Yesterday, we gave you a look at a new Air Yeezy colorway that was on display at the opening of Nike’s TPE 6453 boutique in Taipei, and although the Yeezy’s may have stolen the spotlight, there were plenty of other unlocked treasures to be seen. The Air Jordan I has been getting some serious love lately, appearing in countless new colorways of the high and low models, and after seeing the summer collection, it is clear that there is no plan to slow it down. Several new Air Jordan I models were exhibited, including three new polka-dotted Low Phat versions, a black/aqua High Strap and three other Retro High versions, one with a black base and red/gold highlights, one with a black and grey upper with sections of wrinkled leather and also the khaki/navy pair we have already previewed. The entire collection is expected to drop this summer, but stay tuned for the specific release information. Via Kenlu.

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Last week, we gave you a look at the new Zoom LeBron Soldier III in the beloved “Dunkman” colorway, and now we bring you some new images, as well as some good news on their upcoming release. There also appear to be some minor changes from the sample pair shown last Friday. The color scheme remains the same, using the signature White/Grey/Mean Green Dunkman combination that has become so appreciated in recent years, but a few other things have changed. The biggest difference is that the LeBron Dunkman logo now appears on the upper strap, with the LJ23 logo that was originally there now placed on the tongue. Also, the numbers 2 and 3 are placed inside the top eyelet on the left and right sides and the once very translucent outsole is now much more solid. If you want a closer look, get over to House of Hoops tomorrow when they are officially scheduled to drop. Via nikelebron.

Color: White/Grey-Mean Green
Style: 354815-131

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Nowadays, more than ever before, sneakerheads must be very wary of fake sneakers being passed off for big bucks. In the case of the LA Gear MVP, no one will be fooled into thinking they are actually Air Jordan IV’s, but they are close enough that they might as well be selling them out of the back of a Canal Street bodega instead of calling them their own style. In an effort to bottle the nostalgia from their late 80′s/early 90′s hey-day, LA Gear has chosen to adopt some very recognizable attributes of one of the all-time greatest sneaker designs. While many other companies have paid obvious tributes to aspects of some classic Jordan models, the LA Gear MVP flagrantly tries to pass it off as their own.

Both Nike and Reebok have already sued LA Gear for ripping off their designs back in the early 1990′s and it appears that their lawyers should begin prepping for a follow-up. LA Gear, who’s Catapult sneakers were a not-so-subtle version of the Reebok Pump, are no strangers to “improving” on other brands’ success. We know that they are only trying to get some buzz back for their shoes, but sneakerheads in the know will never fall for this weak attempt. If you are not swayed by any of this and are only interested in where you can cop the LA Gear MVP, you can pick up a pair at sportiela and pretend they’re real Air Jordans. Via theshoegame.

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We have been keeping you up to date on the eagerly awaited Solebox x Puma R698 collaboration and as the release date steadily approaches, more images and information have begun to spring up. A little while ago, we gave you a look at a new red/white/pink colorway, but its time to give some love to the shoe that kicked off the resurgence of the R698. The Solebox edition features a grey suede upper with white mesh sections and black accents. Additional highlights are supplied by some aqua and pink touches that give a nod to the era of their original release, but the most notable feature of the Solebox x Puma R698 looks toward the future. This shoe features light up laces made from plastic-coated wires that blink when you take a step in them. These sneakers were looking pretty good already, but that extra novelty makes them something special. The Solebox edition Puma R698 will finally be available in limited quantities at the Solemart sneaker event that will be held in Berlin on April 18th. Any pairs that are left after the event will go up on the Solebox website for sale, so you better cross your fingers. Via HighSnobiety.

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Puma’s R698 model has enjoyed a nice resurgence thanks to the buzz surrounding the upcoming Solebox version and what better time could there be to start dropping new colorways. This new version features a red leather/mesh upper with some tasteful white and pink accents. Additional style touches are added to the shoe by way of a hexagon pattern that covers the pink heel panel and a speckled design on the Puma logo stripe. Besides just looking fresh, the Puma R698 is also a functional and lightweight running model that features Puma’s Trinomic sole system to ensure optimal comfort. These kicks will be limited in quantity, but MajorDC has some in stock right now, so don’t sleep.

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LeBron James not only has the Zoom LeBron line, but also the Zoom Soldier, so why shouldn’t Kobe get his own secondary signature Nike shoe? You might remember seeing our sneak peek at the Nike Dream Season back in January and now the shoe is officially scheduled to be a part of Nike Basketball’s fall/winter collection. The Dream Season sports a similar design to the Zoom Kobe IV, but there are some obvious differences, most noticeably the absence of Flywire and a much higher cut. Kobe’s logo appears on the tongue and his signature is on the heel in the same spot as on the Zoom Kobe IV. This higher and more rugged style will be available in five colorways for the fall/winter seasons. Black, white, yellow and purple seem to be the prominent colors used, but there is one pair that features a white/red/black color scheme. We’ll keep you posted when more pictures and release information become available. Via Kenlu.

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A couple new pairs of Nike Air Wovens dropped last week, but if those aren’t sporty enough for your summer needs, these just might do the trick.  The Nike Sportswear Air Rejuven8 is an eye-catching design already, but these colourways are particularly flattering.  Both pairs feature gradients on the ‘cage’ overlay and both include a black inner sock.  One fades from dark grey to a lighter shade while riding a yellow Free sole, while the other fades from red back to yellow, meeting the ground with white.  These will drop later this season, so stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via HB

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There has been quite a bit of hype lately surrounding Hiroshi Fujiwara’s latest Nike collaboration. We have already given you a couple of peeks at the upcoming Air Footscape models that Fujiwara designed for Nike Tier Zero and here we have some new images of the navy blue and white pair that has recently been released in Japan. The shoe features a very simple color scheme with a solid navy upper that is wrapped by a white toe and midsole. Other than the futuristic side lacing design, the other notable feature of these kicks is the fragment logo that appears on the heel tab. For now, the Air Footscape HF TZ is only available at select Tier Zero accounts in Asia, but it would not be unthinkable to speculate that they will eventually show up at the Nike Sportswear store at 21 Mercer. As always, we will keep you posted, but if you don’t want to gamble, you can pick up a pair now at onlyonestyle.

Color: Dark Obsidian/Neutral Grey-Black
Style: 369188-401

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Neighborhood ventured out of their old digs in collaborations by releasing their own hightop sneaker earlier this week.  While they’re combining classic designs, why not just issue one in full?  The Neighborhood Cobra Slip-On is in some ways similar to their Cobra Hi sneaker.  They’re black like the big brother, but this time it’s suede instead of leather.  They also share the same half Vans-half Converse sole and their registrered trademark appears on the heel.  Round out your collection now by copping these from Cliff Edge.  via HS

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Not satisfied with dominating the snowbarding-inspired headwear niche, Shaun Neff has reached out to Pony to collaborate on a pack of sneakers.  Divided into two parts, these collections both utilize the Pony Signature shoe.  The first three releases remind us of a few recent pairs of ALIFE Everybodys in both the silhouette and use of tumbled leather.  The second trio is an interesting mix of character laden pairs.  The purple, teal and black joints feature the Neff logo (tongue-out face), while the panda-emblazoned pairs are done in silver/red and silver snakeskin/black, respectively.  These joints are set to drop Friday, April 17 at Zumiez.  via SC

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Often a visionary beyond her years, Missy ‘Misdemeanor’ Elliott can be seen wearing studded punk rock-inspired clothes in videos as far back as 2000.  A few years later, studded belts were a hot trend and several sneaker companies jumped on board with heavy metal designs.  Not to be outdone by last year’s Rock & Roll Pack, Nike has released another Vandal High with aggressive styling.  The Nike Vandal Hi Supreme EX pictured above is the cream to last year’s coffee, done in a white quilted leather upper with a silver midsole.  These joints rock metal eyelets and a studded ankle strap that features ‘NIKE’ in an AC/DC-style script.  Perfect for your every day party this summer, these joints are available now from Size?

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We saw just a glimpse of Ben Drury’s design for Dizzee Rascal’s Nike Air Max 90 yesterday, and now we see a few similarly-enigmatic snaps of Ben’s own.  Instead of the classic runner, Drury’s make-up for himself is actually an Air Max 90 Current Boot.  We’ve never seen an Air Max 90 Boot with the Current’s Free sole, and Drury takes the hybrid design even further to the extreme with a metal lace loop and hardcore hiking boot-like laces.  Throw in a woven nylon tongue and these appear ready for the harshest conditions.  As with the others, there’s little info on these, so stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via Ben Drury

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