OG pairs of the Air Jordan AJKO are reserved for the hardcore of the hardcore. The black/red AJKO is near the top of rarest Air Jordans of all time, joining the several team-based colorways of the Air Jordan 1 and off-colored AJKOs like the tonal indigo purple colorway. This original pair of the Black/Red AJKO you see here has withstood the test of time (AJKOs don’t age very well thanks to the canvas upper), with the only real degradation occuring on the midsole and eroded lace eyelets. Other than that, what you see before you is a true Air Jordan collector’s gem that is priced rather fairly compared to other OG Air Jordan 1s and AJKOs we’ve seen before. If you’ve never seen this colorway before, check out the extra images below and take a look at the auction from silverline55paul on eBay.

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Believe it or not, this is the second release in 2011 of an Air Jordan V in Black/Metallic Silver. Of course the first of such releases was the Premio version that dropped in February, but for those who were unable to cop one of the roughly 2,000 pairs in existence, a general release version modeled after the original release in 1990 (like the OG pair we showed you recently) is set for a wide drop later this year. A few changes to be noted; the upper features a softer nubuck, the Jumpman on the outsole is red and not the OG black, and the stitching on the outsole returns once again, carrying over from the 2007 Retro version. These are set for a Fall 2010 release, but SneakerApe is glad to share that they have a full size run available for purchase now. Take another look below and head there to cop one now.

Air Jordan V Retro
Black/Metallic Silver
136027-010

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Drastic changes have been made to the Nike Air Max Running flagship from 2009 -> 2010 -> 2011 on the upper designs, shedding Flywire, adding diamond mesh, and implementing Fuse. For the Air Max+ 2012, Nike is taking a page out of the book of the recently released Nike Free Run+ 2 and upcoming Nike Lunarglide+ 3, using the multi-layered upper design that mimics the muscular anatomy of the human foot. A mesh base layer lies underneath a layer of Fuse, with another tensile material above it to create a highly stable and lightweight upper construction, with the heel being constructed with the seam-less composite material seen on other Nike Fuse footwear designs. Remaining unchanged is the running-specific 360-degree Max Air footbed. Take look at the eight upcoming colorways after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more updates on the 2012 flagship model of the Nike Air Max running shoe, and except these to hit Nike Running retailers during the Spring 2012 season. via CK.

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Whether you’re a tennis fan or not, the variety of looks found within the Packer Shoes x Reebok Court Victory Pump ‘Grand Slam Pack’ offer something for everybody. If you’re partial to a bolder style, the wildest design in the bunch comes by way of the French Open edition, featuring a white canvas upper splattered with simulated clay stain graphics. Offset by hits of green and the neon yellow tennis ball Pump on the tongue, the French Open installment of the “Packer Slam” has had the sneaker world buzzing ever since pics first surfaced a few months back. Now, with the Roland Garros festivities about to swing into action, you can finally get your hands on a pair. The shoe will be released in limited quantities tomorrow at Packer Shoes in Teaneck, NJ with an additional allocation of stock to be sold through their online pop-up store. If you’re in the Tri-State area tomorrow, swing by Packer Shoes to pick up your French Open Pumps along with some t-shirts and other goodies to be included with purchase while supplies last.

Packer Shoes
941 Teaneck Road | Map
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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With the release of the Nike Air Max 24/7, you might’ve known a ’365′ version would release. Here’s a look at the next Nike Running shoe to feature Nike’s prized 360 Max Air unit in its fully-uncaged glory; sitting on top of the uber-comfy cushioning unit is an all-new upper design similar to the Trainer 1.3 Max and Hyperfuse panels that reveal a sporty two-toned colorway. The Air Max 365 (which is also being called the Air Max Ultra) will release in several colorways in both mens and womens varieties beginning this Fall 2011 season, starting with the classic Metallic Silver/Volt combination in July. Expect a $160 price-tag for these performance-ready runners as well. Continue reading for additional images as well as a look at an actual sample colorway and let us know what you think. Image via Flava Klav of SN Blogs: WDYWT.

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It’s been nearly six months since we saw the first images, but if you consider what this collaboration signifies, the Highs and Lows x New Balance ‘Night and Day’ pack is five years in the making.  This duo of New Balance CM577s marks five years in business for HAL, giving the ‘Skippy’ 850s by SNKRFRKR a run for their title of best Aussie NB collabo sneaker.  The odds seem to be stacked in HAL’s favor with your choice of rich black leather or a supremely cool tonal blue suede meaning there’s something for everyone, even if the limited numbers prevent wide availability.  A few retailers had the pack available this past weekend, but they will be officially up for grabs on Saturday, May 21st at select retailers around the globe, so click through for more images and a list of retailers and let us know if you’ll attempt to grab a pair or two.

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Every high school kid needs to deal with school bullies, and Kid LeBron has one rather large one that always gets in his way. Kid and his two amigos are ready to play some ball, but what happens when a group of bullies break the unspoken playround rule of ‘next’, and three of the school’s most desirable girls are watching? Does Kid play dirty, or will cooler heads prevail? Check out Episode 6 of The LeBrons to see Kid get in a heated game of 3-on-3 and stick with Sneaker News for more updates regarding LeBron James’ Animated Series!

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Yesterday, UK-based hip-hop artist Tinie Tempah performed live at the Apple Store in SoHo, NY while wearing the Air Jordan VI in Black/Infrared. Tinie Tempah was also one of the performers in this year’s Coachella show, receiving a number of rave reviews. Tempah is also slated to perform on today’s taping of The Late Show with David Letterman, which will air later tonight. Will he wear another pair of Jordans for his performance? Check out Tinie Tempah and his Air Jordan VI Infrared after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more Celebrity Feet coverage!

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Sneaker News has already shown you the camouflage-uppered colorways of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, but here’s a peek at another colorway that is even truer to the original camouflage state. It features a Black/Olive/Khaki classic camouflage print upper with an olive green outsole and heel-cap and crimson red on the swoosh and tongue logo. Originally slated for a release in late April, this military-inspired Zoom Kobe VI colorway was again postponed for a June release, and at this point a solid release date has not been confirmed. Check out the extra shot below and stick with Sneaker News for more information regarding this upcoming colorway. via NT.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI
Black/Khaki-Olive-Crimson
429659-900
$130

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Got what it takes to design a Jordan Brand shoe? The Jordan Brand Future Sole Design Competition allows for students to submit their own designs of existing Jordan Brand shoes, and we’ve already seen Austin Jermacans and Allen Largin come out on top in 2009 and 2010 with their redesigned Jordan Melo signature shoes. The Future Sole Design Competition opens its doors today, giving future designers the opportunity to showcase their skills through footwear and apparel design; the winner will receive $5,000 worth of top-flight computer equipment, and all of the finalists will convene at the Nike campus in August. Head to FutureSole.com to register, and be sure to have your submissions ready by July 1st!

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Around this time of year in 2010, Nike Sportswear released the Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Cough Drop’ as a House of Hoops and Nike exclusive release, but it fell at an inopportune time as the release of the Air Jordan VI ‘Infrared Pack’ fell on the same day. This year’s Quickstrike release of the Air Foamposite One ‘Electric Green’ steers clear of any other big-name drops, as these are slated for a House of Hoops Exclusive release this Thursday, May 19th. The ‘Electric Green’ Foamposite is the fourth overall Foamposite One/Pro release of the year, which is almost $1,000, tax inclusive, of Foamposite goodness in just five months. Check with your local House of Hoops locations for release quantities and let us know if you’ll be copping these this Thursday. via taobao.

Nike Air Foamposite One
Black/Electric Green
314996-030
05/19/2011

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Wood grain has been a mark of luxury in automobiles for years but has only been used sparingly on sneakers in the past.  Notable examples include the Nike SB Dunk High ‘Deck’ and ‘Twin Peaks’, the 2010 Nike Basketball NBA All-Star collection, and of course, Michael Lau’s Nike SB collaborations.  In fact, Lau already did a wooden Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski in 2009 as part of the 10th anniversary of his Gardner toy series, but the new one pictured above is closer to the Decks in its execution than Lau’s collabos.  They’re done in a specially treated suede that gives this brown colorway a very organic feel that’s a bit more ‘finished’ when compared to January’s Dunk Low SB that had a similar pattern pressed into its suede side panels.  Click through to see more of the latest Zoom Stefan Janoski Quickstrike and look for a mere 1500 pairs of these to hit select Nike SB retailers in the coming weeks.  via N-SB

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