When Michael Jordan made his name at the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, UNC was playing their home games at the Carmichael Arena on campus in Chapel Hill.  The building has changed to only house women’s games with men’s at the Dean Smith Center, and the shoe to whom the arena had lent its name has now pulled a similar switcheroo.  The shoe is pretty much exactly the same, but the new name for the above pictured Jordan Brand basketball sneaker is the Jordan Pure J.  Featuring a swooping, angular design, these could be seen somewhere between Air Jordans VI and XXII.  But even that’s a bit of a stretch, with the Carmichael Pure J offering up an aggressive look all its own.  Check out some new images after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on the upcoming Pure J releases.

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It debuted last December as a collaboration with Denmark’s Wood Wood, but the Nike ACG LunarWood+ is more than just a clever name.  The Lunarwood draws upon the two decade Wildwood trail running heritage, and updates it with Nike’s newest cushioning technology, LunarLon.  That means you get a smooth, lightweight ride even in heinous conditions, and this dope colorway will turn heads on whether you’re on the streets or a path in the park.  With a tonal brown upper that’s accented by purple hits including the midsole, these joints are both downright rustic and unavoidably eye-catching.  Check out more shots after the jump and pick up a pair today from CrookedTongues.

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We’re just under one month away from the tipoff of the 2010-11 NBA season, and a new season means a new Kobe Bryant signature.  The Black Mamba will look to threepeat for the second time in his illustrious career, this time rocking the new Nike Zoom Kobe VI.  In these super-detailed new photos courtesy of Marquee Sole’s Sneaker News blog, it’s easier to see that these scaley low-cut kicks feature Flywire than on any other pair aside from the pair that had red strands.  With a tonal black Flywire infusion, the scales are the defining feature of this black, white and yellow pair, but don’t forget about the ‘Venomenon’ toe inscription done in what’s become the ZKVI’s typeface.  Click the jump below for more and stick with Sneaker News for every colorway’s Zoom Kobe VI release date.

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Bill Jordan’s camouflage designs are among the most respected by outdoorsmen of all persuasions.  His Advantage Timber brand popped up on a couple of New Balance 575s last year, and now his other label has hunted down a duo of Nike SB mantelpieces.  The Realtree x Nike SB Dunk Mid pictured above is completely covered in one of Jordan’s photorealistic camo prints, accented by deep green and blaze orange hits to complete the woodsman feel.  Shades of Reese Forbes’ ‘Hunter’ Dunk Low to be sure, the Realtree Dunk Mids are set to hit retail soon, right as deer season begins in many states.  Check out more shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for the Realtree x Nike SB Dunk release date.  via Warped

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If Li-Ning wants to grow in the states, it’s definitely taking the right steps. After introducing Baron Davis (who, by the way, got nominated for an Emmy Award – true story) and signing Evan Turner to signature shoe endorsement deal, Li-Ning definitely put themselves on the map. With Jose Calderon on that team, Li-Ning can spread its wings further to Europe as well. Here’s a look at a Jose Calderon Player Exclusive colorway of the Li-Ning Yu Shuai IV in a white/red/black colorway; you can see Calderon’s jersey number ’8′ stitched on the upper as well as his PE logo on the tongue. The spider-like tribalesque graphic of the basketball can be seen on the heel of the shoe as well as on the Li-Ning Yu Shuai V that released in Asia. Take a look at the detailed shots after the jump and let us know what you think of the design. via US10.

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In a Grand Opening matched by very few, the Asics GEL Noosa Tri-6 will make its American debut later this year around the new year with colorways matching the brightly colored confetti and neon lights from Times Square. The Asics GEL Noosa Tri-6 was originally designed for triathlon competitors in Australia, and the design graphics on the upper of the first colorways features a number of tributes to the continent, with depictions of the local flora and fauna. One colorway drops for each the men and the women, but those who are familiar with the Asics GEL Noosa will recognize that this boisterous colorway isn’t something new for this particular lineage of runners, as many of the Asics GEL Noosa releases have been equally eye-catching. Take a look at the detailed images after the jump and expect the Asics Gel Noosa Tri-6 Collection to hit selects Asics retailers like EastBay early next year.

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It is wise to leave a classic unchanged but at times a refresher could be used. Here’s a look at the adidas Forum Mid Remodel, which features the brand’s historic basketball silhouette revamped and given a SLVR-like modern boost of energy. The upper features slight tweaking here and there, with a sleeker midsole and finer lines on the upper. Remaining is the the classic strap as well as the ‘x’ upper panel on the rear that acts as a harness for the strap as well as a heel stabilizer. The adidas Forum Mid Remodel doesn’t forget its roots and still maintains the soul of the Forum Mid, so take a look at this new white, yellow, and grey colorway after the jump because these just released at Schuh-You.

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Before there was Penny, LeBron, Kobe, and even Michael Jordan, there was Julius Erving and his body-bending, arm-twisting, joint-stretching aerial dunks, and we all remember his Converse digs as well. Converse now presents ‘The Procession’, a ritualistic formation celebrating the basketball classic with Dr. J as well as other notable curators of the sport, like streetball legend God Shammgod, Puerto Rican point-guard Carlos Arroyo, and celebrity baller Jim Jones, honoring the persevering classic and reintroducing the Converse Star Player Evo to the current generation of basketball alongside other notable Converse athletes, like Kenny Anderson and Sammy Baca of Converse Skate. The minute-long video, directed by Antoine Fuqua, will debut on Sunday in prime-time networks such as Fox, BET, TNT, and others, so check out the gallery of images as well as the complete video after the jump and let us know what you think.

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The Nike ACG Woodside Boot proved that it is indeed possible for a duck boot to look cool.  Out for about a year now, the Woodside has already spawned a revised model, the Nike Lunarstorm.  As its name would imply, this Woodside part deux goes with a LunarLon sole for lightweight, responsive cushioning.  The Lunarstorm pictured above is a ladies-only release, and these achieve a supremely feminine feel thanks to a furry sockliner that matches the rest of this all-black everything colorway.  Check out more shots after the jump and look for these at US Nike Sportswear retailers soon; Chapter Express in Japan just got theirs.

Style: 417724-003
Color: Black/Black-Black

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The Nike ACG Air Mada 2k10 is a revamped version of the classic Air Mada, although not much carried over in terms of design. The Mada 2k10 features a soldier-boot like construction, ready to tackle any snowy weather we may encounter in the near future, and the Gore-Tex treatment this upcoming pair received makes it even tougher to say no. The upper is colored in Black and Anthracite with accents of Tour Yellow on the midsole, branding, and trim. Check out the multiple angles of this upcoming release after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for release info. via sportsmario.

Style: 415214-002
Color: Black/Tour Yellow-Anthracite

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Recently the Nike ACG Air Wildwood was the latest classic to receive the Lunar-cushioned treatment, but for those who prefer the original, more colorways are on the way! Here’s a look at an October 2010 release of the Nike ACG Air Wildwood LE in a black/olive/orange colorway; the color combo screams “hunting gear” as the trio of colors is usually seen in forest camouflage garments. The black upper toe and center panel features small perforations and the inner orange lining is made of breathable mesh. This latest colorway on this timeless will hit Nike Sportswear retailers next month so take another look after the jump. via apollo.

Style: 377757-003
Color: Black/Olive Khaki-Olive Khaki

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Undeniably one of Nike’s most popular and successful hybrids to date, the Nike Air 1/2 Cent was one of Sneaker News’ Top 30 Sneakers of 2009, and this upcoming ‘Cranberry‘ colorway should make a push for making it onto your personal best-of list of 2010. The metallic red upper had never been used on Foamposite until now, so not only is this upcoming colorway of the Air 1/2 Cent special in that aspect, but this colorway could be a sign of things to come – perhaps a Cranberry Foamposite One/Pro. These are set to drop on December 18th in a jam-packed month that already includes the Air Jordan XI Cool Grey and Air Jordan 1 Armor, but you can get your hands on a pair right now and be the talk of your local circles buy snagging a pair from chrome-knight on eBay.

Style: 344646-600
Color: Varsity Red/Black-Varsity Red

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