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Like the Nike Zoom Kobe Venomenon, Make Sense, and Dream Season, the Nike LeBron Ambassador line was created to branch out from the U.S. basketball market and offer the overseas fanbase with an exclusive collection of footwear at a cheaper price-point. Basketball is one of the most popular team sports in all of Asia and mega-stars of the game like LeBron James receive an astounding royal treatment, which is why LeBron’s ambassadorship of the game is not only important to increasing his personal brand recognition, but the globalization of the NBA. The Ambassador IV features LeBron’s new crown logo at the base of the lace-placket, on an upper that features Flywire and synthetic leather. The midsole design is adopted from the Zoom Soldier IV, and the low cut of the shoe is similar to previous LeBron Ambassador designs. While these will likely not see a U.S. release, these have done well enough in Asia to warrant a fourth installment and possible continuation for years to come. Check out these four new Holiday 2011 colorways after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more Nike LeBron information and releases. via aaronknows.
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There have been a multitude of well deserved technical updates to the Nike SB Dunk Pro in 2011, but nobody saw this change coming. Check out the Nike SB Dunk Low Quickstrike for April 2011, a mix of blue and orange leathers with white laces to match the Dunk’s ubiquitous white midsole that’s sure to draw Knicks/Mets references. But the more interesting comparison is to the most recent preview images we’ve seen of this pair, wherein they’ve looked far more like a UCLA Bruins colorway, the previously yellow-leaning underlay now solidly orange. In light of the clarified palette these might deserve a nickname like ‘Un-Supa’, a fitting throwback during a time when Nike SB is getting back to their roots. These’ll be out soon at select retailers like Brooklyn Projects so click through for more and let us know if you prefer the orange look or that earlier yellow variation.
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What can we say: the guy loves the Air Jordan VI. It’s been well-documented that Kanye West has a penchant for the Black/Red colorway (Varsity or Infra-) of the Air Jordan VI, because he’s been spotted a number of times wearing the shoe. His fixture with the Six goes back to earlier last decade to recent times, and it’s mainly been the OG Black/Red joints that Michael won his first championship with. We all affiliate the AJ6 with Michael’s first championship, and with Yeezy being one of the popular hip-hop artists in recent memory, we’d say the Air Jordan VI is ‘Winning’. Check out Yeezy in Air Jordan VI after the jump, and hit up Complex.com for the full feature.
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Last night Dwyane Wade rocked a sweet Black/Red/Yellow Player Exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan 2011. You might’ve caught it in our NBA Feet feature from earlier today, but these deserve a second look. Here’s another viewing of that sweet colorway, featuring a black patent leather upper similar to the Air Jordan 2011 ‘Blackout’ with a red midsole and solid yellow outsole. The inner lining features the red tone, while the Jordan Brand insignia on the tongue and heel feature the yellow tone. There’s a lot more in store from Jordan Brand for Dwyane Wade as the season comes to a close, so check out the extra images of this all-new PE colorway below and stick with Sneaker News for more updates.
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Dwyane Wade was deemed worthy enough not only to carry on the Air Jordan Legacy, but to blaze his own path within the Jordan Brand history books. The Air Jordan Fly Wade is Dwyane Wade’s first signature shoe with Jordan Brand, drawing cues from the Air Jordan 2011 while maintaining a singular identity. Sneaker News showed you the ‘Infrared’ colorway of the Jordan Fly Wade, but here’s a second detailed look at this upcoming shoe; the upper white mudguard features a prisitine micro-textured finish with a glossy coat, and the perforated sectionals at the base of the lacing as well as the upper grey and black panels offer just the right amount of ventilation to cool down Wade’s feet. The outsole traction is inspired by the Air Jordan 2011, with a firm plate offering added stability where needed. Continue reading for a detailed look at the Air Jordan Fly Wade in the Infrared colorway and stick with Sneaker News for more updates regarding this release. via in52.
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When it comes to Nike Sportswear retro runners, they come no OG-er than these. Check out these two upcoming Nike Air Pegasus ’92 releases, a duo whose colorways alone are enough to signal an early ’90s revival. Pairs in white/black/Infrared and beige/blue/orange each have their own way of hearkening back to the golden age, but it’s the dual-density foam soles and distinct angular lines that unite them. To this point, we’ve seen more from the Pegasus 89 so these are a welcome addition to the NSW rotation and should be hitting select retailers soon, with Hanon currently taking pre-orders for a late April ship date.
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adidas Skateboarding is All In and while this new collection of footwear doesn’t represent their entire team of riders, it’s certainly a formidable set that includes many of Three Stripes Skate’s heavy hitters. We’ll start with longtime adidas repper Mark Gonzales, whose new adiEase colorway misses the vintage Phillies look by the extent to which its scarlet accents are separated from burgundy. The next two come in with super-simple white-on-black suede designs, a new Dennis Busenitz pro model and the Campus Vulc Lo. Last but not least is an equally subdued Columbia blue adidas Skate, alternately known as the ‘Gonz’ for its affiliation with Mark, yet these omit his name in the typical gold foil in favor of clean as can be white Stripes and sole. Click through to see the entire set and look for these now at select retailers like Politics.
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Describing it as ‘controversial’ might be pushing it, but for Diggy Simmons, who has his own footwear line and a father who’s name and icon is immediately attached with adidas, wearing Air Jordans might raise some eyebrows. But Jordans have been a fashion statement in the hip-hop community since the beginnings of the Air Jordan line, so there’s no brand disloyalty here. Diggy Simmons, who attended Tuesday’s Official XXL Freshman Live Concert, wore the Air Jordan III ‘True Blue’ during a live performance in front of a raging crowd. True Blue IIIs are releasing this June, so either Diggy got himself a pair early, broke out a pair from the 2009 Retro. Check out Diggy’s Jordans after the jump and let us know what you think!
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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.
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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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