The Nike Air 180 finds its place in the Nike Sportswear catalog as something of a cult favorite.  There aren’t too terribly many new Air 180s being released these days, so discerning heads will find this new pair even tantalizing-er.  They start with a perforated black leather base and add tonal ripstop nylon whose ‘grid’ gives an interesting contrast to the similarly squared-off perf pattern.  And so it’s all about geometry in the dark until you add just a hint of South Beach flavor with bright hits on the tongue, heel and signature Air unit that also happens to be about a degree away from the OG Ultramarine colorway.  It’s not every day you can get your hands on a new Air 180 and a black pair at that, so don’t wait; pre-order yours today from CrookedTongues.  via SF

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The NFL regular season is winding to a close and in just six weeks, there will be no more football to watch. However, the trainer season is 365 days long regardless of what sport you play, and the all-new Nike Trainer 1.2 Low that was previewed in Sneaker News’ coverage of the Nike Football/Training Preview in mid-December is a perfect option for those who are serious about exercise. The difference between the Low and the Mid that debuted earlier this year is the subtraction of a strap and of course a slightly lower cut, but the lower-end body frame remains the same. You might already seen the 1.2 Low in the Manny Pacquiao colorway, but this Dark Grey/Black-Volt colorway just hit Nikestore so head there to pick up your pair.

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Color: Dark Grey/Black-Volt-Metallic Silver

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Want to kick-start a classic Air Max sneaker collection? Check out this History of Nike Air Max auction that just went live; it features every flagship Air Max model, including the Air Max 1, 90, 93, 95, 97, 2003, and 360 from the History of Air Pack that released in December of 2005 as well as the Air Max 24/7, 2009, and 2010 from the Air Attack Pack of earlier this year. It features all of the original Air Max colorways, so you can’t really go wrong with any of the selections. The price may be above the current market value, but it sure is interesting to see this group of sneakers at once. Check out the images of all the Air Max inclusions after the jump and take a look at the auction from authentic_sneaker_powerseller on eBay.

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The Nike V-Series is set for a return in 2011 and it starts with these two colorways of the Nike Air Vengeance Plus with curious ACG-inspired motifs. Both new pairs features speckled midsoles and laces for the trail-ready appeal with upper material-combinations of suede, mesh, nylon, and synthetic leather. The speckled midsoles and laces off quite a contrast from the original running-inspired palettes, but it wouldn’t hurt to see more colorways of this classic – although you should expect more from the Nike Vengeance ACG Terra. Both newbie releases just hit Nikestore so continue reading for a closer look.

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Color: Black/Volt-Dark Grey-Wolf Grey

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Color: Wolf Grey/Vibrant Blue-Black-Dark Grey

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One could easily conclude the only single-digit number Kobe Bryant has in mind is ’6′, but it wasn’t all that long ago that we used to associate the Mamba with ’8′.  Kobe rocked the snowman for the first decade of his NBA career and wore adidas for the majority of that period.  Three Stripes can no longer use Bryant’s name or likeness, but his first signature shoe will soon see another retro release to remind us of KB’s 1997-98 ‘sophomore’ year.  The adidas Crazy 8 (formerly ‘KB8′) is a legend in its own right, its unmistakable Feet You Wear traction and midsole pattern one of the more unique in history.  Eastbay shows us that at least four colorways will hit next year, so which of these Kobe Bryant adidas retros would you pick?

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Diana Taurasi is among the most highly decorated womens basketball players in history, and it’s fitting that she gets her fair share of Nike Basketball PEs.  We saw back in August that a pinked out Nike Air Max LeBron VII PE of hers was sold at auction for a whopping three grand, so we can’t help but wonder the price tag you might put on a couple others.  Taurasi won gold for USA Basketball and did so while wearing a red-toed AML7 during the recent FIBA Championship for Women, but is it possible a NFW version in black/pink would be even more highly sought-after?   Click on the jump below to see both pairs and let us know which Air Max LeBron VII Diana Taurasi exclusive you prefer.  via MySoleToKeep

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One of the hottest buzzworthy topics over the summer was the upcoming Nike Zoom Kobe VI, and a leaked set images of an all-black Kobe-centric pair of low-cut basketball shoes was then thought to be Kobe sixth shoe. As time rolled by, the real Kobe VI was revealed, leaving that first shoe with a big question mark. Clearly a ‘lite’ version of the Nike Zoom Kobe, it was then believed to be either the next Zoom Kobe Dream Season or Zoom Kobe Make Sense – two non-signature Kobe sneakers that have had success in Asia.

Here’s a look at a ‘Lakers’ colorway of the same Kobe shoe; at this point, it is merely called the Nike Zoom Kobe Venomenon, alluding to the all-new nickname adopted by the Zoom Kobe VI. Whether or not this is in fact the next Dream Season or Make Sense release has not yet been determined, but this shoe was in fact spotted at a U.S. retailer, pointing to a possible wide release of a second Nike Kobe shoe in the states. Take another look after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more information on this new development. via NT.

Update: The images were not taken in the U.S., but in the Philippines.

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The adidas Pro Model 2010 is an old-school classic redone perfectly; it features adidas’ latest basketball tech and comfort without sacrificing any of the vintage adidas Pro Model styling, with the shell toe and three-stripes on the upper. The Pro Model 2010 is currently in use by six of adidas’ sixty-five NBA representatives and this new ‘City Pack’ could be the perfect way to branch out to consumers in particular regions. Check out the adidas Pro Model 2010 ‘City Pack’, which features team-specific colorways and graphics with team logos stamped on the inner face of the tongue. These are a bit snazzier than the adidas Phantom Mid NBA Pack that released earlier this year, and here we have a look at the Lakers, Celtics, Knicks, and Bulls renditions of the Pro Model 2010 City Pack (hopefully more teams are on the way). Take a detailed look after the jump and let us know which two teams could be rocking these Pro Models come NBA Finals time. via US10.

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Last weekend Sneaker News showed you an all-new colorway of the Air Jordan Prime 5 in Black and Varsity Red that featured an all-over Laser graphic on the upper. While the reaction to the initial viewing wasn’t particularly positive across the board, this second look should be enough to sway a few decisions. The Jordan Prime 5 itself has seen mixed reactions since the shoe itself was first revealed, and this Lasered colorway as well as the tonal Grape joints have incited some interested feedback. Another note: The Laser applique was once reserved to limited edition or Jordan LS releases, but we’ve seen it very recently in the Air Jordan Force Fusion IV releases of the Holiday 2010 season. Could more lasered Air Jordans be on the way? Continue reading for another look and let us know what you think. via chapter-ex.

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Color: Black/Varsity Red

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Gilbert Arenas has dazzled has with his Air Jordan Retro selections this season, but he’s also worn some Nike Basketball gems to further solidify that he’s a student of the game – the sneaker game, that is. For the second time this season, Gilbert Arenas wore the Nike Air 3 LE (previously known as the Air Garnett 3) in the black/blue/white colorway. The Air 3 LE is one of those shoes that have a small cult following and isn’t quite a widely popular shoe like a Jordan Retro or a Nike Penny shoe. We’re still waiting patiently for Gilbert to rock the Royal Foamposite One, but we’re certain ‘ol Gil has a lot of sneaker heat he’s dying to pull out. Check out Arenas and the Air 3 in action after the jump! via ESPN.

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Earlier today Sneaker News gave you a first look at the Rice H.S. PE colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI. Here’s yet another detailed look for the day, and you’ll see in the small window in the heel-cup and embossed graphic of a menacing portrait of a venomous snake. With RICE applied on inner heel and the black, green, and yellow colorway proudly representing the Harlem school, this Nike Zoom Kobe VI serves as the introduction to other school-based colorways that should drop later this year, like a Lower Merion H.S., Duke, and USC colorway that we saw for the Kobe V. Check out the extra shots after the jump and let us know what you think. via NT.

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The Nike Air Footscape Woven Freemotion is about as non-traditional as a running-turned-lifestyle sneaker gets, so it seems fitting that this new pack re-appropriates a familiar summertime aesthetic for a January 2011 release.  The Gingham Pack Footscape Woven Freemotion gives you a warm feeling, whether its memories of a backyard barbeque or just a deep sense of happiness thanks to their dope two-toned colorups.  Would you choose the red pair or go the blue route?  Could be a tough decision and these joints are typically not the easiest to get a hold of, so click through to see more photos to help you pick and stick with Sneaker News for the latest from Nike Sportswear.  via ST

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