We showed you the Supreme x Vans Era earlier today, and regular Sneaker News readers might have been able to guess immediately upon seeing those pairs that the ‘other’ checkerboard-heeled team-up on tap would be hitting retailers soon too.  And just like the packs of Old Skools and Mike Carrolls they released back in March, New York’s Supreme will drop their Vans Chukka collaboration on the same day as the Eras.  May 26th will be a great day for Off the Wall fans, this quintet of monochromatic colorups providing a subdued alternative to the Eras’ wild appearance.  Click through to see more of these and let us know which pair is your favorite.

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After a certain point in its life, an Air Jordan shoe is no longer a wearable item, but a displayable piece of art that exemplifies a sneaker’s ability to capture beauty and architectural genius. That’s why sneakerheads today spend thousands of dollars on items that no longer serve their initial purpose because they’ve transformed into something bigger and better. One collector overseas has decided to part with his 21-piece art gallery – that is, 21 pairs of OG Air Jordans from Air Jordan 1 to Air Jordan VIII, all with their original boxes. Check out what he’s got for sale after the jump and let us know what sort of sneaker displays you’ve got at your crib, and if you want to see what the asking price for this 21-pair mega-lot is, check out the auction from airalex23 on eBay.

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Sneaker News ended last week with a big bang thanks to a look at an unreleased blue suede-uppered Air Jordan V Retro. Here’s a better look at one of our biggest stories last week; again, we see the rich blue suede taking over the entire upper, paired with a light grey trim on the lace eyelets as well as the tongue, and a light ice blue tone on the inner lining and laces. Could these possibly be a women’s release? The light blue pigment gives the blue suede upper a slight purple-ish hue, which may be a better fit for the lady Jordanheads. Continue reading for another detailed look at this unreleased blue sample of the Air Jordan V and let us know what you think. via YungDrSeuss.

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During the build-up and aftermath of the phenomenon that was 2009′s Nike Air Yeezy, Sneaker News showed you the a variety of design drawings, revisions and prototypes of Kanye West’s first Nike collaboration.  The upcoming Air Yeezy II has gotten most of the attention lately, but we can’t miss out on going back to the original to see a sample that Mark Fatlace says will “never see the light of day.”  This model looks to be most similar to the Net/Net edition but with a (Zen?) grey midfoot strap and with a yellow-accented midsole that didn’t make it to retail on any version.  And while these are some substantial differences, the biggest single change might be to the tongue lining where a paisley print had once occupied a piece of silky fabric that would have fit in with Reebok’s Prince Pack.  Click through to see some more angles and let us know how this nixed Air Yeezy compares to the official releases, and stick with Sneaker News for updates on the Nike Air Yeezy II.  via CJL

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Nike Vault in Los Angeles, CA opened its doors for the unveiling of the Nike SB Zoom Koston 1, Eric Koston’s first signature model with Nike Skateboarding since joining the team in mid-2009. Sneaker News has been providing details, colorways, and release info for the upcoming sneaker, but one recent report showed two funky-looking pairs of the SB Zoom Koston 1 that appeared to have a Kobe VI-inspired upper design. Turns out that Koston, an avid Laker fan, adopted the Kobe VI styling onto his signature shoe and came up with the Nike SB Kobe x Koston 1, which features the slithery Kobe VI upper with the LunarLon cushioned outsole. During the event, Koston spoke about his first signature shoe, his reason for using LunarLon, and the concept behind the Kobe VI-infusion, and a few lucky event-goers got a chance to walk away with a limited edition set, which was limited to twenty-four units. Continue reading for a nice recap of the event below courtesy of SlamxHype, and if you’re interested in buying one of the super-limited humidor box sets, check out the available listings on eBay.

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Yes, 50 Cent did indeed perform alongside Nicole Scherzinger during last Thursday’s American Idol show. Your eyes were likely to be glued on the former Pussycat Doll during the entire three-and-a-half minute performance, so in case you missed fiddy’s part of the show, here’s a nice recap of a slimmed-down Curtis Jackson wearing the Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Metallic Pewter’. You don’t see 50 Cent in Nike/Jordan too much; in fact, he went completely undetected on Sneaker News in 2010 as he was last featured in a Sneaker News Celebrity Feet segment during the Holiday 2009 season, when he wore all-black Goadome boots during a 106 & Park appearance. Check out the 50 Cent and his Foams below and let us know what you think!

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When Sneaker News showed you previews of a couple upcoming Nike Air Trainer Max2 ’94s back in March, a simple black/white pair was joined by a white/black/red edition that was pretty similar to the previous retro run from the mid-’00s.  But now that those have hit retail, it’s time to focus in on another original Air Trainer Max 2 ’94 colorway: this Dark Pine edition.  It’s got identical blocking to the aforementioned Chicago-style colorway, which means the signature green shade comes in on the neoprene tongue and heel Max Air unit.  Click through to see some other angles and grab yours today from JBseller on eBay.

Nike Air Trainer Max2 ’94
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White/Black-Outdoor Green

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In mid-April, Sneaker News showed you a neat collaborative project that involved the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, Nike Skateboarding, and renowned artist Geoff McFetridge called the Nike SB ‘Paper Dunk’ – a Nike Dunk High sneaker made completely of a distinct McFetridge artwork. Each of the 24 pairs were made in conjunction with the LA M.O.C.A.’s ‘Art in the Streets’ exhibits, but here’s your chance to take it from the streets and make it your own. The Geoff McFetridge x M.O.C.A. x Nike SB Paper Dunk has hit the open market for bidding, with twenty of the twenty-four pairs being available via eBay auction and remaining four being auctioned off at The Geffen Contemporary at the LA M.O.C.A. retail space this Thursday, May 26th (all proceeds benefit the M.O.C.A.). Take a look at the twenty available pieces below (each pair and box is unique from one another) and test your auction luck on eBay.

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Dwyane Wade’s first Jordan Brand signature hit NIKEiD earlier this month when the Air Jordan Fly Wade became available for your custom 1of1 design.  Upon reporting the announcement, Sneaker News showed you a few sample pairs and asked if you planned to craft a pair using one of the Air Jordan Legacy’s classic colorways.  And it seems that’s exactly what NIKEiD Japan has done here, showcasing a series of Fly Wade iD colorways that includes an Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’ homage along with a couple classic Chicago Bulls looks.  Click through to see some more possibilities and let us know which colors you picked for yours.

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The Miami Heat defeated the Bulls in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and right now, all the momentum is on the South Beach side. The Nike LeBron 8 ‘South Beach’ is already hitting the $1,000 mark in resale prices, so if LeBron does in fact win his first NBA Championship, prepare yourself for an even higher asking price because the demand for one of 2010′s biggest sneakers will go through the roof. For those of you unwilling to shell out a hefty payment for a pair of sneakers, you can go the Nike iD route, like Vu Nguyen aka ‘Vurus’ did. His Nike Air Max 1 iD features a tonal Chlorine Blue upper, matched with pink laces and translucent outsole with a black inner lining, swoosh, and midsole. Not the exact color-blocking seen on the ‘South Beach’, but close enough to the best. Check out his ‘Miami Vice’ iD after the jump and let us know what you think.

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Just how light is ‘crazy’ light? adidas Basketball’s latest invention, the adidas adiZero Crazy Light, has just set the standard for lightweight basketball shoes by delivering a high-performance basketball shoe weighing in at an astoundingly low 9.8 ounces, over 15% lighter than the next lightweight competitor. Boasting a sleek and sexy design while exuding an aura of toughness and hard-as-steel attitude, the Crazy Light will be on the feet of Derrick Rose as he continues his quest for his first NBA Championship, which will be a very Jordan-like accomplishment as Rose is this season’s league MVP as well. This new adidas Basketball advertisement will premiere tonight during Game 4 of the OKC/DAL series and will continue to be featured throughout the rest of the NBA Playoffs, but Sneaker News has it for you in advance, so check out the video below and let us know what you think.

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The upcoming Air Max Griffey Fury has sneakerheads excited to resurrect one of Ken Griffey Jr.’s classic signatures with a 360-degree Max Air upgrade, but let’s not forget that one such upgraded classic already exists.  The Nike Air Max JR manages to blend the Air Max Griffey 1′s instantly identifiable upper with a full-length Air bubble, plus some Torch to keep your feet cool and comfy during the summer months.  This new Air Max 95 ‘Neon’-style colorway is a nice throwback given the proximity of its original release to the OG AGM1.  You can grab this latest pastiche from Nike Sportswear today from Eastbay or get yours now on eBay.

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