We’ve seen a ton of elephant print lately, and here’s another yellow application.  The Air Jordan 2.5 Team appears above in a nice mix of black and yellow.  The upper consists of suede at the top and patent leather at the bottom, broken up by black and yellow elephant skin in a strip around the middle.  The upper eyelets and outsole are a deeper golden colour, adding a tonal flare and some balance to this effort.  Stick with Sneaker News and we’ll let you know when these release.  via FlightClub

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Last month, we showed you a preview of the Black/Charcoal/Red Air Jordan VII from the upcoming Bulls vs. Magic 60+ Pack, and after seeing the Bulls colorway, we know that you’ve been dying for a peek at the Magic edition. Like the Bulls vs. Celtics Air Jordan 1 60+ Pack, the Air Jordan VII editions will also pay tribute to one of Michael’s 60 point games, in this case, a 64 point performance against the Orlando Magic  in January of 1993 to be exact. Both a Bulls and Magic version of the shoe will be packaged together in a box that resembles the Bull’s home floor. Now that we are finally able to give you a glimpse of the Magic colorway, you will see that the shoe uses a white leather upper with black and royal accents and a pinstriped tongue to match the Orlando uniform. The pack will not be hitting retailers until late August, but we will be sure to keep you posted on all the latest on this intriguing offering from Jordan Brand. For now, you’ll have to settle for drooling over some more pics after the jump.

Release Date: 08/22/2009

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We’ve been keeping you in the loop on the Nike SB Blue Lobster Dunk saga, and after last weekend’s special Concepts release in Boston, the instantly coveted kicks have now started to hit other Nike SB retailers. To the disappointment of many, even though the retail version of the shoe is the same, they will not come in the special Concepts package. Instead, the Blue Lobsters will be caged by your everyday ordinary blue Nike SB box, hardly a safe bet to keep those dangerous creatures contained, but if you’re still lucky enough to get a pair, it’s a small consolation. These just hit DQM and will likely be arriving at a few other SB accounts soon, so we’ll be sure to keep you posted on further availability and happy lobster hunting to all.

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To the surprise of pretty much no one, this latest Air Jordan Spiz’ike set the web on fire a few days ago after the first sample images began to leak out. Now we have some detailed closeups for you to sink your teeth into and from the looks of these pics, most sneakerheads will not be disappointed. The Spiz’ike is by far the most respected and accepted Jordan hybrid thanks to its use of so many elements from the beloved early Air Jordan models. Based on that, it seems like a no-brainer that this classic Air Jordan IV colorway will cause havoc on its release date.

Some of the Spiz’ikes tend to get a little busy with color, so it’s very refreshing to see another version that takes a simple OG approach. These kicks are not scheduled for release until February of 2010, but Osneaker is expecting to get some early, so stayed tuned and we’ll be sure to let you know when these start to become available. While you’re waiting, you can check out some more pics of these stunners after the jump.

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We’ve recently seen several interesting crocodile skin editions of the Air Max 90 in a bunch of different colorways from white to metallic gold. This latest version sports a rich yellow croc skin upper with the only accents coming by way of the white sections of the midsole and the black outsole. Like the others, the completely solid colorway gives the classic silhouette a chance to show off, and the fact that it does so in bright yellow croc fashion doesn’t hurt the cause. Also, similar to the other crocodile skin Air Max 90′s, these kicks are super-rare samples that are not expected to ever be released for retail. That said, if you can’t live without these after gazing upon them, Osneaker has got you covered with a size 9 in stock right now, so don’t hesitate.

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Some of you may remember Nike’s original G.I. Joe pack from 2007, and now that there is an upcoming G.I. Joe movie to promote, some more kicks inspired by the popular 80′s cartoon will soon be popping up. Like the Transformers 2 pack that we showed you last month, there will also be three different models paying tribute to G.I. Joe. Along with the Alpholution Supreme model pictured here, there will also be a Hyperize and Zoom Sharkalaid in the pack. The Alpholution sports a patriotic white/navy/red color scheme, but a look at the tongue logo indicates that these kicks are actually repping for the evil Cobra forces. All three models are expected to hit stores as Quickstrikes this summer, so we’ll keep you posted on info and hit you with some images of the other two very soon. If you didn’t know about this pack, now you know, and remember that knowing is half the battle. Via Kenlu.

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Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian along wtih mom Kris Jenner at the Reebok EasyTone Launch

Last night in Los Angeles in the Hollywood Hills it beautiful female celebrities galore – who have some of the most desirable legs and butts in the world. The gathering was to celebrate the launch of Reebok’s new EasyTone shoe and to uphold Reebok’s belief that every woman has the right to a great butt! Against a beautiful Hollywood Hills mansion backdrop with a gallery like space that showcased the new advertising as well as the new Fall 2009 colorways of the EasyTone shoes, celebrities including Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian along with their mom Kris Jenner, Audrina Patridge from top reality TV show The Hills, Kendra Wilkinson from top reality shows Kendra and The Girls Next Door, TV host Vanessa Minnillo, Regina King from acclaimed film Ray and hit TV show 24, Mel B from the Spice Girls, Stacy Keibler and Karina Smirnoff from Dancing With the Stars, Taryn Manning from The Job, celebrated Reebok’s revolutionary women’s shoe EasyTone while top DJ Samantha Ronson spun tracks throughout the night.

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There are many reasons Michael Jordan is headed for the Basketball Hall of Fame: his impact on the game, athletic shoes and fashion, his six NBA championships and five MVPs, Leroy Smith (?!).  These accolades aside, even the nerdiest double-dribbler could appreciate His Airness’ stats.  The Air Jordan 1 Retro High ‘Hall of Fame’ edition joins a pair of Air Jordan 2009s and Six (6) Rings in celebrating these numbers by applying them to the black upper in a font that resembles old digital scoreboards. Some of the easy to spot figures include MJ’s 32,292 career points, his record 30.1 ppg scoring average, the playoff record 63 points he dropped on Boston back in ’86.  The list goes on, so check the extra photos after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via FlightClub

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People were not overly receptive to the first spring 2010 Nike SB preview. Then last week, we got a slightly better reaction from the second sneak peek at a couple more models from the Nike SB spring 2010 collection. Now we have a better look at a few of those, plus a few more upcoming styles. By now, you may have already seen the two Dunk SB models, and although they may not use the most daring color schemes, both appear to be a step in the right direction for the Dunk line. The Noble Green Blazer SB was a part of our spring 2010 Blazer preview and is joined by another tonal high-top, the Zoom Classic High SB, which comes dipped in a subtle Deep Burgundy. Two other low models are also included in the upcoming collection, a Green Leaf and White Bruin SB and the eagerly awaited P-Rod 2.5 in a simple Black on Black colorway. You can get a closer look at all of these and more after the jump and we’ll keep you posted on more as their release approaches. Thanks to Ice-Sole for the photos.

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We’ve been steadily keeping you posted on Nike’s upcoming East vs. West collection, in which some lucky sneakerhead VIP’s have been given the opportunity to rep their coast by designing their own Dunks. By now, you’ve probably seen our previews of the Gucci-inspired ostrich leather Dunk High Supreme Spark East designed by DJ Clark Kent and the crazy blue scales of the Dunk High Supreme Spark West by Eddie Cruz. Just to clear up any confusion, reports that Clark Kent helped to design the Dunk West shoe are false. According to Clark himself, he only designed the East version and Eddie Cruz designed the West, with no collaboration between the two taking place. Both Dunks have recently gotten some serious attention and we have decided to help kick off this East vs. West grudge match by asking you who came up with the hotter design. Try to put aside your regional pride and give us some honest feedback on which one you’re feeling more. You can see a bunch of detailed images of both after the jump to help you make your decision. Photos via FootLockerUnlocked.

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To sneakerheads who are into Nike basketball kicks, the “Eggplant” Air Foamposite is one of the brand’s most beloved styles of all time. We have already seen the same colorway applied to the Foamposite Boot, and now it has made its way onto the Hyperdunk. After being slightly overshadowed lately by the Hyperize and Hypermax, the shoe that paved their way has been recently popping up in some new colorways. This version features an almost iridescent Metallic Purple and Black upper with a Silver and Purple midsole. Not much is known about when these will drop or how limited they will be, but as usual, MarqueeSole has them early, so you might want to jump on these now just in case. Either way, you can check out some more images of the Eggplant Hyperdunk after the jump.

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Many Nike SB fans have expressed their preference of the P-Rod II to Paul Rodriguez’ latest signature sneaker.  It looks like their wishes have been granted.  Sort of.  The Nike SB P-Rod 2.5 combines the P-Rod II’s well loved upper with a vulcanized rubber sole.  The pair pictured above has a tonal black upper, white midsole plus black foxing band, and just a tiny bit of red.  No word yet on a release date, but we expect them for Spring 2010, so keep it locked to Sneaker News for updates.  via N-SB.org

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Color: Black/Black

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