Will the Air Jordan 7 ‘Bordeaux’ fare better in the Sneaker News March Madness OG Air Jordan Tournament than this year’s 3-seeds have so far in the ‘other’ tourney?  Check back with us later today to get a recap of first round voting results to be sure, but with the Bordeaux release date slated for mid-April, they’re sure to be around even longer than the team that cuts down the nets in Houston.  And given that this OG AJVII colorway has never been retroed in the nineteen years since its initial release, they’re sure to be one of the most eagerly anticipated releases in recent memory.  Click through to get a look at a new run of photos from in52 and grab an early pair of AJ7 ‘Bordeaux’ Retros now on eBay.

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Color: Black/Light Graphite-Bordeaux

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Its reign fully underway as current king of cushioned running sneakers, here’s a new colorway of the Nike Air Max 2011 you might expect to see Dunkman wearing for a morning jog.  These joints share the same Cool Grey and neon green color combo as the LeBron 8 PS colorway named for that ‘superhero’ and offer a brighter twist on the black/Volt Air Max+ 2011s that released earlier this year.  Thanks to Hyperfuse technology on the upper, these babies weigh a mere 13.8 ounces, which coupled with their full length Max Air cushion means they’ll feel like running atop a cloud.  Click through to see more of the latest AM2011 colorway and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release date.  via FLUL

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Charles Barkley is no role model, but he certainly is one of the more entertaining personalities in the pop-culture spotlight today. In fact, that charisma goes way back to his playing days, when he was one of the faces of Nike Basketball – you might remember Barkley battling Godzilla in the Nike Air Force 180 or leading ‘Nike Camp Force’ in which he puts his players through drills against…cattle. Sir Charles has his share of fun moments, or better yet, sweet sneakers, and this new Wolf Grey/Varsity Red colorway of the Air Max CB34 just released at Nikestore, so check out the extra images below and let us know what your favorite Charles Barkley sig shoe is!

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Color: Wolf Grey/Varsity Red-Neutral Grey-White

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Keeping up the sneakerhead’s habit is certainly an expensive one, and the footwear giant that spearheads the sneaker sub-culture is about to make it a little bit harder for us all. Due to rising costs of cotton, oil, and transportation, Nike, in a statement made by CFO Don Blair during a conference call to analysts on March 18th, will offset those increased costs by raising prices “across the board”. Nike’s financial year ends on May 31st, which could signify these higher prices arriving soon, and with Nike’s Global Growth Strategy of blossoming into a $27 billion company by 2015, the sneaker-buying public has no choice but to pony up the extra dollars, or give up the game for good. The good news is that Nike has the world’s most creative CEO in Mark Parker, so hopefully the minds behind the swoosh can devise alternative counteractive solutions to rising costs of materials without hurting the consumer. What are your thoughts? The full article is after the jump, so give it a quick look and let us know what you think. via marketingweek/deftronic

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“Get to the Final Four…and you get anything you want.”

Michael Jordan took a moment to chat sneakers with the players of the North Carolina Tar Heels, offering some sneaker advice to the youngsters while playfully taking shots at Harrison Barnes for wearing the Zoom Kobe V and getting “killed” by Duke during their last meeting. MJ even went as far as offering a pair of his own Cool Grey XIs to wear for the game, and took it up a level by offering the players “anything” they wanted if they made it to the Final Four. Michael also chatted with legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, offering his best wishes (for a losing effort, of course). Check out the vid after the jump and you might see a side of Michael that you’ve never seen before! via WRAL.

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There are sneaker events, and then there’s Sneaker Con NYC, the best and brightest sneaker buy/sell/trade convention known to man. The turnout of 2,100+ sneakerheads broke a Sneaker Con NYC record as footwear fiends from the NYC area and around the globe touched down at 151 Sullivan St. to join in on the festivities. Sneaker Con NYC was created as a celebration of the sneaker game, and serves as the perfect haven for those who are new to the sneaker culture, veterans of the game, or somewhere in between, and judging by the massive queue waiting to get in, it was clear that the world of sneakers was focused on one building located in the SoHo district of Manhattan.

Aspecial showcase by adidas Originals featuring products from their most popular lines as well as the debut of the adidas Originals LQC was just one of the many pleasures that were available, but vendors from around the world also set up shop to show off some of the best collections of all genres. Each event-goer came dressed to impress as we witnessed a never-ending barrage of today’s sickest neck-breakers from the moment the doors opened. Of course, we’ve got a full visual recap for you if you were unable to attend, so continue reading to check out why Sneaker Con NYC is the supreme sneaker-centric event the world has ever seen, and stay tuned for a complete Sneaker Con NYC Feet Recap!

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Basketball is in full swing! March Madness just kicked off a few days ago, and the NBA games are getting more and more competitive as teams battle for seeding as the Playoffs approach. Starting with Miami, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James sported all-new Player Exclusives of their signature shoes – the Air Jordan 2011 and LeBron 8 V/2. Some other notables included Dwight Howard’s adidas Superbeast St. Patrick’s Day Edition, Channing Frye’s Zoom Kobe VI iD, and Eric Gordon’s adidas Crazy 8 PE. Carmelo Anthony also debuted the Future Sole Edition of his seventh signature shoe, the Jordan Melo M7. There’s plenty more to see so get ready to take in all the NBA action below! via ESPN.

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The Nike Air Max Light doesn’t get much shine, so Sneaker News was more than happy to feature it in one of our Classics Revisited features. We showcased an original pair of the Nike Air Max Light, offering details and images not seen much elsewhere, but unfortunately since then, the Air Max Light went back into hiding, making way for the more popular and well-known releases. The Air Max Light is one of many Nike classics that don’t get the necessary shine, so it’s extra special when a new colorway drops, like this Black/White-Pink get-up that just hit Switzerland’s Titolo. Take another look after the jump because Lights are hard to come by as it is, and don’t miss out on this release!

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Sneakers celebrating Chinese New Year tend to release around the holiday each February, but the Year of the Rabbit will continue through early 2012.  It seems like a long time to wait, but at least we know the Air Jordan 7 Retro ‘YOTR’ will drop before the Mayan calendar ends.  In these new photos, we get a better sense for how the grey/white base looks in everyday lighting conditions, something that’s particularly important for seeing the true shades of red and gold accents that give this upcoming release a distinct character when compared to the similar AJ7 ‘Hare’.  Click through to see more and stick with Sneaker News for updates including the US drop date.  via NT

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Set to drop next month and burn an impression on the skate sneaker scene is a sequel to one of last year’s most popular releases.  Todd Bratrud designed a follow-up to his Nike SB Dunk High ‘Skunk’ that takes the herbal inspiration even further, its tearaway upper an homage to the kind of ‘sickness’ you seem to see a lot of in California.  But while you don’t have to go to a special doctor to secure a pair, we’d recommend you keep your eyes glued to Sneaker News cos the photos of this one are being dispensed quite carefully.  The latest image depicts a flowy design on the insole that appears to be clouds of smoke.  Click through to see more, let us know what you think of the 4/20 SB Dunk High for 2011 and check back with us for more details in the month max before they release.

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The field of competitors was chopped in half as the 2011 NCAA March Madness Tournament continued forward into the second overall round of games. If you caught our recap of Round 1, you’d be well aware that players across the nation were rocking some sick heat! This round of games was no different as we saw some more Air Jordan, Nike, and adidas gems sprinkled around all the big games. San Diego State University, previously featured in our NCAA Feet: Toe-to-Toe features, boasted a two colorways of the Air Jordan XIVs and some Black/Red Air Jordan XIs, and the Washington Huskies did their thing with Space Jams and Playoff XIIs. 12-seed Richmond, who will face Kentucky in the Sweet Sixteen, emerged as a sneaker Cinderella with some Air Jordan IXs, Air Jordan XIIIs, and Kobe Vs. How about Bernard James of FSU rocking Metallic Pewter Foamposite Ones? There’s plenty more to see so check out all the kicks from the weekend’s games, and stay tuned to Sneaker News for continuing coverage of the 2011 NCAA March Madness Tournament! via Yahoo!.

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Nike is slowly opening its games for the release of the Nike Zoom Huarache TR Low, starting with the EA Sports special edition as well as a recently released black/white colorway. Here’s a look at a colorway that you can expect to release; this white/blue/volt colorway is similar to the original colorway of the Nike Air Huarache Runner, which featured a white upper with neon green and blue secondary color-blocking. Other differences between the OG version and the 2011 release is the cushioning; Zoom Air is used as the primary source of cushion response for the Huarache TR Low. Check the detailed images of this possible upcoming colorway, and if you’re a size 9 and need these new, hit up the auction from cigar0330 on eBay.

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