Four games into Round 1, and the picture depicting the NBA Champions are a bit more clear. For one, it’s not orange and blue, thanks to a four-game sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Carmelo debuted the ‘Home’ colorway of the Jordan Melo M7 Advance, Amare Stoudemire finally revealed a new PE of the Zoom Huarache TR Mid in a blazing orange and white colorway, and Jermaine O’neal wore a Black/Green colorway of the Nike Hypershox 2011. Is the championship picture White, Red, and Yellow? It could be, but the Sixers avoided their own 0-4 sweep by winning Game 4, giving us at least one more opportunity to get a look at the LeBron 8 P.S. Black/Sport Red and D-Wade’s Jordan Fly Wade in the Away PE version. Atlanta got closer to pulling off an upset, as the Hawks took a 3-1 lead in their series with Orlando. The sneaker highlights included Gilbert Arenas’ Nike Air Go LWP, Q-Rich’s Jordan Play In These PE, and Joe Johnson’s Jordan Prime 5. The Bulls still hold a strong 3-1 lead, but an injury to Derrick Rose paired with the Pacers intensified play could change that series.

Out West, Zach Randolph proved that he was worth every penny by hitting a key three-pointer at the end of the game to give the 8-seed Grizzlies a surprising 2-1 lead against the San Antonio Spurs. Kevin Durant, who had been wearing the Zoom KD III ‘POP’ for the first two games, sported a new colorway of the Zoom KD III en route to a win in Game against the Nuggets. One of the more interesting match-ups has been the Blazers/Mavericks series, currently tied at two games a piece; LaMarcus Aldridge wore the Silver/Red PE colorway of the Air Max Hyperdunk 2010, but we should see the second Playoff version soon. The Lakers/Hornets match-up has been a good one as well, and so have the sneakers! We got a look at a new PE colorway of the Nike Hyperfuse 2011 on Lamar Odom as well as a Jordan CP3.IV Home PE. The First Round of the Playoffs are at a halfway point so check out the full recap of the games from the last three nights below! via Yahoo!.

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The Foamposite madness continues in 2011 with the release of the Retro/Black colorway, one that Sneaker News previewed earlier this year. The ‘Retro’ color pigment can be described as a sparkling teal blue tone that takes on a cool, liquid-like form thanks to the flowing lines of the Foamposite upper. Like the Electric Green Foamposite Pro that released earlier this year, these are an instant eye-catcher that’ll surely break some necks on the streets from well-versed sneakerheads and the average layperson, and given the huge success of the LeBron 8 South Beach (rising in re-sale value every week), these might be a great substitution if you weren’t able to get a pair – just slap on some hot pink laces. We’ve got a detailed look below so take a look and stick wtih Sneaker News for more updates and information regarding these and all other 2011 Foamposite releases. via kicks-lab.

Nike Air Foamposite Pro
Retro/Black
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The Jordan Brand Quai 54 basketball tournament is an annual event, showcasing the world’s best streetball squads in a 16-team tournament. Last year’s festivities included a dunk contest judged by Chris Paul, live music by Fat Joe, and of course, the Air Jordan IX and Jordan Team ISO in a great White/Yellow/Dark Green colorway theme. For the Jordan Brand Quai 54 Tournament in 2011, the Air Jordan V takes center stage, revealing this year’s event theme colorway of White, Black, and Radiant Green. The white upper features tumbled leather, while the midsole features a classic combination of black and speckled metallic silver sitting above a translucent green outsole. The Quai 54 logo is also stitched on the heel, with radiant green accents on the lace eyelets. These are likely to be a limited release like the Air Jordan IX Quai 54 was, so stick with Sneaker News for more information regarding this upcoming release. via air-randy.

Air Jordan V
White/Black-Metallic Silver-Radiant Green
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Manny Pacquiao’s got his mind set on Shane Mosley for their early-May bout, and Nike has plans to showcase their best and brightest Nike Trainers like the Nike Zoom Huarache TR Low and the Nike Trainer 1.3 on the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Here’s a new detailed look at the Manny Pacquiao x Nike Trainer 1.3; it features a one-piece upper with Flywire panels on the outrigger and Hyperfuse integration on the upper construction, with a bold Swoosh and NIKE branding on the heel and an uber-comfortable 360 Max Air outsole. The Royal Blue/Red/Gold colorway matches the national flag of PacMan’s home country of the Philippines as well. A special insole featuring a ‘CHAMPION’ detail is also featured, with Manny’s MP logo on the tongue. Check out the detailed images below and stay tuned for a release on May 6th.

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We’ve shown you all different types of cakes inspired by various sneakers that have released over the years, but here’s a look at the ultimate sneakerhead shoe – the perennial Nike Sportswear bestseller all-white Nike Air Force 1. For some sneakerheads, the All-white Air Force 1 is a taste that has yet to be acquired (nor will it ever be), but for the general public, the Air Force 1 silhouette combined with the clean, all-white look, has been a working formula for years and years. This sneaker birthday cake, made by Aimee Mobus of Lewiston, NY, features the same all-white tonal upper with the silver lace dubrae for the added touch of authenticity, and the attention to detail in the toe perforations, stitch-lines, and the tooling on the upper is rather impressive. Tiffany Tyran had this special cake made for her beau Scott on his special day and although this isn’t the first all-white AF1 cake we’ve seen, it should’ve made an already awesome day even better! Take a better look below and let us know what you think of this latest sneaker cake.

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Rajon Rondo remains one of the NBA’s most underrated stars, but Nike Basketball clearly recognizes the Boston Celtics point guard’s brilliant play.  Rondo was chosen to debut the Zoom Hyperfuse during last year’s NBA Playoffs and was among the initial group to rock the Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 sequel this year, and here’s a look at a new player exclusive colorway of the model he wore during the 2011 All-Star Game.  The Nike Air Max 360 BB Low is pictured above in the Cs’ modern mix of green, black and white with Rondo’s ’9′ coming in on the tongue tag area.  Click through for more, let us know how these compare to other Rajon Rondo PEs and stick with Sneaker News for word on a possible US retail release.  via HK-Kicks

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As they are wont to do, Nike Sportswear has taken a dope motif from one recent Nike Air Force 1 and applied it to a series of new colorways so you can pick which one’s your favorite.  This new duo of Air Force 1 Lows features the same reptile texture on the toebox and rear panel that first appeared on the AF1 High ‘Wool Snake’ and more recently two AF1 Lows, these Varsity Red and Black pairs offering the same colorblocking patterns as March’s Varsity Royal edition.  Click through to get a better view of both and stick with Sneaker News for updates on the US release.  via Step-Japan

Nike Air Force 1 ’07
Varsity Red/White
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05/21/2011

Nike Air Force 1 ’07
Black/White
315122-040
05/07/2011

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The Nike Air Vengeance has made yet another return in 2011 in various forms. OG colorways, VNTG treated uppers, Lunar-cushioned rehashings, and plain ‘ol new colorways like this LIVESTRONG-esque Black/Varsity Maize-Dark Grey. Suede, mesh, nylon, and flat leather consist of the upper construction for that true vintage appeal (no need to pre-yellow ‘em) and the old-school style font on the tongue adds a bit more Retro spirit to this classic Nike runner. Sneakersnstuff just made these available so check your local Nike Sportswear account soon and let us know what you think after peep the images below.

Nike Air Vengeance
Black/Varsity Maize-Dark Grey-Black
429627-003

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Ronnie Fieg just released a fiery foursome of Converse Star Player collaborations and now one of the One Star’s originals design contributors has offered his take on the classic hightop design.  Have a look at this new John Varvatos x Converse Star Player, a model similar to Fieg’s set in its use of a monochromatic leather upper plus tonal laces.  But Varvatos’ choice of an all-over perforated vamp plus white sole sets them apart from not only Ronnie’s selections but also John’s own historically pre-vintaged looks.  Click through to see more and stick with Sneaker News for word on a possible US release date; Streething says they just hit Singapore.

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Nike’s presence in the Pacific Northwest is so strong that we often use the metonym ‘Beaverton’ to refer to the Swoosh, but did you know that the Brand with the Three Stripes also has its US headquarters in Oregon?  And while you might assume this model is an allusion to their Portland home base, the adidas Oregon 10 is actually an update of a running shoe that first released all the way back in 1982.  This latest trio of colorways runs the spectrum from conservative to eye-catching with black/white on one end, white/red/black in the middle and an intense multicolor look on the other.  Each model offers its own take on the classic Dellinger web, this diamond pattern ‘fading’ from forefoot to heel across the adiPRENE-cushioned soles.  Click through to get a better look at each pair and check for these at select adidas Originals retailrs like Caliroots.

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The adidas MEGA Collection was designed to celebrate classic Three Stripes models and show how their performance capacities are still relevant to this day, and perhaps on no model is this better demonstrated than the adidas MEGA SoftCell RL.  These joints combine the SoftCell cushioning tech that debuted in the ’80s with the new Run Lite upper construction to create a superb choice for either lifestyle or running purposes, this black and yellow colorway also quite a head-turner.  Click through to see more and grab yours from select adidas Originals retailers like Schuh-You.

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Nike Sportswear continues to expand its old school running options, this model a cult favorite since being more or less overlooked after its mid-’80s debut.  The Lunar Venture update released in late 2010 to foreshadow the V-Series retro collection and now the Nike Air Venture is back in a new colorway that could have just as easily released at any point along the Swoosh’s history.  This simple white and Sport Red palette adds grey and black accents for a look so classic you can see its signature perforations as equal parts Alpha Project and brogue-style embellishment.  Classic runners like these have become a default for lifestyle purposes and while they’re not exactly ‘formal’, these are a suitable match to a wide variety of summer outfits and they’re available now from select NSW retailers like Caliroots.

Nike Air Venture
White/Sport Red-Black-Metallic Silver
443626-100

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