Sometimes there’s more than what meets the eye. Take a look closer at this new Nike Air Max 90 release and you’ll see a pristing faux croc-skin on the mudguard, contrasting perfectly with the smooth flat black leather on the upper. Paired with black mesh on the toe-box and ankle, a tonal-black midsole, and white pop right on the swoosh, Air Max window on the upper, the badge on the heel, and the laces, this new Air Max 90 may appear simple, but possesses enough complexities to warrant yet another pair of Ninetys in your Air Max collection. Peep the extra images below and cop a pair now at Titolo.

Style: 309299-034
Color: Black/White

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There was a solid line-up of games last night, which featured a number of new PE colorways and other great sneaker sightings. Dwyane Wade debuted an all-new ‘Away’ Player Exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan 2011, which featured a black upper, red midsole, and yellow outsole. Carmelo Anthony, who recently wore a black/white PE colorway of the Jordan Melo M7, debuted a White ‘Home’ PE that featured an ice sole. Other notables included Ty Lawson’s powder blue and yellow Nike Air Max Fly By PE, Antonio McDyess’ Air Jordan XIII Playoffs, Gilbert Arenas’ Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Royal’, and Mo Williams in the P.S. version of the LeBron VII. Of course Sneaker News has a ton other covered below, so take a look and let us know who rocked the best sneaks! via ESPN.

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What happens when a wool snake sheds its skin?  If you’re the detail-oriented type, you might stop and wonder, “Wait a second, there’s no such thing as a wool snake!”  When it comes to the animal kingdom, you’re absolutely right, but there’s no denying this new Nike Air Force 1 Low bears a certain resemblance to the ‘Wool Snake’ AF1 Highs that hit Nike Sportswear retailers last month.  And since ‘real’ snakes don’t shed their scales for seasonal temperature changes anyway (the purpose of shedding is to allow continued growth), it seems somehow bizarrely poetic that in shedding the AF1 High’s ankle strap and collar in favor of a smaller silhouette, we’ve ended up with a metamorphosis more akin to a butterfly, one whose white leather and Honeycomb swoosh is a nice variation on the classic white summer sneaker.  Click through to see more and look for these at select NSW spots like Lousiana’s Politics.

Style: 315122-178
Color: White/Honeycomb

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We’ve seen quite a variety from the adidas Originals Forum Lo RS this spring, everything from insane all-over patterns to simple two-toned looks and a few OT Tech releases in between.  This new Forum Lo fits into the subtler of those categories, its grey suede design adding white accents to become a neutral anchor to any number of clothing combinations.  Add a pair of your own colorful laces or keep em as-is to balance out a bright tee, either way just be sure to cop a can of waterproofer to protect against those April showers and look for ‘em at select Three Stripes retailers like Caliroots.

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We sometimes refer to Supra as ‘the Crown brand’ in allusion to their logo and the name takes on further regal implications with the announcement of a new premium tier.  The Supra Royal Collection marks the brand’s top of the line releases and today we have five new releases spread across four silhouettes, each with its own take on luxury.  Let’s start with the Supra Skytop II, which comes in the Navajo Pack pattern we previewed a short while back plus another in a super-nappy sand brown suede.  The OG Skytop comes in with a grey waxed twill look while the society and pilot round out the bunch by showing us how radically different two black kicks can look.  Click through to see more shots of the entire set and if you want a pair, you’ll need to dial up Factory 413‘s Los Angeles flagship cos they’re not taking online orders for these babies.

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Available now at Champs Sports is the adidas Originals Hard Court in three new colorways; the Hard Court is clear tribute to the long-lived heritage of classics adidas styling, but still features contemporary designs thanks to the glossy finish on the three-stripes on the upper, with an exaggerated and oversized adidas tre-foil logo on the tongue. These new colorways – six in total – are a firm update to the Holiday 2010 releases, and will release exclusively at Champs Sports, so take a look below for another look and don’t miss out on these sweet retro-inspired releases!

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Hulk Smash! In March of 2003, Nike SB released the Nike SB Dunk High in Camper Green, Black, and Deep Forest – a colorway nicknamed both the ‘Camper’ and the ‘Hulk’. It featured a full-suede upper, using two tones of green on the upper with a black midsole and swoosh. Here’s a look at an unreleased version of the SB Dunk High ‘Hulk’ that featured leather on the upper; the distressed/pebbled treatment of the leather appears a bit like the Incredible Hulk’s rough skin and bulging muscles, so would these have made a better ‘Hulk’ version? The colorway in this sample is also different from the released version, as the upper and bottom are colored with a brown mustard like tone. Another interesting note on this unreleased sample is the size tag inside the shoe; it’s not like the other sample tags we’ve seen before, but mental_therapy has a great reputation as one of the most renowned sellers on eBay. Check out the detailed images below and check out the auction from mental_therapy on eBay.

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The Sweet Sixteen of the Sneaker News March Madness OG Air Jordan Tournament kicked off yesterday with the opening of the West Region polls, with two heavy duty match-ups taking center stage. In the East Region, we’ve got to more big-time showdowns – the #1 seed Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’ battles the #4 Air Jordan VIII ‘Aqua’, while the #2 seed Air Jordan VI Black/Infrared takes on a daunting opponent in the Black/Metallic Silver Air Jordan V. We foresee a fight to the finish as two of these four shoes look to make it to the Elite Eight round of play, so be sure to vote for your favorite as the polls from the East Region have now opened! If you missed out on the West Region voting, no need to panic because all the polls for the Sweet Sixteen will close this Sunday at midnight.

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For the 2011 calendar year, LeBron James’ Dunkman persona will take shape in the Nike LeBron 8 P.S., featuring a lustrous metallic grey and neon green colorway, headed for a May 13th release. Despite the outstanding final product of the LeBron 8 P.S. Dunkman, many of our readers have made known their preference of the V/1 and V/2 over the P.S., thanks to the Dunkman V/1 sample that was previewed on Sneaker News last year and the overwhelming popularity of the V/2. Sometimes, if you can’t get what you want, you just need to take matters into your own hands; just ask Conor Burns aka c4, who transformed the Nike LeBron 8 V/2 ‘Cool Grey’ into his own special Dunkman edition.

Inspired by his love for the Nike Zoom LeBron IV ‘NYC’, which featured the midsole completely covered in graffiti, Conor put his own unique and personal touch onto the midsole of the Cool Grey V/2 with a white base-print and neon green shadowing. He also added a neon green border around the swoosh, painted the prominent lace eyelets and LeBron insignia at the base of the lace placket and heel, and rejuvenated the off-centered toe-cap with a healthy dose of the vibrant color. The smaller swoosh on the medial side is also filled in with the Dunkman neon green. With the Cool Grey V/2 featuring the most subtle touches of neon green on the Lion’s eyes, Conor stated he “had to to this custom” the moment he laid eyes on ‘em. The end result is a gorgeous custom finish that would without a doubt be eaten up if it ever hit store shelves. Continue reading for detailed images and let us know what you think of this custom, and watch out for Conor Burns aka c4 and his future work.

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Jason Kidd’s innate point-guard abilities has him still playing at a high level at the age of 38 (Happy Birthday Kidd!). Over his career, Kidd’s jumped around a few teams and has worn some great Nike Basketball shoes and Air Jordan PEs, and today, he’s one of the marquee representatives of Peak, the China-based athletic footwear company. Kidd’s known for wearing some classics like the Afterburner Flight, Zoom Flight 95, and Zoom Flight V, and later with the Nets, the Air Jordan XIII and Air Jordan XIX. Check out a sampling of Jason Kidd’s best sneaker moments after the jump and head to Complex for the full feature.

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For sneakers, time can be cruel. Over a set period of use (or even non-use), an Air Jordan shoe can fall from grace and wilt like a leaf at the turn of the fall season, falling apart at the seams as the glue the holds the shoe together dries up into a fine powder, deconstructing the shoe into a pile of loose parts. The owner of this Air Jordan VIII Low accepted the fate of his sneakers, and decided to sacrifice his fallen soldier to shoe us the inner workings of an Air Jordan VIII by not only removing each part piece by piece, but by splitting the shoe length-wise to get a nice cross-section of the shoe. You can see the forefoot and heel Air units through the length-wise cut as well as the removable plate on the bottom sole. Sneaker News has shown you some dissected and dissolved sneakers for some time, but this latest showcase should definitely give you a better inside look into what goes into an Air Jordan shoe, but it’s strange to see these fall apart while Gilbert Arenas wore a pair these not long ago. In any case, Check out the detailed images below and let us know what you think. via Kenlu.

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Spring’s the time of year when many decide to shake off a slovenly lifestyle in favor of shaping up for beach weather, and whether you plan to get in shape by running, lifting or cross-training, Jordan Brand has you covered.  The Air Jordan Alpha Trunner takes its name from the original JB trainer/runner, this updated version offering a premium mix of breathability, stability and cushioning.  The latest colorway echoes one of the biggest recent trends with a variety of grey tones including the super-popular Cool Grey shade adding just a hint of white for that steely look.  Click through to see more and grab a pair today from NikeStore.

Style: 407582-007
Color: Cool Grey/White-Matte Silver

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