Earlier this year the Air Jordan 6-17-23 released in a colorway regarded by many to be the best AJ6 colorway in history (ahem, Carmine). Later this month, the script will be flipped to the Air Jordan XVII, as the White/Black-Signal Blue colorway, inspired by the OG ‘College Blue’ version of the XVII, will hit stores. The Air Jordan 6-17-23 combines elements of both Jordan’s sixth and seventeenth shoe, and recent Kemba Walker of the UConn Huskies rode the 6-17-23 to Big East and National Championship glory. The ‘Signal Blue’ colorway features a tonal white upper in smooth leather and pebble-textured leather, with a silver/blue midsole. Continue reading for another look and expect these to hit Jordan Brand retailers later this month.

Air Jordan 6-17-23
White/Black-Signal Blue
428817-101

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LeBron James had yet another stellar season, helping Miami to a second seed in the Eastern Conference and a Game 1 victory in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. However, it’s been somewhat of a ‘down’ year for LeBron in terms of slam dunks and Top-10 highlights, because he’s taken more of a leadership role and switched his focus to the team game rather than a one-vs.-the-world mentality. LeBron’s still managed to throw down some sick monster jams, but we’re still waiting for the ‘Dunkman‘ to be unleashed; perhaps the Playoffs will coerce the explosive ‘Dunkman’ persona to come out of its shell. We can always count on the ‘Dunkman’ edition to be a scene-stealer, and the LeBron 8 P.S. version is surely no slouch. These aren’t set for a release until mid-May, so take a look below for a nice detailed viewing via Kenlu and let us know where these rank among all the LeBron Dunkman releases of the past and get your pair early right now on eBay.

Nike LeBron 8 P.S. ‘Dunkman
Cool Grey/White-Electric Green
441946-002
05/13/11
$150

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After a crushing final seconds loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the first round of NBA Playoff action last night, Knicks fans everywhere went to bed heartbroken over the Game 1 road win upset that almost was. One of the only silver linings in the defeat was getting a look at the new playoff edition of Carmelo Anthony’s seventh signature shoe from Jordan Brand. Decked out in an always-fresh royal/orange/black NYK color scheme, Melo’s post season shoe features a thin Flywire-infused composite upper rather than the bulkier, more heavily padded original version, giving it an added performance edge as well as a slick aesthetic reinterpretation.

As a result, the shoe sheds a full ounce of weight, providing Melo with a lighter step underfoot just in time for the playoff second wind, similar to the concept recently seen with the LeBron 8 PS. Much to our delight, a large package arrived this morning containing a pair of the Melo M7 Advance PE’s seen last night, complete with a gorgeous blacked-out wooden box featuring a Melo crest on top and a tonal black Jumpman in front. Inside the box, a “MELO STATE OF MIND” t-shirt is encased in a plexiglass window etched with the tagline, “Born in Brooklyn. Manufactured in Baltimore. Refined on hardwood.” Below the t-shirt are 7 coins, each one symbolizing an aspect of Melo’s life.

After pulling off the top layer of the packaging, the inside reveals the Knicks Melo M7 Advance debuted last night housed in a perfectly carved out foam bedding. It’s historically hard to go wrong with a Knicks colorway and between that and the interesting combination of suede and a Flywire shell on the upper, these definitely don’t disappoint. The Melo M7 has widely been considered to be one of, if not the best Melo signature yet, and this colorway and sleeker stripped-down version might just put it over the top. Check out some more pics of the shoes and collector’s box after the jump, and if you like what you see, the Knicks colorway of the Jordan Melo M7 Advance will hit select retailers on June 1st in standard JB packaging. Much thanks to Jordan Brand for the closer look!

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Here’s a second look at the Nike Air Yeezy 2 worn by Kanye West during his memorable performance at Coachella 2011. The construction of the shoe reveals an Air Tech Challenge II midsole with an upper similar to the original Nike Air Yeezy. The tonal black upper appears to be a molded or premium leather featuring a unique texture similar to crocskin, a molded heel (perhaps Foamposite?), a forefoot strap, Yeezy’s logo on the tongue, and a mint green outsole similar to the pigment used in the original Air Yeezy. Check out the additional shots below and stick with Sneaker News for more updates regarding one of the most anticipated shoes. via Ibn Jasper/Assal Deshmeh.

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Converse is perhaps the most ‘All-American’ of all sneaker brands, but for their latest collaobration, the One Star hooked up with a British company who’s been keeping the rainy island dry for over a century and a half.  The Mackintosh for Converse Jack Purcell ‘Johnny’ utilizes Mackintosh rubberized cotton on three elegant if simple lowtop colorways that each match a run of co-branded jackets.  Navy blue, putty grey and olive green editions will hit select Converse First String retailers on April 22nd in the UK with a US release to follow at Union in LA on May 1st.  Click through to have a better look and let us know how these compare to some of the other premium Converse releases we’ve seen of late.

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On Wednesday, Sneaker News showed you the first images of Bodega’s Nike Air Footscape Woven Chukka whose ‘Black Cat, Good Luck/Bad Luck’ must’ve been a sign of the former, since two other pairs of Footscapes from the same feline family came along later that same day.  Those new Air Footscape Woven Motions included one with an unprecedented criss-crossing pattern and this dope new design pictured above in a variety of neutral tones.  A mix of white and grey tones with sandy brown accents belies the neck-breaking look of this grey-dient colorway, its suede and textile uppers finished off with a sick speckled Free sole for your lifestyle needs.  Click through to get a better look at the ‘Black Cat’ Air Footscape Woven Motion and check back with us for more info including the release date.  via Kicks-Crew

Nike Air Footscape Woven Motion
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Since seeing the first images here on Sneaker News last July, we’ve seen several releases from the adidas Originals MEGA Collection.  This lineup was conceived to pay tribute to some of Three Stripes’ classic designs, so what better way to celebrate the Torsion Bar suspension system than with one of the original colorways from a running shoe upon which it rested.  Check out the adidas MEGA Torsion RV, a model that was indeed a part of that initial preview, its colorway borrowed from the late ’80s classic ZX 8000 runner.  These joints come in the unmistakable OG ‘Aqua’ look that echoes the New Orleans Hornets’ logo, so it’s hard to imagine a better time to see them release than right after Nawlins’ game 1 upset over the Lakers.  Click through to see more of the Aqua MEGA Torsion and grab yours from select adidas Originals accounts like Schuh-You.

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The Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski Mid debuted at retailers this month, and with its lowtop forebear a monthly release from Swoosh Skateboarding, you know the midtop variant is going to see its fair share of colorways.  Check out this upcoming Stefan Janoski Mid in a look that infuses even more classic (non-sneaker) shoe design into its ankle-high cut, a model that adds brogue-style perforations and a wingtipped toe to the caramel brown leather design for a look that could be one of the most wide reaching hybrids we’ve ever seen.  Click through to see more and stick with Sneaker News for updates on these and all Nike SB release dates.  via Stefan Janoski

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“Can you tell me how you got from the inspiration of the Air Flow to the Lunar Flow?”

Bruce Kilgore is a legend in the sneaker game for his design of the original Nike Air Force 1.  He also crafted the Air Jordan II and wanted to find out from Nike Sportswear designer Nate Vanhook how his somewhat lesser known Air Flow design had inspired Vanhook’s newest creation, the Nike Lunar Flow.  In a video you can see in its entirety after the jump, Nate narrates a history of Nike’s sock-style runners, from the Air Sock that inspired the OG Air Flows to the Huarache, Presto and Free lines it inspired.  All of those cues combined with Nike’s cutting edge technology make the Lunar Flow a can’t miss for serious runners and comfort-minded sneakerheads alike, so click through to watch their conversation and stick with Sneaker News for updates on the Lunar Flow release date.

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“…we’re taking weight out of every angle of the shoe.”

Earlier today, Sneaker News brought you a first-hand look at the Nike LeBron 8 P.S. Media Wear-Test event that was held down in Miami last Friday. The ‘Home’ colorway just hit stores a few days ago, but if you haven’t picked up a pair yet, we gave you a little rundown and performance review for the third LeBron shoe of the year. During the event, Jason Petrie gave an extensive overview of the P.S., highlighting the ‘hybrid’ cushioning that combines Zoom Air at the forefoot, Max Air on the heel, and the carbon fiber composite that allowed for the removal of excess foam and rubber. Petrie also talks about the special Hyperfuse material that was specifically engineered for the LeBron 8 P.S. shoe. Continue reading for a video courtesy of Sneaker Box Clyde to hear Petrie talk about some more particulars of the LeBron 8 P.S., and if you haven’t picked up a pair yet, get yourself one now on eBay.

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The Nike Street Gato Premium ‘World Football Collective’ pack features three designs of this versatile lowtop designed by prominent musicians from far-reaching corners of the world, but its roots can be traced back to soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.  It was his completely Safari-printed Mercurial Vapor Superfly II cleat that debuted last October, paving the way for the initial Lunar Gato IC in a similar look, a model that lent its look to this rugged XDR-soled street variant.  The Gato Street manages a perfect balance between small-sided outdoor soccer toughness and sleek street appeal, these new colorways courtesy of a trio of famous football fans.  We showed you XBS of Nitro Microphone Underground/NITRAID fame’s pair a couple weeks back and his black/grey suede pair is joined by British producer A1 Baseline’s all-black leather look as well as Brazilian rapper Mano Brown’s appropriately hued gumsole look.  Click through to see detailed shots of all three and stick with Sneaker News for the Nike5 Gato Street Premium release date.  via Hayabusa

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We just witnessed LeBron pull out a Game 1 win while rocking the all-new Nike LeBron 8 P.S. in the White/Sport Red-Black colorway. For the LeBron and Miami fans out there, you’re probably hoping LRJ will be celebrating his first NBA Championship when these LeBron 8 V/2 Lows release. Slated for a release in the coming months, the Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low in Wolf Grey/White-Metallic Silver features a very ‘Silver Anniversary’ motif, using a Wolf Grey upper and a shimmering Metallic Silver swoosh. Pair that with an all-white midsole and you have arguably the ‘coolest’ looking pair of LeBron 8s to release (V1, V2, P.S., and V/2 Low inclusive). Check out these new images below and stick with Sneaker News for more release info as well as additional LeBron 8 v/2 Low releases, and to grab a pair early, check out the auction from air-randy on eBay.

Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low
Wolf Grey/White-Metallic Silver
456849-002

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