Sample sneakers are created to give retailers a preview

Sample sneakers are created to give retailers a preview of what to expect on their shelves in the coming seasons while giving designers a chance to improve upon their prototypes.  But in the case of the above pictured model, its design has been finalized since 1988 Nike Dunk SB Mens (2003 if you consider the heel branding), and though they do indeed represent a significant design shift, the purpose of the shoe seems to be more like a splash of cold water in the face.  Wake up, sneakerheads!  One of your all-time favorites is coming back when the Air Jordan Air Max 95 Mens Shoes 3 ‘Black Cement’ releases this holiday season, but Jordan Brand wants you to remember how perfect the AJ3 really is/was.  So despite the fact that the retail version will feature the classic black tumbled leather we’ve come to know and love, a sample pair of AJ3s crafted in nubuck has been circulating.  These joints also feature grey suede on the tongue, ankle and eyelets in place of the traditional leather, so what do you think of the material swap?  Click through to leave a comment and see some additional angles and stick with Sneaker News for updates like the ‘Black Cement’ Air Jordan 3 release date.  via MN

While the White/White Air Force 1 has become one of the most synonomous shoes within the sneaker community there are still those of us in the world who would like to see it changed up from time to time, like with the White/White/Neutral Grey (Ice) pair that we showed you a few weeks ago. Now the latest pair of White/White AF1′s to get some color treatment is this White, White, and Dark Obsidian pair that features an all White upper with a Dark Obsidian outsole and insole. Pick these up now at select Nike Sportswear retailers including Atmos.

The hit HBO show Entourage went out on top, leaving a generation of TV-viewers with a hypothetical first-hand view at the life and times of movie-star’s tumultuous career and a heap of one-liners from Ari Gold. To commemorate the eighth and final season, Nike SB teamed up with a few individuals tied to the show and created a special pair of the Dunk SB Low, featuring a simple tonal-black upper with elephant print accents and Entourage branding and labels around the shoe. Originally noted as a Friends & Family release, the Entourage x Nike Dunk SB Low would later resurface in slightly altered form – no Entourage label on the tongue, and a new gum outsole.

News of the release has been up and down and subject to change, but according to TSG, it appears that this special release, like the show it was designed after, will be gone for good. However, with the shaky nature of the release information surrounding the shoe, who knows what could happen? A release at a later date? Consider these cancelled for now, so let us know if you’re disappointed or indifferent at this news. If you still need these in your collection, a few of the F&F versions are available now on stores online.

Ladies and gentlemen there are a lot of Foamposite releases on the horizon. That gym green pair is right around the corner, the pinks are coming, and that stealth version should arrive towards the end of the year, and we caught a first look at the Black/Red/Gold Foamposite One earlier today as well. Oh and if that wasn’t enough, one of the more daring pairs color-wise pairing up the long favored metallic look with some vibrant hits of crimson on the Pro-model of the Foams. Will you be picking up this Nike Air Foamposite Pro just Nike Free Run 5.0 V3 in time for the back to school season, or are the other pairs posing as more of a draw for you? Let us know once you check out the new shots after the jump and check out the asking price for this early pair from iamfashion2013 on stores online.