Hybrids have caught our attention lately, haven’t they? The Air Jordan XI x Air Max 1 was a sure-fire topic of conversation because of the partnership that was once thought improbable. The Nike Air Max 1 again is in focus, but this “hybrid” of sorts is a lot more subtle than what Jordan Brand did. Take a look at this Sample pair of the Wallabee x Nike Air Max 1; everything about the shoe is from the eighty-seven except the outsole, which appears to be crepe-like material found on the resurgent Clarks Wallabee lifestyle shoe. No word on whether Clarks had any part of this production, but we can expect this colorway to drop in Fall 2010 (if they don’t get scrapped, that is). Take a closer look after the jump and although the auction is closed, check out the listing for this sample from langox510x on eBay.

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The Jordan Brand-sponsored Quai 54 Streetball Tournament is an annual event held in Paris, France, showcasing the best streetball talent across the globe. Streetball squads from the U.S., France, China, Japan, Switzerland, and others participate in the sudden-death 16-team tournament; last year’s tournament was won by the French team, and it looks to repeat its performance this year during the 2010 Quai 54 Tournament which will be held this weekend, June 26th and 27th. Last year, Jordan Brand released the Air Jordan 1 Retro as well as the Jordan Elements in a colorway inspired by the event, and for 2010, the limited-to-2,000 Air Jordan IX that Sneaker News gave you a first look at, as well as an aptly colored Jordan Team ISO will release tomorrow, June 26th, with Nike Harajuku being one confirmed location.

UPDATE: Both pairs will also be dropping in limited quantities at worldwide House of Hoops locations tomorrow.

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Here’s a shoe that’ll have youngsters excited for a blast from the past and the older Nike heads screaming “WHY?”. The more accurate cry of disbelief would be “Why not?”, as in “Why not retro the original Nike Air Trainer SC II 3/4?”. Perhaps it’s better to have something than nothing at all; check out the Nike Auto Trainer GS,  the vulc-soled version of the Nike Air Trainer SC II 3/4 from the peak of Nike Training of two decades ago. The colorway of white, grey, and a tennis-ball-esque lemon yellow and green is definitely a nice combination and actually brings out the best of this hybrid shoe – a near perfect copy of the OG colorway. These kids sizes just dropped at Wish so stick with Sneaker News and we’ll let you know when the mens/womens varieties become available.

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The Nike SB P-Rod IV has seen a interesting maturation over the years; since the first Paul Rodriguez shoe – the Nike SB P-Rod 1 – each P-Rod signature shoe experienced a slim-down along with a lower profile, sticking more to the classic skate designs originated by the likes of Vans. This latest colorway of burgundy and white is similar to the Retro-Phillies burgundy and university blue P-Rod 2.5 that we previewed not long ago, utilizing the rich burgundy suede upper with a white swoosh and midsole. This latest P-Rod should hit Nike SB retailers soon as part of the Fall 2010 collection. via Colmilludo.

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Here’s another look at the upcoming Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski Mid.  Rising from its previous incarnation as a lowtop, these are a sort of Un-Blazer CS, with both pairs meeting in the middle, right around the ankle.  This first pair features the same simple styling that made the original Janoskis such a hit, with a black suede upper adding white on the Swooshes and tongue tag.  If these are anything like the Janoski Lows, you can expect Stefan himself to leak photos similar to the one above, and we’ll show you all of them here on Sneaker News.  via N-SB.org

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The Air Jordan 2010 Playground Outdoor was created specifically to meet the demands of ballin’ on blacktop, and here’s a pair to match the surface.  These new AJ2010 Outdoors are as dark as most playgrounds after 9pm, save the white embroidery that adds branding to the tongues and criss-crossing straps.  This is a no-nonsense shoe whose only potential weakness (being all-black) is offset by the huge shotgun perforations lining the side panels.  Quite possibly the best (and best-looking) outdoor basketball shoe since the legendary Nike Air Raid, these black/white AJ2010 Outdoors will be out later this year.  Click the jump below for more images and stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via Kinstor.

Style: 407744-002

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What will the younger generation think of when it hears the word “Mariah”? Thoughts of Mariah Carey’s infamous on-screen bathtub strip-down on MTV Cribs, her flop of a movie that made Britney Spears’ Crossroads look like a profound biopic, or even Nick Cannon’s one-week-into-puberty mustache might come to mind, but for the older heads pushing past 40, the OG runner Nike Air Mariah might ring a few bells. The Air Mariah returned in 2010 in Air and Lunar form, and this new colorway featuring a black upper and a white/red midsole dropped at Schuh-You, so head there to grab your own pair.

Style: 395756-001
Color: Black/Blueprint-Challenge Red-Summit

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The Nike Hyperfuse is quite possibly the most futuristic-looking basketball shoe ever.  We concede that’s a debatable topic, especially with models like the Foamposite Pro/One that are still ahead of their time, but the Hyperfuse represents a massive technological leap.  Whereas most basketball sneakers still use leathers and/or synthetic variants with the occasional Flywire and/or carbon fiber upgrades, the Hyperfuse is made almost entirely of, well, Fuse.  The ultra-breathable material makes for a crazy space-age look, even when the shoe is colorblocked as simply as possible, as is the case with the above pictured pair.  Check out a bunch of new shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on these and all Nike Hyperfuse release dates.  via Kinstor

Style: 407622-001
Color: Black/Dark Grey-Black

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The latest colorway of the Air Jordan 2010 Playground Outdoor is immediately one of the most interesting we’ve seen from this rugged baller.  Looking something like a UV-lit Kanye West video, the red, blue and green accents really pop off of the black base.  And it’s not that we haven’t seen a similar colorway before (the ‘black Olympic Flag’ palette comes to mind), but the choice in blue and green shades really makes these feel electric.  While they don’t seem to actually glow in the dark, that’s the look you’ll get during the day, and you can see more shots after the jump.  via Kinstor

Style: 407744-003

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Much hooray and hoopla followed the confirmation of the Air Jordan XIII (13) Flint, and we expect the same (if not more) for the Black/True Red-White colorway. Expected to release in January 2011, the Black/True Red-White colorway of the Air Jordan XIII (13) is most recognized as the shoe Michael Jordan wore during the 1998 NBA Playoffs as well as the 1998 NBA All-Star Game. This colorway was also the same used for an Player Exclusive Air Jordan XIII Low. The 1997-98 season was Michael’s last with the Bulls, and during that momentous season, Jordan broke out not only Low and Mid versions of the Air Jordan XIII, but also the milestone Last Shot Air Jordan XIV as well as a pair of the Original Air Jordan 1 for his final game at Madison Square Garden (but of course he returned years later). If 2010 was a big year for the Air Jordan Retro, 2011 is definitely going to start off hot. Is the Air Jordan XIII ‘Playoffs’ a must-have for you?

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On Wednesday, Sneaker News brought you a look into the upcoming Retro of the Air Jordan IX (9) Dark Charcoal, one of the few remaining Original Air Jordan colorways that have yet to re-release. This extra detailed look at the shoe reveals the materials used; nubuck seems to be the material of choice for the both the upper and mudguard. With shades or red differing by the slightest of degrees being such a hot topic in the Jordan Brand corner (Infrared vs. Varsity Red, anyone?), this September 2010 retro release lays to rest any argument because Black, Dark Charcoal, and True Red are the same colors from the OG. Continue reading for a gallery of images and stick with Sneaker News for more concrete release info regarding this Retro release. via Kinstor.

Style: 302370-005
Color: Black/Dark Charcoal-True Red

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