Originally, this shoe was known as the Nike Zoom Flight V and was worn by Jason Kidd during some of his early NBA days. Now that Kidd is no longer with Nike, they are re-releasing a Retro version of the shoe, but have changed the name to the Zoom Uptempo V, which seems strange considering that Kidd’s name was not used for the original model name. No matter the reason for the switch, the classic shoe has been released as an Asia exclusive in this Black/Royal/White/Green colorway that definitely sports a Dallas Mavericks feel. If you are excited to see the return of this intriguing throwback, you will only find them at select Asian retailers such as Kix-Files.

Color: Black/Varsity Royal-White-Pine Green
Style: 366570-041

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The Nike Air Mariah was originally introduced in 1980 and at the time, was the first Nike shoe to feature full-length Air. The Air Mariah was so lightweight and responsive, that it stayed a part of the Nike running lineup into the 1990′s. In an attempt to update the classic style with some of today’s most innovative sneaker technology, Nike has created the Lunar Mariah. The shoe features a Lunar Foam sole and no-sew construction to help it to become one of the most comfortable and lightweight running shoes that Nike has ever made. In addition to the impressive performance aspects, the Lunar Mariah also offers a very sleek look that holds onto some classic Air Mariah aesthetics, but reinterprets the design into something a little more contemporary.

For starters, there will be three colorways, each using a solid Black upper with differing accent and midsole colors. It looks like the Black/White and Black/Royal versions will be limited edition releases at only a handful of European Nike retailers, but the Black/Hot Red colorway will be more widely available in the States. Keep an eye out for the Lunar Mariah dropping soon at select Nike Sportswear retailers, and you can check out a closer look at all three after the jump.

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Nowadays, new Air Force 1 Mid colorways seem to be few and far between. The Mid model still pops up from time to time, but not nearly as much as it used to. The Air Force 1 Mid has always been a polarizing topic, with many Air Force 1 die-hards claiming that the Mid has no place alongside the High and Low models in the Air Force 1 family. That said, there are still a lot of sneakerheads out there who have been longing for some new Mids and this pair looks to be worth the wait. These kicks sport a Black canvas upper with a Varsity Maize tongue and accents. Some nice stylish touches are then added like the seamless edges of the upper and the quilted stitching on the mid panel and the ankle strap. If you are an Air Force 1 Mid supporter, be advised that this fresh new version has just hit eBay, so you can get yourself a pair now.  Photos: 95Soleman.

Style: 315123-012
Color: Black/White-Varsity Maize

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By now, you have probably already seen some of the new and upcoming Nike Zoom Alpholution releases, with the Cobra Commander edition, of course, being the most memorable. Four colorways have just hit Nikestore, providing several different looks for the shoe depending on your personal preference. On the conservative side, there is a Black on Black version and a White/Insignia Blue pair, but if you’re looking for a little more flavor, the other two are a little bolder. One pair uses a Varsity Red upper with Black accents and several sections of Safari print. The other has a bit of a Barkley feel to it thanks to a Black upper with Varsity Red and Royal accents. If you’re feeling the Alpholution, all four are available now at Nikestore.

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Smush Parker’s Nike iD Air Force 1 Low Premium MX collection is impressive, but you might not even need to make your own once you see these.  Looking ultrasmooth in buttery soft black leather, the Nike Air Force 1 Supreme Max Air has the same translucent heel as Smush’s set.  These aren’t patent leather, but the black 3M reflective upper looks pretty close to ‘magical’ with simple white accents on the laces, Swoosh and midsole.  Pairs of these can now be pre-ordered on eBay.  Photos via Dunk.com.cn

Style: 318772-011
Color: Black/White

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The latest Air Jordan release features Nike Air on the heel!  Well, ok, it’s not actually a retro release, and the original didn’t even have a single Swoosh, but the Air Jordan Force XIII (AJF 13) does its best to stay true to its dimpled roots.  Here we see the regular season home colourway of the Air Jordan XIII (13) blended with an Air Force 1 High.  Expect these in either November or December of this year.  We’re sure you have alot to say about these, so take a look at the pics after the jump, which speak for themselves.  via NT

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Last night, we gave you another peek at the Military Blue edition of the Air Jordan Force Fusion IV and now we turn our attention to another version that will be dropping later in August. As stated with the Military Blue’s, the AJF IV benefits from the fact that the design of the upper remains nearly identical to the original Air Jordan IV. Add to that the classic Black/Varsity Red/Stealth color scheme and you have one of the most tempting Fusion models yet. Knowing people’s love for the Air Jordan IV, it will be interesting to see if sneakerheads open their hearts and wallets for a pair of the Air Jordan Force Fusion IV’s when they drop on August 29th. Check out some more pics after the jump and let us know if any of you will be lifting your Fusion boycott for a pair of these. Via FootLockerUnlocked.

You can also get a pair now from 95soleman on eBay.

Release Date: 08/29/2009
Style: 364342-061
Color: Black/Varsity Red-Stealth

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Rather than worrying about creating a bunch of new styles, Supra has chosen to stick with what works when it comes to their Holiday 2009 collection. From the looks of it, several old favorites will be back again in some fresh new colorways. Of the models that we’ve gotten a peek at so far, it appears that the Skytop and Vaider High models will be sporting some new winter looks. Also pictured is a rich brown leather TK Society and a funky purple suede Suprano with some bright green accents. Keep reading after the jump for a look at all these and more from the Supra Holiday ’09 collection. Via CCS.

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Yesterday, we gave you a look at the White/Black/Red colorway of the unreleased Zoom LeBron Power VI and now it looks like a few other versions were whipped up before eventually getting scrapped. This pair sports a Black on Black look, but features some reflective 3M scribbling on the strip that wraps around the upper. Also of note is the use of “posite” materials on the upper, making this a very interesting design, even though it was eventually replaced by what we now know as the Zoom LeBron VI. A few of these rare samples are floating out there, so if you want one of the only pairs of these unreleased stunners in existence, you can bid on this Zoom LeBron Power VI now on eBay.

Color: Black/Black-Anthracite
Style: 333625-001

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Renowned Japanese retailer, Mita Sneakers, has another fresh collaboration in the works, this time teaming up with Asics for an eye-catching new version of the classic Gel Lyte Speed running model. The shoe sports a white/light grey base with a wide variety of vibrant accent colors. Bright shades of blue, red, pink and green can be found gracing all different sections of the shoe, with the standout feature being the gradient midsole design that transitions into a fading dots pattern as it moves towards the toe. As of now, an exact release date is still unknown, so stay tuned for more info on this interesting collaboration. Via HS.

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Coming on the heels of their 80′s pack collaboration with Vans, Beauty & Youth is now spreading their talents around the sneaker game by way of a new partnership with Reebok. This time, they have taken the Pump Fury and given it two very different new looks. One pair keeps things very simple with a basic black and white color scheme, but the other has a considerably bolder look. The second Pump Fury by Beauty & Youth also uses sections of black and white, but livens things up with colorful splashes of blue, pink and neon yellow. If you’re feeling these, you can find them now at UnitedArrows.

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We gave you a preview of this new Air Presto all the way back in April and now they are beginning to hit retailers. The Presto has been making an under-the-radar comeback for the last few months with a number of new colorways of the beloved runner. This version sports a two-tone upper with Navy on the lower half and Red on the tongue and around the ankle. Additional accents are provided by a White midsole and laces, as well as the embroidered Swoosh on the toe. If you’re a fan of the Air Presto, be advised that these kicks are a limited edition that will only be available at select NSW retailers. This colorway has already hit some spots in Asia such as Mita and should be coming to the States very soon.

Color: Navy/Red/White
Style: 347635-411

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