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Its status as one of Three Stripes’ quintessential heritage models is beyond debate, but we don’t see all that many new adidas Originals Micropacers these days. Here’s a look at one we expected to see earlier this year but was delayed from March to May and remains the lone Micropacer colorway so far in 2011. They’re done in the super-clean mix of white and grey with red, yellow and blue accents enhancing the quirky computer-powered classic’s playful vibe. And perhaps best of all, should you decide to go out for a (timed) run in harsh conditions, you’ll be pleased to find they’re constructed of waterproof Gore-Tex material. An impressive if whimsical collection of tech specs, the latest adidas Originals Micropacer is currently available at Schuh-You.
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It may not be as common as those models but the New Balance 998 is every bit the elegant classic as the 1500, 1700 and other notable NB silhouettes. Check out this new colorway that hit European retailers and is just starting to make its way Stateside, a mostly-grey New Balance M998GNR that keeps the OG look alive with select red and navy accents. This color scheme seems to work particularly well in the case of this release, its tongue embroidery in the same palette reminding you that these were ‘Made in USA’. Click through to get a better look at the latest American-born New Balances and grab yours today from West.
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Recent technological advancements in performance footwear all boils down to one basic detail: Lightness. The Nike Zoom Hyperfuse, Zoom Kobe VI, the LeBron 8 PS evolution, etc. all boast a lightweight package that, when paired with proven comfort technology, will lead to optimal results. Then adidas popped their heads in and came out wit the adidas adiZero Crazy Light, which is the lightest basketball performance shoe ever created. Weighing 15% less than the next lightest basketball shoe, the Crazy Light is a fitting name that describes the shoe without fail, and recent sightings of the Crazy Light on a number of NBA players during the 2011 NBA Playoffs has shown that adidas Basketball will continue its push as it expands its label around superstars Derrick Rose and Dwight Howard. This new ‘Blackout’ colorway features a tonal black package, leaving no room for other colors and exuding an aura of confidence. Check out the extra shots of this new Crazy Light colorway after the jump and expect these to hit adidas Basketball retailers soon.
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Mizzeecustoms has been killing the custom sneaker game for a long while, using the Nike LeBron 8 V/1 as one of his primary canvases. We’ve seen his ‘Raptor’ custom and his tribute to The Big ‘O’, but here’s a look at his latest creation that is certainly to break necks. Using the Undefeated x Air Jordan IV as the inspiration, Mizzeecustoms transformed the LeBron 8 V/1 by painting the leather upper an army olive green and slapped on some orange laces to match the altered tongue border and LeBron James insignia on the heel. Another snazzy detail is in the Flywire paneling, which reveals a shimmering orange tone in certain lit angles. Best LeBron 8 custom to date? Check out the detailed images below and let us know what you think.
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If you missed out on Sneaker News this week, chances are you’re very much behind. The world of sneakers is a round-the-clock news-feed, and Sneaker News does whatever it takes to keep you in the know. This week, Jordan Brand introduced its latest athlete in Maya Moore, who is also the brand’s first official female athlete. We were also given a nice look at three colorways of the Air Jordan 2011 Quick Fuse. Playboy magazine is also getting in on the sneaker fun, as we got a preview of Playboy’s 23 best Air Jordans of all time. Kobe Bryant is certainly following in MJ’s footsteps, and although another three-peat is out of the question, we did get a look at some new upcoming releases, one of which involved Nike SB – the Zoom Kobe VI x Zoom Koston One hybrid. The Lakers were left behind, but the remaining 4 teams continue to battle it out as we got a look at their Conference Finals kicks – the most notable being Kevin Durant’s Scoring Title PEs.
Sneaker News also filled you in on a ton of upcoming releases, like two new Air Max running models, the Fuse-uppered Hypershox, the Air Diamond Turf II, a re-mastered version of the Air Max2 CB ’94, and yet another Air Griffey hybrid shoe. In other brand news, the next Ronnie Fieg x Asics collaboration was put on the spotlight, as was Reebok’s upcoming Swizz Beatz and John Wall releases. The Black/Electric Green Foamposite One also released this week in Quickstrike fashion, as they were available in limited number exclusively at House of Hoops locations. Sneakerpedia was a fun-filled, sneaker-centric event, as the NYC Launch went down this past Tuesday night, with celebrities like Bun B and the ATF Crew in attendance. Other celebrities not directly known for their sneakers showed off their sneaker game as well, as SN Celebrity Feet regulars Jay-Z and Fabolous made some of their own news. And finally, we kicked off our second Buyer’s Guide, offering this week’s best new releases that might have slipped under the radar. Sneaker News Weekly Rewind is here to end the week right, so take a look below and be on top of your sneaker news game!
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Will the Nike Griffey line dominate 2011? With the release of the Nike Air Griffey Max II, the super-hybrid Air Max JR, and the OG ‘Freshwater’ colorway of the Air Griffey Max 1, ‘The Kid’ has the Nike Retro game on lock. If you were a fan of the Air Griffey Max 1 (one of Nike’s most popular re-issues of the past decade), then consider the Air Griffey Max 1 ‘Freshwater’ a must-have. It’s got a black and freshwater teal upper with a black midsole and white ‘eyelids’ over the visible Max Air windows. These aren’t set for a release until August 2011, but avoid the wait and rock some neck-breakers early by copping a pair now from air-randyhk on eBay.
Nike Air Griffey Max 1
Black/White-Freshwater
354912-005
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Many Nike Zoom Kobe fans have been calling this new colorway the ‘Bruce Lee’ of the Kobe VI. It does in fact share a similar color-blocking to last year’s Nike Zoom Kobe V ‘Bruce Lee’, so if these Kobe VIs were in fact a Bruce Lee version, where should the claw-mark graphic go? Kobe debuted this colorway of the Kobe VI during the 2011 NBA Playoffs, but unfortunately he and the Los Angeles Lakers could not put a fight as they were swept in four straight games. Although the Mamba’s season is over, the Kobe VI will still be a popular summer-time shoe, so cop these new releases tomorrow as they will officially hit Nike Basketball retailers, or snag a pair now on eBay.
Nike Zoom Kobe VI
Del Sol/Lightbulb-Black-Tour Yellow-White
429659-700
$130
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After an initial postponement, the release of the Air Jordan 6-17-23 in the White/College Blue-Black colorway will go down tomorrow at Jordan Brand retailers nationwide. This release, using the Air Jordan XVII of the same colorway as its blueprint, may not cause major blips on the sneakerhead radar, but many of our readers seemed to have more positive things to say about the hybrid shoe given the great color-blocking. These have already popped up at retailers a bit early, but you’ll be sure to find them at all spots tomorrow, so take another look below and grab a pair now on eBay.
Air Jordan 6-17-23
White/College Blue-Black
428817-101
$145
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You can’t exactly forget about a model that’s been releasing in new colorways for nearly forty-five years, but it’s safe to say that 2011 has been a banner year for the Puma Clyde. This lowtop classic has popped up in a variety of premium getups this year including two collaborations with West Coast streetwear giants, Undefeated. Pictured above is the second of those two tag team efforts, the UNDFTD x Puma Clyde Canvas Collection. Four classically clean two-toned colorways will be hitting select retailers like Paris’ Black Rainbow starting Friday, June 10th and you can see more images of all four pairs when you click on the jump below.
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Many of you may have learned of LeBron James’ insane $170,000+ bar tab that he incurred after the Heat advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. That leads us to wonder what his next bill will be if the Heat manage to win this year’s NBA Finals. Better yet, how about an NBA Finals PE of the Nike LeBron 8? Nike surely has something up its sleeves in case LBJ wins a chip, but even if they don’t, at least we still have some great GR releases coming our way, like the LeBron 8 V/2 Low in Wolf Grey/Metallic Silver. In these new set of images, we get a nice look at the details of the shoe, which, admittedly, aren’t anything new (essentially the same as the V/2 Mid). Still worth a look, so take a look and let us know if you think LeBron will win his first NBA championship this year. via AGS.
Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low
Wolf Grey/White-Metallic Silver
456849-002
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