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Having already amassed an insane amount of acclaim largely due in part to the return of the Ewing 33 Hi Retro, Ewing Athletics has managed to breath new life into a line that dominated the sneaker scene back in the ’90′s.

With the Ewing 33 Hi model setting the tone, the good folks over at Ewing Athletics have yet another retro gem on their hands as they are prepping for the summer release of the Ewing Focus retro.

Posted after the jump is a look at a vintage Ewing Athletics Japanese catalog from 1993. In the catalog is a plethora of Ewing heat. From a vast variety of colors in the Ewing 33 Hi model to the various stylings of the Key Mid model, this vintage catalog is filled with nothing but bonafide classics.

Now that two models from Ewings signature line have gotten the green light, could this vintage catalog be just a glimpse at what we could possibly see from Ewing Athletics in the future? Keep reading after the jump to get a better look at all the vintage catalog had to offer sneakerheads back in ’93 and let us know which Ewing model you’d like to see make a return to retail.

For sneakerheads who have been awaiting some sort of release update in regards to any of the Nike LeBron X EXT’s. After countless switches in release information, we’ve finally got some concrete release information to share with all you sneakerheads.

The Nike LeBron X “Black/Mint”, the Nike LeBron X “Denim” and the Nike LeBron X “Brown Suede” will be arriving at European shops next month. Set to release first is the “Black/Mint” colorway which is tentatively scheduled to release on June 10th with the “Denim” pair set to arrive on June 22nd and the “Brown Suede” pair penciled in for a July 6th release.

Keep reading after the jump to see a few more shots of each pair of the aforementioned kicks and be sure to keep rocking with SneakerFiles for updates regarding U.S. release information. In case you may want to get your hands on these a little earlier, ronimo1989 on eBay has these available for purchase right now.

Nike LeBron X EXT “Black Suede”
Black/Black-Dark Field Brown-Tourmaline
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06/10/13

Nike LeBron X EXT “Denim”
Midnight Navy/Midnight Navy-Hazelnut-Fireberry
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06/22/13

Nike LeBron X EXT “Brown Suede”
Suede Brown/Suede Brown-Sea Royal-White
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07/06/13

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When news of Andre Agassi rejoining the Nike ranks hit recently, sneakerheads the world over salivated with the thoughts of possible re-releases of some of Agassi’s signature shoes. Well, it looks like we might be getting what we asked for, starting with the Air Tech Challenge Huarache Retro.

According to French website Baskettemple, we can expect these in 2014, in what will hopefully be the beginning of a series of signature Agassi Retros (Air Tech Challenge II (2), anyone???). In the above pic, it looks like the release will include 3 different colorways, 1 OG (the White/Black/Bright Goldenrod version in the forefront) and 2 new CWs, one featuring a Black/Orange/Purple colorway reminiscent of the colors seen on the early-90′s Phoenix Suns’ jerseys, and the other featuring a White/Light Blue/Grey colorway with a feel similar to the “French Blue” Air Jordan VII (7). All of the colorways are reminiscent of the 90s, which is appropriate, considering the Air Tech Challenge Huarache originally released in 1992. While the “Goldenrod” colorway version was an OG colorway, the Retro isn’t an exact version of the original, as the midsole is slightly different on the newest iteration. Either way, these shoes definitely capture the essence of the original, and will be highly-anticipated by fans of all things 90′s and sneakerheads alike.

Will you be copping a pair of these when they release? Hoping to see another Andre Agassi signature sneaker retro instead? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for any updates on this upcoming release.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Scarlett Johansson star in the upcoming porn-influenced comedy, Don Jon. Directed by Gordon-Levitt himself, who must have thoroughly enjoyed his roles both on-screen and off, the film tells the story of Jon Martello, a porn-addicted modern day Don Juan who sets out on a journey to find a more 'gratifying sex life', and probably learn a few life lessons along the way. The film also stars Julianne Moore and Tony Danza as Jon's father. Don Jon first premiered this year at Sundance on January 18, and will hit a wider release in theaters this October 18.

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New Balance prepares for summer with its release of its "Camo Pack" of the ML 574. The updated 574 is available in three styles, including tonal grey with neon green accents, olive with orange accents, and the decidedly more subdued olive version with neutral accents and a understated outsole. The first two pair an upper made of suede and mesh panels with a chunky camo midsole, which produces a nice textural effect alongside the rugged outsole. Naturally, the bright colors help to take some of the edge off the military-inspired design of the shoes, but the third model means business with its camo pattern nested inside olive suede panels. Look at these over at Wish.

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Following 60 years of success in the automotive industry that has reached into the online age, Land Rover has chosen to thank their 1 Million Facebook fans by teaming with Trunk Animations to produce this short. The stop-motion 'thank-you card' recounts some of the many memories that loyal fans and owners have made the popular all-terrain vehicle a part of.

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Following up on their earlier trailer release, Activision gives us a closer look at the technical aspects of their latest Call of Duty game, Ghosts. Showing off the new next-generation engine developed specifically for the title, this video compares side-by-side the graphical improvements between Ghosts and the popular first-person-shooter series' last installment, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Infinity Ward, the developer behind Ghosts, was also responsible for the original Call of Duty as well as four other titles in the series. Expect Call of Duty: Ghosts to release for PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox One and Xbox 360 on November 5.

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Japanese brand PHENOMENON offers a look at its Fall/Winter 2013 collection through a set of tasteful pairings. Bold red, navy, and black are the tonal focal points, yet the true strength of the range lies in its strong color-blocked patterns and differentiated fits. Accordingly, triangular shapes create eye-catching cuts within a clean, yellow sweater, while houndstooth and red tartan mesh on the same slim-cut bomber. Bright woolen interpretations of motorcycle jackets, cable knit sweaters, and washed denim trousers are also uniquely placed within this collection, making for a wholly unique offering from the Japanese label. Look for PHENOMENON's Fall/Winter 2013 collection at retailers in the coming months.

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ASOS BLACK and PUMA have teamed up once again for a new collection for Spring/Summer 2013. To show off the collection, ASOS recruited notable names from London's underground creative scene including Tristan Richards (aka bPM), co-founder of the secret revolving party Boiler Room, illustrator Daniel David Freeman, and tattoo artist Caleb Kilby. Shot by Manchester-based documentary photographer Michael Mayren, the lookbook features the clean yet playful designs of the ASOS BLACK x PUMA collaboration which includes short and long sleeve shirts, polos, tees, sweaters, hoodies and a nice looking bomber jacket. The color palette is kept relatively neutral with occasional smatterings of bright color, a fitting look for British summers. To coincide with the lookbook, a special fanzine has been produced which features a scan-to-shop option allowing fans to scan their favorite looks and shop with ease. In addition to the unique feature, the fanzine will also showcase special projects by each of the creatives featured in the lookbook. A release is set for June 10 via ASOS.

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Russian retailer FOTT has crafted a lookbook in celebration of Italian label ASPESI Spring/Summer 2013 apparel pairings for the new season. Men's staples are neatly outlined in this photo set, which sees clean shirt, jacket, and trouser combinations laid out. A focus on wearability, fabric, and streamlined silhouettes seems to be the theme throughout the collection, with highlights such as versatile sweaters, linen blazers, and lightweight military-inspired jackets all shining through. With a thoroughly impressive showing, ASPESI's line of casual essentials are now available in full from the FOTT online store.

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Looking for a pair of sneakers to match your flashy game on court? Look no further than the artist edition of the sixth shoe in Chris Paul’s signature series from Jordan Brand. Given the name “Supernova” very bright colors are placed on the CP3 VI AE black upper. Not only that, but the left and right shoe feature a different color scheme. There is no word on a release date yet but if you are wanting to get these bold shoes then continue to check out Sneaker Files in order to find out more information.

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The Shadow 500 never seizes to disappoint, especially since it has been a top choice for collaborators that work within Saucony. Remembering how much of a stir was caused when Saucony released the anticipated Bodega pack to the public, the “Cotton Candy Pack” will most likely create the same amount of hype as the other Shadow 5000 releases. This pack is actually a collaboration between Play Cloths, a praised street-wear label, and the renowned Saucony Shadow 5000. The two, releasing a trio of colors of elegant design.

The bubblegum pink, lemon twist yellow, and blueberry fluff color-ways sport star perforations around the toe. You read correctly, star perforations. Besides the eye-catching stars, the shoes are wrapped around in suede while sitting on top of a white/gum outsole. To finish up, Play Cloths emblem is marked up on the tip of the tongue to show collaboration between Saucony. These are scheduled to release in the coming weeks so stay tuned for the exact release date.

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While many brands looking for a new audience during NYC Design Week take the traditional route of exhibiting at one of the many group showcases, contemporary design store and manufacturer Matter chose to do both—showing...
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Oh did Ray Horecek and the PUMA innovation team aim for the stars with this new design. PUMA introduces the Mobium Elite, the pure nature of performance. While fiddling around with contraction and expansion, designer Ray Horecek and PUMA successfully developed a sole that spreads naturally to cushion any impact. There are three main parts of this shoe that makes it what it is, the mobium band, windless chassis, and expansion pods. We already understand that the mobium band is powered by the force applied which returns more of a spring whenever contacted. The windless chassis changes in length, height, and proportion along with your foot’s natural movement. And the expansion pods provide cushioning, protection, and flexibility where needed the most. All three are explained more in detail on PUMA‘s site. Many colorways are already available for purchase on the PUMA website as well.

Besides the one of a kind technology, the Mobium Elite is stylish from the tongue down. The open upper air mesh, lace closure, and synthetic overlay should be a very popular feature on the shoe. The Mobium Elite has defiantly just distinguished itself between other running athletic sneakers. What are your thoughts on the PUMA Mobium Elite model? Leave a comment after the jump.

Solebox has been doing many collaborations this year and now visuals have been revealed of their latest project with Saucony on the Shadow 5000 model. “The Lucanid” showcases the sneaker with an all black upper with neon accent of orange and green on each respective pair. Be on the lookout for these sneakers to drop, both colorways will be made available on June 15.

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The use of copper in functional industrial design has been on the rise for some time now, especially since seeing it all over London Design Festival last September. We spotted six new products during this year's NYC Design Week that prove even more designers are embracing the multifaceted,...
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Award-winning Italian shoemaker Giuseppe Zanotti builds upon his young men’s line with the release of the Maxi Fringe Sneakers. A juxtaposition of influences, Zanotti blends the colors of Africa - as he describes it - with some simple street elegance and exotic flare. The calf skin suede upper features a fully-functional zipper system on both sides and at the heel of each sneaker while round leather laces, a black rubber sole unit, and maxi fringes complete the package. This item is currently available online for €595 EUR (approximately $462 USD) in either brown or black.

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Every good super hero has a sidekick and for Batman, it is Robin the boy wonder. Your Batman collection isn’t complete without Bruce Wayne’s ward. Display this DC Comics Robin 4-Inch Mini-Statue proudly, right next to the Caped Crusader. This statue features Robin having just dropped in from a high distance atop a circular base. [...]

The second of our videos to premiere at this year's 99u will definitely get you in the mood for lunch. We spoke to the founder of the famous ...
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