The debut of the LeBron 8 V.2 marks the second stage of LeBron James’ season. Phase 2 means LeBron will pick up the pace and eke out that extra dose of push, and the LeBron 8 V2, one ounce lighter than the V1, will help him do so. An ounce may not seem like much, but hardcore research from the Air Max R&D crew over two decades ago came to the somewhat surprising conclusion that a mere ounce makes a massive amount of difference. That’s the primary goal for the LeBron 8 V2 – a minor subtraction here to pay huge dividends elsewhere. CitySole just made available a pre-order of the Nike LeBron 8 V.2 in white, sport-red, and black, so take another look after the jump (with a look at the V2 box) and let us know what you think.

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Color: White/Black-Sport Red

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His New Orleans Hornets have cooled off a bit after their scorching start but Chris Paul isn’t slowing down.  Sneaker News just brought you an exclusive look at the unveiling of the Air Jordan CP3.IV last week and now you can use your computer to get a sense for the swiftness that has the shoe taglined ‘Quick Can’t Be Caught’.  In the Jordan Brand CP3K game, you can click and spacebar your way to the end of a sidescrolling level that sees you racing your own ghost.  Click the jump below to see a teaser video and then head over and play Jordan CP3K for yourself.

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Arguably the most popular Air Jordan V colorway of all-time is the ‘Grape’ – the original colorway from 1990 that retroed during September 2006 – so it’s not surprising that some sort of rethought ‘Grape’ process would hit the Air Jordan Prime 5. Although not anything like the Air Jordan V version, which featured minute hints of the purple colorway, the Prime 5 ‘Grape’ features a tonal upper with Grape Ice pervading the entire upper, leaving no hints of interruption outside of the 3M tongue and translucent outsole. Although all of the Prime 5 colorways we’ve seen featured the tonal uppers – with one featured a lasered graphic, is this too much Grape at once? A detailed gallery of images await you after the jump so take a look and let us know what you think. via Dunk.

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Color: Grape Ice/Grape Ice-Metallic Silver

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Hyperfuse technology met Nike Training earlier this year with the Trainer 1.2 Mid Fuse offering a super lightweight take on an established favorite.  Coming up for next year is a model completely spun off the Trainer 1 series, the Nike Hyperfuse Max.  These joints are still pretty similar in overall shape and design, but you’ll notice that the vented areas on these are more polygonal whereas the 1.2 Fuse’s were considerably more round.  And while there are also some new colorblocking options with aggressive new lines setting off the side panels, you can expect the same superior feel thanks to a DiamondFLEX and Max Air-equipped sole.  Check out the entire run for Spring 2011 after the jump and let us know which is your favorite colorway.

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The Nike SB Dunk Pro B line of the early 2000′s was (is) popular for a number of reasons. 1: The colorways (Plums, Ceramics, Ugly Ducklings, Puttys, etc…) were matched perfectly. 2: The quality of the suede was top notch, still looking its Sunday best after countless wears. 3: It didn’t require hype or any price-hiking mumbo jumbo. Those were the days when a Nike Dunk was dope solely because it was a Nike Dunk – no hype, no gimmicks, no frills, just heat. Earlier this year a Nike SB Dunk High in orange, royal blue, and black released; it reminded some of the Dunk Low Pro B ‘Ceramic’ in high-top form, and possibly for 2011, Nike SB launch another SB Dunk High reminscent of the ‘Plum’ colorway, which features a plum purple, black, and red upper. Is this enough to coax your inner Dunk-fiend out once again? Check out a pics of the original Plums for a comparison and let us know what you think. via N-SB.

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‘They’ said both his body and school were too small when Stephen Curry was torching the college basketball scene, singlehandedly lifting the Davidson Bulldogs to national status with a deep NCAA Tournament run a couple years back.  That’s why ‘they’ passed on him in the 2009 NBA Draft that saw Curry slip all the way to Golden State with the seventh pick.  Well, Tyreke Evans may have won the Rookie of the Year and fellow ’09 guy Blake Griffin might pick his up this year, but you can guarantee the Golden State Warriors fans are glad Steph is shooting the rock in this Nike Hyperdunk 2010 PE.  It’s a black-based player exclusive for Warriors away games, but they’re available at a ‘home’ of sorts, that being Foot Locker’s House of Hoops.

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A couple sneaker brands have tried their hand at making saddle shoes, but this one might be the most intriguing.  Nike Sportswear designer Jarrett Reynolds usually just has cool photos of his journeys on his blog but today was different, and gave us a look at what it might be like if the Jetsons were real.  Jarrett managed to fuse a saddle shoe upper with a Nike LunarLon sole to create this time traveling hybrid whose shape kinda resembles one of the original Lunar cushioned shoes, the Nike Lunar Trainer.  Click through to see more and let us know what you think; should Nike continue to add Lunar cushioning to traditional footwear styles beyond the average sneaker?

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If you thought the hype for the Air Jordan XI ‘Cool Grey’ was a bit overrated or even blown out of proportion, check out the massive queue that lined up outside of NikeTown in New York City. Undeniably the biggest most widespread release of 2010, the Air Jordan XI ‘Cool Grey’ release was the must-have for the holiday season whether you were treating yourself to a nice gift or being one helluva a friend and hooking your boy up with a fresh pair. This particular release at NTNY was far more subdued than last year’s Space Jam release in Atlanta, during which an innocent Foot Locker was literally torn down by rabid fans, but with lessons learned and enough to go around, the Cool Grey release was a lot more cool and calm. Check out the release recap after the jump courtesy of FRESHNESS and let us know how crazy (or tame) the release was in your area – and if you haven’t picked up a pair yet, grab one now on eBay.

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For some Knicks fans, this colorway might’ve been hard to swallow, but life after LeBron has been just dandy in the Big Apple. New York Knick has risen back to relevance without the help of LeBron James and based on the sea of boos he received when the Heat visited the Garden last Friday, New York won’t open its arms to LeBron anytime soon. However, regardless of what affiliation a shoe may have, blue-and-orange brings out the best and this LeBron 8 colorway – initially set for a release in mid-November – will help New Yorkers move on from the off-season debacle and cop kicks simply for the beauty. Regularolty got his pair in, but will the public see them hit retail? Check out the extra shot after the jump and let us know what you think of this colorway.

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Hot on the heels of an Air Max 1 from this same pack is the Nike Air Max 90 ‘ACG Pack’.  Just like those ’87s, these AM90s go with a slightly more rugged construction and a wild colorway inspired by All Conditions Gear‘s ealy days.  This pair mixes Varsity Purple and Alarming Red accents atop a Medium Grey base, and while this ‘Raptors’ palette is undeniably ’90s, the blue/yellow mismatched laces might be the feature that draws more attention.  Or maybe that goes to the super bright reflective 3M heel shield.  In any case, this is a sneaker that deserves a second look and you can grab a pair to earn your fair share, courtesy of Corporate.

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Clark Kent‘s Air Max LeBron VII game was on point and his LeBron 8 stash is certainly catching up. DJCK first showed us the Grey/Neon V2 but here’s a new colorway that might give the South Beach a run for its money. Featuring a vivid blue upper with a varsity maize and black trim, this never-before-seen colorway was on Clark Kent’s feet during a recent sneaker outing (of course, every day is a sneaker outing for him). Whether or not these will release or not has yet to be determined, but this should definitely have you LeBron fans buttered up. Take another look after the jump and let us know what you think of this brand new colorway.

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The latest Reebok Pump Omni Zone collaboration is on the opposite end of the spectrum from the recently released Dominique Wilkins-inspired Packer Shoes teamup, although they do both have their roots in golden age flash.  The Solebox x Reebok Pump Omni Zone is like LA Lights for 2011, so instead of annoying uncontrollable blinking, you’ll be able to turn these on and off, which instantly makes these among the coolest sneakers to have on display.  The black and orange design is classic Pump and yet very fresh, it’d be a solid drop even without the neat-o lights and so you might just have to buy two pairs.  Then again, Solebox has been known to do some frustratingly limited collabos, so have a closer look and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for updates on the Feb/March release.  via SF

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