You can never go wrong with classics, and the Chuck Taylors are pretty much as classic as you can get.  You may have grown bored, though, wanting more than just thin canvas with solid colored uppers.  Sometimes it’s just simple changes of material that can make a whole world of difference.  Available now is a collection of Converse All Stars with rip stop uppers- available in black, silver, blue, green and yellow.  All accented with red trim for the midsoles, these are still simple, lightweight but different.  Buy your pairs now from Barney’s Co-Op.

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It’s safe to say that Vans has been able to transcend strictly skate culture to being a pivotal role in the streetwear.  Sticking to their guns, their silhouettes are now common for all types of fashion-forward individuals, ranging from all types of looks.  The Vans Japan preview, however, reveals two pairs that seem to be a little more indicative of another footwear mogul.  The ‘Court Sneaker’ features a pattern we are all too familiar with; elephant print placed exactly where the pattern was first seen on the Air Jordan III’s. What makes it even more reminiscent of the infamous Jordan signature is the overall shape, and even the choice of design for the lace loops.  The colorways of black/red and white/blue seal the deal with its resemblance from the Supreme Dunk Low SB’s.  Interesting to see such designs coming from Vans.  No word on release info, but we knew this would strike a fancy from our readers.  What do you all think paying homage, meant well but bad outcome, or straight up crossed the line?  via ABC-Mart

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A World Cup 2010 Pack not withstanding, it’s been a pretty slow year for the Nike Air Max Light.  Rather than letting all the shine go to the Air Max Liquid Racer that shares its sole, the AM Light is back with one of the most quintessentially ‘summer’ kicks we’ve seen in 2010.  ‘Dolphins in water’ might be a good descriptor for these, as they mix Miami’s aqua/orange combo with a soft sky blue for a warm and bright result.  Grab your pair today from JD Sports.

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When it comes to white LeBron James lowtops, you’ve got a choice to make this summer.  You can go with the white/gold AML7 Lows we showed you yesterday or take a subtler route with this Nike LeBron VII Low in white and metallic silver.  These split the difference between Air Max LeBron VII and LeBron VII P.S. by using a relatively small Max Air unit in the heel.  The select few silver hits on these joints give them just the right amount of shine, assuring these will be among your best-worn pairs this summer.  Grab them today from ID4Shoes on eBay.

Style: 395717-102
Color: White/White-Metallic Silver

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Now that we’ve seen side-by-side comparisons from both the black and white Air Jordan VI Retros featuring both Varsity Red and Infrared accents, we need to focus on the task most immediately at hand, and that’s copping the white/V-red joints.  True Jordanheads won’t be able to wait until the Infrared Pack drops, and you know those are going to be insanely limited anyway.  Here’s a chance to get some peace of mind while you envision what the early ’90s might have been like without the neon bleedover from the late ’80s.  Enjoy some new images of the white and Varsity Red Air Jordan VI Retro after the jump, courtesy of Kix-Files, who report an April 19th drop in Hong Kong, followed by GS, PS and TD size runs in May.  Stick with Sneaker News for updates on the stateside release.

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Once an overlooked part of the Air Jordan legacy, the Air Jordan II has garnered its fair share of attention this year.  The OG colorway features ‘NIKE’ on the heel, while a Bin 23 Edition drop and another new colorway have shown that this old dog has some new tricks up its sleeve.  Here’s another look at the University Blue Twos, an AJII whose construction might earn it the name ‘Nubuck’, were this not the opposite of the AJXIIs that already own that moniker.  No matter what the nickname, this powder blue beauty is a sight to behold, so click the jump below for more photos, and stick with Sneaker News for more in advance of the August 2010 release.

Style: 395709-401
Color: University Blue/Black

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Un-stuffed tongue, un-strapped Dunk Mid, what next? We previewed the Nike SB Blazer CS which, simply put, looked like the Blazer High after it got into a fight with a pair of heavy-duty scissors. The SB Blazer is actually favorite among the Nike SB Skate Team, as are mid-cut shoes. The overall silhouette of the Nike SB Blazer CS is very similar to the recently released Nike SB Zoom Omar Salazar, which might prove that mid-cut, unstuffed, and unstrapped is the best course of skating action. This upcoming colorway features three different tones of beige on the upper, swoosh, and midsole, and you should expect these later in the year as part of the Nike SB Holiday 2010 Collection. Images via Shoeniverse.

Style: 415209-700
Color: Metallic Gold/Gold Dust

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Basketball fans are fully focused on Playoffs and what better time for sneak peaks of adidas’ signature Basketball line to surface. All models built lighter and better support, the models range in specific technology from Pure Motion (as already seen in previous releases) to Fluid Motion and Speedcut Technology. The TS Beast is confirmed for Dwight Howard, while the rest are still undetermined. However looking at some of the colorways and knowledge of what players are signed by adidas can help surmise whose expected to be wearing what. These are slated for Spring/Summer releases, but we expect to be seeing some of these earlier in post-season matchups.

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The Nike Air 180 is a retro runner whose releases have seen few nicknames, but ‘Miami Dolphins’ would suit this pair perfectly.  The mix of soft aqua and bright orange on a white base gives these that undeniable South Beach vibe and perfectly straddles the line between Nike’s ’90s colorways and their latest/greatest.  For a shoe that practically screams ‘warm weather fun,’ grab a pair from a Nike Sportswear retailer like Schuh-You.

Style: 310155-100
Color: White/Paradise Aqua-Total Orange

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When your public persona is just ‘The’ followed by part of your name, you know you’ve made it.  That’s the case for Todd ‘The’ Selby, whose new book The Selby Is In Your Place, included whimsical collab work with Nike 6.0 riders like Nigel Sylvester.  This time, The Selby turns his quirky eye to the 75 year old Converse Jack Purcell, pairing influential young artists with the ‘smile’ that accompanies each Jack Purcell toe.  Click the jump below to see the whole campaign, which launges at select media outlets this week.  via HS

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The New York Jets made headlines today by trading for former Super Bowl MVP, Santonio Holmes,  but it was quarterback, Mark Sanchez, and tight end, Dustin Keller, who made sneaker headlines with the kicks they were spotted rocking at Sunday’s New York Knicks home game at Madison Square Garden vs. the Miami Heat. By the looks of Sanchez’s outfit, you would guess that he may have signed a Jordan deal with his Jordan Brand Black polo and matching Black and Cement Air Jordan Force IV’s. Sanchez’s teammate, Dustin Keller, also had on a pair of Jordan’s, the Jets’ tight end was wearing a pair of the Air Jordan 1 Retro Premier’s in Pewter, Black, and Max Orange from 2009.

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Berlin’s Solebox sneaker boutique hosts the Solemart expo/swap meet each April, with the fourth edition taking place this past weekend at the Hafenbar.  A bar/club could be a very cool place to have a sneaker show like this, but as you can see in the videos that follow the jump, it also encourages certain behaviors that you might not typically condone.  ‘Village People’ aside, the event was jam packed with heat, and we’ve got two pages of images waiting for you after the jump.  via SF

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