Now that you’ve seen pretty much all that The ShoeZeum has to offer in the first nine parts of our inside look, what’s left to say? You’ve just had a look at perhaps the most impressive sneaker collection on earth. Are there better concentrated collections of Air Jordans or Air Force 1′s or SB Dunks out there? Maybe, but you’d have a tough time finding a single one possessing such a thorough cross-section of just about every collectible Nike genre and category. With The ShoeZeum, Jordan Geller has created a warehouse-size museum-caliber exhibit featuring the best of Nike’s almost 40 year span, and while there may be a handful of notables missing, it does a pretty staggering job of covering ground, especially when you consider that over 99% of the shoes are deadstock and a size 11-12. Since our trip out to San Diego last month, The ShoeZeum was honored by a VIP visit from Mark Parker, Tinker Hatfield and a collection of Nike executives who were just as floored by Jordan Geller’s creation as we were.

You’ve had a chance to see some of the highlights in our Inside The ShoeZeum galleries, but we thought we’d finish strong with two final treats. The first is a video found after the jump that will give you perhaps the best representation of what it’s actually like to make your way through the entire ShoeZeum. Filmed in one take, the video follows the first person path of a visitor entering the building and making their way through every aisle, rack, shelf and shoe. In real time, it took almost an hour and a half to cover both floors of The ShoeZeum, but we sped up the video for you so you can check out the whole thing in 17 minutes. Grab a drink and a snack and take some time to check out a fast-paced stroll through all the wonders found inside.

Over on Sneaker News HD, you can check out Jordan Geller’s Top 30 Sneakers in The ShoeZeum. With the overwhelming magnitude of the 2000-plus shoes found within, it’s easy to overlook some of the gems that get lost in the mix among all those shoes. We asked Jordan to pull his favorite thirty for a better focus on the best of the best. Check out Jordan’s choices along with his commentary on each selection. Thanks for joining us on our trip Inside The ShoeZeum. We sincerely hope you enjoyed it. Love it or hate it, you certainly can’t knock the love, dedication and execution in putting together the ultimate Nike showcase. A big thanks to Jordan for his hospitality and eagerness to share his ShoeZeum and love for sneakers with the world.

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It looks like 2011 is shaping up to be a pretty strong year for the Air Jordan III and here’s another reason why. Images have just emerged of a new Air Jordan III colorway expected to show up some time this year. This version features a an always popular grey motif, but makes some interesting choices in materials to spice things up a bit. For the upper, the shoe sports a combination of shiny grey pebbled leather with a translucent patent used for the mudguard and black carbon on the elephant print areas. No release info has been confirmed at this point, but check out some more pics after the jump and let us know what you think. via Sole-Patrol

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Sneaker News recently dropped release information for the Air Jordan VII ‘Year of the Rabbit’, which will hit China on May 1st. The state-side drop will be for the Air Jordan VII ‘YOTR’ will be on May 7th, and we can now confirm that they will, in fact, be releasing on Nikestore. It appears that quantities are limited, considering China as a whole will receive a mere run of 300 pairs, so be advised that Nikestore will be one confirmed stockist if you have plans on copping the 2011 Hares. Are these a must-have for you? The sweet colorway and dope slide-out box have people excited, and given the fact that these are likely to be limited, they should clear out fast, so let us know if you’ll be trying to obtain these highly-anticipated releases.

Air Jordan VII Retro ‘Year of the Rabbit’
Light Silver/Metallic Gold-True Red-White
459873-005
05/07/11
$160

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Sneakerheadism and hip-hop culture go hand in hand, from their shared basketball influences to the love of beats and rhymes.  In recent years, almost as many rappers have gotten shoe deals as ballers have signature models, but let’s not forget it was Run-DMC’s legendary adidas Ultrastar shelltoes that started this trend some twenty-five years ago.  In honor of the massive overlapping between kicks and hip-hop, Complex.com put together a feature entitled ‘Fly Society: The Best Hip-Hop Inspired Sneakers of All-Time’.  Like all of their lists, this one is sure to draw its fair share of discussion so click through to see a smattering of the top 20 list and head over to Complex to see the article in its entirety.

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The Vengeance and its LunarLon-cushioned update have gotten most of the attention so far, but don’t forget about this classic Nike V-Series runner.  The Nike Air Vortex pictured above is a vintage release done right, and even the sneakerheads who bemoan pre-yellowed details on Nike VNTG releases would have to agree that this pair’s midsole is a nice touch.  This grey and blue pair with a silver Swoosh almost looks like you found an untouched treasure trove of deadstock classics and the best part is you can count on them standing up to the rigors of daily use.  Click through to get a better look and grab your pair today from TGWO.

Nike Air Vortex Vintage
Varsity Royal/Metallic Silver-Dark Grey-Sail
429773-400

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Faux denim’s been a big hit with Nike recently. The Nike Dunk High FFF Pack, Air Max 90 in three colorways, and even two SB releases in the Dunk High and Harbor have featured the funky material. This new colorway of the Air Max Light features faux denim in black on the upper, matched with a nubuck swoosh and a mesh toe-box and ankle collar. Throw in a tonal black midsole and Childrens Blue (do NOT confuse this with Adults Blue) on the Nike Air insignia on the heel, the tongue label, Max Air unit, and on a fragment of the outsole. JDSports has these in stock so peep the gallery of images below and let us know if this faux-denim Air Max Light is something you’d consider adding in your rotation.

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Nike Sportswear, Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design, UNDERCOVER by Jun Takahashi. A three-headed monster of relevant and pace-making urban fashionistas in sneaker form, the UNDERCOVER x fragment design x Nike Zoom Match Classic releases tomorrow in two colorways – the cool Ocean Fog and the muted Soft Grey. The midsole features a unique double-sided saw-tooth stripe with fragment design and UNDERCOVER insignia wrapping the midsole. Supple suede uppers and vintage Nike Sportswear tongue labels make this lifestyle look so darn easy. Head on over to 21 Mercer tomorrow, April 23rd to pick up either pair – but after you check out this new set of detailed images.

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Much ado about nothing? Later this year, Nike will release a Nike Air Trainer SC II High colorway similar to the OG colorway (yes, teal on the inner lining and tongue will become available), but still, a heated debate sprouted when Sneaker News showed you a sample pair of the White/Dark Grey-Neutral Grey-Citron colorway. Trainers always seem to be a touchy subject when it comes to Nike’s current attempts at producing ‘true’ retros, but considering the age of the shoe, the evolving manufacturing practices of the brand, and the fact that a Air Trainer SC II High retro has never been done, you have to allow some elbow room – especially with a shoe with one of the most techy designs in Nike history. Given the colorway, these are more of a Neon Air Max 95 version of the SC II High, so check out these new detailed images (with an open mind and heart) and pick up a pair now on Eastbay.

Nike Air Trainer SC II High
White/Dark Grey-Neutral Grey-Citron
443575-102

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Chris Paul stunned the defending World Champions when he led his NOLA Hornets to a Game 1 victory in their First Round Playoff match-up. Regarded as one of the best point guards in the game, Chris Paul was a shrewd pick-up by Jordan Brand, and now the all-pro PG is on his fourth signature shoe with the Jumpman label. His CP3.IV has also been given the Tokyo23 treatment, with a sweet grey/black/yellow colorway featuring the Jordan Tokyo23 logo plastered all over the toe-box of the shoe. The predominantly grey upper is matched with a black center panel, with vibrant yellow accents on the midsole and Jumpman branding surrounding the shoe. A special insole featuring the Shibuya-inspired ’23′ logo is also part of this great CP3.IV package. These are set to release later this month at select Jordan Brand retailers in Tokyo so check out the new images below and stick with Sneaker News for more information regarding the Jordan Tokyo23 releases and updates.

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Down 0-2, the Portland Trail Blazers were slowly reaching panic mode as an early Playoff exit appeared to be in the books. LaMarcus Aldridge took it upon himself to change his teams fate, and dropped a sweet Andrew Jackson on the Mavericks and pulled out a W to pull the series deficit a bit closer. During Game 3, you might’ve caught Aldridge’s Air Max Hyperdunk 2010 PE in Silver and Red, but check out this equally astounding Black/Red PE that L-Smooth wore during the Away games; it features a black/red upper with the sleek graphic seen on previous Hyperdunk 2010 release, and the ankle strap combined with the 360 Max Air is the perfect support for the Texas-alumn. In fact, his tonal-red PE from the regular season might be the best Nike Basketball PE from the entire 2010-11 campaign. Can Aldridge help the Blazers pull even? Check out his AMHD ’10 PE below and let us know what you think, and stick with Sneaker News for more Nike Basketball updates and news.

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Jordan Brand opens its doors in Japan with Jordan Tokyo23, a Japan-based central hub for all things Jordan Brand. Assisting in the grand opening is the Air Jordan V Tokyo23, which features a familiar yellow/white/black colorway reminiscent of the Air Jordan IV ‘Lightning’ that released some years ago. On the heel sidewall is the new ’23′ logo that represents the Jordan Tokyo23 capsule, inspired by the Shibuya Ward of Japan, one of 23 wards that make up the most populous areas of Tokyo. The upper also features accents of grey on the lace-eyelets, which matches the metallic silver 3M tongue. The Air Jordan V Tokyo23 is currently slated for a release later this month, but is subject to change, and appears to be limited to Japanese retailers only. Continue reading for a detailed look at the Air Jordan V Tokyo23 and stick with Sneaker News for more updates regarding the all-new Jordan Tokyo23 site (now open!).

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Are the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat destined for an Eastern Conference Finals showdown? It certainly appears that way, as the top 2 overall seeds in the Eastern Conference just took commanding 3-0 leads in their respective playoffs series’. Derrick Rose once again served as moving billboard for the adidas adiZero Crazy Light, while teammate Luol Deng sported his season-long Hyperfuse PE. On Miami’s side, D-Wade sported the Air Jordan Fly Wade PE mentioned earlier today, while LeBron rocked the Black/Sport Red-White LeBron 8 P.S. to match the Away uniforms. The Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 continues to pop up, as Russell Westbrook wore a Thunder-ous PE colorway and Sixth Man of the Year Lamar Odom dazzled us with a yellow/purple PE himself. Other notables included LaMarcus Aldridge’s Silver/Red Air Max Hyperdunk 2010 PE, Chris Paul’s Jordan CP3.IV, and Shawn Marion’s Hypershox 2011. Check out the rest of the Round 1 action below and stick with Sneaker News for continuing coverage of the 2011 NBA Playoffs! via Yahoo!/ESPN.

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