What was supposed to be a celebratory gesture of sorts has become a debate-sparking controversy among those who have followed the brand unconditionally. The Jordan Brand BIN23 Collection features classic Air Jordan silhouettes constructed with high quality materials and placed in premium packaging, which apparently infers that Jordan Brand doesn’t believe $150+ just isn’t what it used to be. Nonetheless, Jordan loyalists will keep in tune with the Collection.

Last Friday, Sneaker News gave you a sneak peek at an Air Jordan IX in a white/gold colorway; the visible wax stamp on the upper led us to believe that it was indeed part of the BIN23 Collection, and these newer images confirms that notion. The material used for the gold upper was undeterminable before, but based on this second look, it appears to be a distressed material similar to that which was used on the Air Jordan 1 25th Anniversary. Continue reading for a better look at this Air Jordan IX BIN 23 and chime in with your thoughts. via SoleCollector.

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It’s increasingly common to see their gear worn by sneaker aficionados, but this new release marks the first time 10.Deep has worked on a major footwear collaboration.  The 10.Deep x adidas Stan Smith Mid ‘Raw Dogs’ are deceptively simple at first glance, but line these shoes up heel to heel and you’ll see the X’d out logo cut out of perforations on the medial side.  And while grey nubuck and a gum sole might be perfect for this season, it’s the rawhide laces and monster mouth sockliner (a takeoff of 10.Deep’s sticker series) that keep these with the animal theme.  Look for these at your local adidas retailers soon.

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Beginning Saturday afternoon, eight teams battled it out to claim their spots on the NCAA Final Four platform, and up until then, Sneaker News showed you what kicks were being worn on the court. Team colorways were quite common, like those of the Nike Hyperdunk, adidas Commander, and Nike Hyperize, but there was the occasional pair that caught us off guard. For the Elite Eight, we saw once again all of the popular basketball kicks of 2010 but a sighting of the All-Star Nike Air Max LeBron VII could have had you pausing your DVR. March Madness is nearing its end, so take a moment to see the kicks from the Elite Eight, and stay tuned for our final sneaker coverage of the 2010 NCAA Tournament and a summary of all the best kicks from March Madness. via Yahoo!.

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The Nike Hyperdunk Low might be perfect for those summer-time basketball sessions; it’s already a popular choice of shoe for a number NBA players like Aaron Brooks, Rajon Rondo, and Steve Nash for it’s lightweight advantages. This latest colorway of the Hyperdunk Low is very Duke or Kentucky – that’s just the nature of anything varsity royal and white, right? A closer look also reveals light grey speckling on the midsole, which has become a standard feature on the HD Low. Given its low cut and sleek styling, these would serve just as well on a casual walk in your hood. via in-52.

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Low-top basketball kicks is like the Hansel of the sneaker world (they’re so hot right now). Check out the dropped-top version of the Nike Air Hoop Structure LE; you might think a low Hoop Structure would just be a slight variation of the Nike Air Structure Triax ’91, but the Hoop features a slighty higher cut and old-school basketball court traction. This is just the latest of eccentric-colored House of Hoops Exclusives, so stick with Sneaker News for more info. via SoleCollector.

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It was upsets aplenty in Round 2 of the SN March Madness Sneaker Tournament. Our tourney is beginning to mirror this year’s actual Big Dance as three number 1 seeds have already been bounced from the field.  Some of the all-time greats met their match in the Sweet Sixteen round, leaving many scratching their heads and anxiously waiting to see what shockers Round 3 will have in store. Keep reading after the jump for a look at the Round 2 winners, and stay tuned tonight at 8pm EST for the kickoff of the Elite Eight voting.

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Nike SB looks to be releasing another Quickstrike Dunk this upcoming month of April in addition to the Nike SB Dunk High “Skunk” that was one of the most talked about shoe’s last week. While the story behind this Nike SB Dunk Low is still unknown it does feature a dope Green, Black, Gold, and Red colorway that uses Nike’s historic Safari print on the Swoosh, heel tab, and collar lining. This Dunk also mixes up a number of materials on it’s upper ranging from perforated leather to suede and of course the aforementioned Safari print. There is no word on when these will be released but it’s presumed it’ll be a Nike SB Quickstrike that will drop at select accounts in April. via Warped

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If this year is anything like 2009, the NBA Playoffs and offseason will see a plethora of Nike Zoom Kobe V colorways.  It probably hinges on whether the Mamba and his Lake Show can repeat, but either way, there are still quite a few ZKVs on tap for the upcoming months.  Let’s take a closer look at this one, the blue, black and white joints that *aren’t* the Dark Knights or Duke Zoom Kobe Vs.  On this pair, it’s a simple all blue upper, whose smooth design is a welcome respite from the ZKV’s various finishes and textures.  This might be the most straightforward version of this year’s Kobe, so despite a lack of affiliation, we expect to see plenty of people cop these.  The official release date remains a mystery, so check Sneaker News for updates.  via Kinstor

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Nike will release a new House of Hoops exclusive Air Pippen LE during the Summer 2010 season at select Nike and Foot Locker House of Hoops doors. The inspiration for this pair of Pippen Retro’s comes from the game of outdoor basketball which is played all across the country during the Summer. The Black, Metallic Gold, Sun Red, and Orange colorway is representative of those who pour show their love for the game from sunrise to sundown during the hot Summer days and nights. Take a look at the rest of the Summer 2010 House of Hoops Collection after the jump. via Sole Collector

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The adidas Original Top Ten Hi Sleek Series for the Spring/Summer Season features a variety of vibrant colorways that should fit right in with the levity of the warmer weather. The Sleek Top Ten, like the Nike WMNS Dunk High Skinny, features a slimmer, form-fitting cut more suitable for the ladies while maintaining the classic upper silhouette. The narrow toe, molded in-step, and pinched heel all serve to provide a feminine touch to this classic basketball shoe. Each neon colorway should remind you of your favorite fruit-flavored frozen treat purchased from your local mobilized iced-treat purveyor (ice cream truck) so grab a summery pair over at Schuh-You.

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Nike and Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design have teamed up once again to release a few exclusive colorways of the All Court Low. One year after bring the All Court back from the Nike Vault, fragment design and Nike Sportswear have released four new colorways of the All Court Low. The Navy and Red colorways are set for a Tier 0 release and feature a canvas upper that has no apparent Swoosh on the upper, additionally the fragment design logo is featured on the insole of each shoe. The other two colors include a Green colorway and a Mustard Yellow colorway which feature the use of a soft suede on the upper and Swoosh. These All Court Low’s will be released at select Nike Sportswear accounts worldwide in the upcoming weeks. via Warped

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Nike Sportswear has released two new colorways of it’s Blazer Low ND silhouette just in time for the Summer months ahead. Both pairs of Blazer Low’s come with a ripstop nylon material on the upper and a leather Swoosh. The first new colorway of the Summer 2010 Blazer Low ND comes in Khaki and Orange while the second colorway comes in Green and Gray. Both colorways are available now at select Nike Sportswear retailers in Japan including mita sneakers.

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