Jordan Brand recently released the Air Jordan VII ‘Olympic’ as a tribute to Michael Jordan’s love of the game and his outstanding play during the 1992 Olympics. But Jordan didn’t participate in 1996, but his teammate Scottie Pippen sure did, nabbing his second Gold Medal as an American Olympian. This year, Nike will also pay some respect to Scottie Pippen, the ultimate wingman and teammate, by releasing the Nike Air More Uptempo in the Olympic colorway. Featuring a white and obsidian upper with red accents and a metallic gold trim on the Air Unit and ’8′ on the heel, the Air More Uptempo ‘Olympic’ will release for the first time since 1996 and be available at House of Hoops locations. The Air More Uptempo is one of the most celebrated and era-defining sneakers in Nike’s history, so the return of this Olympic-inspired shoe should be considered one of the best of the year. Continue reading for a nice gallery of images and hit up House of Hoops to snag yours. via SoleCollector.

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The colder months are upon us and Nike SB’s apparel label has got you covered – literally. Starting off with the innermost layers, Nike SB has a nice collection of all-new P-Rod tees as well as skate portrait graphics for the 90′s skate look. Moving our way outward, two new Fieldsman flannels will be available, as will SB P-Rod Icon Full-Zip hoodie. Also new for the November 2010 Apparel collection is the Nike SB Huntsman jacket in a wheat and black variety. P-Rod’s got some signature Slacks for us as well. Finally, to keep your head warm, some new fitted caps, flannel snap-backs, and beanies will be available. Take a look at the Nike SB November 2010 Apparel Collection after the jump and let us know which items stand out to you.

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Before folks were saying LeBron James is like Magic Johnson but with Karl Malone’s body, Penny Hardaway was heralded as the NBA’s next great big point guard.  Penny was on the All-Rookie squad his first year All-NBA the next three in a row after that, but a series of knee injuries prematurely ended what could have been a hall of fame career.  Penny’s on-court efforts will always come with an asterisk of sorts, but his legacy in the shoe game is Mount Rushmore-level.  The Air Penny and its Half Cent offspring have been massive hits over the past 15 years and it was Hardaway’s ringing endorsement that brought the Nike Air Foamposite One out of a Swoosh designer’s bag and into the sneaker pantheon.  Pictured above is the OG colorway that debuted in summer 1997, a retro release that perfectly reproduces the original.  Click on the jump below to see more photos of this Spring 2011 release and stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via in52

Color: 314996-500
Style: Dark Neon Royal/White-Black

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Hot rods might not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering flamboyant adidas Originals ObyO collaborator Jeremy Scott.  Heavily influenced by golden era hip-hop aesthetics, Scott’s zany designs aren’t the type of thing you’d expect to see at a rockabilly show, and yet, the transition from a more ‘realistic’ wing into trailing flames on the Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals JS Wings 2.0 make perfect sense.  The flowing lines and gradient give these a fast-moving feel, even when the person wearing them is standing still; no word yet on whether the NBA will ban these for having that competitive advantage.  In all seriousness, these are among the more daring lifestyle looks for the holiday season and they just became available for pre-order from Opening Ceremony.

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The bond that forms between teammates and training partners is one that can not be truly described or identified. It’s an intangible yet indomitable energy that takes shape – a unifying dynamic that serves as the driving force behind winning at the highest level. Nike knows a little something about hardcore training as it was responsible for the cross-training boom of the 90′s, and Bo Jackson – the ultimate multi-sport athlete – was the face of the movement, and his pulse has carried over to some of today’s elite athletes. The Nike Trainer 1.2 Mid ‘All For One’ Pack represents these athletes from the past and present; included in this special capsule of the Trainer 1.2 Mid is Brandon Roy, Adrian Peterson, Troy Polamalu, Larry Fitzgerald, Cristiano Ronaldo, Albert Pujols, Manny Pacquiao, Amar’e Stoudemire, Bryan Clay, and of course, Bo Jackson. Today, at 6PM, Niketown in New York City will hold a special ‘All For One’ event with Bo Jackson as the feature guest – and there you will have the opportunity to obtain a pair from the All For One Trainer 1.2 Mid Pack. Continue reading for look at the entire collection and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more information on a release.

Update: Only one pair of each pair with special packaging was available during the ‘All For One’ event at Niketown, NYC.

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November is a week away and the Nike SB’s highlight of the month is the introduction of the Nike SB  Zoom FP aka the ‘Future Primitive’ (not ‘Fun Police’). Surely one of the most futuristic looking skate-shoes to have ever been made, the SB Zoom FP features a laundry-list of tech specs made specifically for the Nike SB riders, and for November you can expect two all new colorways of Black/Sport Red and Newsprint. Also arriving is a Forest Green colorway of the SB Zoom Janoski, a Grey/Green P-Rod 2.5 that was previewed earlier today, and an Obsidian colorway of the SB Classic. Continue reading for a look at the Nike SB November 2010 Footwear Collection and stay in tune to Sneaker News later today for another update regarding more Nike SB November releases.

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The Holiday sneaker shopping season will officially end with the release of the Air Jordan XI ‘Cool Grey’, meaning the ‘Save the best for last’ proverb of sorts holds true for 2010. Sneaker News has kept you on top of all the release dates for the most anticipated kicks, so you should be well aware that December 2010 should be one of the most packed months in the history of sneakers. Cool Greys, Altitude and White/Varsity Red XIIIs, Cranberry 1/2 Cents, and Anodized Air Jordan 1 are just some of the December drops, which could possibly point to a repeat of what happend last December; with the focus on the Air Jordan XI Space Jam, other classic kicks like the Air Jordan XII White/Varsity Red hopelessly sat on shelves as did a number of Air Jordan 1 Retros. It’ll be tough to cop everything at once, but you can skip the lines by copping a pair right now from KicksCrew.

Style: 378037-001
Color: Medium Grey/White-Cool Grey

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With the Nike SB P-Rod line moving beyond the skateshop scene and into a broader audience, Paul Rodriguez has established himself not only the premier rider for the Nike SB team, but one of the prime-time athletes in the entire Nike team. He’s been featured in the Secret of Nike Air alongside Maria Sharapova and his skateshop Primitive out West is one of the best known in the nation. With P-Rod now riding in his fourth shoe – the Nike SB P-Rod IV – Nike introduced the P-Rod 2.5 a few months back, a P-Rod signature shoe that combined the P-Rod III and a vulcanized midsole. This new Dark Grey, Green, and White colorway – a November 2010 release - just released at Flatspot so take a look at the gallery after the jump and head there to get yours.

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Will Carmelo Anthony end up in New York?  It seemed like the seven year veteran scoring forward was headed to New Jersey earlier this summer before a four-way deal was nixed, but either way, before this upcoming season begins, sneakerheads will be contemplating Melo in China.  That’s because the Air Jordan Melo M7 pictured above is Anthony’s best China-edition sneaker release yet.  With a mostly white design, these call upon the new shade of green known as Classic Jade to hearken back to a rich heritage of Chinese aesthetics, with the jeweled jade green heel featured swirls of white for a touch of authenticity. There’s no word yet on if and when these will make it to stateside retailers, but they’ve popped up early at a place where anyone, anywhere will be able to grab a pair: RMKStore.

Style: 416269-101
Color: White/White-Classic Jade-Dark Charcoal

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The Air Jordan III made the tumbled leather look a hit so what a relief that it returns for the 2011 Retro version of the Air Jordan III White/Cement Grey. There’s no doubt anyone who call him/herself a Jordan sneaker freak will cop a pair, so that question really is: How many? Some already have thoughts of doubling or tripling up because the White/Cement III is considered one of the best Jordan model + colorway combinations in the entire Air Jordan Legacy – and that fact that the color-blocking and materials have stayed true to the original model from 20+ years ago is another notion to celebrate. Take another look at this upcoming Jordan Retro after the jump and let us know how many pairs you plan on copping. via in52.

Style: 136064-105
Color: White/Cement Grey-Black-Fire Red

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One of Ron Cameron’s trademarks i his art is his unique illustrations of eyes; whether it be of an anthropomorphized sun, moon, cat, or bird, his consistency has led to a calling card of sorts – and that can be seen in one of two unreleased samples of the Nike SB Dunk High that he designed as part of the Nike SB ‘Artist Series’. The toe box, center panel, and ankle collar features a graphic of his distinctive style in grey and black, with a yellow paint splatter on the heel. The second pair showcases Ron Cameron’s penchant for bright and rich colors, as depicted by the royal blue, yellow, and fuschia pink with the matching paint speckling on the midsole and laces. Both designs were unfortunately unreleased but West Coast-based consignment shop Gold Mine got a hold of these two, so take another look at each pair after the jump and let us know what you think. via N-SB.

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Initially just another Nike Sportswear lifestyle sneaker with ’80s basketball influences, the Nike Air Royalty has evolved to fill a very specific niche.  The initial colorways featured your typical (synthetic) leather construction and while some had interesting palettes, there’s no doubting the Air Royalty hit its stride with the Macarons Pack-like VT releases.  The molded look on those has carried over to this new pack for Spring 2011, but instead of leather it’s a satiny material of which the upper is comprised.  Check out two super-simple yet supremely satisfying pairs in red and blue with white laces and soles and let us know which one looks best.  via Provider

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