The Black History Month theme of Black and Gold has touched on Nike Basketball’s best and brightest, and it appears that the Nike Zoom Uptempo V from the mid-90′s has been invited to the festivities. The Zoom Uptempo V – originally Jason Kidd’s signature, is one of the most unique Nike Basketball designs ever seen, with the over-sized metallic pod on the upper and a turf-shoe like traction on the outsole. This black and gold version features a synthetic leather and nubuck upper with metallic gold hints on the upper accents, like the swoosh, lace eyelets, pod, and speckled into the translucent ‘smoke’ outsole. The Uptempo V is a popular shoe in Asia, but hasn’t seen much play in the states as of late. Does this new colorway change that? See more images below and let us know what you think. via kinstor.

Style: 366570-004
Color: Black/Metallic Gold

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One of the more interesting sneakers of the month of February is easily the Nike Blazer Mid AB, the swooshless, toe-capped, zippered Blazer Mid from Nike Sportswear. We recently showed you an ‘All-Black Everything’ colorway of the Blazer Mid AB, and to those, we say that it’s met its match. Check out a second detailed look at Sophnet’s take on the Blazer Mid AB – a pure white premium leather Blazer Mid AB with a splash of punchy royal blue on the medial zipper. These are given the Tier 0 designation, which means you’ll find these only at the most select of Nike Sportswear accounts, but endclothing not only has images of these beauties available, they have them in stock! Take a look below and don’t miss out.

Style: 452604-100

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The Nike ACG Lunar Vengeance Terra was previewed by Sneaker News last year and received a pretty warm overall response. Inspired by the Nike Vengeance from the V-Series of the mid-80′s and taking notes from the All-Condtions-Gear aggressive styling, the ACG Lunar Vengeance Terra was given an additional sweet gift in the form of the Lunar-cushioned midsole. Function meets style meets performance. That’s a can’t miss formula for a pair of kicks, so what’s stopping you? Both the Light Bone/Chilling Red and Dark Shadow/Varsity purple colorways are available now on Nikestore but you can also pick up a pair on eBay.

Style: 429860-001
Color: Light Bone/Light Bone-Chilling Red

Style: 429860-002
Color: Dark Shadow/Dark Shadow-Varsity Purple

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The Star Wars invasion of adidas Originals continues, this time taking the form of the Imperial Guard, the highly elite guard unit tasked with the protection of the Emperor Palpatine. everywhere the Emperor goes, the Imperial Guard will be right by his side; whether it be to his personal chambers, his office in the Death Star, ordering a bean burrito at a drive-thru, you can count on the Imperial Guard to back him up. The coolest feature about this Star Wars x adidas Stan Smith 80′s is the heel, which mimics the masks worn by the guardsmen, matched with a tonal red colorway. Schuh-You just got these in so take a look at the detailed images below and let us know what you think of this latest Star Wars x adidas release.

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Some of the very best New Balance running releases feature the Union Jack and ‘Made in England’ embroidery on their tongues.  These joints are crafted in NB’s legendary Flimby, UK factory, a plant we’ve seen celebrated in replica form and now you can get an up-close and personal look at the amazing craftsmanship that goes down there.  Andreas Tibblin directed this new video that starts from space, zooming in via satellite camera to zero in on the factory in northwest England’s Cumbria county, where you’ll see exactly how they make suede and mesh so dang delicious.  Click through to watch the video and let us know which is your favorite ‘Made in England’ New Balance so far.

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The HUF Hupper has been a staple model for Keith Hufnagel’s skate-oriented footwear brand since its debut about a year ago, and because good things come to those who wait, here’s a pair that’s quite likely the best we’ve seen yet.  These new Huppers are done in all-over orange suede, with white laces and a midsole that gives way to the immortal gum rubber on its toe.  Both eye-catching and subdued thanks to the simple colorblocking, these joints are a can’t miss for the warm weather months and you can grab yours today from Premier.

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Arriving at Jordan Brand retailers this march is the Victory Green/Sail-Obsidian colorway of the all-new Jordan V.5 Grown Low. Although March is the debut month of the Grown Low, it certainly came at just the right time because you can wear these during your St. Patrick’s Day outings. The Grown Low is unlike any other Jordan shoe ever created, going beyond the performance aspect and touching upon the nightlife aspect of fashion. This bright-green colorway should defintely get you noticed so cop these next month, or pre-order them now at Eastbay.

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The last time Michael Jordan retired, he was at the top of his game, the Bulls were undoubtedly the best team in the entire league, and the retirement itself came as a big surprise. In 1998, the circumstances were just a bit different. Their NBA Finals opponent was once again the Utah Jazz, a better Utah Jazz, the Bulls did not have the best record in the league, and Jordan’s looming retirement began to weigh down on the city of Chicago and its beloved Bulls. Even Dennis Rodman, Chicago’s primary counter to Karl Malone, was a bit distracted with his participation in pro-wrestling activities and such. Karl Malone, John Stockton and Co. already defeated the Bulls both times during the regular season, and followed that up with a Game 1 win in their home court. The outlook, while not bleak, did have Bulls fans on the edge of their seats, wondering if the flame had burned too quickly. Is this the way Michael Jordan would say goodbye to league?

The answer was simply ‘No’. Jordan and the Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz in three straight games, setting up Game 5 in the United Center for a possible Home-town celebration of the Bulls’ sixth NBA Championship and final wave good-bye to the greatest player of all-time. For the second half of that game, Michael Jordan debuted the Air Jordan XIV, a super-sexy design that made his feet look like miniature sports cars. The Jazz managed to defeat the Bulls during the game, shifting the series and momentum back to Utah; Home-court advantage and undoubtedly the loudest crowd in sports history would definitely help the Jazz play the right notes and stay on key. With just 36 seconds left and up by one, the Utah Jazz were on their way to sealing the game and forcing a decisive Game 7. The crowd was roaring and the ball was thrown into the hands of Karl Malone, only to be adroitly stolen by Michael Jordan, one of the best defensive guards and pickpockets of all time. Jordan, with the ball in hand, dribbled up the court with an eerie calm, with a noticeable purpose. Something amazing was about to happen.

By the time Michael reached halfcourt, every conscious being in the building had a sense of what was about to happen. It was a strange feeling of deja-vu, or something like a dream sequence occurring in real life, a quick moment of mental disarray that leaves you with goosebumps and a stupefied demeanor. For Utah fans, it was a nightmare realized; the prior possession, Jordan scored a bucket in less than four seconds to cut the deficit to one, and by the time he had the ball in his hands, the game was lost. The Delta Center inhabitants and the millions of viewers around the world saw Michael Jordan drive right. They saw him bring the ball back to his left with a crossover. They saw the lone defender, Bryon Russell, fall his knees. They saw Michael Jordan, slightly to the left of the top of the key, sink a 20-foot jumper with perfect form, hitting nothing but the bottom of the net. It was Jordan’s ‘Last Shot, the one that put the Bulls ahead by one point with 5.2 seconds to go. It was the shot that gave Michael Jordan’s sixth championship. It was the shot the defined a legend.

The Air Jordan XIV was, once again, designed by Tinker Hatfield. Inspired by Jordan’s love for Italian cars – the Ferrari 550 Maranello to be specific – the Air Jordan XIV was Tinker Hatfield’s twelfth straight design of the Air Jordan. Tinker mentioned that with each model, the stories and muses behind each design got more deeper and involved into Michael’s life. The construction of the Air Jordan XIV was also unlike any other; it featured thinner materials on the upper, a low-profile Zoom Air cushion, and a new silhouette to give that true form-fitting appearance. Michael only wore the Black/Red colorway in a game, but had been spotted outside the basketball court with other colorways. After a successful release of Mid and Low-top versions in 1998 and 1999, the Air Jordan XIV was once again re-released in 2005 and 2006 in a number of colorways both new and old, and again in 2008 as part of the Collezione Package. Continue reading for a recap of Michael Jordan and the Air Jordan XIV and stay tuned to Sneaker News for the next installment of Michael Jordan Throught The Years.

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The unofficial Bespoke crew is none other than ATF, made up primarily of DJ Clark Kent, Mayor, and All Day. The Air Force 1 Bespoke allows customizers to do anything and everything to an Air Force 1, and this latest creation to come out of 21 Mercer features the ATF logo stitched on the heel for the true personalized touch. The front toe features a teal blue suede matches with a teal blue glossy finish on the center panel, with reflective material brightening up the heel. A lime green inner lining, swoosh, and outsole with bronzed lace eyelets complete this ‘ATF’ Reflective Bespoke so continue reading for extra shots of All Day’s latest Bespoke pick-up – with and without flash – and let us know what you think.

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Here’s another look at the ‘Dunkman’ colorway of the Nike LeBron 8 P.S., the Dunkman’s third variation of the LeBron 8. Which pair do you think LeBron flies the highest in – the V1, V2, or the P.S.? The answer is “All of the above”, because LeBron is just built with jet engines on his feet, but the lightweight P.S. might make him just a split second faster. The virtually weightless Fuse combined with LeBron’s ridiculous acceleration off the ground should result in ‘HOLY $%#@ DID YOU SEE THAT” type responses because there hasn’t been quite a vicious dunker like LeBron since, well, a long time. Check out the extra shot of the LeBron 8 P.S. ‘Dunkman’ after the jump and let us know what you think of this colorway, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for more updates on all of LeBron’s kicks. via in52/LRJ23.

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You can shout ‘Victory’ like Tarvald of Viking Quest for this latest Reebok Court Victory Pump, designed by France’s colette. Featuring a dark charcoal grey suede upper with royal blue accents and paint speckling on a heel-portion of the midsole, this colette: x Reebok Court Victory Pump emanates everything rugged-basketball that the Court Victory Pump possesses while maintaining an unmistakable fashionable taste. A quick reference to Brooklyn artist Stash can be made, as this color-scheme is somewhat of a staple in his designs, but these are certifiably French-made by the folks at colette. Check out a extra detailed shots below and if you want these in your hands, hit up atmos as these will be exclusive to them only!

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Some of you may be getting your underoos in the bunch just from the mere waiting process for the Air Jordan VII ‘Bordeaux’. Never before has wine red, yellow, blue, and green come together to form such an eye-catching combination of colors, but only the Air Jordan VII could pull off something of this magnitude. We’ve seen you video previews and we’ve shown them on the feet of celebrities, but here’s a nice side-angle shot of what these babies look in feet; there’s nothing much to say except that these are an absolute must have for the Summer 2011 season when these drop this April. Continue reading for another look courtesy of hoopchina and let us know if these Jordans are a definite must-have for you. If you can’t wait, cop a pair now on eBay.

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

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