Thanks to SOLEblvd reader “a”, we now know what New Balance 998s Kanye West has been wearing in London during fashion week. The sneaker in question is actually a 997.5, not a 998 and stems from collaboration between New Balance and high-fashion Japan based store United Arrows.

U.S distribution was minimal for these, but if you can’t live without them, the sneakers are available HERE for about $183. Detailed flicks below.
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Not only has Mr. West been parading around fashion week with his new bald girlfriend Amber Rose, he’s also traded in his Louis Vuittons for some ambiguous NB998s. We’re guessing someone from New Balance figured it was a good idea to send Kanye some sneakers and pray that he’d get his photo taken with them on. Misson accomplished. Check close-up shots of ‘Ye’s New B’s below.
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etnies Plus Tribute

We don’t know a whole lot about this release, but the etnies Plus Tribute is looking like an April delivery to boutique accounts. The Plus line is usually a little questionable (it’s the line where they let the designers go nuts), but this new silhouette seems like a perfect balance of etnies styling and elevated thinking. Hit the jump for bigger photos, we’ll update with info when we get it.

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Nate Robinson’s Krytonite Nike Foamposite Lites from the All-Star Game are on eBay. Oh shit. [eBay]

SBTG just launched a Made to Order collection. Not sure what you would do with a custom pair of kicks, but if you have money to blow (Mike Shinoda) check it out. [Freshness]

Japanese New Balance P785H. The chances of them coming across the way aren’t high, but worth a click. [Mischief]

Spike Lee is getting Paaaaid. Do the Right Thing Jordan 1s. [Sneaker Files]

Usugrow x Vans 2009 Spring: black leathers, engravings, and skulls. Sweet. [Hypebeast]

If you like Justice, you’re going to be into the Gram 2009 Spring/Summer collection. Available at Revolve soon. [Freshness]

Be Positive footwear: don’t know a ton about it, but it’s Italian and the new satin chukkas are cool. [Slam x Hype]

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It seems that Mondrian is going to be big this summer. Check this leak from the DC LIFE collection to deliver sometime in August. Primary color blockings, oh my! [Vagant]

Got $382 dollars burning a hole in your painted-on skinny skin jeans? Cop these Y-3 Honja His at OAK. [OAK NYC]

Fall New Balance leak = some good, some bad. [Hypebeast]

The new Diamond Supply Co. x DVS collaboration ain’t no Tiffany Dunk, but it’s still got some legs for the skate youth. [CtotheJL]

Vans Zapato Del Barco. It’s not a deck shoe mid, but it’s still cool. If you have a Mac, make a sticky that says: “April: buy Vans Zapato Del Barco.” [Sneaker Files]

Check the Converse Skateboarding Weapon. [Nice Kicks]

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Call it midnight madness. The Rivington Club x New Balance 1300’s just went on sale around 15 minutes ago, and you don’t even have to wait in line to get ‘em. Three colorways, grey, teal, and white are all available now for $165.

If you’re looking to score a pair, cop them Here before the beasts run wild. Also, make sure you tell the virtual Kunle we said what up. More pics after the cut.
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• Apparently the Internet does run shit. After commenters pushed for these Lupe Fiasco patent Converse Chucks to be made, the brand went to the lab and mass produced them. Look for them to drop soon as part of Converse’s spring 1Hund(red) artists series. [HighSnobiety]

• Check out this in-depth feature on the ARC x New Balance 1300’s that drop at midnight on Saturday at rivingtonclub.com
[Freshness Mag]

• Supra’s next best, the Vaider goes low-top in this black/teal colorway that’s about to start shipping to stores. [Nice Kicks]

• Nom de Guerre hooked up with Red Wing Shoes for some sick cool-grey boots. Check the flagship Nom store in NYC if you want to score a pair. [Hypebeast]

• Hoosiers! Hoosiers! Support the team and Gene Hackman with this ode to one of the greatest sports films ever made re-interpreted into a Nike Blazer. [SneakerNews]

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Nike Blazer Low Velcro Lux. Can you pull it off? Marc Jacobs did it with Vans, who’s gonna go Nike no lace? [High Snobiety]

We don’t really back the sneaker customizer thing, but if you are one, and you live in Chi-town, hit up St. Alfreds tomorrow. You might become famous! [Sneaker Files]

If you’re looking to get into some hard bottoms, check Red Brick Soul Footwear. Dope. [Hypebeast]

Sophnet x Converse 10th year anniversary Chucks. Simple black/white, with a zipper. [Sneaker News]

Oh man, we were hoping these were fake. Shady Records x Vans Syndicate. WTF? [Sneaker Files]

New Balance MT580s in White/Pink/Turquoise before they come out. Sick. [Ebay]

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New images of the CLOT x Nike AF1 just went up online, and they look dope. If you live in Asia, now is your time, but if you’re USA-bound wait it out. The Nike 1World sneakers go global after they launch in the home region. [Sneaker Freaker]

Vans x Eric Elms for a July Syndicate project product leak. The shoes are a little nuts, but this dude is dope and in real life they probably are pretty sick. [Mash Kulture]

The New Balance Gore-Tex MT580s just dropped at Mita in Japan, and photos are everywhere. You’ll be able to buy them stateside in about a month, so sit still. [Nice Kicks]

Some great new Vans Authentic bright colorways and buttery Visvim FBTs available now at Huf. [HUFSF]

New Lanvin kicks at Colette. Bbbbbballing. [Sneaker Files]

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• Undefeated will release two New Balance H574J’s exclusively to its Japanese flagship locations. Dubbed the “Man vs. Wild Pack” the sneakers are a hybrid of a NB 574 and a H710 hiking boot. [Hypebeast]

• Note to Supra: If you don’t want upcoming sneakers leaked, don’t give Terry Kennedy his own signature shoe. The latest colorway unveiled is the trusty black/red. [Nice Kicks]

• Oh man, everyone’s going to go nuts when these Air Jordan I High Black/Infrared’s drop on January 31, 2009. [Sneaker News]

• DC Life Holiday is trying to get that Kobe number, but is playing more like Sam Bowie in his prime. Ugh. [High Snobiety]

• He makes hit records, but his sneaker design skills are kinda sub-par. For all you Stans out there, “The Way I Am” Jordan 2 that Eminem came up will release to airjordanflightclub members on 12/18/08. [Paul Rosenberg]

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