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We made the comparison between adidas and Nike’s basketball divisons when recently previewing the upcoming Crazy 8 retros, and here’s another case where that effect is present, if not doubled. The adidas adiPure is crafted in the breathable SprintSkin synthetic that while somewhat similar to Nike Hyperfuse (not to mention the PureMotion podular sole taking its cues from KB8-era ‘Feet You Wear’), actually predates the Swoosh’s latest great material. But there’s no denying the similarity between these first two colorways and the various Highlighter Packs, given the ASG pair’s yellow look and this new model’s neon green design. Click through to see more of the Intense Green adiPure and look for these at select Three Stripes retailers like Eastbay starting February 4th.
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The old-meets-new Nike V-Series x Nike Lunar releases of 2011 might have you thinking “What other classic Nikes will be released with a Lunar cushion?”. We’ve seen other time-honored designs like the Nike ACG Wildwood, Air 180, and the Nike Woven be given the Lunar tune-up, and they’ve generally been received with an arms-wide-open embraced. Old-school faves made considerably more comfortable? Seems like a no brainer. The Lunar Venture adopts the same approach, taking the classic V-Series release of the mid-80′s and adding a Free-grooved LunarLon cushion, a lightweight, hidden-seam upper, and a snazzy speckling on the midsole rim. Finishline has this new colorway of the Lunar Venture available for purchase so take another peek after the jump and let us know what other classic Nike Running shoes you’d like to give the Lunar treatment.
Style: 429768-003
Color: Wolf Grey/Black
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It’s not quite as common as the 574 or 580, but right in the middle is the beautiful if relatively rare New Balance 577. Here are two new 577s for later in 2011, each of which offers its own twist on bright neon accents. On the purple pair, a pink/red sockliner is more of a carryover while a neon green lining on the charcoal grey joints offers a breath of fresh air, one that’s particularly springy. Do you prefer the exuberant look or a more conservative shell with a wild side? Click through to see both and stick with Sneaker News for updates. via FNG
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The Nike Hyperfuse has been the basketball darling of the 2010-11 NBA Season, and with the arrival of the Low-top version, the Hyperfuse’s reign shall continue – until the release of the Hyperfuse 2011. The six all-new Team Bank colorway feature your run-of-the-mill basic color-combinations, using white or black as a base and adopting a secondary colorway to fit your school’s team. NBA players should also begin to switch from Mid to Low – guys like Rajon Rondo and Deron Williams who have been Hyperfusing it up the entire season. Eastbay has all six available for a pre-order, with a ship-date on February 4th, so take a look at all six new colorways below and let us know if these will be your weapon of choice.
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If you’re an avid Sneaker News reader, you’ll know that we’ve shown the White/Cement Grey Air Jordan III a number of times. The fact is, this shoe is one of the greatest Air Jordans of all time and certainly attributed to one of the most memorable moments if not THE most memorable moment in NBA history. The man flew from the stripe and not only dunked the ball, but did it with overflowing ‘swag’ and style. Call it ‘hype’ if you’d like, but the White/Cement III deserves all the attention it’s been getting, which might explain why Jordan Brand decided to release these with a special box inspired by the original as well as a nostalgic hangtag. This is one can’t miss release, so tomorrow, January 22nd, be sure to grab yours from select Jordan retailers like Extra Butter and Dr Jays or get yourself a pair now on eBay.
Style: 136064-105
Color: White/Fire Red-Cement Grey-Black
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The Nike SB Zoom Omar Salazar is one of the many kicks that just missed the Sneaker News Top 30 cut, but it was certainly one of the best new Nike SB releases of 2010. It’s the first Nike SB skate shoe to feature Flywire on the upper, but another interesting note about the Salazar is the removal padding from the tongue, giving you, the skater, the option to go thin or thick. This new February 2011 colorway features a nice color combination of Dark Obsidian and Sport Red with a sweet gum sole on the bottom end – somewhat of a similar colorway to the Nike Air Max 1 ‘Omega Pack’ releases of mid-2010. Check out these new images below and pick up a pair now at Flatspot.
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It was quite another week for Sneaker News, so let’s get right down to it. Martin Luther King Day was the focus of a huge collection of sneakers, some of which were featured in our NBA Feet segments. One of those MLK/Black History releases is the Air Jordan III, which was just one of the many Air Jordan new stories that surfaced. Sneaker News gave you a look at the upcoming Air Jordan VII Bordeaux as well as the Cardinal releases, as well as a look at some great upcoming releases for Fall 2011. The Nike Zoom Kobe VI also has big plans in store, with new inclusions of the special LA Pack being revealed this week, and Nike co-representative LeBron James also made noise with the announcement of an animated series based on The LeBrons. While we’re on the topic of ‘animated’, this week’s Jeremy Scott headlines were definitely one to take a peek at, because he’s got some even crazier stuff i store. In other adidas news, an all-new Star Wars collabo with adidas incited some excitement from our readers as well.
Nike SB has been enjoying somewhat of a renaissance, with the celebration of the history of the Nike SB Dunk being the focus of the year. There are plenty of other non-Dunk SB releases to look forward to as well. Moving on to retro-inspired Nike releases, a Fuse-uppered Nike Dunk incited some interesting response, leading our readers to believe that more in’Fuse’d Sportswear releases will be headed our way. Sneaker News also gave you a look at an exciting semi-new colorway of the Air Trainer SC II for Summer and two more Foamposite releases for Fall 2011. Something that’s available right now is the Steven Alan x NSW collection, featuring four classic Nike Sportswear models constructed in premium materials. DJ Clark Kent brought some attention to himself when he showed off his Air Max TR1+ 360 done up in the unmistakable ’112′ motif. And finally, Sneaker News has finally reached number XI in our Michael Jordan Through The Years Feature; for a shoe as magnanimous, it was only necessary to split this particular installment into volumes, with the first one going live this week. Check out all that went down this week in the world of kicks by checking out the latest Sneaker News Weekly Rewind.
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We’ve seen Nike’s Fuse material be used on its athletic footwear, like the Nike Hyperfuse, Nike Trainer 1.2 Mid Fuse, and Air Max 2011, but does it make sense to use it on the Sportswear model? Sneaker News gave you a first look at the Nike Dunk High Fuse at the beginning of this week, and the overall reception to was positive. In fact, this isn’t the first Sportswear model to feature Fuse; at the end of August 2010, Sneaker News gave you an exclusive look at the Nike Air Max 1 Fuse, which received high praise all around. What other Sportswear models will Nike give a Fuse treatment? Should we expect a Nike Air Force 1 Fuse soon? Check out these new images below and let us know what you think of this new hybrid design. via Kenlu.
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After Sneaker News first dropped images of these bad boys, the Cool Grey CMFTs have finally unfolded into the 3M-mudguard, solid-grey outsole version we see here. At first, there was no indication of a 3M-reflective treatment, and the outsole was expected to be a solid gum color. JB decided to spice things up by adding the reflective material on the mudguard (easily coaxed into view when hit with a strong flash) and switching out the outsole color. Another peek at the traction pattern and you’ll elephant print in different proportional scales, from a large scale at the forefoot to a miniaturized version at the heel. Check out these new images of the Jordan CMFT Viz Air 11 in Cool Grey below; Kickscrew has them available, but you can also get your pair on eBay.
Style: 444905-101
Color: White-Black-Cool Grey-Medium Grey
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It would be nice to own a zillion pairs of Asics Gel Lyte IIIs. This May 2011, you’ll have that chance…sort of. Here’s a look at the Zillion x Asics Gel Lyte III, set for a May 2011 debut; for those of you unfamiliar with Zillion, it is a Japanese-based shoelace company that typically packages their fare in small wooden containers. In fact, you might even remember their Kimono-inspired laces of mid-2009, which featured plenty of vibrant and lively colors – a stark contrast to their rendition of the Asics Gel Lyte III. Featuring a tan/cream suede upper with white mesh and the Zillion logo stamped on the heel, the Zillion x Asics Gel Lyte III speaks just as many volumes with this clean and simple colorway. Again, May 2011 is the ETA, so take a look below and let us know what you think. via HS.
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