As promised, here’s an up-close look at another colorway of the upcoming Nike LeBron VII P.S. The previous black and sport red pair was a great match for the Cavs’ red jerseys while these will do just nicely for when King James and company break out their navy blue road alternate uniforms.  Still no word yet on exactly what LeBron will wear come playoff time (Zoom Soldier IV, anyone?), but these just hit Japan’s Kinetics, so stick with Sneaker News for updates.

Style: 407639-100
Color: White/White-Midnight Navy-Sport Red

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Nike and Jordan Brand have been using a new shade called ‘Marine Blue’ lately.  It’s halfway between sapphire and turquoise, but that doesn’t mean all ‘Maritime’ shades are quite as bright.  That’s the name DC Shoes has given to these navy blue Admiral hightops.  The tonal design incorporates leathers of varying degress of tumbled-ness, which is quite a bit more subdued than the recently released violet/fire Admirals.  NATIONAL FOREST’s ‘Indigenous Modern’ pattern is back on the lining and finishes these off quite nicely.  You can find them at DC Shoes‘ website.

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Once Michael Jordan gained a controlling stake in the Charlotte Bobcats organization, the Bobcats players were adorned with some great Air Jordan Player Exclusives. While Gerald Wallace is the face of the rising young Charlotte squad, D.J. Augustin is the future floor leader, as he’s been heating it up off the bench. Augustin’s another Bobcats player that’s been showing of some great Air Jordan PEs, and over the weekend he wore the Black/Orange Air Jordan XII and a great new PE of the Air Jordan Icons, which features a white upper and grey center panel with orange stitching. We should expect more PEs from DJ for the rest of the season. via Yahoo!.

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If you were thinking, “Didn’t they take the straps off the Nike Dynasty High,” you were only partially right.  It’s actually the Dynasty 81 High that’s strapless, so now that that’s settled, let’s examine two new pairs of ankle-strapped Dynasty Highs.  They share a very similar blocking pattern, but the result is entirely different thanks to the pink pair being significantly more subtle as compared to the high-contrast primary-colored joints.  Both of them should hit as part of Nike Sportswear’s summer 2010 collection here in the states very shortly, as they are currently available at Japan’s Limited Edt.

Style: 365963-600
Color: Pink Flash/Metallic Silver-Black

Style: 365963-700
Color: Sunbeam/M Blue-Black

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Look, up in the sky!  It’s an NBA Celebrity All-Star Game!  It’s Rock and Jock!  No, it’s NRF!?  Even the most knowledgeable sneakerheads are quite likely more familiar with the Superman reference than NYC’s ultra-exclusive Nike Recess Federation.  The league is comprised “urban and creative professionals of New York,” who make up 10 teams of 10 players each.  They take it all the way, with free agency, trades, and of course, an all-star game.  Just like the NBA ASG this year in Dallas, the NRF All-Star festivities include at least one patent leather Nike Air Force 1 Low.  Not quite the traditional meaning, but click the jump below for more of this March Madness.

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We got a new pair of All Court Lows today, so how about THREE brand new colorways of the Nike All Court Mid?!  These are simultaneously eye-catching and supremely subtle.  You might wonder while reading, “How is that even possible?”  Just look at the picture above and more after the jump, for proof that tonal accents on a patent leather upper that rides a white vulc sole — that right there is a perfect combination.  This look only makes us more excited to see new editions of the Blazer’s cap-toed cousin, and you can grab all three of these at 21 Mercer.

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TEL #: 212-226-5433

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When March rolls around, sports fans get mad for the NCAA Tournament. Releasing just in time for the Big Dance are two college-inspired colorways of the Nike Zoom Kobe V. The #1 seeded Duke Kobe V colorway comes without its Blue Devils logo on the heel but the USC pair does; Lucky for the Trojans? We’re sure they’d much rather be in the tournament. Both pairs of these Nike Zoom Kobe V are available now at your local House of Hoops. via FLUL.

Style: 386429-411
Color: Varsity Royal/White-Black-Metallic Silver (Duke)

Style: 386429-602
Color: Varsity Crimson/University Gold

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As promised, the 2010 Sneaker News March Madness Sneaker Tournament is kicking off today. Live voting for the first round will begin tonight, but just like the NCAA tournament, we’re giving you a sneak preview of the brackets ahead of time, so you can start making your own predictions. As you can see, the selections have been made and split up into four categorical sections. Facing off for sneaker supremacy this year will be some very strong competitors from the Air Jordan, Nike Retro, Air Force 1 and Nike SB regions, with only one shoe from each moving on to eventual Final Four glory. For a better look at the breakdown, check it out in crisp full-screen format over on Sneaker News HD and check back here tonight at 8pm EST for the chance to have your voice heard, as we officially open the voting to our loyal readers.

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Yesterday’s drubbing of (former?) Eastern Conference power Boston reminded the NBA that the road to this year’s Finals is going through Cleveland, and that’s no easy task.  Also not the easiest thing in the world right now: making sense of LeBron James’ playoff sneaker situation.

We never expected King James to rock the Air Max LeBron VII during the postseason, but now along with the upcoming Zoom LeBron Soldier IV, the Nike LeBron VII P.S. is a valid contender.  The first of two pairs we’ll show you up-close today, these joints skate the line between bred and Cleveland colors as so many LeBron Nikes have in his seven-year career.  These will probably hit sometime around the late-April start of this year’s NBA Playoffs, so stick with Sneaker News for updates on a stateside release cos they just hit Japan’s Kinetics.

Style: 407639-002
Color: Black/Sport Red-Metallic Gold

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When Fragment Design partners with Nike Sportswear, we can always expect a clean and casual pair of kicks with minimalistic branding, like last year’s Fragment Design x Nike Sportswear Tennis Classic in white and gold. The latest collaboration between NSW and Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment includes a third party, UNDERCOVER, but this mixer wasn’t a meet and greet as the three worked hand-in-hand before on a set featuring the Nike Match Classic. The midsole features the same alternating branding, while the uppers use colors that may catch your eye more quickly. Stick with Sneaker News for updated release info regarding these true classics.

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The Air Jordan Icons has a simple yet intriguing design that lends itself perfectly to a wide range of palettes.  That makes them one of the most versatile Team Jordan shoes to come along in a while, and this pair looks dope in a colorway that we would have seen as a regular-season home look during MJ’s playing days.  If you like the way black and red accents look on a white upper that combines patent, tumbled and smooth leathers, stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via Dunk.com.cn

Style: 393852-103
Color: White/Varsity Red-Black

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What’s even tastier than a macaroon?  How about the Nike Air Royalty Macaron Pack?  Both spellings are fine, so long as you’re referring to those tasty French/Italian deserts, not the elbow pasta (or the coconutty version).  Far more sweet than cheesy, the Macaron Pack looks like it was covered in fondant with each shoe opting for molded leather rather than simple stitched-on overlays.  The result is something quite unique, as was the release party @ colette in Paris this weekend where people were invited to design their own.  This is a little bit more interesting than your aunt’s cake decorating class, so be sure to check out more photos after the jump.  via HS

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