Air Jordan + Nike Kobe Autograph Display @ Nike Incheon.

A new NikeStore opened in Incheon, South Korea this May, and like all Swoosh flagships, the Incheon spot has its fair share of impressive displays. Perhaps none is more unique or valuable as the Nike Basketball ‘locker room’ in the 3rd floor lounge that features what might be the most neglected TV in SE Asia. That’s cos you’re not likely to care about what’s on the tube when you can come face to face with autographed kicks from the two greatest shooting guards of the last quarter-century. Inside display case pedestals are signed copies of the Air Jordan VI and XI Defining Moments Pack, along with the home and away versions of the Nike Zoom Kobe V ‘Big Stage’. Gold sharpie marks on these pairs remind one of the eleven NBA championships and three Olympic gold medals shared between Michael and Kobe, and you can see more of the Nike Incheon store display when you click the jump below. via IST.

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Emporio Armani x Reebok EA7 Fall/Winter 2010 Collection.

One of the more curious partnerships of this year has been the Emporio Armani x Reebok EA7 Collection; the high-end fashion label teamed up with the athletic apparel outfitter to introduce a collection of sleek lifestyle silhouettes with Reebok’s comfort and technology. Shoes like the Pump Vintage Mid utilizes Reebok Pump on a mid-cut street-wear lifestyle shoe, while the sportier Pump 7 Running shoe aptly combines athletics and aesthetics from both labels. the Emporio Armani x Reebok EA7 Footwear collection just hit stores so take a look at the gallery after the jump and head over to Reebok to cop a pair. via HS.

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Converse All-Star Leather D-Ring – Black + Brown.

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Sneaker brands have branched out into boot territory more than ever before this year. Not only does every brand have their own ‘real’ boots these days, but most are also applying rugged hiking/workboot construction to their classic models. Take for example the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather D-Ring, a shoe that lives up to its name quite nicely. These joints are a bit tougher than your average Chucks, with two toned suede uppers serving as the base for metal hex eyelets and D-rings on the top two. Pairs in brown with red laces and black with blue are both familiar, yet among the freshest sneaker-boots we’ve seen for the holiday season. Click the jump below to see more shots and grab yours directly from Converse.

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Air Jordan XIV – Eddie Jones Memphis Home PE.

Vin Baker’s Jumpman Pro Strong just got a retro release, and here’s a look at another Jordan Brand sneaker from one of their OG endorsement team. After his signatures from the late ’90s, Eddie Jones rocked several different Air Jordan franchise models, including this Air Jordan XIV PE from his time as a Memphis Grizzly. These are the ’stitched’ style AJXIVs, with lines of perforations running parallel to monochromatic stitching on the white leather side panels. ‘EJ’ embroidery on the inner ankle lets you know these are legit NBA PEs from a time when you couldn’t get them at, say, House of Hoops. A dope look for any Air Jordan completist, these are available slightly used in EJ’s size 13 from sole_supreme on eBay.

Style: JBM311 M39 C1