In the sneaker word association game, Spike Lee’s ‘He Got Game’ will quickly induce responses of ‘Air Jordan XIII‘, as Denzel Washington’s character Jake Shuttlesworth wore the white/black/red pair throughout the movie. Needless to say there was a ton of heat floating around that film, but the other pair that deserves just as much shine was the Nike Air Foamposite Pro in White/Black-True Red worn by Jake’s son Jesus.

Fast forward to 2009; the Pearl Foamposite was released in limited numbers exclusively at House of Hoops to the dismay of sneakerheads everywhere. Not a year later, the Pearl Foamposite was confirmed for a release in later 2010, but a supposed wider release will definitely have Foamposite collectors foaming at the mouth to gather these precious gems. The Eggplant and Dirty Copper Foamposite were huge hits and even before the release, the Nike Foamposite Pro Pearl looks to be a strong contender for the Sneaker News Top 30 of 2010. If you missed out last year and totally slept on these when they were retroed in 2002, this is your chance! Check out these new detailed images and let us know; Which Foamposite rules 2010?  And to get your Pearls early, get over to Osneaker now.

Style: 624041-206
Color: Pearl White/Black-True Red

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New Balance is known for their no-nonsense runners and if you keep your ear to the streets, you know about their dope, mostly Japan-exclusive collaborations.  But how about taking a page from Nike’s book and swapping out their classics’ traditional soles for a more lifestyle-oriented vulcanized bottom?  That’s just what you get here with the New Balance V74, which is more ore less a slimmed down, canvas-uppered take on the immortal NB574 runner.  Pairs in navy blue and black have already popped up in Singapore, so stick with Sneaker News for updates on a stateside release.  via ST

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The Nike Air Max 24/7 hit the ground running with its Air Attack Pack releases, and true to its name, this new hybrid just keeps on going.  Next up is the defining colorway for one of its major constituents, ‘Neon’ as first seen on the Air Max 95.  With the tiered revelation that is the 24/7, we see how natural it is to apply the grey-dient to flowy AM97-like lines, and this makes us wonder how in 13 years since its release, did we not see a 95-inspired-97.  It was certainly worth the wait, and with the running-specific 360 Max Air unit, these are sure to perform at the top of their class.  Grab yours from a Nike Sportswear retailer like Michigan’s Premier.

Style: 397252-002
Color: Neutral Grey/Volt-Medium Grey-Cool Grey

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If you weren’t sure that the new ‘Cough Drop’ Nike Air Foamposite One represents a major upgrade over the 2007 black/varsity red joints, these new photos should put your doubts to rest.  Black and red was a natural choice for the Foams, as it’s probably the best-loved basketball-related colorway, but this pair’s translucent red sole captures the still ahead of its time vibe far better than a simple opaque bottom.  It’s hard to say where these will end up in the pantheon of great Foamposite releases, but you can check some more pics after the jump and decide for yourself in advance of next month’s release.  If you want to grab your pair early, get them now from Osneaker.

Style: 314996-006
Color: Metallic Varsity Red/Black

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If you haven’t been to your local House of Hoops lately, this weekend might be the time to go. We already preview two Nike Basketball PEs releasing at HoH in addition to the Nike Air Max Hyperize NFW Highlighter Pack and an out-of-left-field pair of the Air Jordan Force Fusion VIII, so you can expect a ton of new stock at the Foot Locker House of Hoops. Amare Stoudemire’s Air Max Hyperize PE and the two Jordan Flight Team PE colorways we previewed earlier this week will also be up for grabs. You can also expect the Air Jordan VI Lakers there as well. Don’t miss out on May 15th!

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Leader in the hunt for ‘Brooklyn’s Best Known Russian-Born Artist’, SSUR has renewed his ongoing collaboration with DC Shoes for 2010.  Turns out he’s also spreading the brand around a little more than we’ve seen and will branch out to this new collabo with Converse on the Pro Leather 1976 hightop.  As you see above, these joints are done in a rich black suede with cracked leather accents and some nice little bronze details.  Click the jump below for more shots and check for these at your local Converse First String retailer late next month.  via Complex

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As improbable as it seemed even less than a week ago, there’s a pretty good chance LeBron James’ last game as a Cleveland Cavalier is fast approaching.  Perhaps it’s fitting then, to see two new pairs of the Nike LeBron VII Low, neither of which is a colorway associated with the Cavs.  First up is a mostly black edition with select pink accents, while the second pair goes with one of the LVII Low’s best combos, white/grey/black with orange accents including a speckled midsole shared by powder blue.  Both of these should be out over the next few months, so stick with Sneaker News for updates.

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Vans may be coming strong with its prospective new OTW Collection, but its staple products are not going neglected. Here we see a few Half-Cabs set for the Fall season. A usual mix of leather and suede, we see the brand is trying some new colorways to be house specials with chromatic olive and teal with black laces and leather tongue. Of course if you can’t accept variety, opt for the traditional all black with mesh tongue. Stay tuned for more colorways and further release info. via FreshnGood

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The Vans Sk8-Hi is an immortal and often imitated silhouette, but here’s another proof that Off The Wall does it best.  These new Sk8-His will fit in amongst a good portion of your shorts and button ups, thanks to contrasting a simple suede toe with bright madras plaid side panels.  You can choose from dope color combinations like purple/aqua/yellow, pink/yellow/baby blue or black/red/neon green, but you’ll have to work your international networking skills, cos these joints are available from Japan’s ABC-Mart.

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Summertime is all about all-white kicks, but a little color never hurt. Available now is new colorway of the classic summer staple Nike Dunk Low in white with a yellow swoosh and midsole stitching, teal green laces and mesh lining, and a surprising watermelon red insole. This particular pair is part of the Dunk production with Zoom Air cushioning, making for SB-like comfort while maintaining the classic Dunk look wrapped up in a seasonal colorway. You can pick up this pair now over at Cali-Roots.

Style: 318764-171

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We covered this Blazer not too long ago, but we can’t get over how fresh this came out. In case you’re not up on things, the design is influenced by this year’s World Expo in Shanghai. Challenge Red dominated the shoe, accented by white contour lines inspired by the Chinese National Pavilion. Leather takes the main paneling, while ripstop is used for the Swoosh, vamp and heel tab.  What we feel makes this even better is the use of older style Blazers with the extra trim on the midsole and toebox, giving it some extra umph to the overall look.  An Asia-exclusive QS release, these are now available from RMKstore on eBay.

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The buzz for the long awaited AJKO has died down now that it has finally released.  Though the on-going discussion is over the use of the vintage sole continues, many of us were pleased by the outcome, mainly in part because there haven’t been any previous retros to compare to.  Most as just happy to finally be able to rock a rare shoe that hasn’t been available for 25 years.  But that’s neither here nor there.  Here’s a comprehensive side-by-side comparison of both the original and retro productions.  While the canvas is pretty spot on, you’ll notice the difference lies in the quality of leather.  Obviously the ’85 version has weathered due to time, but you can see it was originally much softer than this year’s.  It’s even more clear on the Swoosh; take a look at the much better pebbled leather on the original.  In light of it being inaccessible to the majority of sneakerheads until now, you may have overlooked a major difference in the sole.  Look at the OG and see that its sole is more like a narrow Air Force 1, rather than what everyone assumed it to be like a traditional Air Jordan 1.  However, this might be just a detail only the purists will fester over.  The Take a full look and let us know how the new retro stands up to the OG. via Kenlu

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