The Japanese shop Essence is changing up the look of their shop, and to celebrate the change, they have collaborated with a few talented artists to create some heat.  They recruited sneaker customizers Sabotage and Methamphibian to customize two pairs of Nike Air Force 1s, one the Dethpact and the other Popkiller, each limited at twelve a piece.  Also they got jewelry artist Gabriel Urist to create a item for them, however the details for the project are sparse, but it is believed the product with have a playing card theme.  Check after the jump for more details.

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Next weekend in Paris, the sneaker boutique Lazy Dog is putting what it’s calling a Mini Street Market. The market will include both new and vintage sneakers and gear, including Stussy, BBC, Puma, Nike, Adidas, Undefeated, A Bathing Ape and others. The sale is looking to liquidate, so everything must go at potentially low prices. The best stuff should go fast so get there early. The event is running from the 7th of June to the 9th.
The Lazy Dog
11 passage Thiere
75011 Paris

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Pictures of these sneakers have been circulating around the net for some time, with various rumors connected to them.  Now we hear word that these are dropping next month.  The sneakers were created by Dutch Hip-Hop duo C-Mon & Kypski who based the design on their music with the music VU-meter and the colors of their latest album.  The sneakers will only be released in a limited run in Europe and Asian on the 11th of June.  You can head to Dutch skate shop E-zone in Utrecht, Holland on the 7th of June where there will be a release party.  The first 50 people to buy the shoe will get a limited Nike SB C & K Tee.

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One of France’s top spots to find urban fashion and limited sneakers is Starcow of Paris.  Luckily for those far from the shop, they just launched a website so you can pick up some of the their merchandise.

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Here is a look at a diverse grouping of  New Balance sneakers in terms of color in style.  The kicks are set to release at the end of 2007 and early 2008.

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German sneaker shop Solebox has just collaborated with Puma to create a Clyde. The sneaker features black suede, golden inner lining, gold foot bed, and embossed lizard skin. The sneaker drops in a limited release with only 558 sneakers available worldwide this summer, with a stated launch date of the 16th of June 2007.Via Hanon

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Images of the Nike Air Force One London just hit the net.  The Forces have a navy blue/royal blue colorway and feature a translucent midsole with a visible air unit.  The Londons will be available this coming 4th of August 2007 at $200 price tag.Via NT

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The Dunkesto is one Nike’s most successful hybrids mixing the classic Dunk and Presto, for a perfect blend. Here we see the latest colorway of the sneaker in white and pink featuring white leather and mesh materials. You can pick these up at SoldOut for 120 euros. Be fast, only 6 are available on the site at the moment.

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This year Nike has decided to retro a favorite from the past, the Nike Air Max Lite.  The sneaker has also been referred to as the Air Max 2, which followed the Air Max 1 and preceded the Air Max 90.  The sneakers are currently only available through UK sneaker shop Size?.

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Here is a pair of Nike Air Force 1 Premium from a pack designed by Hiroshi Fujiwara for the 25th anniversary of the AF1.  No word on a release date for these sneakers, however rumor has these dropping soon.

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