a sensitive and eclectic dialogue between art, literature and travel." The men's collection, which will now be available at Bloomingdale's, is "classic and simple yet luxurious, reflecting the essence of Parisian style." Canvas Sneakers have been given the Men.Style.com seal of approval for summer. We're partial to the navy canvas version pictured above. See the gallery for more examples.

[via Kempt]

Gallery: La Tennis Bensimon

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SeaVees Shoes

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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Summer is fast upon us and you are going to need a new pair of casual shoes. For men the options keep getting more and more interesting. I love the look of the SeaVees, a shoe that takes the comfort of a sneaker and adds a bit of classic flair. The sneakers were inspired by California cool in the 1960s and each style is named after a month and year during that era. The model shown is the the 01/68 shoe. It has a perforated suede leather upper with pull-up leather accents and a contrasting toe bumper.The lining is calfskin. They sell for $165. Here's hoping they put out a line for women soon.

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Sole Brother Custom Sneakers

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When Matt Francois from Sole Brother Custom Sneakers sent me pictures of his latest creations, I was instantly intrigued. The Winnipeg-based Francois creates very inventive designs that are both beautiful and durable and look as if the shoe was manufactured that way. They are the kind of shoes that immediately attract attention.

The process of getting custom sneakers is a little more involved than a quick trip to the shoe store but the results are unique. When he designs shoes he provides customers with a computer generated mock-up for approval. Each custom design is hand done and after it is finished, they coat the shoe with a protective layer which resists water and physical damage. The shoes costs between $400 - $700 which includes the design fee, the base shoe, and free shipping. They specialize in sneakers but can customize high heels, hand bags, belts, wallets, and anything else made of leather or other similar materials.

The gallery below features some of the Sole Brother Custom Sneaker designs. After seeing these designs I still had more questions about the work of the custom shoe designers so click through to read my mini-interview with Matt Francois including the wildest shoe request he ever received.

Gallery: Sole Brother Custom Sneakers

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Big Boi's $50,000 Sneakers

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Filed under: Jewelry, Celebrity Shopping, Shoes

We've seen diamonds on sneakers before in the form of removable accessories like the Kickbars and Ends for your laces but Outkast's Big Boi is the proud owner of a pair of $50,000 Nikes with the diamonds studded on to the shoe. Big Boi, whose real name is Antwan Patton, received the shoes this week for free from Atlanta retailers Laced Up Boutique and Priyya and Chintans Diamonds. The sneakers are Air Force 1 "So Cals" which have been jazzed up with 11 carats worth of champagne diamonds around the Nike swoosh (check out the big picture in the gallery below for detail). The shoes without the fancy upgrade sell for $225.

The $50,000 shoes are available for special order and you can get a pair in time for Christmas if you order soon. It three to four weeks to complete the jewelry work.

Gallery: $50,000 Sneakers

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Kickbars, Diamonds For Your Shoes

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If you are running out of places to put your diamonds, consider your sneakers. The perfect accessory to those pricey limited edition sneaks just might be Kickbars, jewel-encrusted shoelace clips. The bars, which feature emeralds, sapphires, rubies and diamonds set in white gold, can also be used on bracelets and necklaces. The original Kickbar has 54 G color, VS1 diamonds pave set into the rectangular bar (a total weight of 2 carats) and sells for $7500.

An LA Times article earlier this spring highlights another way to make your shoes sparkle, a company called Greedy Genius is selling interchangeable diamond eyelets.

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Isaac Daniel GPS Sneakers

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We've seen running shoes with a microprocessor that adjusts to your step but what about a shoe that could actually track where you are going? The shoes by Isaac Daniel include a GPS (Global Positioning System) embedded in the sole. The new Compass line also includes a Covert Alarm Locator Apparatus™ incorporated into the shoe's design which generates an emergency signal to a tracking station. A call to a 24-hour monitoring service can located the shoes anywhere around. The line includes walking shoes as well as running shoes. The sneakers sell for $325 and up. Isaac Daniel is one of the sponsors of Fashion Week in LA next week so I may check out these shoes in person.

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VIP Sneakers For Hard Rock Guests

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Now there is a new way to spot who the VIPs are at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Just look at their shoes. Fashion Week Daily reports on the Puma Las Vegas Baskets, a special-edition sneaker that will be given away to the hotel's VIP and celebrity guests. There are only 200 pairs of the leather sneakers, which come in a purple velvet, gold-roped bag and will be available in white with green or black with red. The hotel's logo is embossed on a gold leather footbed and the playing card suits are on the heel and under the tongue.

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Men's Speeding Monogram Canvas Sneakers

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Louis Vuitton has just put out their new fall shoes and these Speeding Monogram Canvas Sneakers are a great piece from the men's collection. In fact, they are the first line of shoes that feature the signature LV monogram canvas. There is leather piping and suede trim outlining the canvas, and the insole is anatomic, adding extra support and comfort to the molded rubber sole of the shoe. For convenience and adding a level of sleekness, the shoes have Velcro closures instead of laces. Wear them jogging, to the gym or use them to dress up a pair of fitted jeans. Price: $455.

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Top 10 Women's Shoes for Spring

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What are the top trends in women's shoes this season? Think heels that are very, very high. Think wedges that tower. And think pointy heels that are super-aggressive. But the look isn't all tough, with feminine touches like bows, ribbons and polka dots softening the look for spring.

Look for plenty of fierce-looking, "Gladiator"-inspired footwear this spring, including Alexander McQueen's leather strappy sandal. Price: $695.

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Spring 2006: Best Men's Shoes

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Happy feet! From moccasins to sandals, men get tons of options in shoes for the spring season. Here's a round-up of the freshest in men's footwear.

Paul Smith Leather Moccasin, $260

White, white, white--it's the fashion color of the moment. Which basically means that you can't go wrong by wearing anything white, shoes included. There are tons of styles of white shoes for spring, but Paul Smith's take on the white leather moccasin is one of the nicest.

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The Adidas 1 Sneaker, Now in Fashion Colors

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A year ago, Adidas released the Adidas 1, the running shoe with a microprocessor and a motorized cable system to adjust cushioning depending on how hard you run. Now the Adidas 1 is coming out in a new line of colors. They are also making a basketball shoe that works on the same principle as the original Adidas 1. It has a magnetic sensor in the heel that senses the level of compression. The basketball model has new software and physical characteristics for basketball and recognizes different kinds of compression associated with basketball. The basketball shoes sells for $250 and should be out in May, the new colors of the Adidas 1 are out now.

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