Music to your ears? Sneaker News have you an Exclusive look at the Carmine colorway of the Air Jordan 6-17-23, the hybrid shoe that combined the Air Jordan VI with the Air Jordan XVII. A closer look at the tongue reveals the musical notes taken from Air Jordan XVII – the shoe was in fact inspired partly by jazz music -as well as the ribbed fabric from the tongue. Unfortunately many of our readers did not see eye-to-eye with the design of the 6-17-23 but with so many Air Jordan Retros occupying our attention, perhaps this second look might incite some positive response. The idea of combining two signature models totaling ’23′ is surely interesting and quite challenging at the same time, and if Jordan Brand chooses to continue forward with this concept, we can only anticipate what else might result. Take another look at the Air Jordan 6-17-23 ‘Carmine’ after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more Jordan Brand exclusives and updates. via in52.

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Yesterday, Sneaker News gave you preview at the Nike Lava Dunk, a hybrid boot that combined the Nike Lava Dome and the iconic Nike Dunk. Turns out the Lava Dunk was just the tip of the iceberg; the Nike Lava Dunk is part of the Nike Sportswear Athletics Far East, sort of a ‘yin’ to the Athletics West ‘yang’. Taking inspiration from the Athletics West training facility, the Nike Sportswear AFE collection originated in Nike Sportswear Design Studio in Japan and features a collection of classically inspired footwear, with the camouflage print being the signature staple of the Nike AFE capsule. We can expect two colorways of the Nike AFE Lava Dunk – black as well as a khaki beige – on October 1st, so continue reading for detailed gallery as well as full specs of this hybrid shoe and let us know what you’d expect from the Nike AFE (Athletics Far East) Collection.

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LeBron James is ready to embark upon his eighth journey with Nike, and looking back from Nike LeBron 1-through-8, you can only help but ponder the evolution in the design and concept of his signature line. Even Lebron James knows that ‘Transformation is Unstoppable”, and that statement is certainly evident in the LeBron Signature Line, one that has seen a number of changes during its eight-year existence. Sneaker News has kept you on top of all Nike Air Max LeBron VIII news so this video isn’t exactly a teaser, but check out what LeBron James has to say about ‘Transformation’ after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more LeBron VIII info.

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Releasing in late November is the Nike Air Max LeBron VIII in the USA colorway; featuring a classic mix of white, midnight navy, and varsity red, this USA-inspired color-up features white leather with midnight navy Flywire panels with a red tongue and trim. A look at the LeBron VIII ‘China Edition’ and we saw a special embossed tongue of a dragon – perhaps the USA version will get the same treatment? Perhaps a bald eagle or another certified ‘American’ animal? In terms of design, the jump from the LeBron VII to the LeBron VIII doesn’t seem like much but don’t be fooled by the 360 Air Unit; the upper is completely remodeled and has the luxury look in contrast with the sport look of the VII. Take a look at these new detailed images and stick with Sneaker News for more LeBron VIII Release Info. via in-52.

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Color: White/Midnight Navy-Varsity Red (USA)
Release Date: November 24th, 2010

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Kevin Durant, who was recently minted the MVP of the FIBA World Championships, will be a familiar face among video-gamers this fall as he has been chosen as poster-boy for the classic NBA Live series (which has been renamed to “Elite”). EA Sports, the long-time publisher of the game, has created a special PE of the upcoming Nike Zoom KD III featuring pixelated graphics on a OKC Thunder blue/orange colorway. You can see the ELITE ’11 designation on the lace dubrae as well as the EA Sports logo on the tongue. EA Sports has already done some great things with the Trainer 1.2. Mid – so how’s this KD III looking? Take a detailed look after the jump and let us know what you think. via Dime.

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Arriving in November 2010 is the Air Jordan 1 Armor/Anonized in the Metallic Silver colorway; we first gave you a look at this shoe not long ago but here we get an even more detailed look. The metallic colorway legitimizes the ‘Armor‘ nickname that this shoe was first given and could be a better representative of the ‘Silver Anniversary’ of the Air Jordan than the Air Jordan 1 that released back in February. This colorway also comes with the blue-tinted translucent sole that has been a hot topic of conversation among Jordan Retro circles, but the cool hue pairs very well with the cold-steel look of the Metallic Silver Armor. Take a detailed look at this November 2010 release after the jump and grab a pair early today from RMKstore.

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Color: Metallic Silver/White

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Now in its fifth decade of running, the Nike Classic Cortez is an iconic design that deserves new colorways to maintain its legend status.  It’s clear with these two new pairs that the Cortez was made to shine with simple designs, and these three-colored pairs are right in step with what’s hot right now.  Choose from a Chicago Bears mix of navy and orange or a subtler pair in tonal greys, both of which feature white accents on the tongue, sockliner and sole.  Click the jump below to see more angles of these Cortez Classics and grab a pair from the United Kingdom’s Sole Haven.  via EUKicks

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Converse’s staple designs like the Jack Purcell and Chuck Taylor All Star are so strong that they kept the company afloat through its bankruptcy filing earlier this century.  The One Star bounced back and better than ever, now a branch on the Nike, Inc. tree, and releases more and better Chucks and Jacks than ever before.  Still, it’s great to see some new models on the way with that same classic feel, a niche filled admirably by the new Converse OS Academy Hi.  These white leather hightops feature red stripes on either side of blue One Stars for a look that’s as all-American as their brand heritage.  Check out more photos after the jump and grab yours today from Size?

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The month of October is creeping up on us, and with it comes the changes of the leaves – or shoes for that matter. Here’s another look at the Nike SB Zoom Omar Salazar in Light British Tan and Black that was shown in the Nike SB October 2010 Footwear Preview; the colorway is fitting of the time of year, when the local fauna transforms into rich brown/burgundy/orange tones and our fashion tastes adjust accordingly. Something about these say ‘pumpkin pie’, does it not? Take a detailed look at this October 2010 release after the jump and grab a pair early from Flatspot.

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It’s been 20 years since the original release, and even though they were retroed just last year, the Nike Air Max 90 ‘Infrared’ was a no-brainer to reissue this summer.  Among the more instantly recognizable signature colorways of all time, the Infrared has come to surpass another OG AM90 colorway in terms of sheer notoriety.  But for those who know, the Laser Blue Air Max 90 is equally deserving of legend status.  With a clean mix of white, black and grey accented by a nearly-neon shade of blue, these perfectly capture the exuberant attitude that pervaded early ’90s Nike.  Check out some new photos after the jump and grab a pair today from RMKstore on eBay.

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Color: White/Black-Zen Grey

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The Air Jordan1 Premier releases strayed from classic two-toned colorways we were accustomed to and introduced a number of materials and graphics that were never before seen on the classic Air Jordan 1. One such release was the Air Jordan 1 Premier Laser, which featured a brown/black laser graphic similar to that seen on the Air Jordan XX – the first lasered Jordan shoe. The graphic included a number of Jordan-related memoriam and visuals but this unreleased sample version of the shoe features no such graphic, but instead features a pattern that appears both tribal-esque and Mardi-Gras/Vaudeville-inspired motifs. The print itself is definitely much larger than the released version and also uses a fleece-like inner lining. This unreleased sample of the Air Jordan 1 Retro Laser is surely a rare find so take a look at the detailed gallery after the jump and add these to your collection by checking out the auction from toebox_champ on eBay.

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One of the more notable December 2010 releases will be the Air Jordan 1 Armor, which features the original classic Air Jordan 1 revamped with a solid one-piece upper material that resembles Foamposite. Not quite Foam but definitely a hard shell of some sort, the ‘Armor’ will add extra protection from the winter climate – if you choose to use it as a weather-ready boot. The first colorway we got a look at is the Varsity Red aka ‘Cranberry’ colorway, sharing a similar colorway to another Nike Air 1/2 Cent colorway that is set to release in the coming months as well. If you want to be the first on your block with these, you can grab a pair of the Air Jordan 1 Armor ‘Cranberry’ from chrome-knight on eBay.

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Color: Varsity Red/Black-White

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