Later this year we’ll see two of the cooler new Foamposite colorways in recent memory.  The Nike Air Foamposite Pro keeps its recent trend of Foam One-style translucent soles for these new Dark Pine and Retro teal editions, both of which of course have black Swooshes on their side panels.  The former is particularly interesting, because in the initial photos of the Retros, Dark Pines and that crazy LWP/Foam hybrid everybody’s buzzing about — in the initial photos the sample appeared to have been a Foamposite One, or at least didn’t have the Pro’s signature Swoosh.  Now that we’re all on the same page, click the jump below to go to another one where we have more shots of these upcoming Foamposite Pro colorways and stick with Sneaker News for the exact release dates.  via SFSC

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Derrick Rose has firmly established himself as among the NBA’s elite point guards but this season in particular he’s slashing his way to the top of the league and is garnering some serious MVP contention.  That’s what happens when you can lead a depleted squad to a division lead, and it sure doesn’t hurt that his adidas Basketball signature is also significantly improved over the last model.  The adidas adiRose 1.5 is crafted in the same Sprint Skin material that gives Dwight Howard’s Superbeast lightweight and breathable support, and it looks particularly good here with red peeking through the black outer layer.  Click through to get a better look at these new pics from Kenlu and pick yourself up a pair now on eBay.

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The latest valentine from Nike Sportswear to all the lady sneakerheads out there is this new Nike WMNS Air Max 95.  The colorblocking these is satisfying if a bit predictable, with tonal reds sandwiched between white sections plus select pink hits.  The top white tier is made of patent leather that gives the underlying nubuck parts an extra kick, but we couldn’t help but wonder if a white outsole might have been better for the theme.  Then again, this is one seasonal look you’ll be able to rock pretty much year round and you can grab the Valentines Air Max 95 from RPS.

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The latest release from Jordan Brand is a melange of aesthetics originally offered between Februarys 1997 and 1998.  We could start in the second month of ’97, where an Obsidian, French Blue and white Air Jordan XII could have been Michael Jordan’s NBA All Star Game shoe had the league not been trying the MLB-style ASG look.  Then in July of that year the immortal Silver Bullet colorway kicked off the Air Max 97 in grand fashion, and combined these classics come together as the Jordan CMFT Max Air 12.  But JB didn’t stop there, also pulling in the next major Air Jordan release that featured French Blue, the AJ13 ‘Flints’ and their signature ballistic nylon.  Quite a nice period piece, the French Blue CMFT 12s are now available at JB retailers like PickYourShoes.

Style: 434034-101
Color: White/Metallic Silver-French Blue

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In late December, Gilbert Arenas wore the Nike Air Max Penny 1, Penny Hardaway’s first signature shoe with Nike. Yesterday night, Gilbert continued his 2010-11 sneaker romp with the Nike Air Penny II in the White/Varsity Royal-Black colorway. If Gilbert has plans to roll out his Nike Pennys in chronological order, we should expect the next Air Penny shoe to be the Nike Air Foamposite One in the Royal Blue colorway. The Foamposite One wasn’t officially part of the Nike Air Penny line, but it’s still the shoe that is most attributed to Hardaway; it was released between the Nike Air Penny II and III and completely revolutionized basketball sneaker construction and design. Check out Gilbert’s kicks below and stay tuned to Sneaker News for a full NBA Feet Recap from last night. via ESPN.

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adidas Originals has grown to rival the Nike Sportswear division largely thanks to some hugely successful collaborative projects.  From Kazuki Kuarishi to Jeremy Scott, many of Three Stripes biggest releases over the past year-plus have been crafted by independent designers, but let’s not forget about the guy who planted this seed many years ago, even before Sneaker News went online.  Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 collection rolls on for the spring/summer 2011 collection with more of his sleek yet aggressive lifestyle sneakers rolling out to retailers now.  Click through to get a better look at the SS ’11 adidas Y-3 sneakers and let us know which ones you’d cop; they’re available now at Ssense.

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Thanks to unforgettable performances in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest and a reputation as one of the most playful guys in the league, Dwight Howard is sure to be near the top of any grade school favorite ballers list.  And since your lil ones aren’t putting a fraction as much pressure on their kicks as the humongous Howard, they can still get in on D-12′s signature shoe look with the adidas Daily Double.  The name of this model is a takeoff on Dwight’s double-double averages, and there’s little question why they’re dubbed ‘Superman’ edition.  Click through to get a better look at the TS Beast‘s tiny takedown and grab a pair today from Finish Line.

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Gourmet is back in your face with a spring 2011 lineup that may be the Italian-inspired brand’s finest yet.  They’ve got the entire spectrum covered here, ranging from the simple understated looks that have become the default of late, all the way to a wild Gourmet il Due that could pass for a super high-end handbag when zipped.  There’s a vivid yellow new Cinque lowtop and new colorways for the 26 and 28, the former of which almost feels like an updated Ice Cream Board Flip.  Click through to see more shots of the whole set and look for these at select Gourmet retailers nationwide.  via SxH

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When it comes to lifestyle sneakers, you don’t get much cleaner than the Nike Zoom Match Classic.  This lowtop is one of Hiroshi Fujiwara’s favorites and there’s no great mystery why with its immortal design lending itself to countless simple colorways, all of which look amazing in premium suede.  This new Khaki pair is no exception, its marbled brown finish only disturbed by white laces that match the sole and tiniest of embroidered Swooshes.  Click below to get more shots of the newest Zoom Match Classic release and grab em while you can from Nike Sportswear spots including their 21 Mercer flagship in New York.

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The Air Jordan III ‘Black History Month’ is appropriately set for a release this February, and while the colorway and details proudly pay homage to African-American culture and historical events, the shoe has stirred up some level of debate. It’s received its fair share of praise for the ethereal black/gold colorway and attention to detail, like the Black History Month lace dubrae and special labels on the flip-side of the tongue, but Jordan fans deemed it too similar to the Air Jordan III ‘Black Cat’ Retro release of 2007. In addition, the removal of elephant print on an Air Jordan III was considered a sacrilege, despite the new wood-carved graphic taking its place being a celebratory gesture to Black History. A sneakerhead is tough to please, but we foresee the Air Jordan III ‘Black History Month’ to be a big hit when it drops this February, so check out these new images from BARON of NT and pick up a pair early on eBay.

Style: 455657-001
Color: Black/Metallic Gold

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‘The Kid’ retired from the game of baseball with 630 unasterisked home-runs, and it’s almost scary to think what that total could have been had he not been injured so much. Here’s a little math for ya: In his eight seasons with the Cincinnati Reds (which this Sport Red colorway is somewhat of a reference to), Ken Griffey Jr. missed roughly a third of his games, which means we could have missed out on 100 more home-runs. That would be good for third-most all-time, but even with his injury, Ken Griffey sits in fifth place. His on-field acumen had transferred to his off-the-field stardom, which is a huge reason why the current Nike Griffey Retro line has been so popular among sneakerheads. The highly-anticipated Sport Red colorway is another big reason why the Griffey Max 1 will continue to be such a huge hit, and this February 26th, your opportunity to cop a pair will arrive. Check out these new detailed images below and let us know what other Griffey Max 1 colorways you’d like to see! via classicshoe.

Style: 354912-106
Color: White/Black-Sport Red-Metallic Silver
Release Date: February 26th, 2011

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Although Dr. Evil was unable to get his hands on a laser beams for his evil sharks, Jordan Brand’s got one at their disposal and they’ve used it quite nicely on this new Jordan Prime 5 release. The lasered graphic acts as a Michael Jordan mural, with numerous depictions of Michael’s greatest moments and ground-breaking milestones throughout his career. Here we have another look at the Black/Varsity Red Laser-uppered Jordan Prime 5; with the exception of the faux-netting on the center panel, the Laser graphic shows no restraint as it is applied to the entire black portion of the upper. These just became available at Japan’s mita-sneakers so take a look at the detailed images below and let us know what you think of the use of Laser on the Prime 5. If you’re looking for a pair, pick one up now on eBay.

Style: 429489-001
Color: Black/Varsity Red

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