The Nike Air Classic BW is a certified cult hit amongst sneakerheads; the average passerby may notice more attention-grabbing kicks like the Air Max 95, but the BW holds just as much, if not more significance in the Air Max Line. The Persia Nike BW, U.S. Olympic BW, and the Stash x Nike BW stands as three bonafide blockbusters, and the re-release of the Nike BW definitely earned praise from shoeheads everywhere. This latest colourway utilizes two tones of grey, and is set off by a white swoosh. Yes, there are mesh toeboxes! These look to be a Euro exclusive for now, but you can still grab yours from JDsports.

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The Star Wars franchise is no stranger to sequels/prequels/episodes/whatever you prefer; five followed the original Star Wars film to critical acclaim.  Here’s a sequel to the Star Wars x adidas Originals Collaboration that debuted a few weeks ago;  a trio of the adidas Superstar 2 with each pair owning its own Star Wars theme.

The Darth Vader Superstar 2 is all-black with a red trim, and features Darth Vader’s menacing visage on the rear heel. The Stormtrooper Superstar 2 follows the same colorblocking and design with a white/black colourway and stoic Stormtrooper stamped in the same heel position. The third black/gold Star Wars Superstar 2 variety features the the famous Star Wars logo printed all over the upper and an image of the famous light-saber battle on the heel tab. Each pair features a clear bottom sole displaying a memorable movie scene, a tongue tag reminiscent of a comic book cover, and a neat Star Wars themed shoebox. Grab your Star Wars x adidas Superstar 2 from RMKstore on eBay.

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We’ve already given you a few looks at the All-Star editions of the Air Max LeBron VII and Zoom Kobe V, and its obvious that there’s a definite theme going on with this year’s All-Star kicks. In addition to the wood grain texture that has been applied to both pairs, they also both sport relatively solid color blocking. Here we get another little sneak peek at a few other pairs that will be showing up in Dallas next month with a very similar look. In addition to the LeBron and Kobe signatures, we also get a glimpse of Kevin Durant’s tonal red KD2, as well as a Hyperize for each conference. Keep reading for another look at the LeBron VII and Kobe V, and stay tuned for more pics of all the All-Star heat that Nike has in store for this year’s All-Star weekend. Via SC.

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Converse Skateboarding will continue to grow in 2010.  Case in point, the new CVO Mid model that popped up at Agenda.  Three colourways have been revealed thusfar: suede pairs in red, grey and black.  That makes for grippy ride, and the Era/Authentic-like toe stitching gives these that classic skate aesthetic.  You can’t go wrong with this one, so stick with Sneaker News for updates on this and all Converse Skate sneakers.  via HS

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Those who wear Air Jordans typically rock them for fashion, and you probably won’t find a pair of Spacejam XI or Cement III on the asphalt on West 4th. Team Jordans or off-signature Jays are usually reserved for the court, like this new Jordan All Day, built to last you multiple pick-up games. If features a leather upper with snakeskin textile on the toe, and an interesting tribal-esque lasering (not the same as that of the Jordan XX). Nonetheless, the Jordan All Day was built for the court; it features an extra-padded inner lining and tongue and Zoom Air for added comfort. While Air Jordans have used Zoom cushioning in the past, the All Day has ZOOM printed on the bottom sole, something seldom seen on a Jordan shoe, if at all. Grab yours from Schuh-You.

Style: 385384-102
Color: White/Black/Varsity Red

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Nike 6.0 is slowly catching up to the heels of its older brother Nike SB. Looking at their 2010 collection, it seems as if Nike 6.0 is really picking up steam with their breaking of age-old tradition (Nike Dunk with vulcanized sole) and interesting collaborations (Bob Haro Nike Mavrk Mid). Here’s a WMNS Nike 6.0 Dunk High in a simple basic colourway, using a grey t-shirt-like material we’ve seen in the WMNS Nike Vandal High. Nike 6.0 doesn’t dabble much with women’s colourways so this pair is a definite treat for the ladies. via colmilludo.

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Most sneakerheads in NYC are well aware by now that you never know who you might bump into over at Premium Laces. Last week, we caught up to Drake in the house, and yesterday, it was star Green Bay Packers running back, Ryan Grant, who stopped by to hang with Premium Pete and crew. Fresh off his second consecutive 1000+ rushing yard season and a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday, Ryan is now back in his hometown of NYC getting fresh for the offseason. Not only was he showing off a crisp pair of 3M Air Jordan V’s from last year’s Raging Bull pack, but also made made a few nice pick-ups from the shop. Keep reading for a look at some more pics, including a shot of the kicks Ryan was copping from Premium. Fans can follow him on his Twitter while you’re waiting for next year’s training camp to begin, and if you’re feeling those Black/Varsity Red Air Jordan VI’s on Pete’s feet, you can pick up a pair now in-store at Premium Laces.

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Following up on our Nike Air Force 1 All-Star preview from yesterday, here are two more colourways commemorating the February 14th NBA festivities. The low is a Royal Blue patent leather model with a metallic silver swoosh and trim, and the same Texas Basketball logo on the rear heel. There’s one more All-Star AF1 Low in patent black, and we’ll get those to you shortly. The Grey/Black high-top deviates from the quad of All-Star AF1s in that it does not use patent leather or metallic silver trim. The Texas logo is now on the outer toe area, and the release of these All-Star AF1 Highs is slated to be a Quickstrike. Check back with Sneaker News with more pics and updates of the 2010 NBA All-Star Air Force 1. via ninobeatz.

Style: 315122-402
Color: Team Royal/Metallic Silver-White-Black
Release Date: February 1st, 2010

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Update: The Mayor is donating a number of shoes to Haiti, as we’ve mentioned before, if you have some unwanted shoes, please take a moment and help if you can.

1) Text “SHOES” to 20222 to make a donation of $5 to Soles4Souls
2) Send any new or gently worn shoes to the address below
Sneakerheads for Haiti
Soles4Souls, Inc.
315 Airport Road
Roanoke, AL 36274

Sneaker News is overwhelmingly saddened by the recent earthquake in Haiti which has left many in need. In our industry we support the efforts of Timberland and Yéle Haiti and Soles4Souls who are helping with donations and shoes (see below for full details). There are of course many many other ways to help including the Red Cross, Doctors without Borders, Mercy Corps, Unicef and others but please donate to well known organizations to make sure the effort is felt in Haiti. We have made a contribution to Yéle Haiti, if you are able, we ask you to join Sneaker News and help rebuild Haiti.

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Nike ACG is telling you by naming this rugged runner the Pyroclast, that it’s ready to run down a mountain at insane speeds.  Or maybe that it’s similarly devastating to your opponents; whatever the case, this is a shoe that’s made four rocky runs.  The black grey and blue colourup isn’t too bad either, so these will play well in less pressurized situations.  Grab yours today from SteptoRun on eBay.

Style: 385043-041
Color: Dark Shadow/Italy Blue-Light Charcoal-Black

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The Supra 2010 collection is shifting into fifth gear with all their upcoming 2010 release. A bunch of new colourways of the Supra Vaider and Supra Skytop II has been confirmed, with a few dropping today, and here are a few new colors of the Supra TK Society, Terry Kennedy’s (aka Compton %$& Terry) signature shoe. Dropping today concurrently with Vaiders and Skytops is the Rose Gold TK Society; continuing Supra’s mid-month release trend is the Burgundy Patent Suede and Hufquake-esque TUF Blue Crackle for February and a White Perforated Leather colourway for March. The Black Suede pictured is a carryover from ’09, but still a clean pair nonetheless. via factory413.

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We don’t see the Nike SB Blazer Low very frequently anymore.  It was around for maybe a year or so, but seems to have been replaced by this other lowtop.  Interestingly enough, the Nike SB Zoom Classic has been ported over to a hightop itself, but these are the original ankle height design.  Around the ankle you’ll find the royal blue accents that explode from a newsprint suede upper.  White on the Swooshes and midsoles makes for a nicely balanced effort, which is available today from Kasina.

Style: 317719-011
Color: Newsprint/Blue Sapphire

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