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Spring-oriented colorways start hitting retailers as soon as the calendar flips, so we’ve seen our fair share of bright looks in this young year but here’s one that’s firmly pointed toward the ‘real’ spring. This Nike WMNS Air Max 1 has an undeniably Easter-y look to it, thanks to a colorway that could have just as easily come out of a box of Paas. The palette is pretty similar to 2006′s Air 180 ‘Easter Egg’, but you’ll note the use of grey to soften these bright colors as a sign of the times. Click through to get a better look and decide if they’re worth the effort, but no need to hunt, as they’re available now at Nike Sportswear dealers like Stickabush.
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There were some sweet sneaker sightings during last night’s NBA games so let’s get right to it. We already showed you Gerald Wallace’s Air Jordan XIII ‘Playoffs’, but Gilbert Arenas didn’t go by quietly as he wore the Nike Air Max Penny in Black/Club Purple. A young duo from Indiana caught our attention as Paul George wore the Nike Zoom Kobe VI in a Pacers colorway and A.J. Price wore the Air Jordan XII ‘Rising Sun’. Other Jordan sightings included DeJuan Blair’s Air Jordan XI ‘Cool Grey’, Joe Johnson’s Jordan Pure J, and Stephen Jackson’s Jordan Take Flight.From Nike Basketball PEs was the Hyperfuse from Deron Williams and Steph Curry, with Rudy Gay and Blake Griffin showing off their PEs of the Nike Air Max Fly By. Check out all of last night’s kicks after the jump and let us know who takes the top spot! via ESPN.
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While the Air Jordan name may be synonymous with the pinnacle of footwear performance and style, each time the JB design team sits down to create the next year’s signature model, they are faced with the nearly impossible task of living up to the heralded Air Jordan legacy. People seem to expect each year’s new Air Jordan to conjure up the same warm feelings embodied by the classics, leaving many with almost unmeetable expectations for the new versions to come. For the Air Jordan 2011, it appears that the designers may have hit their mark, providing a new Air Jordan shoe that even the more hard-to-please sneakerheads will have to admit is, at the very least, a promising step back in the right direction.
We had the chance to sit down with Air Jordan 2011 co-designer Tom Luedecke to get a behind the scenes account of the meticulous design process of the shoe. In addition to an in-depth rundown of the 2011′s style and tech features, Tom also gives some interesting insight into the initial conception of a new Air Jordan signature model, MJ and D-Wade’s involvement in the design and the introduction of the new swappable insole technology. Keep reading for the full interview along with some new pics of samples, sketches and individual shoe components used throughout the various design stages of the Air Jordan 2011.
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The LeBron P.S. debuted last year with LeBron James’ seventh signature shoe, a Zoom Air-cushioned version of the Air Max LeBron VII. It gave the opportunity for LeBrons fans to enjoy a second pair of kicks for the year while allowing the creative minds at Nike Basketball to play around with some new designs and ideas. Nike Basketball switched it up this season by releasing the LeBron 8 V2, a lighter version of the LeBron 8 V1 that, while utilizing Max Air, featured a lightweight and breathable Flywire Shell upper. The Miami Heat are certainly Postseason bound so how did Jason Petrie come up with an even lighter and equally explosive package?
Here’s a preview look at the next LeBron 8 signature shoe, which could be either the P.S. version of the V3; in these teasers, you can see that Fuse material is used on the upper while the cushioning is comprised of an impressive combination of Max Air and Zoom. The outsole traction also receives a considerable makeover adopting a shapely construction, alluding to a heel-Max Air and forefoot-Zoom Air cushion set-up. Check out the extra shot below and stick with Sneaker News for more information regarding this upcoming LeBron (P.S.? V3? Soldier?) shoe. via MarqueeSole.
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We’ve seen a few previews of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI Rice High School PE recently, but what about Bryant’s own HS alma mater? Fresh off having their home gym named after their most famous alumni, Kobe’s bringing more presents in the form of this sick new ZK6. These are a definite departure from previous Lower Merion Aces colorways, this one utilizing red accents on a bluish-grey base whereas most of the others had been more of a gunmetal shade (when not a simple home white). So with this colorway a bit of an artistic interpretation on the school colors, it begs the question: will a new wave of fashion-oriented ‘team’ colorways become the new hot trend? You can count on Sneaker News to keep you up to date and click through to see more of the Lower Marion Zoom Kobe 6. Thanks brunzie!
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It’s only mid-season, but it looks like the Playoffs have reached the Charlotte Bobcats already. Or, just Gerald Wallace to be specific. Last night, Jordan Brand athlete Gerald Wallace wore the Air Jordan XIII ‘Playoffs’ during the Bobcats’ game against the Phoenix Suns. The Playoffs XIII isn’t set for a release until the last weekend of February (the 26th to be exact), but G-Dubb broke them out a month early after wearing the Air Jordan XIII ‘Flint’ for a prolonged stretch of games. The ‘Playoffs’ will be the final release of the current wave of the Air Jordan XIII Retro releases and Jordan Brand certainly saved the best for last, didn’t they? Check out Gerald Wallace and the Air Jordan XIII Playoffs after the jump and let us know what you think. via ESPN.
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Hot on the heels of a new collection of Antwuan Dixon Pro Model colorways for spring is Tom Penny’s signature in a variety of new materials and colors. The Supra Bandit has a ‘boot-inspired’ design but make no mistake, these joints were made for skating. And it doesn’t hurt that they look sweet too, with palettes ranging from black/neon to a super-simple khaki sued and twill combo, back to black nylon with gold hits that feels right at home with the Crown brand. Click through to see the entire collection and grab a pair today direct from Supra.
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We’ve seen a surprising amount of disco ball looks from the major sneaker brands over the past year, most of which go for a scored look to emulate their inspiration. But with the Vans Sk8-Hi ‘V38Disco’, the uneven sparkly effect is achieved by an almost checkerboard patterned array of black, white, grey and red sequins. This makes them both unavoidably shiny and distinctly Off the Wall, a nickname that could be applied to describe the quirky ‘V38′ distinction, cos they seem to share very little in common with the V38 Medallion joints we saw last year. Whatever the naming convention, these are among the most eye-catching kicks we’ve seen all year, so click the jump below to see more shots and stick with Sneaker News for word on a US release. via Dunk
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The New Balance 574 has recently been given a sonically-welded update, and while there’s no denying the beauty in their super-sleek silhouette, you really can’t go wrong with the original. Check out these new NB ML574s for fall/winter 2011 and the first thing you’ll notice is that all three pairs are done in lush suede with denim on the rear. Extending the best of both worlds is a combination of thick embroidered ‘N’ on the lateral side panels plus a Sonic 574-style embossed branding on the medials. Pairs in blue, black and beige/green also feature nifty hologram tongue tags so click through to get a better look and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release. via FNG
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If you haven’t realized it yet, 2011 will be a great year for AJ3 enthusiasts. Three of the four original colorways will have released by year’s end, one of which is the ‘True Blue’ colorway that is slated for a June 2011 release. The question is: Will the Air Jordan III True Blue 2011 Retro release with the special box inspired by the original? Whether or not the OG-inspired elephant print box was a one-time deal or a standard for all Air Jordan III releases, but it appears that even the Air Jordan III ‘Black History Month’ will come with the elephant print box. Going back to the True Blue III, it will be another five months until a release, but one pair just because available at a fair price considering how much earlier you’ll get them in your hands. Take a look at these new images of the 2011 Retro of the Air Jordan III ‘True Blue’ and pick up this size 10 pair from chrome-knight on eBay.
Style: 136064-104
Color: White/True Blue
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