We reached the halfway point 2010 just two weeks ago, so many of you have been thinking about your favorite shoes that dropped from January to June. DJ Clark Kent’s been thinking the same, but his list might be a bit different from that of the everyday shoehead because Clark Kent has gotten his hands on some exclusives as well as unreleased stuff. DJCK’s top 10 of the first half of 2010 varies from ten to one, and you’ll be surprised at some of his collections. From a general release Trainer SC 2010 to his own “112″ colorway of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII, Clark Kent’s entire list awaits you after the jump. You can also check out the entire feature at Complex.

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On July 16th, the Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke Experience will hit Nike Harajuku in Japan for four days, with six appointments available for each day. The Bespoke Experience is exclusive to 21 Mercer in Lower Manhattan in New York City, so this “quickstrike” capsule should be in high demand in the Far East. For this special four-day-only availability, two different tiger prints will be available exclusively at Nike Harajuku; both the white tiger print as well as the Japanese tiger print will be a design option during this four-day session, as will a third wood/cork-like material seen with a black baseball stitching. For the sneaker-heads out in the Far East who were lucky enough to reserve one of the 24 sessions, the Harajuku x Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke begins on July 16th so be sure to check out the exclusive options. Continue reading for an extra look at the material as well as some extra goodies from the Bespoke Experience. via NikeID_JP.

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Converse Skateboarding has started to roll out their Fall 2010 footwear collection.  Five new designs spread across three distinct models each feature simple color-and-white palettes to match the dominant trends in streetwear.  First up is the CONS Anthony Pappalardo Pro Model similar to one we showed you last week, sporting a tonal black upper atop a white sole.  The somewhat similar CTS Ox comes in a beautiful kelly green canvas, while the Tremont lowtop matches Pappalardo’s colorway.  Last but not least is the latest addition to the CONS lineup, the Star Player Low and Mid, available in navy blue and charcoal grey suede, respectively.  Check out more shots after the jump and grab yours from Premier.

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More and more previews continue to trickle out from Nike SB’s Spring 2011 footwear collection, and here’s our first close-up look at one of the Dunks that’ll drop once the calendar flips.  This newly revealed Nike SB Dunk High ‘Fossil’ depicted above is named such for its color code that also includes another new shade dubbed ‘Grit’.  As if those two new hues and the mix of suede and chambray on the upper weren’t enough to pique your interest, these Dunk High SBs are equipped with a new sole that spurred one of our readers to ask, “What is that in the Dunk sole? Zoom?”  Our answer is that SB Dunks are all equipped with Zoom Air, but you’ll notice a new traction pattern that employs thinner concentric circles emanating from the pivot for better grip, along with enhancements in the hindfoot and a contrasting midfoot section to let you see they’re SB even at a glance.  Check out more shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on all Nike SB release dates.  via N-SB.org

Style: 305050-200
Color: Grit/Black-Fossil

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The Tour de France has been underway and with nine days to go, we will have a new winner, as Lance Armstrong is out of the running for his eighth Tour de France victory. However, Lance’s legacy will always live on, partly in the form of the Nike Livestrong campaign; here’s a look at an unreleased promo sample of the Nike Sweet Classic High win white, yellow, and black. The Sweet Classic’s simple design is touched up with Lance’s yellow as well a Livestrong tab by the upper lace eyelets on the right shoe much like the other Livestrong x Nike Sweet Classic High colorways we showed you. Continue reading for another look and bid on this pair from isuckathockey35 on eBay.

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For the second time in two months, here’s a new Nike SB Dunk High Quickstrike that features a large portion of Metallic Gold.  These new Dunk High SB Pros pick up where Eric Koston’s ‘Thai Temple’ joints left off, opting for a more aggressive look thanks to red suede laid atop black leather.  But it’s the side panels that’ll get most of the attention, both because of their shine, and a never before seen application of horizontal striping with vague overtures to the pink box era Avengers.  Stick with Sneaker News for updates on this QS drop; they just hit Japan at LTD Online.

Style: 305050-701
Color: Metallic Gold/Sport Red-Black

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After the success of Austin Jermacans and his Future Sole Melo M6 design, high hopes were set for this year’s Future Sole Design Contest. The 2010 Future Sole Design Contest began on May 1st in which aspiring designers submitted not one, not two, but THREE overall designs. In the High School division, contestants were asked to submit one design for Jordan, another for Nike SB, and a third for a t-shirt. In the College division, contestants were asked the submit both a Jordan and t-shirt design and a Nike N7 design as the third submission. The first 2,000 submissions has been narrowed down to 24 designs – 12 per each school level, with six going in each category. Now it’s your turn to let your voice be heard by voting in the Future Sole 2010 Consumer Choice Awards; you can for for two shoes in each category – eight total. Continue reading for a full gallery of the Future Sole 2010 Designs and let us know when shoe in each division is best. Don’t forget to vote on the Future Sole site as well.

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Though we include Nike style codes whenever available to make it easier to find the kicks you crave, few sneakerheads are aware of the Swoosh’s internal color codes.  It’s not as simple as ‘-101′ equals the simplest colorway, and when it comes to internal reference, things get even more interesting.  Just as was the case with last year’s 3GX Series, the Nike Air Zoom Tennis Classic ND is a part of the new 2CS Series thanks to the code that references the metallic copper tongue tags and lower eyelets.  Check out more shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on their release.  via Dunk.com.cn

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Kevin Durant has been seen (with)in a range of kicks this summer, from the Nike Hyperfuse USAB to another version spotted elsewhere with his ‘kd’ logo and a friends and family Air Force 25 Low with the same.  But what about Durant’s signature shoe for the upcoming 2010-11 season?  With the Oklahoma City Thunder entering the next year with unprecedentedly high expectations, the bar has similarly been raised with this colorway of the upcoming Nike Zoom KD III.  Easily the most impressive look at the NBA Scoring Champ’s third Swoosh sig, these new images reveal a dope matte metallic finish on the blue sections for a look that’s halfway to Foamposite.  Be on the look out for the tongue loop on these, which is a punched out circle within the ‘d’ from his logo, which you’ll see along with the rest of the pictures after the jump.  via FLUL

Color: White/Varsity Royal-Metallic Silver

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Here’s a new Nike Air Max 90 for women that proves you can pretty easily teach the brightest old dogs a new trick or two.  We’ve seen a couple AM90s with patterned midsoles before, but this new pair keeps in step with the major fashion trends of the moment by offering a white and blue two-toned look.  Add to that, that the swooping and swirling pattern that blends these two shades is something we’ve never seen before, and you’ve got all the makings of a go-to look for the rest of the summer.  Check out more pics after the jump and grab a pair of these from select Nike Sportswear retailers including Eastbay.

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Two weeks ago Sneaker News showed you three upcoming colorways of the 2010 remake of the Reebok Insta Pump Fury. Now given ‘a Superlite’ designation, the updated version of the 90s hit features  the same no-lace “slip-on” construction but with an outer shell with large perforations shrouding an inner sockliner. Check out these four new great colorways that should also drop soon; of the set, the notable colorways include a black/purple/light blue mix that should throw hints at the Grape Jordan V and also a black/grey/neon green combo that we’ve seen before. Thanks to our friend Juice for these great pics; be sure to check out the Sneaker News Blogs section because you never know what you might stumble upon.

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God determines how fast you’re going to run; I can help only with the mechanics.

With the spirit of his quote in mind, Nike honors co-founder Bill Bowerman by using his name on a collection of running kicks.  Established last summer, the Bowerman Series continues with this new colorway of the Nike Mayfly, an ultra-lightweight runner whose colorway will remind you of the previous generation orange shoebox.  Intriguing (and unexplained) pattern aside, you’re not going to find a running shoe much lighter than this pair’s 4.8oz weight, and at an insanely affordable $45, you’d be crazy not to cop a pair from NikeStore.

Style: 308179-801
Color: Industrial Orange/Black-White

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