Fourteen seasons in the city of Los Angeles and six signature Nike basketball shoes later, a special Los Angeles-inspired pack of sneakers will finally become available. Whether or not this concept is overdue is beyond the point – let’s just be glad that it arrives in Kobe’s best (arguably) sneaker design yet. The Nike Zoom Kobe VI LA Pack features special colorways motivated by Los Angeles territory, and there’s nothing more representative of the Californian city than its sandy beaches and the gorgeous sunsets. This pair has also been referred to as the ‘Orange County’, but the sunset graphic on the upper with the starfish sitting on sand on the insole points to more of a beach theme (and we know the LA area is full of them). Check out these new detailed images and stick with Sneaker News for more detailed info on the Zoom Kobe VI LA Pack as it unfolds. via classicshoe.

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In a 2011 when we already know to expect at least three other Air Jordan VII Retro releases, one stands out as the biggest.  But just how did the AJ7 ‘Bordeaux’ become one of this year’s most highly anticipated releases?  Probably has a little something to do with the fact that this colorway epitomizes early ’90s color palettes, but we’ve only been teased by a sample back in 2001 that never made it to production.  So we’ve been waiting for this shoe to re-release for nineteen years, which means the samples in these new photos are even older than that!  A deadstock pair of Air Jordan 7 Bordeaux OG samples is the type of thing that’d require a wide screen for viewing in eBay, but instead of emptying your bank account on a shoe you’ll probably never even get the chance to bid on, just check out some more shots after the jump and let us know if you plan to cop the 2011 Bordeaux retro.  via Foot Locker

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Just as you’ll never cover every single trail out there, it seems like there are loads of suprises still in store for the Nike Air Max ACG Pack.  In truth, we’ve seen this dope Velvet Brown edition earlier, but with the Nike Air Max 1 ‘ACG’ releases having been staggered over the past few weeks, it seems like we’re seeing a new one every single day.  Clearly with the quality here that’s a good thing and you can see more photos of this pair after the jump before you grab yours from select Nike Sportswear accounts like Titolo.

Style: 308866-200
Color: Velvet Brown/Black

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The Nike Athletics Far East collection is marked by its trademark camouflage print, but the Nike Zoom Supreme Court doesn’t seem to feature it at all. Another mark of the AFE is its hybrid-like designs, which we saw in the Nike Lava Dunk, and the Zoom Supreme Court appears to be a hybrid of previous Nike models itself. Part Nike Terminator, part Nike Tennis Classic, the Zoom Supreme Court could easily fool you into thinking that it was indeed an original model dating back to Nike’s 1983-1986 era thanks to the vintage-style suede upper and terrycloth inner lining. LTD-Online has all three colorways available so take a look at the images below and let us know what you think of this vintage-inspired design.

Style: 447843-401
Color: Varsity Royal/Varsity Royal-White

Style: 447843-002
Color: Black/Black-White

Style: 447843-300
Color: Lucky Green/Lucky Green-White

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The Reebok Insta Pump Fury is something of a staple for Japanese collaborations, and here’s another Asia-exclusive sure to have US sneakerheads working their overseas connects.  The atmos x nano universe x Reebok Insta Pump Fury fits right in with the big spring 2011 themes, sticking to a super simple black/white colorway that’s still pretty interesting to look at thanks to a variety of materials.  Horsehair and patent leather ain’t the type-a stuff the Insta Pump Fury was designed for, but then again, you probably won’t be practicing your tempo runs in these anyway.  Check out the wild yet subdued design after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for word on any possibility of a US release.  via atmos

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Derrick Rose’s second adidas Basketball signature has a name that suggests a minor revision, but instead of a half-hearted tweaking the adidas adiZero Rose 1.5 actually makes as big a leap as early MVP contender D-Rose’s ever improving game.  Not only does the adiRose 1.5 achieve superior breathability and shed weight thanks to a SprintSkin upper, we’re seeing a bunch of high quality colorways, not the least of which is this new St. Patty’s Day edition.  It looks great with green suede in the spots where the aforementioned synthetics ain’t, with a Kryptonate-style neon green accent shade Three Stripes calls Intense Green.  Look for these during the March 17th tilt between Chicago and the New Jersey Nyets, click through for a better look and let us know if this is the best adiZero Rose 1.5 colorway yet.  If you like what you see, grab a pair from Eastbay starting March 15th.

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It’s widely considered one of the best basketball sneakers from this century’s first decade but the timing of its initial release means the Nike Zoom Huarache 2K4 completely missed the blogosphere’s bloom.  But it’s not like Nike Basketball fans forgot about this model; if they were good enough for Kobe Bryant, they’re good enough for us and we’re excited to announce they’re back and perhaps better than ever.  The shoe itself is exactly the same but now you can customize the Huarache 2K4s with more Nike iD color and texture options than ever before.  Go tonal or team-oriented, Vivo-inspired or a bit of Air Jordan flare courtesy of Elephant print; we have photos of both after the jump and you can design your own starting today on NIKEiD.

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You might expect most parents wouldn’t want their kids to end up in jail like Lil Wayne, but toddler-sized sneakerheads are always strapped.  Think of any Air Jordan or other ‘high profile’ TD release and you’ll remember seeing a velcro enclosure to ensure the lil ones don’t lose their fresh new kicks, just like the one on the Nike LeBron 8 V2 TD.  It’s unclear how much lighter the LeBron 8 V/2 toddler is than the leather LeBron VIIIs, but you can count on your baby’s feet being in good shape for the playoffs.  Check out more shots of the tiny LeBron 8 V/2s after the jump and grab a pair now from awesomelee65 on eBay. 

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San Antonio’s Frenchman has been doing just fine without his Desperate Housewife because so far in the 2010-11 NBA campaign, Tony Parker’s been tallying career highs in dimes and picks while dropping over 19 a game while shooting at above a 50% clip. He’s been doing his thing in the Nike Zoom Brave IV, and here we a get a look at Player Exclusive colorway that features Tony’s signature on the lateral toe, his jersey number written in a regal font on the lateral jewel, and his ‘TP’ PE logo on the tongue. A nice gallery of images await you below so take a look and stick with Sneaker News for more Nike Basketball PE information, and make sure you check out Tony’s kicks in our NBA Feet coverage.

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What happens when you combine New Balance’s most widely distributed silhouette with elements from what is perhaps their most beautiful classic runner?  The New Balance 1574 Sonic is all at once exactly what you’d think and something totally unfamiliar, its upper patterned after the 574 but made strange by sonic welding and diagonal ventilation channels running the entire black upper.  Combine that with elements from the elegant 1500 and you’ve got one of the more interesting NB releases in recent months and seems to point to more hybrid mashups from the Boston-based brand.  Click through to get a better look and stick with Sneaker News let us know how these compare to the originals.  via HS

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adidas Basketball representation at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game certainly will not be lacking, as the brand’s two leading representatives will be locks for this year’s star-studded game. Dwight Howard and Derrick Rose are projected to be starters for the Eastern squad, and they’ll be repping the three-stripes brand with pride with these great colorways of their adidas Basketball signature shoes. Dwight Howard, who is currently the leading vote-getter of the East, will wear his adidas Superbeast signature shoe, while Derrick Rose will rock his adidas adiRose Zero in a tonal yellow colorway. We also get a look at Rose’s adidas adiRose 1.5, which Rose might break out during the game as well. Both the adiRose 1.5 and Superbeast feature an All-Star Game-specific graphic on the upper, while the yellow adiRose Zero features a ‘rising-sun’ stitching on the ankle collar. Continue reading for a detailed gallery of the adidas Basketball 2011 NBA All-Star Game Collection and be sure to check them out during the 2011 NBA All-Star Game. via US10.

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It was tough for the small-footed to look on in envy as one of the most popular colorways of arguably the most successful Nike Retro shoe in recent memory was made exclusively in adult sizes. Sneaker News gave you a heads up on a release of the GS sizes back in November, and many readers were wondering when and where these would drop. The time is now, as retailers are beginning to receive their size-runs of the GS-sized Volt Griffeys, and thankfully the overall construction of the shoe looks to be in proportion with the mens sizes. We still have more Air Griffey Max 1 colorways on the way so stick to Sneaker News for more release info, and if you need to pick up a pair of the Volts, BXSports just got these in, but you can also pick up a pair on eBay.

Style: 437353-400
Color: Varsity Royal/White-Black-Volt

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