Even for a shoe whose best releases are often Euro exclusives, 2010 has been a relatively slow year for the Nike Air Max Light.  Here’s a look at a new sample pair, and while we don’t know if they’ll make it to retail at this point, it’s safe to say they’d be a big seller.  That’s cos the black design with select red and white hits has just enough Chicago style carryover to match a ton of existing outfits, not to mention the particularly clean colorblocking scheme.  Check out more shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via Pyrophilly

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You might think NYC was spent from all the sneaker hoopla surrounding the inaugural World Basketball Festival this weekend, but the Big Apple managed to serve as a great host to one Paul Rodriguez Jr.  P-Rod was on hand at the Polo Grounds Towers and Rucker Park for a demo celebrating the release of his latest signature sneaker, the Nike SB Zoom Paul Rodriguez 4.  The temporary skate park at the Polo Grounds served as a concrete canvas for Nike SB riders like Theotis Beasley, Eric Koston and P-Rod, while sneakerhead and jack of all trades Bobbito Garcia emceed the afternoon’s festivities.  Check out a ton of exclusive photos after the jump courtesy of our fam over at FRESHNESS and stick with Sneaker News for the latest on Paul Rodriguez’ Nike SBs.

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On June 24th, 2010, sixty young basketball talents from across the nation and around the globe took a step forward towards NBA super-stardom and entered the league as promising rookies. Here’s a look at the 2010 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot, and you might find some sneakerheads among them; John Wall, the first overall pick, donned some Reeboks, but guys like Larry Sanders of the Bucks, Terrico White of the Pistons, and Eric Bledsoe of the Clippers showed some Air Jordan love by wearing some recent releases like the Air Jordan IX (9) Retro in the OG colorway and the Air Jordan VII (7) ‘For the Love of the Game’. Take a look at the gallery of images after the jump and let us know if you see a future superstar in the mix! via NBA.

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After a long wait, the Air Jordan XIII (13) Premio will finally hit U.S. retailers on Saturday, August 21st. With just 1,734 circulating around the world, it will be increasingly tough to get a pair, but be advised that the Foot Locker House of Hoops will be one option. Outside of the House of Hoops and NikeTown, the Bin 23 Collection release locations were selectively chosen, but if you don’t have a regular spot to hit up, try your luck at the House of Hoops if you’ve got one in your area. These have a retail price of $175 as well, so have your cash ready!

Style: 417212-601
Color: Team Red/Desert Clay-White

UPDATE: In addition to House of Hoops locations, CONCEPTS in Cambridge, MA will release the Premio XIII as well.

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Even though it’s not very much like the original from which it takes its name, the adidas Gazelle Mid from David Beckham and James Bond looks to become a Three Stripes staple in its own right.  As was the case with the Spring ’10 pairs, these joints are comprised of a tonal upper with a prominent tan foxing band and white sole.  A rich burgundy leather covers the entire upper with tonal laces finishing off a supremely warm look for autumn.  Check out more shots after the jump and grab a pair from select adidas Originals retailers like New York’s Extra Butter.

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USA Basketball coming together once again for the upcoming FIBA World Championships so it’s quite normal if you’ve got that patriotic ‘U.S.A.! U.S.A.!’ thing going on. The Jordan Rare Air – JB’s newest hybrid – was introduced in an Olympic colorway but the timing could be questioned. An Olympic release in a non-Olympic year? Perhaps these might’ve gained more steam had these introduced in 2012, but they’re available now at select Jordan retailers. The midsole design takes after the air Jordan IV and VI, featuring the Olympic ring colors, while the toe and heel mimic the AJ III and the elephant print, though a closer look reveals that the print isn’t on a leather toe/heel panel of its own, but rather branded partially onto the existing piece. These just dropped at Premier so take another look after the jump and add these to your Jordan hybrid collection today.

Style: 407361-102
Color: White/Green Bean-Varsity Red-New Blue

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Nike Sportswear hasn’t made a big deal of promoting the Athletics West Omega Pack, but this collection of retro runners has produced some of the sleeper hits in 2010.  Here’s another solid release, a high-contrast Nike Air Max 90 featuring a combination of white and Sport Red with just a hint of grey from the outsole.  Call em Rutgers, Reds or whatever you like, just recognize that you’ve got another option for your fall AM90 needs and they’re available now from RMKstore on eBay.

Style: 325018-600
Color: Sport Red/White-Light Charcoal

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In an era when Magic Johson and Larry Bird were closing out their respective careers, Michael Jordan emerged as the next idol of idols for young ballers across the nation to emulate. Before former League MVPs Allen Iverson and Dirk Nowitzki, as well as NBA Champions Lamar Odom and Ron Artest, made names for themselves in the NBA, they all grew up looking up to Michael Jordan as a blueprint of success of sorts. Needless to say, they all displayed an affinity for Air Jordans during their collegiate and pre-NBA days, and even Kevin Garnett had love for ‘Baldy’ during his formative years in Minnesota. Check out this great gallery of NBA pros rocking Jordans during their earlier days, and while you may expect some guys to rock Jordans, you will surely be surprised at a few. via Kenlu and NT.

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Michael Jordan’s entire catalog of career achievements was driven by love; his love for the game, the competition, the camaraderie, and the challenge were all encased into his drive for success, and six championships later, Jordan’s love has created a new standard for excellence. Sneaker News showed you a gorgeous display of the entire Air Jordan Legacy featuring a familiar blue-and-white colorway as well as an intricate laser-etched applique on each shoe. The specific color-tone – that which exemplifies Michael Jordan’s Love of the Game – is called Pantone 284, and has spilled impeccably over the Air Jordan Legacy, starting with Original Air Jordan 1 to the Air Jordan XXV (2010). Here’s a look at the first half of the Legacy, from AJ1 to AJ13, and feast your eyes on this absolutely jaw-dropping collection of  footwear because a compendium of this sort reaches us once in a lifetime. Those who love of sneakers and Air Jordans in particular are in for a real treat, so check out the first half of the collection and let us know which of the first thirteen you enjoy best. via SoleCollector.

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The World Basketball Festival takeover in New York City is finally over and while a number of celebrities were in town for the weekend because of the event, Bow Wow decided to visit the Big Apple after the festival to promote his new movie Lottery Ticket. Bow Wow put on a Foot Locker uniform and worked at the Foot Locker in Herald Square on Monday wearing a Miami Heat throwback snapback cap and a pair of matching Black and Citrus Air Jordan IX Retro’s. Take a look at more pictures from the event after the jump and check out Lottery Ticket in theater’s this Friday, August 20th.

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Converse Skateboarding continues to roll out skate-friendly takes on the One Star’s classic models, and their Spring 2011 collection is looking to be the strongest set yet.  Appearing at the ASR Marketplace 2010 show in San Diego this past weekend, the CONS lineup included standbys like the Anthony Pappalardo and Nick Trapasso pro models, but Kenny Anderson’s upcoming kicks might be the most impressive.  Weighing in at a mere 9 ounces, these joints are contstructed in super lightweight microsuede with a molded toe for one of the lightest and toughest CONS releases yet.  Check out more shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more on Converse Skateboarding sneakers.  via FRESHNESS

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The Playstation x Nike Air Force 1 has been long regarded as one of the greatest Air Force 1s of our time. They’re super-limited but the colorway is simply on point, and this custom Nike shoebox done by Sneaker Bistro is a perfect match for the video-game console inspired shoes (that’s if you even have a pair!). Here’s a detailed look at the shoebox, featuring a Playstation 2 outer design with an interior mimicking the innards of the machine, with memory chips, processors, and other sorts of hardware goodies. There’s an interior light that brightens up the box as if it were an actual machine, and open slots for PS2 controllers – but don’t expect it to actually do anything. Check out the entire gallery after the jump and let us know what you think of this sick custom! via UGSoles.

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