Just what did LeBron bring to Miami? Point-guard-like passing skills, forward-like rebounding skills, and an electrifying first-step that leads to a rocket-fueled explosion off the court and a rip-your-heart-out rim-demolishing one-handed slam dunk. Miami, meet the Dunkman, also known as LeBron Raymone James. For the Nike LeBron 8, the Dunkman takes the form of the Nike LeBron 8 P.S. in a neckbreaking metallic silver upper with a matte finish and a swift energy jolt in the form of electric green on the tongue, outsole, inner lining, and laces, and on the heel you will find miniaturized Dunkman logos. The Fuse upper and silver finish give the LeBron 8 P.S. ‘Dunkman’ a Terminator-like feel, and once the postseason hits, LeBron James will be on a non-stop mission of grabbing his first NBA Championship. Continue reading for a detailed look at the LeBron 8 P.S. ‘Dunkman’ and let us know what you think, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for the latest in Nike LeBron updates. via MarqueeSole.

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With Black History Month coming to close in a week, Nike has saved its two marquee releases for the last weekend of the month. Both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant were honored this month for their astounding efforts in the sport of basketball which exemplify glory and greatness embodied by Black History Month. Releasing this Saturday, February 26th, is the Air Jordan III and Nike Zoom Kobe VI ‘Black History Month’. Both feature the Black/Gold motif with the green/red ‘BHM’ logo and additional graphic commemorating the month-long remembrance of Black History in America. Continue reading for another look at both releases and be sure to hit up select retailers like WEST NYC for your pair, or snag either of two now on eBay.

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Yesterday Sneaker News gave you a look at the Nike Blazer Mid AB TZ, combining the omnipresent Nike Blazer with a zipper construction. It was noted yesterday that Nike Sportswear tends to avoid using zippers, but for whatever reason that may be, the designers were right to rethink that notion because the Blazer Mid AB is one of cleanest, lifestyle ready designs ever. The sneaker doubles perfectly as a sleek casual boot, with the tonal-black construction and rubberized toe-cap a la the All Court. The zippers are located conveniently on the medial sidewall of the shoe for easy access (and a no-show appearance). Jay-Z’s rocked Nike Blazers in the past before, and something tells us this All-Black Everything motif is right up his alley. Take another detailed look below and expect these to hit select Nike Sportswear retailers soon as they’ve already hit spots in Asia.  via HB.

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Get ready to pass that sh…oe on April 20th. Confirmed for the second year in a row is an herbally-inspired Nike SB Dunk once again designed by Todd Bratrud. Last year’s ‘Skunk’ Dunks were a nod to a certain sticky green substance and utilized a distressed suede upper to achieve the appearance, but for this year’s 4/20 design, it’s likely that Bratrud will use a slightly different approach. Perhaps he rolled all his ideas into one tight concept and sparked it up using the special feature seen in the SB Dunk High ‘Statue of Liberty’, because it’s been rumored that this year’s version will feature a joint theme with a similar wear-and-tear upper that will reveal a second base-layer as the life of the shoe progresses. Stay tuned for more info coming soon, and feel free to be blunt as you pass along your thoughts after the jump. via N-SB.

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The All-Star Game has passed, and now its time for the contenders to break away from the pretenders as the Playoffs near us. Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers definitely fit the former category, as the two-time defending champions make a push for a three-peat in June. Here’s a new colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI that Kobe Bryant is set to wear during postseason play – the Kobe VI POP (or Playoff Pack). Last year’s POP version featured a black, purple, and yellow colorway with triangular tesselations on the upper and an interesting label on the inner face of the tongue. The Kobe VI version features a simple colorway with a different insole that doesn’t feature the ‘I WANT A SHOE THAT MOLDS TO MY FOOT’ graphic. Take another look below and stick with Sneaker News for more Kobe VI information and updates. via taobao.

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Sneaker News has shown you monthly breakdowns of the Nike SB summer 2011 footwear collection, and having seen April and May, let’s wrap up Q2 with a look at June.  In each of the two other months the Nike SB Dunk Pro has taken center stage, and while the black suede Mid with Orion Blue accents is undoubtedly dope, some extra attention will rightfully be focused on Eric Koston’s first Nike SB signature sneaker.  The Zoom Koston One will debut in three different colorways, all with suede uppers and contrasting leather Swooshes.  Elsewhere on the suede lowtop front is a Soft Blue Stefan Janoski Low and a duo of V-Rods with canvas accents.  Paul Rodriguez will get new P-Rod 4s and 2.5s and you can see all of the above plus two new Zoom FPs, a couple of Blazers and the soon to return Zoom Harbor, in more photos when you click on the jump below.  via MIA

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A little treat for the Spring 2011 season comes in form of a Nike Dunk High but with a unique twist. Here’s a look at the Nike Dunk High AC Vintage, which features a soft suede upper with pre-yellowed midsoles. A closer look reveals that the midsole construction is actually taken from the old-school Nike Blazer as is the fat-bellied swoosh. We saw something similar to this Blazer x Dunk in ?uestlove’s recent collaboration with Nike – the tonal-yellow colorway of the ?uestlove x Nike Dunk High Bz, but the Dunk High AC debuted last year as part of the Nike Sportswear Six Collection from the 2010 World Cup. These are set to drop at select Nike Sportswear accounts for the Spring 2011 season so take another look below and let us know what you think. via FnG.

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Nike All Conditions Gear is known for its wild colorways as much as any single characteristic, and while these aren’t done in the prototypical early ’90s ACG style, the above pictured model is every bit as iconoclastic.  The Nike Air Terra Humara breaks one of the age old rules of fashion by mixing black and navy blue, but a quick look at the end result with its yellow-orange accents is yet more proof that the Swoosh is capable of walking the razor’s edge.  Click through to get a better look at this rugged trail runner and grab yours today from NSW/ACG retailers including Premier.

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Color: Obsidian/Resin-Black-Medium Grey

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If these were a GR, Uptown enthusiasts might find their heart skipping a beat, but in comparison to some of the others we’ve seen, this latest Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke is relatively tame.  This pair was configured by Koizumi and just like Nike Sportswear‘s favorite Far East influencers, this design offers a glimpse of brighter days to come.  The teal suede upper is so lush and soft that when paired with pink accents, you might mistake these for a fresh tuft of cotton candy.  It’s quite a delicious design and you can see more photos by clicking on the jump below.  If you were going to spend $820 on the AF1 Bespoke experience, would yours lean toward South Beach like these?

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Derek Anderson and his finely-trimmed goatee were once the earliest members of the Team Jordan list of athletes. The University of Kentucky alumni began his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and earned a reputation as a dependable scorer with a solid all-around game, and during his season with the 2006 NBA Champions Miami Heat, Anderson was the recipient of Player Exclusive colorways of the Air Jordan V Low in White/Varsity Red-Black and and Black/Varsity Red. The ‘Home’ version could be considered as a low-cut version of the original White/Varsity Red-Black colorway, but the ‘Away’ is in a colorway that we’ve never seen in the Air Jordan V before. Another interesting fact is that the Air Jordan V Low was only produced in women’s sizes and it should be noted that Anderson’s PE’s are listed as ‘WMNS’ in the inner tongue label, although these probably are a true Mens size 13. Would you have copped these if a release was made? Check out the detailed shots of both colorways after the jump and to pick up one of the two pairs (or both) of these Jordans, check out the auctions from sole_supreme on eBay.

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Can you have two ‘firsts’ in fashion?  California-based skate and streetwear boutique HUF says yes with the second shipment from its Spring 2011 Delivery One collection.  They’ve got all the cut-n-sew you could ask for, but let’s focus on the footwear, shall we?  First up is the new HUF Tahoe lowtop with black and grey suede pairs adding caramel leather accents atop white soles.  The Genuine lowtop chukka is also dropping in grey and black, with the Southern in black or white plus caramel leather splitting the difference.  These and three new Choice lowtops are all pictured after the jump so click through and let us know which of these low key designs stands out to you.

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Bieber Fever had tons of tween girls going nuts and voting him MVP of the Celebrity All Star Game despite him shooting worse than Kobe Bryant in last year’s Finals Game 7.  Just like young Justin, his fans had gone ‘crazy’, but that’s what happens when you get caught up in the glitz and glamor of Hollywood.  Despite Bieber’s 3-11 shooting performance, he managed some street cred amongst the sneakerhead set by rocking a pair of adidas Crazy 8s, Kobe Bryant’s second adidas Basketball signature.  And it’s a sign of things to come, with craziness turning to flat out madness with these new NCAA-inspired colorways.  The Crazy 8 ‘March Madness Pack’ includes Notre Dame, UCLA and Kansas colorways, plus the immortal bred look as worn by the Louisville Cardinals.  Click through to see all four pairs and grab yours today from Eastbay.

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