The Nike Zoom Huarache TR Mid was chosen as one of Sneaker News’ thirty best of 2010, a selection that many of our readers seemed to agree with. So why was the debut for the Zoom Huarache 2 – an apparent sequal to the Zoom Huarache TR Mid – so quiet? The Zoom Huarache 2 shares the same midsole platform with a similar upper and ankle construction, but comes without a stability strap and wings and features a larger, more prominent swoosh on the upper. These two releases make up the ‘Chicago’ Pack, representing the intra-city rival White Sox and Cubs of the Windy City. Both pairs also feature pinstriped inner lining (to match the uniforms) and special insoles, detailing train maps that connect the landmark stadiums to the rest of the city. These are available now at Chicago retailers SNYX, but stick with Sneaker News for more information and updates on the Nike Zoom Huarache 2.

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Creating a Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke is like being a kid stuck in a candy store. While at first, stuffing your pockets with all the sweet goodness might seem like a great idea, you’ll end up with a bad tummy ache and a lingering feeling of self-doubt and question. Keeping it simple and controlled is what makes a Bespoke truly great, and Steven Pinkerton, for his ‘Round 1′ Bespoke, got the moderation thing down pat. Here’s a look at this latest Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke, featuring a tonal royal blue suede upper, a full gum sole, a peanut butter perforated leather inner lining, and UG Soles lace dubrae. Steven clearly had this vision in mind when he decided to shell out the hundreds of dollars for the sneaker, and we say job well done. Continue reading for another look and let us know what you think.

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We knew we were in for a grand finale when Michael Jordan decided to break out the Air Jordan XIV for the first time during Game 5 of the 1998 NBA Finals. We all know how that story ended; Michael had the ball at the top of the key, drove right, crossed back to his left, and hit a sweet jumper to give the Chicago Bulls a 1-point lead – one that would prove to be the deciding bucket for the series. As Michael walked around the court with six fingers held high, the Air Jordan XIV engraved its place in Jordan history, despite seeing just 72 minutes of action. In October, Jordan Brand will release a new colorway of the Air Jordan XIV in Light Graphite, Midnight Navy, and Black. It should remind you of previous Air Jordan colorways, like the OG Air Jordan XIII Flint and Air Jordan XIII Low in Black/Navy. We’ve got a new set of images for you below courtesy of air-randyhk, so check ‘em out and let us know if these are a must-have for you.

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Air Jordan flagship models have always featured premium materials geared toward combining deluxe aesthetics with superior performance.  The new Air Jordan 2011 Q Flight sees that balance shift toward the latter, the Quick Fuse Flight’s Hyperfuse upper panel the most breathable and lightweight material ever used on a pair of Jays.  This gives younger sneakerheads a chance to get a glimpse into what old heads saw when the Air Jordan IV debuted with a mesh side panel and brought the AJ5s along for the ride, and the above pictured AJ2011 Q Flight in black/white is every bit as timeless as those classics.  Click through for a closer look and look for the Air Jordan 2011 Q Flight in stores starting July 7th.  via SoleMovement

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The Nike Air Max JR has seen enough crazy colorways in its preview cycle to compete with the entire combined history of the Nike Griffey line, but what about palettes that hearken back to Junior’s glory days?  Check out the latest Air Max JR revelation, a black-based getup with teal and red accents that’s reminiscent of the OG ‘Freshwater’ Air Griffey Max 1 (aka ‘Mariners Emerald’) that’ll hit retailers this August.  Interestingly enough, these are also slated with an August 10th release at NSW retailers like Villa, so which one will you choose?  Click through for more of the black and turquoise Air Max JR and stick with Sneaker News in case we find them available early.

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In mid-January, Sneaker News reported a special colorway capsule for Girls called the Jordan Brand ‘Strawberry Splash Pack’, which included the Air Jordan V Retro, Jordan 1 Phat, and a few other Jordan Brand models. The ‘Strawberry Splash’ Pack consists of white or black-base colorways with rich, bright tones of Legacy Red and Scarlet Fire, as seen on this Air Jordan V for Girls. It features a white leather upper with the trademark 3M-reflective tongue, a two-toned Legacy Red/Scarlet Fire midsole, and Scarlet Fire on the inner lining. These are expected to hit Jordan Brand retailers in August, so continue reading for another look and stay tuned to Sneaker News for the most consistent Air Jordan updates and information! via ruvilla.

Air Jordan V GS
White/Legacy Red-Scarlet Fire
08/2011

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We recently broke you off with a preview of the Nike SB July 2011 collection, and we’re back again to give you an in depth look at the Nike SB Blazer Mid set to drop for the month of July. The suede treatment is a go-to look for the Blazer, and this model pulls it off in a deep shade of navy labeled here as Charcoal. Beyond that we see a not quite white color on the swoosh and laces, reminiscent of the faux vintage treatment we’ve seen on some other Blazer releases. Finally to give the shoe a bit more pop there is a dark red that shows up on the lining and the various Nike branding throughout. Hit the jump to get a more complete look at this Nike SB Blazer Mid, and keep an eye out for them at select SB accounts like Flatspot.

Nike SB Blazer
Charcoal/Halo/Team Red
310801-013

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The saying “That’s why you play the game” suggests that you need to have a contest to determine who’s really the best, but you could have seen the result of last Wednesday’s 2011 Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 coming from a mile away.  Or from seventeen years away (in which case, you’d cover about one foot per day to complete the trek), which was the last time Vancouver was engulfed in rioting following a Game 7 loss.  And with the Cup being captured by yet another team wearing black and yellow this year, it’s yet more of the same thing, but with a twist.  Kinda like the Supra Bandits and Stacks done in the Boston Bruins high-contrast colorway to form the ‘Black & Yellow’ Pack.  Click through for a closer look at these suede and leather special edition skate sneakers and look for them at your local Supra dealer soon.

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The LIVESTRONG collection, the collaboration between Nike Sportswear and Lance Armstrong, was a distinct set of releases as a result of the immediately recognizable color combo that Lance was repping at the time. While those killer releases have come and gone, these Air Max 90′s certainly would have been right at home with the other gear from that pack, with the colorway of Black/Varsity Maize/White/Medium Grey looking instantly familiar. We first hit you with a preview of these Nike Air Max 90′s a couple months back and they are impacting slightly before our predicted July release date. Hit the jump to take a full look at this Air Max 90 and head over to Nikestore to grab your pair now.

Nike Air Max 90
Black/Varsity Maize/White/Medium Grey
325018-033

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Yesterday, DJ Clark Kent brought us our first look at the special black promo edition of the Air Jordan V Quai 54. Only 54 pairs were given out to some of Jordan Brand’s favorite folks, and it appears that noted sneakerhead and frequent Jordan rocker, Fabolous was lucky enough to get on the list, joining DJCK and Fat Joe. Fabolous is scheduled to head to Paris shortly to perform at the Quai 54 tournament, so it appears that his pair will be well earned, but who else was on this envy-inducing gift list? Guess we’ll have to wait to see where the rest pop up, but for now, check out another look at Fab’s after the jump, and if you want a pair of the white version a week early, you can find them now on eBay.

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Last night Sneaker News showed you one of the most unique pairs of the Air Jordans ever made – the Hare Jordan VII ‘Bordeaux’. It was made specifically for Bugs Bunny’s furry feet and super-wide toes, but before that version was made, another Air Jordan colorway was designed with Michael’s furry friend in mind. The Air Jordan VII in the White/Light Silver-True Red colorway featured a few other bright colorways on the tongue that gave off a ‘Looney Tunes’ effect of sorts, and was later nicknamed the ‘Hare’ for its semblance to Bugs. The Air Jordan VII ‘Hare’ was never re-released until 2008, when it was chosen as the representative colorway of the AJ7 for the Collezione Package. This OG pair is about as pristine as you can get with a pair of 19-year-old shoes, so check out the gallery of images of this vintage piece after the jump and hit up the auction from bailiwyck on eBay.

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Many Air Jordan purists prefer to leave their sneakers in their original state, as Michael used to wear ‘em. Some might say that swapping out laces is a ‘no-no’ and that they should be worn they way they’re packaged in the box, but take for example the Air Jordan V in Black/Metallic Silver; while they come with black laces, at times, Michael actually wore them with white ones, matching the white stitching on the ’23′ on the heel. With that said, lace-swapping is an easy way to rejuvenate an old pair of kicks or to give a new pair an added pop. But while it may be easier to do that on a simpler shoe like the Air Max 1 or Nike Dunk, it’s starting to become a slightly more common practice with Air Jordans now that new colorways are popping up with every Retro release. NT member dankenstien88 recently showed off his impressive Air Jordan collection, all of which feature alternate lacing, so check out his collection below and let us know if you think swapping out laces for an Air Jordan shoe is acceptable or blasphemous.

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