Earlier this month Sneaker News gave you a look at upcoming Jordan Brand releases for Summer 2011. Here’s a look at what to expect in the three months after that – the July-September span that makes up the Fall Season. Starting with Air Jordan Retros, the Air Jordan V in White/Obsidian-Varsity Red is set for a July release, followed by the return of the Black/Varsity Red-Metallic Silver colorway in August. The Retro highlight of September is the Air Jordan III in Stealth/Varsity Red-Black-White in a similar colorway to the ‘Cool Grey’ AJ3 that released in 2007. Two colorways of the Air Jordan XI IE Low are slated to return in GS sizes, and the Jordan CMFT Max Air 10 and Jordan CMFT Viz Air 9 (that Mark Smith gave us a peek at) will also release in the Fall 2011 months. In addition to the Retro-inspired releases are a number of Team Jordan and performance-based releases, like the Jordan Alpha 3/4, Jordan Fly 23, and the Jordan Jeter Cut. And finally, September will feature two new colorways of the Air Jordan 2011. Check out the catalog shots below for a full preview and let us know what you’re looking forward to the most. via NT

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Sneaker News Blogs: Best of WDYWT continues in the second week of 2011 with a look at the twenty best submissions of the week! Again, the assortment was out of this world and we had WDYWTers of all shapes and sizes from all over the globe, and there were still plenty of great submissions that were unfortunately snubbed. Check out the latest Top 20 of the past week because we’ve got a nice selection of Air Max heat, Air Force 1 heat, and just general eye-catchers, so be sure to vote for your favorite at the very end!

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While the Nike Air Go LWP featured a design fitting for its time, the concept behind the Lightweight Performance was certainly not. In fact, the Air Go LWP and its 12.9 oz. construction would be considered ‘Lightweight’ even by today’s standards, and with Zoom Air at the forefoot and Max Air on the heel, the Air Go LWP wouldn’t be a bad choice to play with on a basketball court. Slashing guards like Tim and Penny Hardaway made the Air Go LWP popular, but it was the supreme engineering and design that made it legendary, and thanks to a Retro release in late 2010, the LWP lives on again. This new colorway of Black/Varsity Red-White just hit Eastbay so check out the detailed shots after the jump and let us know what original colorways of the LWP you might be looking forward to.

Style: 414972-003
Color: Black/Varsity Red-White

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Yesterday Sneaker News showed you a sample pair of the Nike Hyperfuse 2011 Low in a team-based white/green colorway. Here’s another basic colorway you should see in stores soon; it features a tonal black upper with a white swoosh and white Fuse layer beneath the outermost shell. The Nike Hyperfuse has been a popular choice in the NBA this year, as we’ve seen a plethora of top-flight NBA players – particularly guards – favor the Hyperfuse. Deron Williams and Rajon Rondo, two bonafide NBA All-Stars, have been balling in the Hyperfuse and should switch over to the Low sometime this season. Take another look after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more Nike Basketball updates. via Taro_Obata.

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Here’s another look from Nike Sportswear that takes the iconic Nike Air Classic BW ‘Persian Violet’ colorway and adds a twist.  We’ve seen its colorblocking pattern reversed and the contrast shade swapped for another; both are true here, plus the base is done in a deep Obsidian blue rather than the Persians’ black.  So we get another look that’s familiar and yet totally new — kinda like the effect of a knowledgable sneakerhead double-taking when you show up in a pair of BW Gen IIs.  But you can’t go wrong with the (slightly altered) original, so have a closer look and grab yours a bit earlier than the rest of NSW spots from Kicks-Crew.

Style: 358797-400
Color: Obsidian/Circuit Orange-White

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Stefan Janoski’s pro model with Nike SB has been one of Nike SB’s most successful and popular shoes both for skate use and for lifestyle purposes. To expand on the Janoski would be a prudent move, and with a mid-top already in the works, Nike SB reintroduces the Zoom Stefan Janoski in Fall 2011 with a minor alteration. The rear portion of the shoe features an added string applique seen in typical boat-shoe construction, so while it may not have much an effect on the performance of the shoe, it certainly adds to the cosmetic appeal. Take another look below and stick with Sneaker News for more Nike SB updates in 2011. via N-SB.

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The Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals line has its fair share of detractors, but there’s a reason why they fly off the shelves. It’s clear that the Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals Footwear designs aren’t for everyone, but those who do have the fortitude to rock a pair, do so with pride. Needless to say, JS x adidas isn’t for the meek, and here are two eye-catching new  releases – one ‘hot’ and the other un’bear’ably cute – that should be instant hits. First up is the JS Wings 2.0 in the fiery hot-rod flames, with a yellow-to-red gradient on the upper and a black base. The second release is the brown colorway of the JS Teddy Bear, which features a cuddly stuffed animal attached to the tongue of the shoe. Packer Shoes just got both of them in so take a look at both new Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals releases after the jump and don’t miss out on these releases – it’s never too late to get your first pair!

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Out of all the upcoming Nike Zoom Kobe VI colorways, the Rice High School PE colorway might be the most ‘vicious’ looking to date. The Rice school colors complements the Black Mamba persona well, creating a true reptilian aura with a dark green and black shades with the menacing grill of a black mamba snake on the small window on the heel-counter. Other High School PE colorways will probably release in the coming months with the first of such releases being this Rice H.S. PE, which is currently slated for a limited release this January 25th. Check out these new images of the Rice H.S. Kobe VI courtesy of in52 and to cop a pair early, snag one for yourself from eBay.

Style: 429659-301
Color: Moss Green/Green Apple-Black (Rice H.S.)

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Today’s Sneaker News has already been filled to the brim with breaking news of new colorways and upcoming releases, but it’s time to make room for more. Here’s a look at the 2011 Sample of the Air Jordan VII Retro in the ‘Cardinal’ colorway; set for a release this June, the Air Jordan VII ‘Cardinal’ is an original colorway that Michael wore during the first half of the 1992-93 NBA regular season. The Cardinals also released during the Summer of 2006 alongside a number of new colorways, most notably the ‘Flint’, ‘Chambray’, ‘Pacific Blue’, and ‘Citrus’ colorways. Too soon for another release? It’s been just five years since it was last available and current market value isn’t much over the retail – do you think other colorways of the Air Jordan VII should have been released? Check out the detailed gallery below and let us know what you think of the upcoming release. via modernnotoriety.

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One of Jordan Brand’s primary initiatives during the recent years was to tap into the grade-school Girls demographic, exclusively using lighter, more feminine colorways and designs. Like the recent Jordan Brand Girls Spring 2011 Footwear Showcase that featured a Valentine’s Day inspired theme, for Fall 2010, Jordan Brand will focus in on that young ladies once again as it plans to release a series of themed ‘Packs’, just in time for the new school year. Here’s a look at the Jordan Brand Girls ‘Strawberry Splash Pack’, which features a strawberry-red Scarlet Fire color as the common denominator in the four releases. Included in this set is an Air Jordan V Retro, Air Jordan 1 Phat, Jordan Sky High Lo, and Jordan Courtside Flight. Both the AJV and AJ1 feature white uppers with a mix of Scarlet Fire and Legacy Red for that Girls-Only flavor. Take a look at the extra catalog shots below and stick with Sneaker News for more Jordan Brand Girls upcoming releases, and let us know what you think of the Air Jordan V colorway.

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The recently released House of Hoops-exclusive Nike Air PR1 in the OG colorway definitely brought some positive light to this hybridized Retro release. Now that a little of the ‘pressure’ has been taken off the shoe, it’s time to open up to some all-new and wilder colorways, like this Black, Dark Grey, and Aqua combination. The upper features a mix of black nubuck and dark grey with Elephant print-like concrete texture on the center panel. The tropical aqua blue can be seen on the inner lining as well as the outsole. Take a look at the extra shots of this new Air PR1 colorway after the jump and expect these to hit Nike Sportswear retailers soon, because they just became available overseas at mita sneakers in Japan.

Style: 414974-004
Color: Black/Black-Dark Grey

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2011 is on pace to be one of the best years for the Air Jordan Retro. Dropping this Saturday is the Air Jordan III White/Cement Grey, which is considered to be one of greatest Air Jordans of all time, but you better keep your appetite wet for April because the Air Jordan VII ‘Bordeaux’ is set for a release. Here’s a look at what you can expect from this highly-anticipated Retro release; the upper combines Black, Light Graphite, and Bordeaux as well as a slew of other unnamed colors on the tongue and the outsole. MJ wore the Bordeaux during the 1992 NBA-All Star Game, and after a scrapped plan for a Retro in 2001, the Bordeaux VII can finally be yours. Check out these new detailed images of the 2011 Release of the Air Jordan VII ‘Bordeaux’ and let us know if this is the best Air Jordan Retro of 2011. via MarqueeSole.

Style: 304775-003
Color: Black/Light Graphite-Bordeaux

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