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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
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Sneaker customizer MizzeeCustoms has carved (or rather, painted) quite a nice little niche for himself in the game by applying well known colorways to different models, but it looks like he’ll have a battle on his hands if he wants to maintain the number one spot. Zen One has staked his claim with this new run of ‘Bordeaux’ Nike Air Max 90 customs designed after the Air Jordan VII Retro colorway that released this past weekend. These Ninetys feature that same classic black/grey base with the uniquely paired accent shades coming in on an AJ7-mimicking tongue along with the AM90′s signature heel tabs. Click through to see some more angles and let us know how these compare to the other custom sneakers we’ve profiled here on Sneaker News.
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Now that the men have been separate from the boys, it’s time to further distinguish the kings amongst the men. The real NBA season began on Saturday, with super Nike athletes Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Paul Pierce starting their quests for championship glory. The road to a championship “is paved with EPIC performances that build heroes and cast legacies”, and Nike Basketball is celebrating these inspiring moments and the players who create these long-lasting memories. Out East, you have LeBron battling Paul Pierce in a mammoth match-up of elite small-forwards, while the West features the game’s best winner in Kobe Bryant facing off against Kevin Durant, the most dangerous scorer in the NBA. Who you got in the Finals? In any scenario, expect to see a showcase of some great Nike Basketball sneakers, like the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, Nike LeBron 8 P.S., Nike Zoom KD III, and the Nike Air Max Flight ’11. A detail gallery awaits you below so take a look and get prepared for the most anticipated NBA post season of the century!
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Nike has numerous retail locations throughout Japan, but given the relative difference between American and Japanese sneaker preferences, you would have assumed Jordan Brand would have set up shop here in the states before the Far East. Apparently that won’t be the case, however, as the Jordan Tokyo23 shop is set to open its doors (and website) soon, anchored by a dope Air Jordan V Retro release that’ll have US sneakerheads yellow with envy if they turn out to be a Japanese exclusive. This electrifying new colorway has a bit of AJIV ‘Lightning’ DNA, but features a distinctive ’23′ stitch on its lateral heels that’s unique to the entire Air Jordan Legacy. Will we see this insignia pop up on future Air Jordan T23 releases? Will the AJ5 Tokyo23 be a Japan-only drop? Many questions remain to be answered so click through to see more and stick with Sneaker News for more including the release date. via Us11
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Kobe Bryant needs to channel his inner Michael Jordan if he wants to complete his second three-peat of his career. While he got off to a good start, arriving at the Staples Center before the start of Game 1 wearing the Flint XIII, the Lakers as a team did not, as they squandered Home-court advantage to the swarming New Orleans Hornets. Seeing Kobe in Jordans isn’t exactly an oddity, as Kobe wore a plethora of Air Jordan Retros as well as PE colorways after he signed on with the Swoosh as a Nike Basketball athlete. Are these the best Jordans we’ve seen Kobe Bryant in? Check out the extra shots of the Black Mamba wearing the Black Panther-inspired Jordans and let us know what you think. via ESPN.
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