The Tennis Ball Pack of Nike Hypermax NFWs has released, leaving the Marty McFly edition as the most coveted Hypermax yet to be released.  We’ve seen a bunch of pictures of these, admired their satiny side panels and beatutiful colour scheme, but we’re just now seeing one of the coolest features for this Back to the Future-inspired design.  It turns out that the blue sections of the outsole glow in the dark.  No word yet on whether the shoes will be equipped with live electrical currents as depicted above, but given Nike’s tendency to avoid lawsuits, we expect the GID outsole to be the brightest new revelation.  Stick with Sneaker News for updates on this hotly anticipated release.  via Kix-Files

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Update: Photos are the official colorway of the Blue Lobster Nike SB Dunk Low Premium.

Rumors have been swirling the past few days regarding a Nike SB Blue Lobster Dunk and today Concepts, the original collaborator, has announced that it will be releasing the Blue Lobster Dunk, the sneaker boutique’s second project with Nike SB. The Blue Lobster Dunk will drop at Concepts on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at 11:00 am.

The Blue Lobster Dunk serves as the sequel to last summer’s original Lobster Dunk, a Nike SB that first made waves on May 31, 2008. The first “Lobster” was shipped and promoted by the “Concepts Fishing Company,” and came equipped with a poster, lobster claw rubber band, tee shirt and condiment box (replete with lobster shell cracker, fork, bib, wet nap and “butter” shoelaces) all embossed with the “Concepts Fishing Company” logo. The first 50 pairs sold were available in ultra-limited edition packaging, with all of the above-mentioned bundled up in an authentic Concepts wooden lobster trap. New images via Freshness

More info and more photos below…

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We’ve learned over the years that it’s pretty hard to mess up an Air Max 90. The shoe has such a classic design that most color combos look pretty good on it and this new version is no exception. This Air Max 90 features a Black on Black upper with a variety of materials used in the construction. The Black leather used on the majority of the shoe has an interesting shiny splatter texture added to it, giving the surface of these kicks a very unique look and the toe box and the section around the ankle feature a Black ridged mesh. Some minimal Total Orange accents really seem to pop right off of the black base and the only other accents come by way of a contrasting Light Grey outsole. These striking kicks are expected to drop some time in August or September, so stay tuned for specific release info and be sure to check out a bunch more pics after the jump. Via FootLockerUnlocked.

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Solebox is tearing up the collabo scene this year and here’s another worthy addition to their tag team rep.  The Solebox x Saucony A3 is a lightweight runner with a mostly mesh upper.  Swooping in on either side are stabilizing eyelets that anchor the upper into the heel area.  These anchors and a few other elements feature electric blue accents.  The ‘solebox’ logo appears on the tongue tag, while their playful attitude is captured by a “kiss this!” proclamation on the outsole heel.  Expect these in Berlin on July 2nd.

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Other than a few key collaborations, we don’t feature a ton of Etnies here on Sneaker News.  These new releases offer a departure from their normal designs and are well worth examining.  The Etnies Senix LV Sacre Green Pack is made of sustainable materials like organic hemp, bamboo and soy-based inks.  Even the box itself can be planted because it has viable seeds interlaced in the material!  They’re available in five different styles that run the gamot from a clean white and green editino to a crazy patchwork design.  All of them can be yours today from Colette.

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Puma has recently introduced a nice new lifestyle model that has a classic look with a contemporary edge. The Puma Mid Vulc, as indicated by its name, features a mid cut and a vulcanized sole, giving it a look similar to a Puma version of the Nike Blazer. The Mid Vulc sports a mixture of materials on the upper, using suede for the majority of the shoe, but switching it up around the perforated ankle collar and Puma stripe for some added flavor. To start out, the shoe will be available in two colorways. One Puma Mid Vulc features a dark grey suede upper with metallic silver accents and the other version flaunts a black suede upper with a black patent leather ankle collar and additional white and royal blue accents. Both colorways are available now at Sneakerhead and will make for some subtle and stylish options this summer.

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You may have already seen our previews of the Black/Varsity Red/Stealth and White/University Blue colorways of the eagerly anticipated Jordan Flight 45 and now they have both begun to hit select Jordan retailers. With the release comes a ton of new images of both, so you can finally check out these kicks from just about every angle you can think of. Considering that this shoe is not a Retro and has no real design ties to any Air Jordan signature models (other than the color scheme on the black pair), it’s nice to see that it can still be so warmly received by the sneakerhead community. If you’ve been waiting for these to drop, get over to FinishLine now to scoop up a pair of your own. If you are still on the fence about these, check out an extensive look at both colorways after the jump.

Color: Black/Varsity Red-Stealth
Style: 364756-061

Color: White/University Blue-Obsidian
Style: 364756-141

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Ray Allen’s Boston Celtics were sent home earlier than they’d like, so these new PEs won’t be on display during the NBA Finals.  Be that as it may, the new Air Jordan Schoolin’ ‘Sugar Ray’ PE is set to drop at Foot Locker’s House of Hoops specialty locations tomorrow.  The sleek design features a pebbled white leather upper with cutaways that reveal a mesh underlay.  The upper is smoothly tied into the white midsole with a strip of green croc skin wrapping from toe to toe around the heel.  At the back of this strip lies a silver plastic heel cap, underneath of which visible Zoom Air can be seen.  Cop them at HoH Friday, June 12th.  via Kenlu

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As you probably already know, the third colorway of the highly sought-after Nike Air Yeezy just dropped last weekend and like with the others, they were extremely limited in quantities, forcing retailers to come up with creative ways to sell them so that customers might actually have a shot at copping a pair. At the Nike flagship store in Singapore, they chose to put together a raffle for the 48 pairs that were up for grabs, and as you would expect, there was quite a crowd gathered to try to get their hands on a pair. Singapore turned out to be the only country in South East Asia to receive the Net/Net Yeezy’s, so people were not playing around. In addition to the Yeezy raffle, local artist Killer Gerbil was also on hand to sign copies of his Air Yeezy illustrations. You can check out some more pics of the event after the jump. Via STREEThing.

Color: Net/ Net
Style: 366164-111

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Eric Koston has consistently been one of the most brilliant skaters in the game for quite a while, so when news first broke that he was leaving his longtime shoe sponsor, Lakai, all sorts of speculation began to brew on what company he would wind up with. After being photographed in a pair of Big Gulp Nike Dunk SB’s a few months back, rumors of a possible Nike SB sponsorship began to circulate around the web. With all that idle chatter buzzing around already, Koston was recently caught on video skating with plastic bags over his shoes. People immediately began to wonder why his kicks were being kept such a secret, and now today, the official announcement came down that Eric will indeed be joining the Nike SB team.

The addition of Koston instantly adds even more superstar firepower to the brand and it’s safe to say that it’s only a matter of time now before an Eric Koston signature model is in the works. Upon joining the team, Eric had this to say:

“Not only am I psyched to be a part of the great group of guys that makes up the Nike SB team, but I’m equally as excited to work with them creatively. I’m sure many people know that a lot of different Nike’s have been the inspiration for my shoe designs over the last 12 years, so I feel like a fucking kid in a candy store when it comes to this partnership between Nike and I.”

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Back in April, a similar Black/Red/White version of this Air Force 1 Low Premium dropped and was well-received thanks to the simple color scheme and the variety of materials used on the upper. Now a new pair has emerged that uses a similar design, but with a few small changes. Like the other Air Force 1 model, these kicks use a solid Black upper and solid White midsole/outsole with a combination of mesh and premium leather on the upper, but this time around, the mesh is only used for the mid panels. Also, the accents have been switched from Varsity Red to Varsity Maize, giving the shoe a look all its own despite the other similarities. There is no confirmed info on a U.S. release date, but stay tuned for all the latest and be sure to check out some more images of these kicks after the jump. Via Dunk.com.

Color: Dark Obsidian/Dark Obsidian-Varsity Maize-White
Style: 354715-441

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The Nike Dynasty High first debuted in 1981 with a simpler leather/mesh design, but in 1986, Nike released an all leather version with an ankle strap like the pair shown above. The Dynasty has never received much sneakerhead fanfare, but maybe that’s because it’s never been re-released until now. Nike will be bringing back a Retro version of the Dynasty High for the upcoming spring 2010 season and from the looks of it, it should have a pretty good shot at a nice comeback. This version features an Dark Navy/White leather upper with a classic-looking White ankle strap. Look for these to drop some time down the road and we’ll be sure to keep you up to date with the latest info. Via Leaders 1354.

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