LeBron’s ’09-’10 season came to an early end, but there’s no denying the spectacular show he put up during the regular season. LeBron James won his second consecutive NBA MVP award this season, averaging 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and a career-high 8.6 assists per game while leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA best 61-21 record. On the night of LeBron’s award reception, King James wore the Nike Air Max LeBron VII MVP Edition that featured a varsity letterman jacket motif. Here’s a look at the Nike LeBron VII P.S. version of the MVP Player Exclusive in the same colorway, featuring a similar upper construction with a gold glitter-infused translucent sole. The inside face of the tongues pays homage to LeBron’s two MVP awards, although he’d be pressed to trade one of them in for a NBA title. There were rumors that LeBron James was slated to wear this pair if he advanced to the NBA Finals. Check out the detailed images after the jump and let us know which MVP Edition – P.S. or Air Max – is better. via LRJ23.

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Stefan Janoski’s deck shoe-inspired Nike SB signature marked a new era of subtlety for the Swoosh’s skate division.  We’ve seen a bunch of colorways over the last year, but few have been as eye-catching as the above pictured edition.  The Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski is set to drop in March 2011 as part of the Spring ’11 lineup, and we can’t wait to see more.  These appear to be constructed in suede, though with the Janoskis, there’s always a good chance you’ll see some corduroy.  Be sure to stick with Sneaker News for updates on these and all Nike SB release dates.  via N-SB.org

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For the American football fans out West, check out this new pair of the Nike Air Max 24/7 in a fierce Oakland Raiders inspired colorway. The combination of Metallic Silver, Black, and Dark Shadow emanates the ‘Black Hole’ perfectly, but unfortunately for the Raiders fans, these 24/7s will make a lot more noise than the actual Oakland Raider team next season. These are actually a women’s colorway, which is unfortunate for the males because these are definitely one of the best 24/7 colorways to have surfaced. Check out the extra details after the jump and stick with Sneaker News regarding U.S. release info. You can pick up a pair overseas now at LTD.

Style: 397292-001
Color: Metallic Silver/Black-Dark Shadow-Dark Grey

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Seeing as how school just let out in most places, going back there is likely not the top of the vacationing students’ agendas.  But for those who look forward to making a statement on the first day of class, check out the upcoming Vans Colored by Crayola Collection for Fall 2010.  Vans’ four cornerstone models, the Era, Sk8-Hi, Slip-On and Authentic are all here, with each pair looking like they were colored by hand.  Check out the entire collection after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on these July releases.  via FNG

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Nike SB clearly has a thing for the black, white and gum trio.  Not one but two Dunks (Mid and High) will hit with this simplest of all colorways later this year, and here’s a nice surprise in the form of a Nike SB Blazer CS.  The ‘scissored-off’ cup sole Blazer Mid from Nike SB has been nothing but heat with the Brian Anderson-designed colorways, but these might be the very best.  Click the jump below for more pics and grab a pair from select Nike SB retailers including Flatspot.

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Nike envisions a future where students at Didier Drogba Prep School learn of a time when the entire planet put forth a concerted effort to stomp out AIDS.  In the new video ‘Write the Future: #EndAIDS’, the Swoosh furthers its commitment to the (RED) program and offers a vision courtesy of the Ivory Coast striker, of how we can make it happen.  You really can “Lace Up [and] Save Lives“; it only costs 40 cents a day to provide medicine.  The immediate plan is to give the ‘#EndAIDS’ hashtag a huge boost as a Twitter trending topic, thereby increasing global awareness and helping the cause.  Check out the full video by clicking the jump below and tell all your Twit-peeps about the effort to #EndAIDS

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The recently released Air Jordan 1 Retro High Premier’s in Obsidian and Cerulean has been quite popular as of late; Styles P of The Lox fame rocked a pair during a show at S.O.B.’s in New York City a couple weeks ago, and now Derek Jeter, New York Yankees captain and Jordan Brand athlete, was seen wearing a pair when he teamed up with Mike Pelfrey of the New York Mets to dedicate the Delta Dugout in Madison Square Park. The dugout was opened in the park by Delta Airlines to coincide with the Subway Series. Check out Jeter’s kicks in closer detail after the jump…

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Here’s a pleasant surprise in the form of a shoe we thought would only exist as a sample.  Previewed about a month ago, the Nike Blazer AC High looks like it could have been a part of the expansive Air Attack Pack with its two-toned colorway.  But Blazers were created before Nike Air even existed, so the low profile vulcanized sole will do quite nicely, especially in stunning Solar Red.  Check out more shots after the jump and grab yours today from NikeStore.

Style: 386162-003
Color: Dark Grey/Dark Grey-Solar Red

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Earlier today we brought you news of an upcoming release of the Nike Hyperdunk 2010, but if you’re not too keen on waiting, Nikestore just dropped four colorways of the HD 2010. Two of the available colorways are similar to what Yi Jianlian and Kevin Durant wore during the Nike World Basketball Festival Showcase; the red/yellow China-inspired pair, red/white/blue USA-inspired pair, an all-black joint, and a white/yellow/black colorway are now available for purchase, so head over to Nikestore and grab ‘em in time to school cats during summertime basketball sessions at your local gym/court.

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24 Kilates’ second collaboration of the month comes in the form of a great colorway of the Asics Gel Lyte Speed; called the San Fermin Pack, 24 Kilates and Asics teamed up with Las Tres Z.Z.Z. Pamplona, the long-lived family-owned wine-skin maker, to create a beautiful colorway that pays homage to Barcelona. The colorway itself takes after the classic Spanish wineskin that is typically constructed of top-quality goat-skin with a red trim. These are set to release on July 10th to coincide with the San Fermin festival (most recognized for hapless individuals getting brutally gored during the Running of the Bulls). Stick with Sneaker News and we’ll keep you updated with more release info.

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Releasing in August is this white, sport red, and black colorway of the Nike Hyperdunk 2010. The HD ’10 was one of the two upcoming performance basketball shoes showcased at the Nike Fall 2010 Basketball Footwear Showcase of two weeks ago, and Sneaker News gave you a first-hand look at the rainbow of great colorways set to release in the coming months. Based on our staff wear/test of the shoe, the Hyperdunk 2o10 is extremely light and provides superb ankle support, making the shoe a great option once basketball season starts at your school. Watch for this Bulls/Blazers colorway to drop in August 2010 at Nike Basketball retailers like Foot Locker.

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There’s already been a purple and green Nike SB Zoom Omar Salazar, so what makes this one special?  First off, the aforementioned Dinosaur Jr. collaboration was done in a super-glossy sparkly patent leather, and would be best left for collectors’ purposes.  This Omar Salazar SB is straight up high-tech skate, though, with its suede design reinforced with Flywire on the heel and a heavy-duty canvas-like textile on the side panels.  A vivid head-turner for summer skate season, the Grand Purple/Lucky Green Omar Salazar Pro Model is available at select Nike SB retailers including Flatspot.

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