With the New York Knicks’ recent acquisition of superstar Forward Carmelo Anthony, the excitement around his kicks should receive a nice upward boost. There’s no doubt that New Yorkers tend to get excited about their shoes, and Carmelo is the first player on the Knicks since Patrick Ewing to have a longstanding signature line of sneakers. Carmelo’s ties with the Jordan Brand Future Sole Program is one that has been well documented, as he even wore the winning Melo M6 design during the regular season and even the Playoffs. Syracuse University also received special PE colorways of Melo’s kicks, and with the Jordan Melo M7 also being one of the categories of the most recent Future Sole competition, a Syracuse PE of the M7 is likely to be coming as well.

Here’s a look at a never-before-seen version of the Jordan Melo M7, presumably re-interpreted from the Future Sole finalist Allen Largin’s design. It appears that the durable and lightwight Flywire material is used on the upper, which is now a smooth one-piece construction opposed to the multi-layer construction used in the released version. This Orange and Blue colorway also has us wondering if Jordan Brand has any more Knicks-inspired colorways of the Melo M7 planned for this year, or better yet, if Carmelo will wear any Air Jordan PEs in orange and blue. Check out the additional image below and let us know what you think of the possible Melo M7 Future Sole Syracuse PE design, and stick with Sneaker News for more updates and news regarding Jordan Brand Future Sole. via dsicle.

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The collaboration between adidas and Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto is among the longest running and most prolific in the history of sneakers.  The adidas Y-3 capsule has been bringing you super-sleek progressive designs for years now, 10 to be exact, and with a decade in the books it’s time for some celebratin’.  Here’s a look at the adidas Y-3 10th Anniversary collection for spring/summer 2011, a set of forward thinking designs that’s limited to 300 per pair.  Click on the jump below to get a better look at the Yoji Pacer, Yoji Smith and Yoji Star (based on Micropacer, Stan Smith and Superstar, respectively) and look for these at Y-3 and Yohji Yamamoto retail locations starting in July.  via HB

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These days, not many new non-signature basketball footwear designs incite a lot of excitement. After Kobe, LeBron, KD, the Hyperdunk, and the Hyperfuse, the rest just seem to get swept along the wayside. The Air Zoom Barcelona (inspired by four sneakers from the ’92 Dream Team) was one of those shoes that was poised for some level of success; based on reader response from the first time we showed you the Air Zoom Barcelona in the ‘Olympic’ inspired colorway, it seemed that Nike Basketball had somewhat of a hit with the Barcelona – until Nike decided to scrap it for good. Why that decision was made and whether or not the Air Zoom Barcelona would have been a success is up for debate, but it would have been nice to see these on store shelves.

Here’s a look at an unreleased colorway of the Air Zoom Barcelona in Black, White, and Sport Red; it features a triangular tesselation graphic on the upper seen on the Zoom Kobe V ‘POP’, so if one were to put two and two together, these could have been released sometime during last year’s late-season or Playoff run. Check out the images below and let us know what you think of the Barcelona, and if you’re interested in adding these unreleased sneakers to your collection, check out the auction from cheapskates9107 on eBay.

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When Sneaker News initially previewed the Classic Kicks x Puma R698 pack back in December, their vibrant colorways were most readily associated with the ultrabrite wave we first saw back in the early ’90s.  In light of recent developments from other major sneaker brands, we’re starting to see a more widespread return to vivid, high contrast colorways and in this context the pack looks like it’s leading the way.  Two of the three Classic Kicks R698s are available now, the teal and white pairs leaving us wondering where the grey joints that most perfectly bridge the aforementioned stylistic gap — where could they be (these are numbers I and III, leaving II in limbo)?  Click through to get a better look at the available pairs and grab yours today from Schuh-You.

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One of the featured Air Jordan models during the 2011 NBA All-Star Game was the Jordan Evolution ’85, seen on the feet of Jordan Brand athlete Joe Johnson. The Evolution ’85 is unlike any other Air Jordan shoe, as it combines a forefoot stability strap with a lightwight mesh sockliner for a supreme lock-down fit. The light elephant print applique on the heelguard adds just the right touch of nostalgia to this advanced design, and of course, classic Nike Air provides the never-fail cushioning to this great design. This new White/Varsity Red-Stealth colorway is set for March 2011 release, but they’re available now at Nikestore. More detailed images await you so take a look and let us know what you think.

Style: 429493-101
Color: White/Varsity Red-Stealth

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Reebok’s YourReebok online sneaker customization widget just broadened its flavors with the addition of two popular Reebok silhouettes. The Reebok Pump Omni Lite as well as the Reebok Pump Runner Dual have been added to the list of available YourReebok customizable sneakers, and more impressive than the actual shoes is the wide array of options that you can use to customize your ‘Boks without end. With speckled midsoles, gradients, a plethora of materials and colors, YourReebok easily stands toe-to-toe with Nike iD in terms of elbow room. Check out some samples below to see what can be done, and head to YourReebok to get your pair.

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Nike Sportswear’s devotion to the sport of football/soccer has been well documented over the years, particular during World Cup play. Last year’s Nike Sportswear Six Collection included six different capsules designed by unique artists of each region – the U.S., France, South Africa, the Netherlands, the UK, and Brasil – and for 2011, NSW will continue its longstanding connection with the world’s most popular sport. The recent release of a trio of Nike Dunk Highs which were part of the French Football Federation Pack only hinted at other ‘Packs’ to come, like the CBF (Confederação Brasileira de Futebol), Brasil’s primary governing body of the sport. We last showed you a unique tonal-white Air Max 90 that featured ‘CBF’ on the heel badge, so here’s a second pair of Air Max 90s from the CBF Pack in a tonal black and ostrich leather construction. The toe and ankle collar use a tight mesh material, and the translucent outsole acts as a window to the unique pattern printed on the underside of the footbed. We’ve got another angle for you after the jump so take a look and let us know what you think. via Tenisufki.

Style: 454280-001
Color: Black/Black

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Animal prints have played a significant role in adidas spring 2011 footwear collection, and while the patent leather leopard sections only make up a small percentage of the surface area, it’s critical to this latest look from Kazuki Kuarishi.  Created in conjunction with Japanese accessory makers JAM HOME MADE, the Kazuki x adidas Originals design pictured above is based on the immortal Stan Smith but adds the heel and tongue straps that have typified the KZK collabos.  It’s worth noting that while the black pair retains the ‘EYELET’ gold lettering on its side panels, this forward and backward print is conspicuously absent on the whtie ones.  Click through to get a better view of both and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release; they should be out sometime next month. via Freshness

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One of the items of interest at the Jordan Brand Showcase at Footaction in Culver City was the Air Jordan III ‘Skullcandy Pack’ which included a pair of Air Jordan III White/Cement and elephant print Skullcandy headphones in Elephant Print packaged in a sweet set-up fit for both items. The slide-out black/red box features a Jumpman window, sponge-lined with hollowed-out arrangements to perfectly fit the Jordans and the Aviator headphones. Just twenty-three individually numbered packages were up for grabs so you already know how rare this set-up is, and Jordan Brand partnership with the audio-equipment maker is just one example of how Jordan Brand is spreading its wings beyond the realm of footwear, but into pop-culture brands and trends. Continue reading for a detailed look at this awesome packaging and to see if the price is to your liking, check out this auction from thecoolshoeshine on eBay.

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There’s nothing more ‘grown’ than a pair of patent leather dress shoes to go with the slick black tux. That’s why it the glossy finished leather goes so perfectly with the Jordan V.2 Grown, the chukka from the Jumpman that was introduced last Fall. Black dress pants, charcoal grey wool slacks, or even be a bit more daring and pair them with shorts, you can’t really go wrong with these bad boys. These have begun to hit stocklists at Jordan Brand retailers like Extra Butter so take a look below for a nice detailed look on feet and don’t miss out on these grown Growns!

Style: 414174-007
Color: Black/Black-Sail

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The last time Mizzecustoms did a custom pair of Air Jordans, Sneaker News brought up the topic of bringing classic colorways of Air Jordans that are exclusive to one particular model to other Air Jordan designs. The Air Jordan VI ‘Hare’ was a great example of that, and Mizzee’s handiwork brought on a ton of positive feedback as well as ideas of other Jordans in colorways you might’ve never expected. Here’s yet another piece of eye-candy from Mizzeecustoms lab – the Air Jordan VI ‘Bordeaux’. Inspired by the upcoming re-issue of the Air Jordan VII Bordeaux, Mizzee brought on the Black, Bordeaux, Light Graphite, Yellow, Blue, and Green onto the Air Jordan VI for a jaw-dropping custom pair of kicks that we’d all instantly cop if they hit the shelves. We’ve got more images after the jump as well as a video in which Mizzeecustoms walks us through the design process so take a look and let us know what you think.

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John Wall’s been Reebok Zig’s poster-boy for the 2010-11 NBA Season, but for the first game back from the 2011 All-Star Weekend, Wall changed it up a bit by wearing the classic Reebok Question Mid in white/blue colorway. The Reebok Question Mid of the mid-late 90′s is a cult favorite and considered to be one of Reebok’s best ever of the post-Pump era, and you might even recall a mini-afro’ed Allen Iverson wearing the Question while giving Michael Jordan a nice crossover during their first match-up in AI’s rookie campaign. Unfortunately for Wall, he isn’t the first to bring up the Question, as former teammate Gilbert Arenas of the Orlando Magic broke these out early last month. Check out John Wall’s ‘other’ Reeboks after the jump and let us know what you think. via ESPN.

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