To the delight of many, Nike is set to retro the Air Tech Challenge. The former signature sneaker of Andre Agassi, before he moved to Adidas, the Air Tech Challenge will release in two OG colorways, White/Sonic Yellow and White/Varsity Purple. The release dates are tentatively set for April 2007 (Yellow) and June (Purple).
 

Images/Info: [NeverMinor]

While at Magic, KATC was given a preview of the next installment into Gravis' Black Box Collection. Following up on their work with Stash, Gravis' upcoming Black Box collection is set to feature the work of another NYC graffiti legend, "The Voice of the Ghetto", Stay High 149.

Related Info:

[KATC Feature: Stash Black Box Launch Coverage]

[Gravis Black Box Collection on GravisFootwear.com]

[More on Stay High 149]

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While attending Magic, KATC spotted a number of upcoming/exclusive kix. Not to go without mention though, we also spotted a LARGE number of fake kix. Either way, here is KATC's Top Three Kix worn at Magic.
 

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After much back and forth, its seems as though the Black/Metallic Air Jordan Retro V, due to release in January, will feature the #23 stitched on the heel thus making it more like the PE edition that MJ wore on the court.
 

Image: [Jordan8420.com]
 

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While KATC was away at Magic in Las Vegas, ALIFE/ARC held their Boom Bap end of the NYC summer event hosted by Doug E. Fresh and Biz Markie. Check out the video for a glimpse into the event.
 
 

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Although 2006 is nearing a close, Nike SB is already well prepared for 2007. The Dinosaur Jr. SB Dunk High (Silver High Top with Dino Jr. embro on the heel), Milli Vanilli SB Dunk Low (Red/Black similar to Milli Vanilli's on stage costume), and an un-nicknamed neon green SB Dunk Low, all pictured above, are all set to release in 2007.
 

Images: [ISS] and [Slam!]

Puma is set to continue their focus on the legendary Clyde through a posthumous collaboration with artist Vaughn Bode. The Bode x Puma Clyde sneaker was designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bode's character the "Cheech Wizard" and features the stars found on the Wizard's hat. In addition to the Bode Clydes, Puma is set to release a matching Bode hoody as well.

Image: [SuperTouch]

More on Vaughn Bode and the Cheech Wizard:

[The Official Vaughn Bode Website]