World-class point guards Deron Williams and Steve Nash have both shown favor to the Nike Hyperdunk Low this season.  Each of those guys has other signature kicks, but it’s the Hyperdunk Low that has them coming back for more.  But not this pair, lest they be smacked with a fine from Commissioner Stern’s office.  No, this pair is actually a player exclusive for Houston Rockets guard Aaron Brooks.

The diminutive University of Oregon alum is no stranger to dope Nike exclusives, but this pair is decidedly calmer than some of the Ducks’ Nike stuff.  They’re a simple red-on-white, plus the ‘AB 0′ logo on the heel to remind you that these are hands-off.  Given Brooks’ standing as a good, but not great PG, it’s probably unlikely that these will ever hit House of Hoops or any other retailer.  Enjoy some more pics after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via in52

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If you want the Dinosaur Jr. x Nike SB Dunk Highs from 2007, be prepared to shell out upwards of 5 bills for a deadstock pair.  How much their latest collaboration will sell for, largely depends upon its availability.  The Dinosaur Jr. x Nike SB Omar Salazar Pro Model has a shiny upper just like the Dunk SBs, but they ended up totally different.  Instead of metallic silver, this pair is covered in a super-shiny patent leather with hologram speckling.  The Salazar’s signature Flywire heels are conspicuously absent from this pair, but a Dinosaur Jr. insignia fills the area nicely.  There’s no official release date on these yet, so stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via Brodie Harvey’s Twitter

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However unfortunate, the first thing that comes to most people’s minds when hearing ‘New Jersey’ these days, is the cast of MTV’s massive hit reality show.  That situation might change, cos Nike SB has something special planned for this summer that brings together some of the region’s key influences.

The Nike SB Dunk High NJ/USA appears to be a take-off on the iconic cover from Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 album, Born in the USA.  This pair of SB Dunk Highs goes with a darker denim than what the Boss was wearing, but the striped rear panel clearly echoes that photo’s American flag background.  So by using black, Nike SB managed to make a shoe that’s ‘patriotic’ without going the cheesy route.  You know there’s going to be a ton more discussion and photos before the Quickstrike release that will be hitting NJskateshop at the very least, so stick with Sneaker News for the latest updates.  via @harvington // NSB.org

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If Kobe Bryant had decided against the low-cut ‘experiment’ that was last year’s Nike Zoom Kobe IV, there’s a very good chance his Zoom Kobe V would have looked like this.  KB24 rocked Hyperdunks and Huaraches long before the ZKIV or ZKV came out, so this Nike Hyperdunk 2010 would be right up his alley.

This black Lakers colorway makes it even more obvious that what we’re seeing is very similar to a ZKV sole with the most cutting-edge Hyper- series upper available.  In this case, cutting-edge means that the Flywire strands are embedded directly into a TPU upper, meaning the translucency that has marked the series is possibly coming to an end.  In any case, this pair will hit at Nike Basketball retailers like Foot Locker this summer, so stick with Sneaker News for updates.

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The Air Jordan 1 AJKO arrived this month over two decades after its initial release. The year 2010, in case you’ve been under a rock, marks the 25th Anniversary of Jordan Brand, and releasing the AJKO would re-define today’s definition of “retro”. We’ve seen a herd of Air Jordans being retroed in strange colorways, like the Rainbow Air Jordan VI or the Marine Blue Air Jordan 1, but Air Jordan 1 KO stays true to the Jordan’s colors. If you want to give your Jordan collection a genuinely vintage touch, grab a pair of the Air Jordan 1 AJKO in both the white/black/red and white/red colorway from JBseller on eBay.

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Color: White/Varsity Red-Black

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The adidas Originals by Originals is a series of great apparel designed by individuals who have been anchors of the international urban fashion scene. Take a look into the upcoming adidas Original by Originals Spring/Summer 2010 Collection by Kazuki of Fragment Design. In it you will see a plethora of great apparel and footwear, as well as an inside look into adidas’ relationship between Kazuki and the Three Stripes. Continue reading for an in-depth look into the entire Kazuki x adidas ObyO collection. via HS.

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The last couple of years have been relatively slow for the Nike Vandal High, but here’s a new look that’s sure to draw a lot of attention.  At first glance, your sneakerhead brain might see the black, red, grey and white and fill in the rear quarter pattern as elephant print.  This colorway is a spitting image of the black Air Jordan III, but it’s actually Safari that dots the back section.  Grab a pair of these today from Nike Sportswear retailers like Dr. Jays.

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Here’s a set of Spring/Summer 2010 Supras that Jay-Z would find fitting in his wardropbe for his concert tour; the Supra Black Satin Pack features four of Supra’s most popular models – the Skytop, TK Society, Vaider, and Thunder Low – in an “all black everything” motif. As part of the Red Carpet Series, this set of Supras features TUF Leather in a black satin finish that creates a somewhat serious all-business vibe. All four pairs should hit the states soon, but are currently available via overseas. Grab the Supra Black Satin Skytop, TK Society, Vaider, and Thunder Low from Kinetics.

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It might seem like a tough choice now that the Air Jordan VI Infrared Pack rumor is picking up steam, but your decision of whether to buy the white/varsity red pair that will hit retailers soon is as simple as these photos.  It’s not that these are markedly better than the OG shade of red that we’ve come to know and love, but that when you really look at this version, you just can’t deny it. Infrared Pack or not, these are going to be a hit and you can see plenty more photos after the jump. via Kinstor

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Some of the earliest Nike All Court samples were erroniously labeled as Blazers, and it’s clear why that mistake was made.  The All Court does look quite a bit like the Blazer, and yet, somehow, this pair really doesn’t.  It’s the navy stitching that makes these canvas-uppered All Court Lows look totally unique, and the asymmetrical toe cap reminds you that it’s part of the family.  Grab a pair today at Nike Sportswear retailers including the NSW flagship at 21 Mercer St. in NYC.

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The Air Jordan VI Rainbow was a popular topic of conversation on Sneaker News Friday night. The obvious point of interest was the rainbow midsole; but remember, these are for kids/women, so while the colors won’t have much appeal to the fellas, the ladies will find it sweet as candy. Check out these new images of the Air Jordan VI (6) GS Rainbow; although we’ve seen plenty of Jordans done up with tons of colors, we haven’t seen anything with a rainbow gradient until now. Check out the images after the jump; these are available now at atmos.

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Taking a look at the first round matchups in the Air Jordan region of our Sneaker News March Madness Sneaker Tournament, it’s pretty clear that many of these choices will not be easy ones. Although each design is a bona fide classic in its own right, some difficult decisions will have to be made before the field gets thinned out and only one Air Jordan model advances to the Final Four. Keep reading after the jump to place your Round 1 votes for the Air Jordan region. Round 1 voting will run until Sunday, March 21st, with the winners announced next Monday.

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