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Def Jam artist, Young Jeezy, is pictured in the newest issue of Complex wearing a pair of Gourmet sneakers that won’t hit retailers until the Spring of 2010. Jeezy pictured in this Complex feature is seen wearing a pair of Gourmet’s newest sneaker, the Diecisette, a high top classic looking sneaker in Black and White. The Diescisette features a unique lace loop combined with a simple and clean upper. Look for the Gourmet Diecisette sneaker to hit retailers during the first quarter of 2010. via: Gourmet

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Though it is still middle of summer, Nike and Jordan Brand are taking up the task in designing for the coming winter season.  This means plenty of eye-catching models, a slew of classics and hybrids, including a very unique variant of Spiz’ike.  Primed for harsh snow and slush conditions, the signature basketball sneaker is now a Winterized Boots.  It isn’t just on appearance, every elements on this collection have been upgraded for rugged conditions, from laces anchoring points to a carbonized rubber out sole.  The collection will feature 3 color schemes:  Dark Cinder/Black, Black/Anthracite and Flint Grey/Cherrywood RedEven.  Each colorway will be launch through a sequential, monthly method from October of this year towards the holiday season in December. Release dates after the jump.

So I don’t wven like Jordans, but these are hot and I’m getting some as soon as I get my funds up, best believe. When I saw these My mind went crazy…and any guy who is a fan of Jordans would love his lady rockin’ a pair of these right next to him. I can’t say anymore the pumps speak for themselves.

You can get them at Air Jordan Women

In what is their inaugral season, NYC-based Thorocraft offers a preview into the second part of its Spring 2010 Collection. The Alex James-headed footwear project builds a solid foundation on their four basic principles: craftsmanship, quality, durability, and comfort.

Although Radii (pronounced “ray-dee-eye”) was only launched in 2008, the footwear brand has already received much notable love. Radii debuted at the semi-annual MAGIC trade show in August 2008 and received instant praise.  Even with the creative use of materials like satin patent and action leather, as well as fresh details like buckles, buttons and more, these kicks still maintain reasonable price – only $95-$120 on DrJays.com right now!

Perhaps most suitably named the footwear industry’s rollercoaster brand, L.A. Gear has seen extreme success and extreme failure since its inception in 1983. Endorsed in the past by athletes including Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Karl Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, and artists Michael Jackson and Paula Abdul, L.A. Gear grew to $830 million in sales within seven years. The brand fell apart just as quickly declaring bankruptcy in 1998. Owned by ACI International (who also owns Original Penguin, Perry Ellis, and other fashion brands), L.A. Gear is trying to make a come back by relaunching retro styles from 1989-1990. Behind the project is Lance Jackson, son of L.A. Gear owner Steven Jackson. Working with the company for just under two years, Jackson Jr. is staking claim over this retro-surgence, but will he bring L.A. Gear back into the limelight?

Timberland, Concepts and Mitchell & Ness team up to create these special ‘Con Ops’ boots. The Con Ops boot is an all-black Timberland field boot, packed with GORE-TEX for comfort, and featuring Timberland’s signature rough construction. Also available are a Con Ops knitted winter cap, fitted cap, and t-shirt.