Gone are the days when sneakerheads would find out about new releases by word of mouth or visiting stores and chatting with employees. The Orion Blue VII is just a great example of how the sneaker game has changed over the years, with the internet being such a primary source of information and communication. It was almost a year ago when Sneaker News first showed you the Air Jordan VII in White/Orion Blue-Black-Infrared (June to be exact); this new colorway had been in the works for nearly a year, and months and months of previewing, debate, and discussion have boiled down to a release date that may lack the excitement that an Air Jordan Retro should receive. We’ve already seen celebrities like Drake and Chris Brown wear them, and you might have been waiting patiently as well, so check with your local Jordan Brand retailer tomorrow as the Air Jordan VII ‘Orion Blue’ will officially be available. Check out these new images below, and save yourself the trouble by copping a pair now on eBay.

Style: 304775-105
Color: White/Orion Blue-Black-Infrared

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Nike Sportswear will add another hightop lifestyle design to its roster this summer, with the Nike Hachi ND set to debut in a couple of Quickstrike colorways.  Both of these joints are done in the perforated Swoosh outline motif we’ve seen frequently from the Toki chukka, each pair riding a similar vulcanized sole to echo the look du jour.  One pair comes in tonal blues while the other reminds us that this model’s toe and eyelets are borrowed from the Nike Sting by reviving that classic runner’s OG colorway.  Click through to see more of both and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for the US release date, cos like all Quickstrikes, these are sure to be gone fast.  via atmos

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Joe Mauer’s one of those rare Major Leaguers who hits for average and for power while playing the catcher’s position. The 2009 AL MVP was selected to grace the cover of the MLB The Show franchise for the second straight year, and Nike is celebrating Mauer’s accomplishments as an athlete and repeat coverboy status with a special PE colorway of the Nike Zoom Huarache TR Low. It features a navy blue upper with a red inner sleeve and a white outsole to complete the Minnesota Twins appeal. Additional details include the Sony Playstation badge on the tongue and the MLB The Show graphic insoles.  Check out the detailed images of the sick new colorway and expect these to hit select retailers like Sole Boutique on April 9th, as these are set to be a Quickstrike release.

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OGs? Almost. Arriving at Nike retailers this July is the Nike Air Griffey Max II in White/Black-Photo Blue. While these appear to be a true retro of the original White/Blue Spark-Black colorway, a few minor differences should be noted; in addition to the discrepancy in the shade of blue, these preliminary catalog images of the upcoming Retro release show a full white tongue, opposed to the full black from the original. The remainder of the shoe seems to be spot on, from the white stitching on the tongue tab as well as the blackened ‘eyeliner’ on the forefoot visible Air units. Again, expect this Air Griffey Max II release to hit this July, so check out the detailed images below and let us know what you think.

Style: 442171-100
Color: White/Black-Photo Blue

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Georgetown University had high hopes for this year’s NCAA March Madness tourney, but just like anyone who took the over on the Big East Conference’s win total, they were left disappointed.  With that in mind, we can’t help but think this new Nike Terminator High Basic might have been more exciting had it released while the Hoyas were still alive, but then again, you’re not going to get a better confluence of ’80s basketball with timeless style, and that’s what the Terminator is all about.  Click through to see more of this D-ringed Term High and look for them at select Nike Sportswear accounts including the UK’s End.

Style: 336609-003
Color: Granite/Dark Obsidian

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Sneaker News just brought you a look at several Hyperfuse 2011 colorways set to hit retail just before the turn of the year, but what about its lowtop counterpart?  Check out these five new Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 Lows, a quintet that shows how much more aggressive the Hyperfuse sequel can look when two-toned colorblocking is applied.  Each of these uses a black ‘underlay’ (save the black joints that opt for grey) that seems to emphasize those sections’ angular design, and seeing one in a Celtic green makes us wonder if Rajon Rondo might break these out for playoff time like last year’s.  Click through to get a better look, let us know which pair is your fave and stick with Sneaker News for word on the Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 Low release dates.  via CK.

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Not sure if you heard, but last summer, LeBron James made a ‘decision’ that will live on in infamy.  ‘Bron showed up to the Greenwich, CT Boys and Girls Club rocking a deep red and white checked button-down with matching Vitamin Water and a pair of raw denim, but we at Sneaker News were keyed in on his choice of the oiled brown leather Nike Toki to finish off the fit.  Those Quickstrikes were a big enough hit last year that Nike Sportswear is bringing their midtop chukka back in a similar look, this time a full grain leather without any piping that adds a unique accent stitch on the lateral toe.  These can be one of your go-to looks to compliment nearly any clothing combination from here to perpetuity and they’re available now at select NSW retailers like Boston’s Concepts.

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Near the end of the 2010, Sneaker News gave you a preview at some upcoming Nike Sportswear releases for Spring 2011. One of the standouts from that crop was the Nike Lunar Woven Chukka in a tonal white colorway, with a premium woven leather upper. The upper lace placket, heel tab, and skirt are also constructed of the fine leather material, which meshes well with the ridged Lunar sole. The premium offering from Nike Sportswear is one of those sneakers that only a certain group of people can enjoy, which is the nature of the Nike Woven itself. Hanon-shop has these available now for pre-order, so take a look at the new detailed images below and let us know what you think.

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Just cos the mid is finally out at retailers doesn’t mean the original lowcut Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski will be slowing down, and here’s one of the more eye-catching colorways in its history as proof of that fact.  Check out this new Teal suede Stefan Janoski with purplish-grey accent hits in the Abyss shade.  The latter sounds kinda dark and menacing but the end result on these is quite the opposite, a maritime jewel that’s sure to set off any number of outfits into the short-pants months.  Click through to see more and look for these at select Nike SB retailers like Caliroots, who’s keeping this one a bit of a secret as an in-store exclusive.

Style: 333824-302
Color: Teal/Abyss

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The Air Jordan V ‘Lifestyle’ releases of 2007 were surprisingly successful, with campouts for the Green Bean, Burgundy, and Olive colorways being reported around the nation. Typically it’s the OG joints that stir up the most excitement (which held true for the Air Jordan V), but Jordan Brand selected some nice colorways for the AJV that could not be denied. In May, Jordan Brand will release yet another new colorway of the Air Jordan V, combining a cool Light Graphite and Wolf Grey with a white inner lining, and thus far, it appears that the Air Jordan V has another hit on its hands. The AJV is just incapable of being “watered down”, and colorways like the Wolf Grey only emphasize the versatility of the shoe. Kickscrew will have these for sale soon, so check out these new detailed images below; if you can’t wait for the May release, you can either purchase or pre-order a pair now on eBay.

Style: 136027-005
Color: Light Graphite/White-Wolf Grey

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“In this fall, this is very tough, in this fall I’m going to take my talents to CN Tower and join the Toronto Raptors.”

Alright, that didn’t really happen, but here’s a look at a Nike LeBron 8 custom colorway that could have been true had LeBron James joined Chris Bosh up North. Mizzeecustoms, who has been on a LeBron customization mission for quite some time, transformed the OG colorway of the Nike LeBron 8 V/1 into a Raptors-ready rendition featuring a pearled purple upper with chrome accents on the tongue and a black/white speckled midsole. Of course Toronto never had a shot at luring LeBron (they couldn’t even keep their own star), but looking back at the Canadian NBA franchise, there were plenty of superstars that played in the T-Dot; Bosh, Vince Carter, T-Mac, Camby, and Damon Stoudamire are all notable NBA players who have begun their career up North. So what do you think of these Raptor LeBron 8s? Check out the detailed gallery and video below and let us know what you think.

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It’s a color that practically screams ‘Spring!’ both in its heavily pollinated appearance and name, so fitting that Nike Sportswear would be utilizing the Honeycomb shade of yellow as a staple this season.  Check out this new Nike Air Max 1 featuring a tonal upper of canvas and synthetic suede, all in Honeycomb with white on the Swooshes and midsoles plus a Blue Spark bottom.  Click through to get a closer look at one of the unassuming gems of Q2 and make sure you snag a pair by pre-ordering from Hanon who’ll have ‘em to ya by the end of next month.

Color: Honeycomb/White-Blue Spark

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