Just looking at these toes, you know the shoe they start is ready for war.  The Air Jordan 2010 Playground Outdoor has what it takes to dominate the blacktop.  The AJ2010 Playground Outdoor’s signature toe panel is perforated, revealing another layer, so that makes three on the very front section you’re sure to roll up on during a pivot.  Criss crossing straps keep your foot in place and remind us of why some people used to say the Nike Air Raid was just an outdoor Air Jordan VIII (or vice-versa).  There’s an Oak Hill coloured pair plus one in Chicago colours, both of which should hit sometime after July of this year.  Stick with Sneaker News for updates on the first ever inline Air Jordan Outdoor sneaker.

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Just yesterday we showed you a pair of the Game-worn Air Jordan XVII Low that was used by the Airness himself and an Air Jordan XVII PE worn by Jordan’s son. Equally mind-blowing is this pair of the Air Jordan XVII Low in the Black/Chrome colourway SIGNED by Michael Jordan. The autograph is surely the validating piece of memorabilia for any true fan, and to be in possession of Jordan’s John Hancock on a pair of his signature shoe is a true sign that your memorabilia game is on point. Check out the images after the jump and don’t forget to peep the side-profile of the shoes; you can definitely see the “Aston Martin” that was the inspiration behind the Air Jordan XVII. via Kenlu.

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The Nike HTM2 Run Boot arrived in Japan this past Saturday and is set for a March launch at NSW 21 Mercer. Being a Tier Zero release, getting pair of the Fujiwara-Hatfield-Parker-Smith designed shoes will be easier said than done. That is, unless you don’t mind dropping the dough on a sample. Check out this sample of the Nike HTM2 Run Boot in the black colourway; if you’ve been following our Run Boot coverage closely, you’ll be quick to recognize that the HTM2 logo on the heel is completely different than the one in the final production version. We also get a better look what the insole could possibly look at. Check out the pics after the jump and visit the auction by crazyforsneaker on eBay.

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Although we’ve already seen some pretty fresh colorways of the Nike 6.0 Mavrk Mid 2, the model still seems to be flying under the radar. The Nike 6.0 line has been coming strong lately, building some nice buzz for one of Nike’s more underappreciated offshoots with the Mavrk 2 model helping to lead the charge. The shoe’s design sports a simple skate shoe look with a little Blazer flavor thrown in for good measure, making this a very versatile model ready for street wear or the performance demands of extreme sports.

Thanks to the wonders of Nike iD, you can now create your own Mavrk Mid 2 using a nice variety of materials, patterns and colors that can be applied to virtually every panel of the shoe, giving customizers a chance to really get creative with these. Sneaker News was invited to try our hand at a Mavrk Mid 2 design and here’s what we whipped up – a rugged, mostly suede look with some “Moonscape” graphics on the denim side panel for a little extra style punch. If you like what you see, get over to Nike iD and see what you can come up with.

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Shawn Marion aka ‘The Matrix’ surprised a number NBA experts and fans with his above-the-rim style of play and high-flying acrobatics, although over the last two seasons, Marion went from Championship piece to valuable trade bait. Nearly a year ago we showed a small collection of the Air Jordan V (5) Retro Shawn Marion PE in the Home and Away colourway; using white and black as the base for Home and Away, both pairs were adorned with desert basketball purple and orange. Check out this close-up detailed look at the Home version of the Shawn Marion Vs. Say what you will about the orange and purple, but the Air Jordan V is such a great shoe that it’ll make any colourway look great. via Kenlu.

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Tokyo stands as one of the meccas of sneaker culture. In fact, it is far ahead of the U.S. in terms of footwear awareness being a widespread among all ages and classes. Tokyo can be considered as one of the original sneaker-infatuated cities, which makes this adidas Originals OT Tech Pack a worthy tribute to the city. The OT or Originals Tokyo pack features three great Originals and a set of apparel that feature sharp colourways and edgy designs. The Nizza Low, Forum Mid, and Superstar all feature a black-upper white-lower blueprint with hints of blue and a razor-sharp zig-zag design, implemented differently in each pair. The apparel also implements this saw-toothing in zippers, graphics, and even the collars. Continue reading to check out the collection of kicks and apparel.  via provider.

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If you were angry enough to carry around a list of the 5 people you want to kill, the insoles of your shoes is as good a place to hide it as any.  Nike snuck the Kill Bill-inspired Auto Flight and Big Nike hightops into stores, but here’s a nice old fashioned preview of the Kill Bill Auto Force 180.  They’ve got the same intense black/yellow/red colourway that defined the Kill Bill motif just like the other pairs from this pack, but these haven’t hit retail in the states yet.  Stick with Sneaker News for updates, though, cos they just arrived at Dunk.com.cn

Style: 375579-071
Color: Black/Varsity Maize-Varsity Red-White

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The latest viral video from Jordan Brand is kinda like a puzzle with the ‘Nightmares Never Sleep’ commercial as your box.  Watch as NY-based artist WK Interact uses simple black paint to piece together the haunting imagery from that dope Air Jordan 2010 commercial.  With the help of CGI and superb editing, it only takes about a minute and a half, but the Manhattan residents who look up at this massive new Dwyane Wade mural on the corner of Ludlow and Stanton Streets will get to appreciate it daily.

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There are alot of red/white/yellow Nike Air Max LeBron VII colourways.  These aren’t for King James’ Cavs jerseys or Christ the King High School.  Nope, this latest AML7 PE is for LA’s Fairfax High School, clearly, for their home games.  The Fairfax HS PE goes with alternate Flywire colouring for that pinstriped look, giving these a smooth, professional appeal.  Stick with Sneaker News, we’ll let you know if these will ever reach retail.  via NLB.net

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Known for embracing chaos in a more-than-occasionally stuffy industry, the late Alexander McQueen had been collaborating with Puma for a couple of years now.  With these Puma Tech Ko hightops, McQueen employed a supremely sleek black upper made of nylon and leather.  It has huge ankle cutouts for an exaggerated Huarache/Air Jordan VII look, but the aforementioned sleekness means these have obviously come from a progressive design approach thanks to Alexander McQueen.  If you’ve got an extra $328 USD, they just dropped at Oak.

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Pretty much everybody who wasn’t Dwyane Wade, was overshadowed by the 2010 All Star MVP’s kicks.  Sure, there were a ton of guys who had dope Jordan Brand PEs, but D-Wade’s metallic silver Air Jordan 2010s stole the show.  In any case, we’d be remiss if these ‘others’ didn’t get some time to shine.

Carmelo Anthony’s Air Jordan Melo M6 and Chris Paul’s CP3.III are both given the ASG treatment here in these new House of Hoops exclusives.  Both are mostly red with gold and white accents, and lots of star detailing.  Check out photos of both after the jump and then hit up the Foot Locker HoH nearest you.

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White Mountaineering is a stylish Japanese outdoor gear company who get featured far more frequently at our streetwear colleagues FRESHNESS than here at Sneaker News.  That changes today, thanks to the unveiling of the new White Mountaineering x Vans Mountain Edition pack.  Both pairs only feature three main colours, but the blocking pattern leaves alot for the eye to inspect.  You’ve got a checked underlay, ‘triple’ foxing bands, and of course, the White Mountaineering logo on the tongue tag.  These are probably a Japanese exclusive, but we’ll keep you posted on a possible stateside release.  via Cluster

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