We often showcase impressive sneaker collections, but the recent K-Pals 2010 sneaker exhibition held by Kenlu in Taipei has now raised the bar and will certainly be tough to top. Over 200 mostly basketball models were all gathered into one room, showing off signature kicks and PE’s from some of the NBA/sneaker game’s biggest names. We’ll start you right off with with the main course. If you’re a Jordan head, this stuff is not to be missed. Not much needs to be said other than that K-Pals 2010 offered one of the juiciest displays of OG Jordan heat, PE’s and seldom seen gems that you will likely ever see all in one place. Keep reading for multiple pages of ridiculous Air Jordan fire on display and stay tuned for more from K-Pals throughout the day.

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Marcus Camby didn’t stop LeBron from getting to the cup on this breakaway, and sorta looks like he’s in awe of King James’ Jordanesque pose.  Meanwhile, your eyes are likely glued on the Knicks Hardwood Classics edition of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII.  We saw LBJ in two differently coloured versions of this compliment to the Cavs’ throwback, but this week it’s the mostly-orange version on both sides.  Stick with Sneaker News for news on whether these HWC LeBrons will ever hit retail.  Pics: Yahoo!

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Nike and Jordan Brand always hook up their biggest names’ alma maters.  For Carmelo Anthony, Syracuse University was already with the Swoosh, but it’s a pretty big upgrade to have that on your uni as a high school student.  Here are three new PE’s for Melo’s ‘finishing school’, Oak Hill Academy.

The Air Jordan Melo M6 is an obvious choice, and we’ve seen the Hallowed Ground in this colourway, but the Air Jordan Icons on the left up there is a new revelation.  There’s also a new Air Jordan 16.5 for home games, which looks a bit like Dwyane Wade’s PE.  Stick with Sneaker News, cos some or all of these might drop at House of Hoops or leak as samples.

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Ladies are getting spoiled with special Nike Air Force 1s of late.  Not only did we see double as many AF1s in womens sizes for Valentine’s Day, but the theme of one of those is being transferred onto another AF1 release.  This time, it’s the ankle-strapped hightop version, appearing in all black.  They apply the shiny dalmation spot design to not just the toebox, but the entire upper.  Call these the ‘Cruella DeVilles’, and cop a pair today from Kix-Files.

Style: 386152-001
Color: Black/Black-Metallic Gold

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The Zoom Encore, perhaps one of Nike 6.0′s “flagship” skate models, was a popular choice for skaters who preferred the denser, more substantial skate shoe. Low-profile skate shoes perform just fine, but it really comes down to preference. Nike 6.0 is now giving these particular skaters the encore they’ve been waiting for in the Nike Zoom Oncore 2 which features the same high-tech, multi-layered design of the original, but with a visible Zoom-Air unit. Two new colourways are available; the first consists Blue colourway consists of hints of lime green and purple, and features a metal-grating material on outer panel and speckling along the lace-holes, while the second colourway utilizes the same colors but in a different arrangement (kinda reminds you of the Playstation Air Force 1, doesn’t it?). via Kasina.

Style: 366630-441
Colourway: Blue/Black-Purple

Style: 366630-151
Colourway: White/Black-Blue

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Somewhere between their Jim Greco Pro Model, the Suprano and the Lizard King sig, the Bullet, is Supra’s new Bandit midtop.  Tom Penny’s new signature sneaker is set to drop in three new colours for the spring season.  First up is the black pair in suede, which is probably already at your local Supra retailer.  Next month, a tan suede version will release on the day after Valentine’s, while the red leather edition hits on the ides of March (also the 15th).  Take a look at all three after the jump.

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It’s been a little warmer in most of the US this past week, so it might be time to think about your obligatory white-on-white kicks.  One of the first we’ve seen other than the dope Air Jordan 25th Anniversary Collection is this Campus Street Mid W from adidas.  Probably the best way to make dudes wish girls with size 14 feet were more common, these are looking dope in a mix of premium white leathers, including ostrich on the rear quarter.  Most guys are gonna be out in the cold on these, though, since Schuh-You has womens sizes up to 8.5 (US mens 7).

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Low-cut basketball kicks and Steve Nash go together like green eggs and ham, so it shouldn’t come as a shock that the Santa Clara alum already has two colourways of the Nike Hyperdunk Low. We gave you a sneak peek at the Trash Talk Nike Hyperdunk Low a few weeks back, and previewed the Phoenix Suns colourway of the HD Low on Saturday. Here are some new, detailed images of the Steve Nash Hyperdunk Low PE in the Suns Away digs. Steve Nash’s PE logo sit on the heel (no surprise on the location, check out the Lamar Odom Hyperdunk Low PE), and there’s orange speckling on the midsole, a detail that’s always welcome. Grab yours from overseas retailer taobao.

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How about another look at the popular Dunkman edition from LeBron James’ latest Nike signature.  The Nike Zoom LeBron VII has impressed us with several of its colourways already, but this one is sure to be one of the best recieved.  A nice reminder of yours truly’s beloved (and recently retroed) Air Total Max Uptempos, they go hard with the translucent green sole and sleek black upper.  Notice the Dunkman insignia peeking through on the bottom, but the laces’ reflective ticking might be the coolest feature on this pair.  Trying to decide if you too feel that these are dope, man?  Click the jump below for more photos.  via Kinstor

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It’s January, so that means its time to focus on the Winter looks from Nike SB.  Oh, and don’t forget that this is the fashion ‘Spring’, regardless of how cold it may be, so the Winter 2010 Nike SB Showcase at Germany’s bi-annual Bright tradeshow is a deceptively named preview.

They kept the same kitschy old school wallpapered look, adding a stuffed bear this time, plus kicks propped on a log.  A nice rustic feel for kicks definitely intended for urban use.  Click the jump below for looks at upcoming Blazers, Dunks, Bruins, Stefan Janoskis, P-Rods, and the soon-to-drop Omar Salazar pro model.  via Dunkbar

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Update: The above sneakers are called Reebok Zig Tech.

The Reebok Pump is probably the best gimmick in the history of sneakers.  While we’re not willing to say that this latest effort is going to change the game like Pumps did 20 years back, they certainly have something unique here.  The yet-to-be-named runners above featue a sole unlike anything we’ve seen before.  It’s sort of a cross between Nike Impax and Free, visually.  What this should mean is supreme flexibility on a lightweight, well cushioned sole.  Stay tuned to Sneaker News for updates on this crazy new tech from RBK.  via Kinstor

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Valentine’s Day is all lovey-dovey, red, pink and white, so it’s only natural to see ladies kicks get the Cupid touch.  This year, Nike is making sure that the men get a match to the womens Air Force 1s we’ve seen for Feb 14.  This Nike Air Force 1 Low in mens sizes is about as simple as it gets.  Also about as nice as a GR AF1 gets; you can just see how soft and smooth the red leather uppers are.  If you’re gonna cop the all-red womens joints, you may as well get these too.  They’re available now from Shaolin8 on eBay.

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