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In Week 1 of our NCAA Feet: Toe to Toe feature, the Arizona Wildcats easily handled the Syracuse Orange in a overwhelming vote. For Week 2, the Huskies of Washington laid the smackdown on the Huskies of UConn, handing the Big East its second straight loss. Does St. John’s have what it takes to give their Conference brethren a win? For the third week of NCAA Feet: Toe to Toe, Sneaker News has selected the St. John’s Red Storm of the Big East and the Mountain West Conference’s San Diego State University Aztecs. Both squads have been making noise with their on-court play as well as their sneaker selections, as the SDSU Aztecs are currently 25-1 overall while the Red Storm have earned respect by defeating four ranked teams this year. Both teams also happen to have red, white, and black uniforms, which go together with Jordans like peas and carrots. Check out what San Diego State and St. John’s have been rocking all year and be sure to vote for that squad that should take this week’s NCAA Feet: Toe to Toe crown. Also, let us know what other NCAA schools you’d like to see featured in the final NCAA Feet: Toe to Toe feature next week!
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The Air Jordan 2011 ‘Year of the Rabbit’ received a warm welcome and sold-out release in its initial drop in China. It certainly makes a strong case for making this year’s Sneaker News Top 30, and that’s largely in part due to the great colorway and details of this Air Jordan 2011 variety. Here’s a closer look at the fine details of the Air Jordan 2011; first, we have an up-close look at the warrior-inspired mudguard, which features an animalistic yet refined imposed graphic by way of pressed/molded leather. Another great detail is the lightweight mesh window, located at the ankle of the upper; during our interview Tom Luedecke, co-designer of the Air Jordan 2011, it was revealed that the mesh ankle window serves a technical purpose as well as an aesthetic detail. Finally, we have a close-up look at the Jumpman logo on the bottom sole, which also allows us a look at the gold speckles embedded into the translucent outsole. All these details can be seen below, so take a look at this year’s China-inspired Jordans courtesy of US10, and if you’ve been wanted to add these to your collection, you can expect these to hit select Jordan Brand retailers in the U.S. on February 19th, or you can pick up a pair now on eBay.
Style: 444904-101
Color: White/Metallic Gold-Varsity Red-Wolf Grey
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Both Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul made some minor headlines during the offseason after their pal LeBron James made one of the biggest free-agent decisions in NBA history. Things have quieted down a bit for both CP3 and Melo, with the latter star stating that he might even consider re-signing with his current team in Denver. It still remains to be seen where Melo will end up in late 2011 or where CP3 will go in late 2012, but you can expect both of them at Los Angeles this weekend as they will be starting for the Western Conference All-Stars while wearing All-Star colorways of their respective signature shoes from Jordan Brand. Both pairs are releasing tonight at midnight so take another look at the All-Star colorways of the Jordan Melo M7 and the Jordan CP3.IV after the jump and don’t miss out on these sweet West-inspired releases.
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Very few actors in the history of motion picture have been nominated for more than one Academy Award in one year. Kobe Bryant has a great opportunity to grab that honor in December, when Sneaker News will unveil its Top 30 Sneakers of 2011. The Nike Zoom Kobe VI is already a lock, and the Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Pack is certainly a worthy nominee; the Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Foamposite features a regal varsity purple colorway with the matte Foamposite finish, the the Air Force 1 Low features a VT leather upper that possesses the unique one-piece, no-seam construction. Both shoes feature Kobe’s signature Shozoku logo on the tongue as well. Is the Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Pack good enough for a Top 30 of the year, or is too early to tell? Both pairs will release midnight tonight at select Nike Sportswear retailers so don’t miss out on this great Air Force 1 release.
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Is it really a surprise that Nike three amigos de balconcesto are starters in the 2011 NBA All-Star Game? Kobe’s doing his thing out in LA, KD is leading the league in points (again), and LeBron is proving that his versatile and explosive game fits in any roster. Each NBA All-Star will have special colorways of their own signature shoes – Kobe in the Zoom Kobe VI, Kevin Durant in the Zoom KD III (now on Nike iD!), and LeBron in the LeBron 8 V2. What you might see on the feet of other All-Stars is the Nike Air Max 360 BB Low in both Western Red and Eastern Blue. All five kicks are set to release at midnight, so if you’ve been looking to broaden your Zoom Kobe/Zoom KD/LeBron 8/Nike Basketball stash, tonight is the perfect night to do so. After checking out the images below, let us know which of the five is your favorite.
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Player exclusive sneakers are improving in quality and increasing in number, but even still, to consider that among the best PEs of any model this season, the fact that this one is made for high school ballers is kinda crazy. Kobe Bryant has been blessing Harlem’s Rice High School with Zoom Kobe PEs for years now and after last Friday’s game against the Knicks at MSG, the Black Mamba was on hand at Foot Locker for an early release of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI Rice PE. These joints aren’t just a TB look to match the team’s uniforms, but rather an immediate contender for best ZK6 with their skillful blend of black, gold and green. Best high school basketball sneaker ever? That too seems possible, and you can get a better look for yourself courtesy of taobao by clicking on the jump below. If you like what you see, expect a wider release of the Rice Zoom Kobe 6 on Saturday, March 5th, or pick up a pair early now on eBay.
Style: 446442-301
Color: Moss Green/Green Apple-Black
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Sneaker News showed you a preview of adidas Originals’ MEGA Collection releases for the first half of 2011 a couple weeks back and today we have a few more models to examine. Part of this collection includes the adidas Originals MEGA Softcell RL; Softcell was first introduced in the 1980′s and is now given the ‘RL’ designation, which signifies adidas’ Run Lite technology. The all-new responsive Softcell RL cushioning system pairs perfectly with the lightweight upper, which is comprised of a breathable mesh and a seamless construction. Check out the six new colorways of the Softcell RL below and stay tuned for a release at adidas retailers near you.
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Say ‘P.S. GS’ ten times fast. Here’s a look at the GS version of the LeBron 8 P.S., slated to release in the coming months; you’ll be impressed to find the construction of the P.S. for kids is consistent with the men’s version. History tells us that the kids releases usually feature a ‘downgrade’ of sorts (take the Air Max 95 for example), but for the size 7-and-under kiddos who look to reign supreme in their elementary school-level leagues, these LeBrons will certainly be a viable option. Of course, the purpose of the ‘P.S.’ is to give LeBron’s 6’8″, 240 lb. frame a bit of a rest, so if you’re comparable to Bron’s physique, but happen to wear a size 7 shoe, the Nike LeBron 8 P.S. is just right for you (and your freakishly small feet). Check out these new images below and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more Nike LeBron information and updates. via taobao.
Style: 449201-100
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Most of the global population can’t keep up with Derrick Rose’s world. In fact, the same could be said about the NBA, because there isn’t a single player in the L that can check the dude. Rose is good for 24.6 points a game, 8.2 assists a game, 4.4 boards a game, and he’ll steal the ball from you once a night. Getting the starting nod for the East squad this weekend for the All-Star Game was no surprise, and he’ll feature the All-Star colorway of his second signature shoe of the season – the adidas adiRose 1.5. The adiRose 1.5 features a lighter, more breathable package and comes sans sockliner for a slightly lower-cut feel. Test ‘em out for yourself because Eastbay has these available right now.
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N.E.R.D.’s Pharrell has been a regular in Sneaker News’ Celebrity Feet features and his current wave of sneaker sightings continues on the other side of the globe, as he wore the Air Jordan III White/Cement Grey during a live show in South Africa. The N.E.R.D. concert was the finale of the Hansa Legends in the Making Tour, which featured a number of other artists which performed live around the country. Pharrell was also recently spotted in Las Vegas during the UNDFTD x Puma Clyde Event as well as in Manchester, UK, wearing the Nike LeBron ‘South Beach’. Check out Pharrell performing live in his Jordans after the jump and let us know what you think. via BBC.
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