For a guy who’s become something like the Michael Jordan of tennis over these last few years, it’s only appropriate to have the world’s best player get a new signature sneaker each year from the Swoosh. Roger Federer looks to extend his Grand Slam career record this January when the 2011 Australian Open descends upon Sydney, and this year, expect R-Fed to rock the new Nike Lunar Vapor 8 Tour.  The Lunar Vapor Tour 8 is all about lightweight responsiveness, and the Flywire-equipped upper and LunarLon sole give you those qualities in spades.  Even Federer’s polo shirt is high-tech, and you can get a sense for all the innovation in play by clicking below to see a video with Nike Tennis designers.

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Sneaker News is reporting Live from the Jordan Brand CP3.IV Launch Event in New Orleans, Louisiana, home of the Hornets and its superstar point guard Chris Paul. To celebrate the release of the fourth signature shoe of the Jordan Brand CP3 Line, Jordan Brand invited notable media from around the globe to witness the unveiling of the CP3.IV in true red-carpet form, with our own personal Sneaker News locker and a pair of the Jordan Brand CP3.IV in Black/Orion Blue, which will release on New Years Day. Check out the extra images of the Jordan Brand CP3.IV after the jump and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more coverage of the Jordan Brand CP3.IV Launch Event in New Orleans.

Style: 428821-003
Color: Black/Orion Blue

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The Nike Dunk is getting back to basics for the huge Be True To Your Street Collection, but longtime collaborator Hiroshi Fujiwara is going in the opposite direction with his latest pack — literally.  The fragment design x Nike Dunk High is all about juxtaposition.  From the super high contrast colorways to the asymmetrical blocking, these are a study in polarity.  Fujiwara’s own Mintberry Crunch look, fragment’s black/purple Beijing joints and Sk8thing’s mismatched NYC Dunks should be out soon and for the lucky few with Tokyo connects, this pack will hit Nike Harajuku on Saturday, December 18th, so take a look at all three colorways after the jump for a closer viewing.

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Yesterday Sneaker News gave you a first look at another off-centered colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI that featured a non-Lakers mix of Dark Grey and Glass Blue with hints of yellow and orange tones. Our readers pitched a few possible nicknames for this colorway – a popular suggestion being a ‘Skate or Die’ colorway, taking after the old-school skating video game (and later reprised on an SB Dunk Low). Some, however, were at a complete loss for words because the color combination had no immediate bearing to Kobe or his affiliations, but their silent awe could be heard loud and clear. Here’s another detailed look at this upcoming Nike Zoom Kobe VI colorway; the two-toned snake-skin shell upper features a Dark Grey base and a Chrome finish on the TPU scales, and a midsole comrprised of solid glass blue and a translucent glittered outsole. Take a detailed look after the jump and let us know what oher suggestions you may have about this colorway. via Marqueesole.

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Over the summer Sneaker News gave you a look at a low-cut basketball shoe that featured full-length Air and a Flywire upper. At first, it was presumed to be the Nike LeBron 8 Low, but later it was confirmed that the shoe was the Air Max 360 BB Low. Sneaker News has updated you on a number of colorways since and just yesterday, Rajon Rondo traded in his usual Hyperfuse kicks and wore the Air Max 360 BB Low in grey/black. Arriving this Spring 2011 are three  colorways in royal blue, red, and green. These Team-based colorways feature white-based uppers and a comfort package comprised of 360 Air, Fuse, Flywire, and a molded TPU heel counter. Take a look at these three upcoming colorways after the jump and watch for these to drop at Nike Basketball retailers like Eastbay.

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Set to hit theaters Friday, Disney’s TRON: Legacy is all over the place, everywhere from your local theater to your car insurance provider.  And TRON gets its fair share of play in the sneaker world as well with a Vans Sk8-Hi and now this pack of Reebok Pumps with the film’s signature blue-lines-in-a-black-world look.  The look is somewhat more naturally translated onto the sill futuristic-looking Insta Pump Fury but still does well especially with the bold piping applied to a Court Victory Pump.  The film’s premiere weekend is right now but these kicks won’t be out till next year so click on the jump below to get a better look and stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via Provider

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While it’s commonly known that many retailers make most of their profits during the holiday shopping season, you can’t remain a dominant industry leader without constantly pushing the bar.  So even as some of their biggest releases of 2010 hit retailers, Nike continues to offer technological improvements on their already stellar footwear lineup.  Sneaker News started the week with our first look at the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 and followed that up Tuesday with our first glimpse into the Hyperdunk 2011.  And with more players in the NBA wearing the Zoom Hyperfuse than any other sneaker this year, let’s have another look at next year’s update.

The most obvious change has gotta be the accent insets that allow for a two-toned upper with a third coming in on the side panel Swooshes.  Its super-simple blocking options are part of what make the Hyperfuse so beautiful so the 2011 version will offer a breath of fresh air with these contrasts.  We have photos of the first nine colorways to be revealed awaiting your click on the jump below so have a better look and let us know which one you’d pick.  via CK

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The OG Air Jordan XIII colorways released in late 1997 and into ’98, but we’ve never seen a period so full of this model as Holiday 2010.  The Flints and Altitudes recently dropped with the Playoffs right around the corner, and now we have one OG retro plus another that’s brand new.  The former is the Air Jordan 13 ‘Bulls’, a mix of white tumbled leather and red suede that lit up United Center in MJ’s last season with Chicago, with the latter offering a feminized take on the playoff Thirteens with Voltage Cherry accents.  Look for both pairs of these starting this weekend; NY’s Extra Butter just got theirs and you can already grab the AJXIII ‘Bulls’ on eBay.

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Arriving in the Spring 2011 season is the Nike Lunar Orbit, a fresh new running shoe design with lifestyle roots dating back to the original Nike Tech Pack jackets. Designed by Nathan VanHook, who was also behind the pristine Aina Chukka design, the Lunar Orbit features a three-layer mesh on the upper, an asymmetrical zipper, and a raised geometric upper to optimize aerodynamics. The lifestyle angle is clear in this upcoming Nike Sportswear running shoe as the overall design features a minimalist’s approach, but that’s not saying that the Lunar Orbit is without detail; the lasered sock liner, welded bemis tape, as well as the GPS coordinates of Beaverton, OR etched alongisde the asymmetrical seam on the upper are just some of the details included in the Lunar Orbit design aesthetic. Take a detailed look at this upcoming Nike Sportswear release and let us know what you think of the design.

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Here’s a quick look at the sneakers worn around the league during last night’s set of games. LeBron James and his LeBron 8 ‘Un-China’ and Dwyane Wade in both the Jordan Evolution ’85 and Air Jordan 2010 led the Miami Heat over the Cleveland Cavaliers, although this game was a lot closer than their first match-up was. Up North, a big Atlantic Coast match-up between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics featured STAT’s Huarache TR Mid PE, Nate Robinson’s LeBron 8 ‘Blackout’, Tyrus Thomas’ Flint XIII, and Rajon Rondo’s Air Max BB 360 Low (which might not have been a good idea after he sprained his ankle quite harshly). Other notables included LaMarcus Aldridge’s Air Max Hyperdunk 2010 PE, Demar DeRozan’s Kobe V iD, and Chris Paul’s CP3.IV. Take a look at the kicks from around the league and let us know who had the best kicks. via ESPN.

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That dark grey, navy, and royal blue color scheme is as recognizable as any other, and it has the sublime power to transform an otherwise regular shoe into one for the ages. While Stash has utilized other combinations before, this particular one could be seen as the general ‘trademark’ of the Brooklyn-based artist in the sneaker culture and it arrives once again on the classic Reebok Pump Graphlite, the highlight of a collaborative project with Reebok and the legendary Packer Shoes of Teaneck, NJ. Stitched on the heels is Stash’s classic signature on the right and another for Packer on the left. Continue to Sneaker Freaker to learn more about the shoe and Packer’s relationship with Stash, and let us know what you think after checking out the detailed images.

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Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger posted a career high 24.1 points per game last season and played a solid role in helping USA Basketball win their first FIBA World Championships in sixteen years.  Granger hopes his play will similarly help the Pacers make it back to the playoffs, and if they pull it off, you’d have to expect a ton of home wins.  This Nike Hyperdunk 2010 PE was made for Granger’s home games at Conseco Fieldhouse, a pair opting for the simple white-base-team-accents formula that’s worked well for so many HD2k10 home player exclusives.  Click below to get some more shots and let us know how these compare to the other Nike Basketball PEs we’ve seen this season.

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