Earlier today, Sneaker News gave you a full recap of Sneaker Con NYC March 2011, but here’s a full viewing of what you really wanted to see – the kicks! There was some neckbreakers in the building, like the SB Dunk Low ‘London’ as well as the ‘Paris’ version, some Air Force 1 Bespoke heat from the ATF crew, a ton of Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals love, and all of the best and brightest releases in recent memory. With over 2,100 patrons attending the massive event, there was absolutely no shortage of sneaker sightings, so check out this full recap of all the hottest footwear joints and let us know which shoes from Sneaker Con NYC March 2011 was your favorite! Photography: Insider Images

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With Sneaker Con NYC just wrapping up and the OG Air Jordan Tournament in our midst, here’s another helping of sick sneakers to get you through the day? Check out the Top 20 submissions to Sneaker News Blogs: WDYWT over the past week; we’ve got a nice selection once again in terms of Air Jordans, SB Dunks, and other rare heat, but take a second look at the ‘Jet Life’ Blazer Mid custom or the 1-of-100 Tony Munoz x Vans Sk8 Hi featuring Krusty the Klown. As expected, Sneaker News readers came through with hundreds of great submissions, but remember, we’re looking for variety in addition to certified heat! Check out the Top 20 below and vote for your fave at the end!

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The first month of Jordan Brand release of the Summer 2011 season just got supplemented with a great new crop of releases. Not long ago we gave you a look at the Jordan CMFT Max Air 10 ‘Candy Pack’, but there’s a few more that are worth noting. The Jordan Prime 5 in White/Black-Varsity Red will release, as well two new colorways of the Jordan V.5 Grown Low. On the performance side, we’ve got two new Jordan Team ISO Low colorways and the Jordan F2F in White/Varsity Royal. There are a few more to see so check out this new set of Jordan Brand April 2011 Releases below and let us know what you think.

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We’re sure that there were many of you out there who didn’t agree with some of our seedings in our Sneaker News March Madness OG Air Jordan Tournament – and that’s fair enough being that this is all somewhat subjective. But we did take some time to really weigh things out in terms of determining power rankings, and from the looks at our first round results, it appears we were pretty close to the mark across the board according to your voting. Every Round 1 favorite advanced with the one exception being the 5-seed Air Jordan VI White/Infrared taking out the 4th-seeded Military Blue AJ IV. While Round 1 may not have provided many upsets, there were plenty of hard fought battles, and it’s only gonna get tougher from here on in. With almost all the lower seeds wiped out, every match-up should provide fairly evenly-matched competitors going to head to head with a trip to the Elite 8 on the line. Keep reading to check out the full Round 1 results, and check out Sneaker News HD for a better look at the updated bracket layout. Voting for the Sweet 16 round will kick off tomorrow night, so be sure to check back to get your votes in.

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Get ready for a Candy Pack redux; arriving at Jordan Brand retailers in April is the Jordan CMFT Max Air 10 ‘Candy Pack’, a trio of colorways inspired by the Air Jordan II ‘Candy Pack‘ that released in October. Red, Yellow, and Green are represented in this set of releases, utilizing tonal uppers with a mix of synthetic leather and breathable mesh,w hite midsoles, black outsoles and upper accents, and a Max Air unit color-blocked to match each unique color. Each pair will release on April 9th with a price-tag of $135. Need another look? Continue reading for detailed angles of all three colorways and stick with Sneaker news for more info.

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We’ve seen a Free-soled and Flywire-equipped update, but what would George Costanza think of the latest upgrade to his beloved Nike Cortez?  Check out this sample pair of Nike Cortez x Air Max runners, a combination of the beloved nylon and suede upper from the 1972 waffle-bottomed classic, paired with a pre-yellowed take on 1987′s Air Max 1 sole.  These are sort of like a quick history lesson in pre-1990s Nike running but will purists be willing to embrace Nike Sportswear’s latest hybrid creation?  Perhaps a more relevant question would be one regarding this model’s release, so be sure to stick with Sneaker News to see if the Nike Cortez x Air Max 1 ever hits store shelves.  via Far Away Life

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The Nike Zoom Huarache Low has some big shoes to fill; the Mid version that released in 2010 was a great follow-up to the original Nike Huarache Trainer and fulfilled its “destiny” as being a great multi-purpose shoe. Whether it’s in the gym, on the basketball court (see: Amar’e Stoudemire), or on the streets, the Huarache TR Mid was one of those rare strictly-performance sneakers that had great cross-over appeal. The Low version arrives just as the warmer months arrive, and the low-cut strapless version should definitely have Trainer fans excited. Five new colorways are to be expected –  the Black/White which had been previewed before and the White/Varsity Royal-Volt that was featured Sunday night. Nikestore will have all five colorways available soon (you can get the White/Wolf Grey now) so check out all five below.

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European sneakerheads often see special releases of Nike retro runners, but given the relative status of the game compared to the United States, it’s somewhat rare to see a basketball sneaker hit the EU before the US.  But that’s exactly what’s happened with the Air Jordan VII Retro ‘Orion Blue’, an all-new colorway whose bright blue and Infrared accents are exactly the type of thing you’d expect to see from a ‘trainer’ circa 1992.  And coupled with a white leather base, this color combo makes for a perfect warm weather sneaker, one that’ll hit Stateside retailers this Saturday, March 26th.  But we Americans are notoriously impatient, so why wait this whole week, then wait in line, when you can grab a pair today from Swedish sneaker experts Caliroots, or get yours right now on eBay.

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

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Last year Nike Sportswear released a Nike Air Max 1 in Orange Blaze, White, and Yellow, presumed to be a Holland-inspired colorway to release in conjunction with the World Cup. This new women’s colorway is quite similar to that year-old release, combining Team Orange, White, and a lady-like Peach Cream with matching laces. These undoubtedly have a softer look than the men’s version, but don’t deny the fact that you’ll be looking for these an extra 1.5 sizes up! Kickscrew has these April 2011 releases a tad early so hit ‘em up for a pair and let us know what you think of the colorway.

Style: 319986-800
Color: Peach Cream/Team Orange

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Here’s a look at the ‘Infrared’ colorway of the Air Jordan Fly Wade, Dwyane Wade’s signature shoe model with Jordan Brand. Sneaker News previously showed you the Black/Varsity Red colorway of Wade’s new signature and called it a ‘Version 2′ or ‘Playoff’ version of the Air Jordan 2011, and Wade will likely debut these once the Playoffs begin. The new ‘Infrared’ colorway is blocked with white, black, and grey, and features the eye-catching Infrared tone on the inner lining, laces, outsole, and Dwyane Wade’s new logo that has been placed on the tongue. Although these are quite different from the Air Jordan 2011, they both share the unique traction on the outsole as well as the perforations on the upper. What’s new on the Jordan Fly Wade is the year-drop shaped visible Max Air and the visible plate on the midfoot, offering Wade the necessary support where he needs it the most. Continue reading for another detailed look at this colorway and stick with Sneaker News for more updates. via Marqueesole.

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Summertime is the perfect season to show off your kicks, and once June arrives, Jordan Brand will have some goodies waiting for you. One of the big-name Jordan Retros set for a June release is the Air Jordan VII in White/Cardinal Red-Black-Bronze; this is an original colorway of the Air Jordan VII when it debuted in 1992 (Mike dazzled us during the All-Star Game of that year while rocking the Bordeaux colorway) and trampled the league in the Cardinals for the first half of the ’92-’93 season. Jordan Brand retroed this colorway back in 2006, but it’s about time we got some fresh pairs! These new images from Marqueesole should make the decision easy for you, so give them a quick look and grab a pair early from eBay.

Style: 304775-104
Color: White/Cardinal Red-Black-Bronze

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The Lakers have been on a roll since Kobe took home MVP honors at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game, winning twelve of thirteen and moving full steam ahead with all the momentum in the world. Even a tw0-game suspension for starting center Andrew Bynum didn’t slow them down, and with twelve games to go, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers will do whatever they can to earn the top seed in the West. Here’s another look at the Black/Varsity Purple gradient upper colorway of the Zoom Kobe VI; Kobe debuted this colorway right after the All-Star break and a release is likely to come soon. Check out the extra images from MarqueeSole below and stick with Sneaker News for more Nike Zoom Kobe VI updates.

Style: 429659-010

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