Jordan Brand has plans of releasing an Orion Blue Air Jordan 2011s, but is it to some degree ‘overkill’ because of the recent release of the East colorway of the Jordan Brand Classic PE? Here’s how they differ; aside from the obvious Jordan Brand Classic logos on the tongue, the Air Jordan 2011 ‘Orion Blue’ features a white-base upper as well as a translucent blue outsole. These definitely have tropical undertones, with the mudguard adopting an even lighter shade. A University Blue colorway would make some sense (similar to the ones we saw on the feet of the UNC Tar Heels during March Madness), but the Orion Blues will do just fine. If you missed out on the Jordan Brand Classic PEs, stay tuned for the release of the Orion Blues by sticking with Sneaker News. A new gallery of images waits for you below so take a look and let us know what you think. via in52.

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LeBron James and the Miami Heat just captured the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. This summer, LeBron hopes to be celebrating his first championship in his career, but for LeBron fans, it’s a can’t-lose situation because the LeBron 8 V/2 Low in the Treasure Blue/White-Volt colorway will release. The excitement around these aren’t as high as the South Beach V/1s that dropped months ago (fetching over $1,000 on eBay these days), but the electrifying colorway definitely makes these one of the more flashier LeBron 8 colorways thus far. Will you cop if they release? Check out the new detailed gallery images below and let us know if these are a must-have for you, and avoid the wait and pick up a pair now on eBay.

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The Air Jordan XI Retro has produced each of the last two holiday season’s biggest sneaker releases (three if you include the XI/XII Collezione Pack from 2008), but don’t think Jordan Brand is just taking it easy during the summer months.  They’re resurrecting a classic model that first dropped in 1996 as perhaps a sign of things to come with the ever-expanding Zoom Kobe and Nike LeBron lines, the Air Jordan XI IE Low.  This model was built on the same sole as the other AJXIs, but the low-cut upper was entirely different, it’s heavily stitched upper perhaps closer to the Air Jordan XII that followed it, though unique to the entire Air Jordan Legacy thanks to polygonal mesh cutouts stretching the length of the vamp.  Click though to get a better look at this July release and consider grabbing a pair early courtesy of Kicks-Crew.

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After nearly two decades of dormancy, the Air Jordan VII ‘Bordeaux’ will finally release tomorrow and is already shaping up to be one of the biggest Jordan Retro releases of the year. No surprise that celebrities were up on these recently, so Complex.com compiled a short yet sweet list of notable figures wearing the Air Jordan VII Bordeaux Retro – and Original. We’ve got MJ in this list, a 90′s hip-hop duo known for their backwards style of clothing, and plenty of today’s popular stars, so the question is, will you cop them when they drop tomorrow? Check out the celebrities in the Air Jordan VII Bordeaux below and let us know what you think.

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Derek Jeter is about a third of the season short of reaching the 3,000-hit milestone, but when considering Derek’s winning nature and love of competition, he’s probably already thinking about the 4,000 mark. The man was ‘Winning’ before Sheen and his list of off-the-field conquests will make you curl up into a sad ball and weep for days (Mariah, Alba, Brewster, Scarlett, Biel, Tyra, Vida, and currently the Esquire-appointed sexiest woman alive Minka Kelly), but give the man his daps. Now in the tenth chapter of his relationship with Jordan Brand, Derek Jeter will be wearing the Jordan Jeter Cut X in cleat form. The off-the-field trainer version just dropped in a sweet White/Pitch Black-Metallic Silver colorway, so check out the detailed shots below and let us know if you think Jeter has what it takes to reach the 4,000-hit mark.

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When you think of Nike Basketball’s Uptempo series from the mid/late ’90s, ostentatious jeweled midsoles instantly come to mind, with many of the releases also featuring heel-to-toe Max Air cushioning.  That’s a pretty good baseline description for the Nike Air Max Uptempo 97, a model that’s enjoyed its fair share of retro releases over the past several months and is now back in an all new colorway for summer.  Also called the Air Max Uptempo III, this new edition echoes the OG ‘College Blue’ blocking pattern but swaps out that signature shade for a teal shade that’s nicely accentuates for this model’s infamous ‘teardrops’.  Click through for a better look and expect these at US Nike Sportswear retailers shortly; Streething reports they just dropped at select SE Asian stores.

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Los Angeles’ Museum of Contemporary Art is known for displaying some of the past 50+ years’ most groundbreaking works and this latest collaboration serves to legitimize sneaker-inspired works as serious fare.  Featuring a colorway somewhat similar to the handstyle graffiti banner that currently tops the MOCA website in honor of their ‘Art in the Streets’ survey, 24 pairs of  paper Nike SB Dunk Highs were created from Geoff McFetridge works and currently reside on display at the museum’s retail space.  These joints are set to be auctioned on May 26th and tees designed by famed artist/collaborators Lance Mountain, Neckface, Futura and CR Stecyk III have also been commissioned.  Click through to see more, let us know if you plan to place a bid and also, how does this range compare to the other sneaker art we’ve seen in recent years? 

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Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t only the highest paid footballer in the world, but also the best dressed. Here’s a first look at the Nike CR Mercurial Vapor Superfly III; continuing the heritage of the iconic safari print founded by Tinker Hatfield, the CR Mercurial Vapor Superfly III features a tonal-black upper with volt accents on the upper for an undeniably sleek and sexy appeal. The Superfly III features a unique adaptive traction system that includes retracting studs at the forefoot and can extend and detract up to three millimeters, giving Ronaldo supreme responsiveness on the field. Ronaldo is set to debut the CR Mercurial Vapor Superfly III tomorrow, April 16th, during ‘El Clasico’ (Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona), so continue reading for a full detailed gallery and let us know what you think.

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Building upon the brand’s successful Zig technology, Reebok teamed up with movie action stars Josh Duhamel and Ali Larter to alunch Reebok RealFlex, an all-new running shoe that boasts “Natural Movement Perfected”. The RealFlex combines the benefits of barefoot running and a lightweight upper construction (9 oz.) with 76 independent “sensors” that promotes natural movement and flexion of the foot. The release of the shoe coincides with Earth Day, which falls in mid-April, and will be available at Reebok retailers such as Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Finish Line, and more, so continue reading for a look at the all-new Reebok RealFlex as well as the celebs after the jump and let us know what you think.

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Racquet sport retro models like the All Court, Match Classic and Tennis Classic have become Nike Sportswear staples in recent years and here’s a new ladies model that takes cues from one of the forgotten classics from the Beaverton vaults.  The Nike Racquette QS is modeled after a model by that same name that debuted in 1975, though these go much further with a calf-height build that eschews any padding for a sleeker deconstructed look.  This first pair is done in perforated cream suede for a luxurious and versatile look that should be a hit when this Quickstrike release hits retailers soon.  Click through to get a better look and stick with Sneaker News for the Nike WMNS Racquette 3/4 QS release date.

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Vandal-A has offered a variety of dope sneaker-inspired tees over the years, perhaps the best work centered around high profile Air Jordan Retros.  Well with the Air Jordan VII Retro ‘Bordeaux’ hitting retailers for the first time since its initial release nearly two decades ago, it gets no bigger than this Saturday, and Vandal-A is prepared with a duo of Bordeaux t-shirts.  One features a Bugs Bunny turned Jumpman silhouette while the other features its muse on Michael Jordan’s own feet in a still from Michael Jackson’s ‘Jam’ video.  Click through to see both, let us know which is best and grab yours today from Vandal-A.

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Do you remember your first pair of Air Jordans?  Dwyane Wade recently told the world how he was hooked on the Jumpman after a stellar performance in the Air Jordan XIII during a high school Christmas invitational tournament, but Seattle-based Macklemore was born a few years earlier.  In his latest song ‘Wings’ produced by Ryan Lewis, Mack recalls his first Jays (either the IV or V, judging by the mesh and Air bubble references) and even reproduces the classic wider-than-CinemaScope poster by that same name.  Click through to listen to the track in its entirety and let us know how it ranks against the rap world’s best sneaker odes.

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