LA is most definitely a Lakers town; Donald Sterling seems hellbent on not spending enough to change that, even with the massive 2010 summer right around the corner.  In fact, you could argue that the Clippers aren’t even #2 in the City of Angels.  That spot might go to the University of Southern California Trojans.  While their athletic program very well might be on the decline, you can’t say that about their shoe game.  This Nike Zoom Kobe V is an Eddie Cruz dream come true, and in these new photos you get a sense for just how pearlescent the snakeskin overlay really is.  A crimson, maize and white shoe that somehow contains every colour in the rainbow, you’ll see more photos of the USC ZK5 after the jump.  via Kenlu

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Another day, another pair of Lakers-looking kicks.  Actually, it’s more like three today, but we won’t complain about one of the hottest Nike Hyperdunk 2010s to be spotted on film.  Had his signature series not risen like the phoenix that is Kobe Bryant’s post-Eagle career, these would have been a perfect road look to compliment the Lake Show unis.  As it stands, we’ll probably see guys like Shannon Brown and Lamar Odom in them at some point.  With this year’s Hyperize, it’ll probably be next season before these show up on NBA courts, but who knows; you should stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via Vsneaker

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The Air Jordan 1 Silver Anniversary dropped this past Saturday, which featured two other gargantuan releases in the Copper Foamposite One and Air Jordan 2010. If you happened to miss out on this memorable pair, or just had a hard time getting out to your local Jordan spot, the Air Jordan 1 Silver Anniversary with the accompanying Jordan suitcase is now available for purchase at Finishline. There are a number of sizes available at the moment and shipping is free, so don’t sleep!

Style: 396009-001
Color: Grey/White-Metallic Silver

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When one thinks of the French going into battle, one might not expect much. But when it comes to football, France is not to be overlooked; They defeated the talented Brazil team in 1998 to capture the World Cup, led by French hero Zinedine Zidane, and went to the final in 2006, when Zidane caused some head-banging noise in a different way. Regardless of what transpired, France is again one of the teams in the mix for the World Cup Trophy this year. Rounding out the Nike Sportswear Six Collection is France, with a bundle of gear inspired by the French blue-white-red kit and designed by So Me, a renowned illustrator and art director. The mascot is taken after the mustached, beret-wearing stereotypical Frenchmen, while the the rest of the apparel takes after the French national flag. The Nike Sportswear Six Collection is set for a Spring/Summer 2010 Release, so stick to Sneaker News for updates.

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Why is ‘bred’ one of the default colourways that you’ll eventually see on every moderately successful sneaker design?  Simple: cos MJ woulda won 8 titles IN A ROW wearing Chicago colours, had he not experimented with the Birmingham Barons.  That’s how the world is built for winners, we want to keep improving ourselves and our fellow man.

Maybe that’s also why we’re seeing so many Lakers-coloured kicks, like this new Nike Dunk High Supreme.  It’s the highest ‘level’ aside from Tier Zero status, only fitting for a team that won four of the last ten Larry O’Brien Trophies.  That means fine craftsmanship, nearly indestructible nylon on the upper, and a gum sole with durable stars.  Picture yourself in La-La Land, and cop a pair of these from shaolin8 on eBay.

Style: 324759-071
Color: Black/Sunbeam-Vibrant Yellow

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The Netherlands football club is the favorite to come out on top in their Group E preliminary round, and is projected to be a contender for the World Cup. Such a daunting team is worthy of recognition, as Nike included the Netherlands in their Nike Sportswear Six Collection. Included in the Collection is some sweet kicks inspired by the new colourway of the Netherlands kit; check out the newly released and technically advanced Nike Air BW Gen II in the Netherlands orange. The rest of the gear was designed by graffiti artist and rabid football-fan Delta, using geometrics as his inspiration. Check out the collection of kicks and gear, which includes the Nike Dunk High AC, Nike Lunarlite Woven Chukka, and other classic Nike apparel.

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As the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa is due for some additional world-wide exposure as a country in love with footballing. Nike got in touch with Cape Town native Kronk, a designer/illustrator with a penchant for the colorful and whimsical, to design the South Africa’s part in the Nike Sportswear Six Collaboration. Like that of the USA, UK, and Brazil Six Collection, the South African Collection includes a select choice of kicks and gear, all with a patriotic touch. Kronk designed a t-shirt graphic that displays the enthusiastic attitude South Africa has for the sport. Check out the collection of gear and expect these to drop in time for the 2010 World Cup.

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England is unquestionably one of the biggest football countries in the world, and its craze for the sport has permeated the worldwide market. David Beckham plays part time for the LA Galaxy, and the Manchester Utd. kit has become as much of a fashion item as it is fan gear. It’s no surprise that England was included in the Nike Sportswear Six Collaboration, which features a small variety of great Nike Sportswear sneakers, like the Nike Footscape Free Motion, and apparel, like the N98 Track Jacket and AW77 hoodie. Nike chose James Jarvis, British graphic artist, to design England’s part of the Six. Known for his illustrations, Jarvis designed a crest logo of a cartoon lion, sitting on top of the number 10, which UK reserves for its best players. With FIFA World Cup play just months away, expect England to be in the mix come Championship time.

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When one thinks of Brazil, he immediately thinks of yellow, green, and blue, the unforgettable color-combination of the Brazilian flag and of the nation’s football kit. With such a storied history in the sport, Nike has collaborated with Brazilian street artist Nunca to put his magic touch on a small collection of Nike Sportswear gear for its Six Collaboration. Nunca designed a crest that features five stars, representing Brazil’s record five FIFA World Cup Championships, and his hieroglyphic handwriting gives an archaelogic touch to a country that already has a storied ancient history. The collection also features great Nike Sportswear kicks like the Nike Air BW Gen II and Nike Dunk High AC. Check out the images after the jump because you should know anything ‘Brazil’ and ‘Soccer’ go hand in hand.

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The Nike Rejuven8 Lunarlite Mid is one of the shining stars of Nike Sportswear’s 2010 line-up. Aiming to bring the ultimate breathable, stable, and comfortable shoe, Nike reinvented the Rejuven8 while keeping the one-piece structure and created the Nike Rejuven8 Lunarlite Mid, which features a Lunarlite foam sole with Torch-fitted upper. It was simple math to Nike, really: Lightweight + Stable = Maximum Performance. The Rejuven8 Mid is also fit for other physical activity, and is also enabled with Nike+ for the runners. Arriving in a number colourways, some of which Sneaker News previewed, the Nike Rejuven8 Lunarlite Mid will most definitely be a great choice for the active and those in team sports.

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Soccer is the unrivaled #1 most popular sport in the world; Europeans and South Americans go stark raving mad over their favorite clubs, and during the World Cup, proud countrymen wear their hearts on their sleeves and cheer on their Home National Teams. Soccer is gaining a lot of steam in the USA, and as part of the Nike Six Collaboration, Nike partnered up with long-time contributor and Los Angeles legend Mister Cartoon to put out a small collection of soccer kits and gear. The collection includes the Nike Tiempo, Nike Footscape Free Motion, and the Nike Rejuven8 Lunarlite Chukka, and a set of apparel with Mister Cartoon’s trademark artistic strokes. Each artist in the Nike Six Collaboration was asked to create their own mascot, crest, badge, and alphabet print; given Mister Cartoon’s great history of art on past Nike shoes, you’ll definitely want to check these out.

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Nike is continually chopping it up in the laboratory and we can always expect the best of the best when it comes to sports apparel. With Torch, Nike aims to bring something lighter and more breathable than anything else ever developed without compromising stability. The Nike Air BW Gen II was the first model chosen to feature Torch, and after numerous previews, in-depth analysis, and even commentary from Jesse Leyva, the Global Design Deirector for Nike Sportswear, the Nike Air BW Gen II will start to hit Nike Sportswear retailers. You can grab yours now from CaliRoots.

Style: 386846-001
Color: Black/Black-White

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