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Two weeks ago, Sneaker News began its first Sneaker News Giveaway contest, with the recently released Nike Air Max 90 ‘Infrared’ being the prize on the silver platter. That special package is on its way as we speak, and already, Sneaker News is giving away another pair of kicks this month – the Air Jordan VII ‘For the Love of the Game’. These were an instant sell-out, so if you were unable to get your pair, or are looking to double up, Sneaker News got ya! In order to win this fresh pair of Size 11 joints, all you need to do is enter the Sneaker News Giveaway contest, and entering takes no more than a few seconds – we swear! Continue reading for full instructions on how to enter and remember, your chance is as good as any other, so make sure to participate in the latest Sneaker News Giveaway!
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In 1995, Michael Jordan returned to the game of basketball after a short retirement sparked by the sudden death of his father and desire to excel in other sports. During the second round of the 1995 NBA Playoffs, Michael Jordan debuted the groundbreaking Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’ as well as the Black/White colorway, but an early exit at the hands of the Orlando Magic left spectators short of views. The black/white colorway was produced with ’45′ on the heeltab, matching Jordan’s new (but temporary) jersey number, but the shoe itself never released alongside the other original colorways. A year later, Jordan returned for a full season with his original ’23′ jersey number but we also got a look at Space Jam, a film starring Michael Jordan, Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes cast, and other NBA Superstars; in that movie, MJ wore the black/white pair of Jordan XIs once more – and the nickname stuck due to the combination of black, white, and hints of blue being a perfect match for the intergalactic theme of the film.
In 2000, the Air Jordan XI ‘Space Jam’ was finally released to the public; by that time, Jordan had won another three NBA Titles and the number 45 was a mere afterthought, a minor tidbit of trivia of Michael Jordan’s storied career. However, a few sample pairs of the Space Jam XI were produced with ’45′ – not ’23′ – on the heeltab, but Jordan himself vetoed that decision and the samples were scrapped. Here’s an auction for a deadstock pair of the Air Jordan XI Space Jam with the rare ’45′ on the heel; the shoes comes with a custom wooden box with special engravings, but included in the package is some rare Space Jam memorabilia, like a VHS copy of the movie, packaged figurines, a necktie, and trading cards. Truly a collector’s item for any Jordan fanatic, this auction is one-of-a-kind and must-watch, so keep an eye on this auction from SoleSupreme on eBay.
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Last week, Sneaker News readers and WDYWT regulars voted the Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Paris’ as the Best of WDYWT for the week of 8/10 to 8/16. What shoe will come out on top next? The Sneaker News staff picked twenty fresh pairs for this week’s Top 20, and right off the bat, the decisions were tough to make; up for picking was some original Air Max heat as well as never-released pairs of Player Exclusives, and a pair of Bespokes popped up as well. Jordan Retros, Nike SBs, and other classics have made their way once again to this week’s Top 20, so check out this week’s Best of WDYWT and vote for the number one spot; you have until tomorrow, August 24th to let your voice be heard – polls will close at 11:59 PM ET and the winner will be announced in our Sneaker News Blogs: WDYWT section. In the meantime, be sure to submit your kicks to WDYWT and check out Sneaker News Blogs!
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Shortly after being name the number 1 earner on Forbes’ 2010 “Hip-Hop Cash Kings” list, Jay-Z and his wife, Beyonce, took a vacation to Portofino, Italy where they were spotted walking the streets. Jay-Z was seen rocking a pair of the Fall/Winter 2010 Balenciaga Patchwork sneakers that feature premium leather pieces on the upper and a clear translucent or “ice” midsole and outsole. Could these have been the inspiration for some of his collaboration “All Black Everything” Air Force 1′s with Nike? via UH
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Last week, we showed you how Diana Taurasi’s Nike Air Max LeBron VII ‘Think Pink’ PE was sold at auction for over $3k. They cost so much cos you simply can’t get them, but the ladies will have a shot at another LeBron James sneaker in white/pink. The Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier IV TB is the ZLSIV’s simplest colorblocking pattern, typically reserved for team-uniform matching. But as we’ve seen from the NBA and WNBA, everybody can get by with pink kicks at the right times. Check out more shots when you click the jump below and grab a pair of these Pink ZLS4s from NikeStore.
Style: 407638-116
Color: White/Pinkfire
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Just over 16 years after the United Center opened in Chicago in August ’94, here’s the shoe that Michael Jordan would have worn that season had he not been busy in the outfield. The Air Jordan IX ‘Charcoal’ is back to add to the staggering quantity of IX Retros we’ve seen in 2010. These are right up there with the finest of that bunch, with the combination of black, Dark Charcoal and True Red looking just as fresh as a decade and a half ago. These have been slated as a September 4th release for some time now, and while it looks like that will remain the case, you might want to avoid the rush and pick these up early from JBseller on eBay.
Style: 302370-005
Color: Black/Dark Charcoal-True Red
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School’s about to begin in a couple of weeks so for those with varsity/JV hopes (or even playing for your college squad), here’s a look at the Nike Air Max Hyped in Team Bank colorways; three shades of blue (obsidian, royal, and university) as well as two tones of red (varsity and team) just released. The Air Max Hyped features a Phylon midsole with a visible Air unit, with a Nike Hyperdunk-like cut, a metallic silver trim on the outsole and heel counter, a white ankle collar, and a carbon-fiber mudguard. All five new colorways of the Air Max Hyped just dropped at Eastbay so take a look at the detailed pics and head there to cop a pair.
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The perks of being inside one the Nike iD Studios instead of making up your pair online? Besides the obvious factor of being able to see the colors in person, you get more options as well – stretching out the Nike iD possibilities into near infinity. Available now for the Nike Air Max 1 at the Nike iD Studio at 21 Mercer and Niketown are new material options such as rip-stop mesh, woven pinstriped fabric, boot leathers, and a Crepe sole (seen on the Air Max 1 Crepe), and an updated color palette. These new brand options are typically available for a limited time period so don’t miss out by reserving your appointment at either Nike iD Studio location. via FRESHNESS.
Update: Woven Striped Fabric has been pushed back til November 19th, 2010.
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Evan Turner, the second overall draft pick of the 2010 NBA Draft, has signed an endorsement contract with Chinese athletic apparel label Li-Ning. It’s been quite a year for Li-Ning; it signed Baron Davis as an endorsee, opened its first retail store on American soil, and changed its brand logo over the course of a few months – and now it is adding Evan Turner, one of the top talents of this year’s NBA Draft Class, to its arsenal. Turner will be immediately appear in the brand’s marketing campaigns and will likely be the face of the basketball division of the company.
Evan Turner’s decision could be considered a suprising move; he was recently seen in the Nike Hyperfuse during the 2010 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot and his agent is David Falk, who is also Michael Jordan’s agent; one could have assumed Turner would join the Nike or possibly the Jordan Brand camp. In addition, many (if not all) of the endorsers of these Asian brands – Jason Kidd, Shaq, Shane Battier – are older veterans who can no longer find a place with the larger brands, but Turner’s decision could unfold to be a shrewd one because his youth has given him ‘go-to-guy’ status and a possibly heightened marketability potential in the eyes of other brands looking for young pro-athlete endorsees. Turner’s nickname in college was ‘The Villian’; could that be the nickname of his first signature shoe? Let us know what you think of Evan’s decision. via CNBC.
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Jim Jones and Team Blood Shed took on DJ Clue and his Desert Storm Team at the The Derrick Michael Armstead Memorial Basketball Tournament at Thomas Jefferson Park in New York City on Saturday. Capo was seen wearing the new Converse Star Player EVO’s in all White and Silver when playing and when he got done he switched into a pair of Nike Shox R4 Flywire’s in White, Total Orange, and Black. DJ Clue who played for his Desert Storm Team rocked a pair of the “Bruce Lee” Nike Zoom Kobe V’s. Also in attendance was N.O.R.E., Yung Berg, Lexi Chow, and Freaky Zeeky. Check out more pictures from the basketball game after the jump…
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