One way to further the legacy of the Air Jordan is to continue its emphasis on youth. Sneaker News has been putting out Girls-exclusive colorways for quite some time, and for Spring 2012, that focus will definitely endure as a wide selection of Air Jordan and Jordan Brand releases are scheduled to drop. In January, a new White/Black-Ultraviolet-Cyber colorway of the Air Jordan X will release alongside a new Jordan 1 Phat. February is highlighted by a Air Jordan IV, featuring a tonal Voltage Cherry upper and white/black trim (similar to the Air Jordan IV Laser sample we showed you some time ago). March is headlined by an Air Jordan XIV in White/Storm Red-Neptune Blue. Also debuting is the AJ V.1, which features an Air Jordan 1 Phat Low upper with an auto-claved outsole. Continue reading for a further look at the Jordan Brand Girls Spring 2012 releases and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more updates as they develop. via alldayatf.

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Penny Hardaway’s career was cut short due to injury, but his legacy continues to persevere on the strength of his signature line with Nike. With the Nike Air Foamposite being the hot shoe of the moment, 2009′s Nike Air 1/2 Cent being such a huge hit, and the upcoming Zoom Rookie LWP stirring up excitement, no end is in sight for the Nike Air Penny line. In what might be a long overdue release, Nike Sportswear is teaming up with one of its most successful pitchmen to put out a special Nike Air Force 1 Low, which features certified Penny Hardaway insignia and trademarks, like the 1-cent logo on the heel, the pinstriped tongue (seen on the Nike Air Max Penny), and the detailed lines on the swoosh (also from the Air Max Penny). No word on release information just yet, but stick with Sneaker News for more updates and let us know what you think of the Penny Hardaway x Nike Air Force 1 Low. via Iam1Cent.

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If you tuned into Sneaker News last week, you’d know that it was one of the biggest seven-day spans of headline-making Air Jordan news. The confirmation of the Air Jordan X Chicago as well as looks at samples of the Air Jordan IV White/Cement and an Air Jordan III in nubuck was enough buzz to keep you interested, but the horizon of upcoming Air Jordan releases is about to get a bit clearer. Here we have a month-by-month breakdown of the Air Jordan and Jordan Brand releases for January, February, and March of 2012; January will feature the Air Jordan X Chicago as well as the Air Jordan 8.0 in the ‘Aqua’ colorway, February will hold the Air Jordan IV White/Cement Grey (now Tech Grey), a new colorway of the Air Jordan X in White/Old Royal-Stealth, and an Air Jordan Spiz’ike ‘Bordeaux’, and March will feature the Air Jordan 8.0 in the White/Black/Red as well as another new version of the Air Jordan X in Black/White-Stealth. Continue reading for a quick rundown of all the Air Jordan and Jordan Brand releases for Spring 2012 and stick with Sneaker News for all your Air Jordan updates. via alldayatf.

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In March, Sneaker News gave you a look at the Nike Zoom Rookie, the next signature hybrid shoe to come out of the Nike Air Penny line. Penny Hardaway’s Nike Basketball pedigree is among one of the greatest of all time, and with the success of his most recent hybrid shoe (the Nike Air 1/2 Cent), the Zoom Rookie could not have come at a better time. The Nike Zoom Rookie features design elements from the sneakers Penny wore during his rookie season in 1993-94, namely the Nike Air Go LWP and Nike Air Flight One. Sneaker News previously showed you an interesting yellow/black sample pair of the Zoom Rookie, but here we get a look at a White/Metallic Silver colorway as well as a tonal red version that is currently set for an August 2011 release. Check out the extra image below and let us know what you think of this next Penny Hardaway hybrid shoe. via Iam1Cent.

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Yesterday Sneaker News showed you an upcoming Retro release of the Air Jordan XIV in the Light Graphite/Midnight Navy-White colorway. We made the quick connection to the Georgetown Hoyas, which has been a Jordan Brand sponsored NCAA Team for some time, but these releases aren’t specific to that school. This second ‘on-foot’ image of the Air Jordan XIV sheds a bit more light on the overall profile of the shoe, which consists of the Light Graphite tonal upper with black contrast stitching, a Black midsole, and Midnight Navy on the visible midfoot plate as well as on surrounding details. Check out another look below and let us know what you think of this new colorway, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for more information regarding this October 2011 release. via hoopchina.

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The Air Jordan V and VII have shared the majority of 2011′s retro spotlight, and as the models that sandwiched Michael Jordan’s first NBA Championship campaign, they come off quite differently.  The Sevens are known for their role in MJ’s second chip, his second Olympic gold medal and their connections to pop culture, but the Fives recall a hungrier time for Mike, before he ever got a taste of that most satisfying Gatorade bath.  The Air Jordan V Retro in black nubuck with Metallic Silver accents, then, is a relic from the last time Jordan couldn’t get past the Pistons, a symbol of the hard work and determination a certain modern day NBA star would do well to channel.  And lucky for us sneakerheads, one of the great OG Air Jordan Legacy colorways will hit retailers in time for the back to school season, which means it’s even better news that these joints just popped up early from Kicks-crew.

Air Jordan V Retro
Black/Varsity Red/Metallic Silver
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While it’s not unheard of to take a turf trainer and adapt it to basketball purposes (the Nike Zoom Don comes to mind), it’s more common to see a kid wearing trainers on-court than to see designers create a full-on crossover.  So that’s a big part of what makes the Jordan Alpha 3 Percent special, a model based on the 3 Percent turf shoe that hit retailers in 1999, and one that we saw Mike Bibby wearing in the Miami Heat backcourt during the 2011 NBA Playoffs.  This pair pictured above is the same colorway Bibby was pictured wearing in away games in our NBA Feet column, and now you can grab them from select Jordan Brand retailers like FinishLine or get your pair on eBay.

Jordan Alpha 3 Percent
Black/Varsity Red-White
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If you’re a first-round hopeful, it’s an NBA Draft Night tradition to attend the annual event dressed sharply. The late-June evening at Madison Square Garden is a life-changing experience for some of these youngsters, so when one’s name is called up to stage, he’d want to look his best. That’s why Sean John, the urban fashion label owned by Sean Combs aka P. Diddy, is outfitting some NBA Draft attendees in some fine suits. Kyrie Irving, Alec Burks, James Ihedigbo, and Jan Vesely were present for the Sean John NBA Pre-Draft Fine Tailoring and Gifting Experience, where they were showered with goodies and fine threads. Some arrived in some notable sneakers – Irving in some crisp white Air Force 1 Lows, Burks in some Air Max 95s, and Ihedigbo in Cool Grey XIs. The prospects also hosted a basketball clinic for Special Olympics Athletes in New York, where Irving was spotted with True Blue IIIs, Kemba Walker sported the Taxi XII Low, and Derrick Williams wore the Pearl Foamposites. The 2011 NBA Draft is tonight, so check out the draft prospects at the event after the jump and let us know who you think will be drafted number 1!

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If you caught our look at Nike Sportswear’s ‘Always On’ Ice Cream Truck yesterday, you might have noticed that the first place that rolled off the list of stops in the teaser video was ‘DYCKMAN’, as in Dyckman Park, the NYC venue that hosts the self-proclaimed “Best streetball tournament in the NYC.”  But it’s not a tourney, rather, a single game that serves as the inspiration for this new Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 PE created for Team NIKE.  This collection of Swoosh-sponsored streetballers challenged 2010 Dyckman champs Take No Prisoners last night, and given that the Hyperfuse series was modeled on Beijing playground ball, you know they can stand up to the pressure of one of the world’s notable outdoor courts.  Click through to see more, let us know how these compare to the other Hyperfuse 2011 colorways we’ve seen so far and stick with Sneaker News for upcoming release dates.

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Why is it that so many Nike Air Max 1s for women seem to be so sweet?  It’s insanely frustrating for guys with feet to big too 1.5-up-size, especially with pairs like this impressive new Wolf Grey and white edition.  They feature a yellow top eyelet for just a little color, though you could just as easily swap out for the right shade of orange laces to turn these into a titanium torch.  Click through to see the latest excellent grey look from Nike Sportswear and grab yours from SneakerBaas.

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Without so much as a preview, the Nike Air Rejuven8 Mule 3 hit retailers just in time for its breathable and lightweight design to offer a breath of fresh air this summer.  And for the second time in as many weeks, we have a new set of Air Rejuven8 Mule 3s to show you, and though this one might have a bit more lead-in time, you still might have trouble finding a pair.  That’s because these new digi-camo Rejuven8 Mule 3s are prefixed with the ‘AP’ denoting Asia-Pacific exclusive status.  It’s probably all for the best as this progressive series has seen better sales in the Asian market, though we’re certain a fair number of US sneakerheads will see to importing a pair.  Click through to see closer views of both pairs and stick with Sneaker News for updates regarding a possible stateside release date.  via Chapter Express

Nike Air Rejuven8 Mule 3 AP
Sail/Khaki-Smoke-Baroque Brown
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Wolf Grey/Neutral Grey-Blue Grey-Cool Grey
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“Nothing is original.  Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination.”

Ok, sneakerheads, you have 10 seconds to come up with a guess as to which sneaker brand posted this as a part of a recent collaboration.  Time’s up; and no, we’re sorry, but the answer is not ‘A Bathing Ape’.  Instead, this message comes from an American-born brand that utilizes a process similar to BAPE’s to come up with their sneaker simulacra: Gourmet.  And since we’re talking about a brand named after fine foods that borrows its design cues from other prominent labels, what better an establishment with whom to collaborate than a Korean burger shop that has been compared to Fatburger?  The only way to improve upon that tightly-knit concept is to find inspiration in yet another California cow sammich distributor: In-N-Out Burger.  So if you happen to be in South Korea and need a new pair of kicks, hold the lettuce, check out the Gourmet x Thunder Burger pop-up shop in Soeul, images of which can be seen when you click on the jump below.  via SxH

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