DJ Clark Kent’s personal collection of the Air Max LeBron VII left us in an envious state and it looks like he’s already getting starting on the LeBron 8. Here’s a look at the Nike LeBron 8 in a grey and neon green colorway; it features a grey suede upper with similarly color-blocked Flywire/synthetic carbon fiber panels, a white shoe and lace placket, and a Dunkman-esque Neon Green Air unit and inner lining. No word if this is an actual Dunkman colorway but the color scheme is actually a lot closer to the previous Dunkman releases which also used the grey/neon/white color combination. Stick with Sneaker News for more information regarding this never-before-seen colorway and check out an extra shot of the Grey/Neon LeBron 8 as well as Clark Kent’s personal LeBron 8 collection after the jump. via DJCK.

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You can never go wrong with a two-toned Air Max 1, and if they’ve got suede and mesh, a ‘no-brainer’ is all you can call it. That may explain why many Air Max heads have countless pairs of the Air Max 1, because while the possibilities are endless, a sneakerhead’s hunger can never be quelled. This new Medium Grey and Spice red colorway is a women’s release but that hasn’t stopped the males from adding 1.5. Featuring a tonal grey upper and midsole with a Spice red inner lining and front quarter, it’ll be hard to say no. Check out the extra angles after the jump and pics up a new pair from id4shoes on eBay.

Style: 319986-009
Color: Medium Grey/Medium Grey-Spice

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The number ‘Five’ was a theme of the week, starting with the exclusive first look at the Air Jordan V Premio, the fifth installment of the Jordan Brand Bin 23 Collection. We also got a look at some Nike Basketball PE’s as well some NBA Feet – and we all know that there are five players per team on the court at any given time. Sneaker News also published Michael Jordan Through The Years, detailing the Air Jordan III, which Jordan himself wore into his fifth NBA Season. Rounding out the ‘Five’ theme was Sneaker News’ latest Giveaway, which was the Air Jordan V Retro in Deep Burgundy of 2006.

Going back to the rest of this week’s news, we got a great look at the upcoming Air Griffey Max 1 in Sport Red as well as a look at a ton of upcoming releases and samples from Jordan Brand. The Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Yellow Curb’ also made some noise for its rare use of elephant print, leaving our readers to discuss whether or not the final design was worthy enough to carry the legendary print. Mark Parker made an appearance with the Haroshi x Nike Dunk High, but something a bit more levity was the Nike 6.0 Dunk SE inspired by the DeLorean from Back 2 The Future. In other brands, we got a detailed look at two animalistic adidas Originals, and previewed the Undefeated x Converse Poorman Weapon as they gear up for its Black Friday release. Finally the celebrities showed us their latest kicks as actors, musicians, personalities, and pro athletes were all seen in public with some great footwear. Stop in and get caught up with all the latest footwear happenings with the Sneaker News Weekly Rewind!

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Quentin Richardson’s one of those lucky guys in the NBA that got a boatload of Air Jordan PEs throughout his career, and playing on the Knicks for a few short years while rocking the number ’23′ jersey meant he got some of the best PEs ever created. That in itself is arguable but there’s no denying the orange-and-blue looking nice on almost every sneaker. Here’s a look at the Air Jordan VIII that Q-Rich was fortunate enough to play with during the 2007-08 NBA Season; it features a white leather upper with blue, orange, and white colors on the striking multi-colored mudguard with additional NYK accents on the velcro straps, tongue, inner lining, and of course, the ’23′ on the in-step straps. Recall in 2008 that the Air Jordan VIII Quentin Richardson as well as a ‘Sugar Ray’ Ray Allen PE actually did release in very limited numbers at House of Hoops, but this particular size-15 Promo pair was worn by Q-Rich himself. Check out the detailed gallery after the jump and check out this rare auction from jays4life on eBay.

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Last week the first colorway of the Jordan CMFT Max Air 12 released in a Medium Grey/Hot Red colorway that was somewhat similar to the OG colorway of the Air Max shoe that the Max Air 12 is inspired by, but it’s time to open the door a bit wider and let some new joints in. The first Black/University Blue/White colorway has a stark resemblance to the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’ which featured the black leather upper and white mudguard, while the second colorway, which features a faux-reptilian texture on the mudguard, is a completely fresh design. The Air Max x Air Jordan is still young and more hybrids are on their way come 2011, but don’t miss out on these because the two aforementioned colorways are officially releasing tomorrow. Check out the extra images after the jump and hit up your local Jordan Brand account to cop a pair, or pick one up from eBay.

Style: 434034-001
Color: Black/University Blue-White

Style: 428922-009
Color: Black/Varsity Red–Medium Grey

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It’s been quite the journey for the Carmelo Anthony; born in the Red Hook district of Brooklyn, bred in Baltimore, his skills fine-tuned at Towson High, Oak Hill Academy and Syracuse University, his superstardom realized with the Denver Nuggets. Carmelo’s reached a point in his career where doing ‘Whatever it Takes‘ to win a championship trumps contract extensions and at now 27-year-old has only one goal in mind – bring an NBA Championship Ring to his empty hand. For the 2010-2011 NBA Season, Carmelo Anthony will give his all in the Jordan Melo M7, the seventh shoe in his signature line with Jordan Brand; it features a light-weight and flexible upper with visible Air, an aggressive outrigger, and styling unmatched by any of his previous sneakers. The Jordan Melo M7 ‘China’ has already released by arriving tomorrow are two team-based colorways – one for his Home jersey in the White/University Blue and another as a tribute to the Brand with the White/Black/Red. Will Carmelo lift the Nuggets to a final battle with the Lakers in the West, or will Melo be singing a different tune in another part of the country? Watch for the Jordan Melo M7 to hit retailers tomorrow or get yourself a pair now on eBay.

Style: 414843-101
Color: White/Metallic Silver-University Blue-Varsity Maize

Style: 414843-102
Color: White/Varsity Red-Black

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If you call yourself a sneaker enthusiast, chances are you have your own personal sneaker retrospective, detailing what you wore and when you wore it. Graffiti artist Ozkar Giorgias has kept all his sneakers that he wore over the last twelve years while creating his work, and it’s amazing to see the works of art that get created, especially when they’re not planned at all. Reebok Classics, Nike Air 180s, New Balance 574s, Giorgias has been wearing all kinds of trainers, and now they’re  up for viewing at Beneath The Steel Sky. Check out all of Giorgias’ “sneaker art” after the jump and let us know if you’ve got any thrashed pairs of kicks worth showing off. via HB.

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With more colorways issued than any other single sneaker in history, the Nike Air Force 1 can go in pretty much any direction imaginable, but the simplest colorways of all are often still the best.  The latest AF1 High utilizes but two individual colors, instead opting to break up it’s iconic silhouette by contrasting leathers of varying textures.  An all black upper is broken up into a super smooth style on the toe, side panels and Swooshes, while a tumbled variety is added on each of the overlay sections.  Put all that atop a gum rubber outsole and you’ve got a can’t miss release.  Click below to see more photos and stick with Sneaker News for updates on this impending Nike Sportswear drop.  via mita sneakers

Style: 315121-003
Color: Black/Black-Medium Gum Brown

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The Nike Dunk will live on forever but the age-old construction used for the Nike SB Dunk may be on its last breath. With plans of a completely changed construction of the Nike SB Dunk for 2011, Nike performed a post-mortem examination of the Nike SB Dunk, pointing out the possible causes of “death”, and using those points of focus, the 2011 Nike SB Dunk will be better than ever. With a Phylon midsole for better impact protection, a cored outsole for a lighter package, and a new tread pattern for better grip, the Nike SB Dunk will certainly be the best skate shoe it could possibly be. A change might have been due, because the SB Dunk of old was merely a Zoom-cushioned, tongue-fattened version of the classic basketball shoe. Check out the video as well as the image still after the jump and let us know what you expect in terms of comfort/performance from the Nike SB Dunk.

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Former UCLA standout and lightning-quick do-it-all point guard Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder is enjoying an All-Star caliber season, scoring over 22 a game, accounting for more than 8 of his teammates buckets, picking off more than two of his opponents possessions, and grabbing over 5 rebounds a game. Westbrook’s ‘Why Not’ mentality has led him to be one of the best point guards in the game while being a bonafide team leader while sharing – and perhaps conceding – the spotlight to teammate Kevin Durant. It’s all good for Russell, because he let’s his play do the talking, and now you can at least look like him (From the ankle on down) because the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Russell Westbrook ‘Why Not’ PE just hit House of Hoops. Check out the detailed shots after the jump and look for these at your local House of Hoops soon.

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One of the most successful Nike hybrids to ever grace the pavement, the Air Max 24/7 was a mega hit and was a must-have for any sneakerhead with a pulse. Whether it was the OG-colorway inspired releases or the Air Attack Pack, there were plenty of selections to go around, and doubling-up on pairs was more than excusable – and with the 360 Air cushioning, these were easily the most comfortable Sportswear release of the year. This Orange Blaze colorway here was previewed earlier on Sneaker News in a kids size but are now available in men’s sizes. The Grey gradient upper was a huge success on the Neon and Varsity Red colorways that released earlier and this upcoming colorway should see no different fate. Available now at Kickscrew, check out the detailed shots after the jump and watch for these to hit Nike Sportswear retailers soon.

Style: 397252-011
Color: Neutral Grey/Orange Blaze-Medium Grey-Cool Grey

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The Air Jordan III Doernbecher was initially set to release in November alongside the rest of the Nike Doernbecher Freestyle VII Collection, but was later postponed to December 11th. Another change in the release date has been set, as it will be available a week earlier than expected and release on December 4th – the first Air Jordan Retro release of the Retro-saturated month of December. With one marquee Jordan Retro dropping each and every weekend in December, Jordan-heads will have a hard time picking and choosing between the Doernbecher III, Air Jordan XIII Altitude, Air Jordan XIII ‘Bulls’, and of course, the Air Jordan XI Cool Grey. Once again, be advised that the Air Jordan III Doernbecher will release on December 4th, so let us know if these are a definite ‘cop’ for you, and stick with Sneaker News for all your Jordan Brand release information.

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