July’s coming to a close so while some of you may be wallowing in self-pity at the inevitable return of the school year, cheer yourself up with this week’s Sneaker News Weekly Rewind. This week brought closer looks at the Cool Grey XI and Flint XIII, which should ease the pain brought on by piles of schoolwork. New ‘Jays’ didn’t disappoint either, as we got a look at a new colorway of the Air Jordan II as well as a Lasered Fusion IV. New images of an upcoming Electric Green Foamposite as well as the return of the OG Diamond Turf colorway brightened our moods, as did the release of some August 2010 Nike SB releases.

On the basketball side of things, the color red was a recurring theme, as both the Skills Academy PE of the Soldier IV as well as a Quickstrike pair of the Uptempo 97 were colored up in the eye-catching tone. Things were toned down with Steve Nash’s new signature shoe, which features – big surprise – a low-cut construction. Sneaker News directed a shining light at our readers with the launch of the Best of WDYWT, which showcases the twenty best WDYWT submissions of the week. And finally, the Nike Air Force 1 made a campaigned convincingly with the introduction of the 5 Boroughs Pack, a long-awaited concept that has finally come to life. There’s a lot more to see so if you need a drug-free mood enhancer, check out the final Sneaker News Weekly Rewind of July.

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New York City cats have been matching their kicks with their gear for the longest time, so it’s only fitting that the Nike Air Force 1 Low 5 Boroughs Pack has some accompanying threads and caps for you to color-coordinate at your discretion. Each pair from the 5 Boroughs Pack has its own t-shirt featuring the borough printed in similar fashion to the graphic found on the insole of the shoe, as well as a Nike brand fitted cap featuring a swooshed-out NYC lettering on the color-matched base. You’ll most likely find the gear at 21 Mercer as well as Niketown, so be sure to cop a few fitteds and tees to go along with your fresh pairs of the Air Force 1 *Enter Your Borough Here* tomorrow. via FRESHNESS.

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It’s been quite a year for the Air Jordan IX.  From the OG colorway retros to the Bin 23, Citrus and Quai 54 editions, we’ve seen more AJIXs than home runs Mike hit in the minor leagues when the Nines first released.  The “What if MJ never retired” hypothetical is one for the ages, and you can’t help but wonder if he would have made it four in a row while wearing these white, black and True Red AJ9s at old Chicago Stadium.  But all that’s merely conjecture, with the concrete facts being that you can grab your own piece of the history that never was from Shaolin8 on eBay.

Style: 302370-102
Color: White/True Red-Black

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Is the Air Jordan II University Blue a tribute to Michael Jordan’s days as a student athlete at the University of North Carolina? It’s pretty clear that most University Blue colorways of Air Jordans have been a nod to Jordan’s collegiate years as a dorset ram (better recognized as a Tar Heel, though the name has nothing to do with the animal). The color blue isn’t a first for the Air Jordan II – remember the Air Jordan II “Melo” and the Air Jordan II Low of 2004 – but never has it owned so much of the upper. In addition to the eye-catching color is the translucent “ice” sole and the new JORDAN branding on the heel – an obvious contemporary take on a Jordan logo. These have already popped up at select shops but will officially release tomorrow, July 31st, at Jordan Brand retailers like Extra Butter, or snag a pair now on eBay.

Style: 395709-401
Color: University Blue/Black

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Dropping tomorrow is the Nike Air Force 1 Low Supreme 5 Boroughs Pack; with five great colorways to choose from, you have the option of being true to your borough by copping the pair represented by your hometown, or showing your overall NYC pride by getting your hands on all five. Designed by NYC-native DJ Clark Kent, the Air Force 1 Low Supreme 5 Boroughs Pack features a wool upper with 3M piping, a chenille swoosh, and a satin inner liner. The entire 5 Boroughs Pack will drop at 21 Mercer, House of Hoops, and will also be available on Nikestore for the out-of-towners. Individual borough colorways have already dropped at select sneaker shops in each borough, and Foot Locker on 34th St. will also drop the Manhattan colorway. Check out the detailed images after the jump and be sure to cop yours tomorrow.

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The ongoing collaboration between Asics and Ronnie Fieg has proven to be a Legion of Doom-level tag team.  Among the best collabo series, the man from David Z is back with the Onitsuka Tiger for another hot new Asics Gel Lyte III.  They’ve once again expanded to a trio with the inclusion of Culture Shoq, who saw another Feig x Asics Gel Lyte III release last year as part of the Trilogy Project.  The new joints also feature purple accents, but are considerably heavier on the black for a nice change of pace.  Check out more shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for a release date.

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Justin Timberlake and Woody Harrelson were recently spotted in Manhattan taking it to the blacktop for a scene of their new movie, Friends With Benefits, which appears to include a small game of pickup basketball. Timberlake’s been seen rocking Jordan’s before, and for this particular instance, he broke out a pair of the new Air Jordan One6 One7 in White and Black, that features a simple Jordan aesthetic and notable Black patent leather hits. It seems that a lot of people are wearing these to play in; just recently, a number of NBA and ex-NBA players wore the White and Metallic Silver colorway during the 2010 Summer Groove down in Miami.

You might’ve expected Harrelson to whip out a pair of the Nike Hyperize Billy Hoyle or even the Flight Light High, but instead he chose the New Balance 889. Justin Timberlake – while not a Billy Hoyle –  isn’t too shabby with the rock either; he’s participated in a number of celebrity basketball games – a notable one being his awkward and taking-it-too-seriously match-up against actor Tom Cavanaugh (they were like Kobe and Raja out there) in 2002. Check out more pictures of Justin and Woody after the jump…

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“One to rock, one to stock.” That motto surely applies to the upcoming Flint XIII, arguably the most popular colorway of the Air Jordan XIII. With a scheduled release date falling in November of 2010, this will be the third at-bat for the Flint XIII but with no signs of fatigue. These are without a doubt on everyone’s “must-cop” list but release information has yet to be announced – will a limited release doom those who have been waiting eagerly for these? Of course Sneaker News will keep you updated with all the release info for the Air Jordan XIII Flint so keep us in tune. In the meantime, check out these new images of Flint XIII after the jump and let us know if you’ll be copping a pair. via hoopchina.

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It’s getting hot down South, and it’s not just the temperature! This Sunday, August 1st, the H-Town Sneaker Summit will go down with an impressive list of guests to go with the sick sneaker displays and showcases. The H-Town Sneaker Summit will feature D’Wayne Edwards, Footwear Design Director of Jordan Brand, Dante Ross, fashion and music extraordinaire, and Nick Diamond, founder of Diamond Supply Co. and the mind behind the Tiffany SB Dunk Low. Tons of special events will also go down, such as the presentation of the Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke to Reggie Holloway’s family, a silent auction for an autographed pair of Yao Ming’s Reeboks, and much more. Continue reading for full event information and be sure to check out H-Town Sneaker Summit this Sunday.

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Not quite the Aqua VIII, but the colorway is close, isn’t it? Check out this new Air Jordan 1 Retro High for the young’ns in Black, Orion Blue, Varsity Purple, and Volt. Not quite the Aqua Tone and Bright Concord from the VIII but this colorway on the Retro AJ1 is close enough, even adding a Volt colorway to represent the yellow rim around the Jumpman logo seen on the tongue of the Air Jordan VIII ‘Aqua’. Back-to-school shopping is headed our way so if you need a crisp new pair of Jays to for your younger siblings or kids, these ‘Aqua’ AJ1s should do the trick. These have begun to hit retailers  like CitySole so check your local Jordan Brand retailers soon or cop a pair now on eBay.

Style: 332558-007
Color: Black/Orion Blue-Varsity Purple-Volt

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Earlier this morning Sneaker News showed you new images of the Air Jordan XI Cool Grey in GS (grade-school) sizes. Instead of having to extrapolate visions of a mens sizes from those images, check out these new shots of the Cool Grey XI for men. The first point of interest that was a hot topic of conversation from earlier this morning was the blue tint on the translucent soles, which looks to be evident on the mens pair as well. Is it the lighting? The same “issue” arose with Air Jordan XI 25th Anniversary release in May; the ice sole appeared clear in some pictures and lighting and slightly blue in altered settings. Perhaps the blue tint is a result of a special treatment to prevent or slow down the yellowing process? Regardless of the apparent color confusion, the Cool Grey XI will surely be a hot commodity once it drops, so check out these new images of the upcoming Retro and let us know what you think; does the blue tint bother you, please you, or is it a non-issue? via hoopchina.

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After the instant sell-outs of the first Bin 23 Collection releases, the third installment of Jordan Brand’s premium Retro collection will officially start hitting stores tomorrow, July 31st, at select retailers in Canada, at least. Much like the two preceding Bin 23 release, whereabouts of there availability was very quiet largely due to a small product run (the Air Jordan II Premio had just under 1,100 pairs), but Livestock in Vancouver, Canada will indeed be selling the Air Jordan XIII (13) Premio tomorrow. If you’re not in the area, Livestock is gracious enough to do phone orders, so give them a ring and perhaps they’ll be willing to ship ‘em out to the non-canucks, aye? These will most certainly hit the U.S. soon as well, so check back with Sneaker News and we’ll keep you updated regarding the stateside release.

Livestock
239 Abbott St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 2K7
T 604 685 1433

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For anyone who hates on LeBron James and insists that now that he’s joined the Miami Heat with Dwyane Wade he’ll never be like Michael Jordan, here’s proof that’s not entirely true.  After seeing a GS-sized ‘Cool Grey’ Air Jordan XI Retro this morning, here’s a look at the latest LeBron sneaker in cool grey for kids, the Nike LeBron VII PS.  These L7PSes offer a super-simple colorway with greys covering most of the upper, save the white Swoosh and its Red Plum outline.  Click the jump for more images and grab yours today from FinishLine.

Style: 400155-003
Color: Cool Grey/White-Dark Grey-Red Plum

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If you’re a fan of the Nike Air Force 1, the last week or so should’ve been pure heaven. In the Air Force 1 5 Boroughs Pack, we saw a set of five great colorways inspired by the 5 boroughs of New York City but this next pack takes it out of the local scene and appeals to the world stage. Check out the upcoming China and Puerto Rico colorways of the Nike Air Force 1 World Basketball Festival Pack; China and Puerto Rico will participate in the first-of-its-kind World Basketball Festival in mid-August and to give props to the five participating countries – U.S.A., Brasil, France, and the two aforementioned – Nike will release a special set of the Nike Air Force 1 in country-specific colorways and special tongue labels. A first look at the Puerto Rico colorway reveals a red leather upper with a flag-inspired graphic while the China features a yellow upper with a tongue label also designed with the national flag in mind. If you remember the the 2006  Air Force 1 World Cup Pack (all done in patent leather), you’ll be quick the realize that country-inspired AF1s fly off the shelves, so do not sleep on these! A tentative price of $125 has been set so stick with Sneaker News and we’ll keep you updated with more info regarding the Air Force 1 WBF Pack. via NT.

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When you think Air Jordan signature colorways, Bred comes to mind, as does University (of North Carolina) Blue and white, but don’t forget about the place where it all started.  Michael Jordan credits his being cut from the varsity basketball squad as a 9th grader at Laney High School as being the key motivating moment that ultimately drove him to work as hard as he did.  Only fitting then, to see the royal blue, yellow and white colorway we call ‘Laney’ for short show up on the Air Jordan 2010 Playground Outdoor.  These’ll be out soon for you to work on your game on the outdoor courts, so check out more shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via NT

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Can you imagine a Nike Air Max 95 or an Air Max 1 as a basketball shoe? When pics of the Nike Zoom Don first released last year, the response was overwhelmingly positive. It was quite daring of Nike to take a classic like the Nike Zoom Spiridon and give it a beefier midsole and a higher cut, but it the basketball motif suits it well – almost too well. It’s great that the OG colorways are returning as well, as this pair is taken from the Silver, Desert Red, and Black colorway with the same mudguard material. These just dropped over at WEST so head there to pick up a pair, and expect these to hit other Nike retailers as well.

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