Wale vs. Jay.... I say WALE

DC rapper Wale is quickly establishing himself as the most aware sneaker-head in the rap game around these parts. Not only did he get his hands on the Copper Foamposites early, he also seems to wear a new impressive pair of sneakers at every awards show, concert or red-carpet event.

So how does he stack up against the O.G. Jay-Z? We pinned the two against each other in this Jordan III edition of footwear faceoff, just in time for the two to be performing in Austin, TX (Nice Kicks’ backyard) on 11/10. Click here to see the match-up then let us know who you think took this round.

Vans Vault

Vans Syndicate has released two versions of the Mountain Edition in a Mid cut for this Holiday2009 season. Each shoe receives a distinctive “S” designation as they possess a Scotchguard lining. One pair is a weathered tan while the other sports a clean black. Other features include: a nylon and leather upper, an embossed leather PU insole, and an Outlast sockliner that’s aids in thermo-regulation.

How do these stack up against the four textile pairs we saw earlier this week? Each pair is available at Vans Syndicate retailers such asSilo. Peep the punch for more photos.

Its on and Poppin....

A HOT MESS!!! WEDDING GUESTS START FIGHTING DURING THE RECEPTION . . . GROOMS FATHER GETS BEAT UP . . . GRANDMA GETS PUT IN A CHOKE HOLD!!!

Lets get it Crackn. Watch HERE.

Serious: Another Girls' High School Soccer Match Ends In A Fight In Rhode Island MEOW lol

Foul: Cop Beats Down Unarmed Handcuffed Man For Saying "F*ck You" [Raw Footage]

Ohh Emm Gee: Girl Jumps Dude After He Drops Her Female Friend & Then Throws A Punch In Alabama!

Fuck EM! If you dont know this girl then get Familiar.

Jake Davis put us onto the official cut for the highly-talked about Rosa Acosta and Supreme video. The video took place during Acosta’s photoshoot involving none other than Terry Richardson for this season’s campaign. There’s no actual nudity, but I guess it’s still worthy of the NSFW tag. check it out HERE.

At first I wasnt but the cut of these are so cleann. =0]

A model that has slowly become more visible in Nike Sportswear’s footwear roster, the Dynasty High enjoys an all new Quickstrike LE release seen here. The shoe’s understated design comes courtesy of an all gray upper with all branding kept on the tonal tip as well with a gray Swoosh and print. Available now at select retailers including Sneak.

Converse doing some cool stuff with there sneakes

While the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star has seen more than its fair share of color and pattern changes over the years, actual modifications to the upper are a relative rarity. In a look here, the All-Star changes things up with the addition of two ankle straps. Perhaps the less often seen material on the All-Star, the upper comes in either all white leather or all black leather. Available at select Converse retailers includingLeftfoot.

Bodega x Pumps

Coinciding with their Pump 20 effort is this Bodega commemorative t-shirt. The t-shirt features a beret-wearing fox surrounded by a ring of stars with Bodega appearing just above. A Pump 20 logo also adorns the left sleeve. The Bodega x Reebok Pump 20th Anniversary Sneakers will be unveiled on Friday, November 20th alongside the tee.

Clipse x Neptunes

Yet another leak of one of the most anticipated albums of this year. With “Doorman” The Clipse keep the anticipation growing as they deliver another banging Neptunes-produced track sharped with poignant lyrics. Expect visuals for this track to hit the net next week. Check it out here. “Till The Casket Drops” in stores December 8.

Hanon x Pumps. Cool Shit

Hanon present a closer look into its limited edition collaboration with Reebok, celebrating 20 years of the PUMP basketball shoe. PUMP 20 recognizes two decades of the Reebok icon with a limited release of the original in two first edition colorways, as well as a collaborative project with 20 sneaker stores from across the globe. Hanon’s PUMP 20 is a 31 pair release constructed with a split premium suede and nubuck upper. They opted for a muted tonal colorup and have included some additional old school and technical detailing. Polypag mesh features on the tongue and toe box whilst Playdry technology is applied to the collar and lining. Additional details include a flocked suede midsole section, screened granite tongue backer and woven and embossed dual branding. Each pair is labeled and individually numbered, set to drop via Hanon on November 19th, 2009.

Yes sneakers meets iPhone.

If you get a buzz looking at old skate shoes, then the iMade For Skate Iphone App is for you. Running as a 'lite' version (as opposed to the full version, which you can see here), the app features over 50,000 images of every skate kick you can imagine - all at the touch of your finger tip! To get an idea of what you'll see, check out our exclusive interview with the Made For Skate cats here. To download the app, hit the direct link here.



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Can you say DMV spizike. Lol

AIR JORDAN SPIZIKE (WINTERIZED)
As the northern parts of the globe get their snuggies warmed up and primed for the colder months, Jordan Brand looks after the bottom half with the new Air Jordan Spizike Winterized. With ballistic mesh uppers and tonnes of waterproof action, there is nothing stopping you from slamming dunks in the rain this winter, so get your hustle on and set aside those Timberlands - this winter it's all about JB baby! Cop yours now at Extra Butter.





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Dopeness SBTG

NIKE X SBTG (LAST OF THE VARSITY BONES)
Following the successful launch of the Blue Devil (Away Edition) and the Sable AF1 at KICKS LAB VOL. 04, two new designs will now be available via www.royalefam.com in a special release. The latest Black Mamba and Sable AF1 complete the Varsity Bones collection, which has been SBTG's ongoing celebration of the timeless Nike Dunk.

























BLACK MAMBA
The Black Mamba is a continuation of the special edition one-off custom sneaker, the Black Mamba Dunk Hi, made for Kobe Bryant and presented to the Most Valued Player himself by SBTG. The Black Mamba Nike Dunk Low honors Kobe Bryant's current team, the Los Angeles Lakers, with its purple and black colorway, with leopard prints on the rear.
Sporting the number 24 and the letters MVP, the Black Mamba is a tribute to Kobe Bryant, who made headlines when he decided to join the NBA right after graduating from high school. This pair of Nike Dunks celebrate the success of Kobe Bryant's career as a sports superstar with a career high of 81 points in 2006.
SABLE AF1
The Sable Air Force 1 was produced specially for the KICKS LAB event in Tokyo, as a throwback to the SBTG Nike SB Dunk produced in 2006. The SBTG Nike SB Dunk was launched to overwhelming response from sneaker enthusiasts and collectors, and it is still highly sought after today. Just like the Sable Air Force 1 that was launched at KICKS LAB VOL. 04 in Tokyo, this online release celebrates the cult status of the SBTG Nike SB Dunk. It sports the same distinct olive green leaf camo with red highlights, and features a blue leopard swoosh. This pair goes out for the fans and supporters out there, the people who love their kicks as much as we do at Royalefam.


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SBTG is a great designer.

Kicks Lab in Tokyo kicked off Volume Four of their Sneaker Gala, with special guest Mark Ong aka SBTG on hand to debut his new collection. Going down once a year, the Sneaker Gala brings together sneaker heads, industry peeps and VIP speakers to continually raise awareness and elevate a scene. Thanks to our good friend Hajime at Kicks Lab you can check out the party pics below!

































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DXC coming I'm in there.

The third times the charm with Dunkxchange hitting Washington DC for a triple treat of buying, selling and trading. Make sure you get down if you're in the DC area, as it will be the last time the Dunkxchange hits the White House state until Summer 2010. For more information or to book a table hit up here.



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Space Jam

Oqium Rotterdam are getting in quick with their pre-order offer for the Air Jordan XI (aka Space Jam) kicks. No doubt these intergalactic marvels will sell out before you can lift your trigger finger, so secure your pair now with our good mates at Oqium Rotterdam. And never fear, the Jordan specialists ship all over the world, so they will have every sneaker head covered. Drop date is slotted for December 23rd.


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