A little over a week after our most recent look at upcoming releases from the latest Liberty of London x Nike Sportswear collaboration, another new model has hit retail.  The Nike Blazer Mid for women by Liberty has a very feminine look thanks to its unique floral print, and though the pink sections certainly stand out, there are a variety of complimentary shades that actually make up the bulk of the design.  Click through to get a closer look at these and look for them at the best NSW accounts like Cambridge, Mass’ Concepts.

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How many Sneaker News readers out there remember exactly what happened on April 20th of this year?  Relax guys, this isn’t some kind of pop interrogation, but rather an allusion to the fact that the Maharam x Nike Dunk High has been conspicuous by its absence since the initial preview back on 4/20.  Since then, we’ve confirmed a released date for the Tennis Classics also previewed back in April, and now we can finally offer some more details on the Dunks.  And though they share the same leather and woven horse hair construction, this new Maraham Dunk High is quite different from the spring previews, its black design coming off considerably darker than the bronze look we expected.  Will the brown edition pop up as a retail release or has it been nixed at the sample stage?  We’ll find out soon enough, as the black Nike Dunk High by Maharam is set to release this summer, and you can see more angles when you click on the jump below.  via HB

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It’s fitting in a year when we’ve seen more Air Jordan VII Retros than any other since 2006 (all of which dropped in the first half of the year, leaving nothing behind for ’11), that what could be the last one we see in 2011 turns out to be a sample from the last time an AJ7 came out.  That was back in 2008 when all Jays 1-XX2 released as part of the massive CDP collection, and had changes not been made before the VII/XVI set dropped, we would have ended up with the above pictured model instead of the ‘Hares’.  These are more of a true Chicago Bulls colorway and vaguely reminiscent of the Orion Blue edition that debuted in in March thanks to their use of an all-white leather upper.  Click through to see more angles, let us know if Jordan Brand made the right call in releasing the Hares instead and if you’d buy these were this colorway ever to make it to retail.  via phase2x/MN

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The Air Jordan V in White/Varsity Red/Midnight Navy has all the makings of a classic summer shoe. Extra flossy patent leather, crisp icy soles, and a little mix of red, white, and blue for that patriotic flavor. On top of all that, have you ever seen an Air Jordan V that you didn’t like? Fortunately Jordan Brand is spreading the love around on this one, with sizes available for the full family, from preschool all the way up to adults. That way there’s no room for excuses, everybody has the opportunity to get in on this anticipated summer release from Jordan Brand. These are starting to hit retailers like City Sole now, so be on the lookout for this Air Jordan V before it disappears. Continue reading for a full look at the range of sizes available and if you need yours early, you can find a pair now on eBay.

Air Jordan V Retro
White/Varsity Red-Midnight Navy
136027-103
July 2nd, 2011

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If you’ve got wide feet and fall in the category of EEE-width shoes, suddenly your plight doesn’t seem so serious. Bugs Bunny, Michael Jordan’s close and animated friend, has some unique peds that require special make-ups of sneakers for him to wear comfortably. Granted, Bugs isn’t human, but he’s got some abnormally large and wide feet, which forced Jordan Brand to fashion these ‘Hare’ Jordan VIIs in the Bordeaux colorway for the wise-cracking lagomorph. The ‘Hare’ Jordan VII is actually one of the most unique pieces of the Jordan Brand historical archive, because it symbolized the time when Michael reached a star status beyond the game of basketball and became on par with the lovable rabbit and his friends. The two, of course, co-starred in Space Jam a few years after the Air Jordan VII debuted, so we wonder what other ‘Hare’ Jordans are out there. Check out the extra shots of the ‘Hare’ Jordan VII Bordeaux after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for the best coverage of all things sneakers! via JordansDaily.

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This brand new colorway of the Nike Air Foamposite Pro, coming in Dark Pine Green, is definitely one of the more anticipated Fall releases. The Foamposites have been hitting in a variety of colors lately, with release of the Retro Blue version right around the corner, but the Dark Pine edition is a nice departure from the norm given its more serious look. This darker colorway is the closest thing we’ve had the to the tough as nails all black Foamposite Pro that dropped back in 2003, and anything close to that is a good thing for Foamposite lovers. Let us know how you feel about this Fall release for the Nike Air Foamposite Pro and lock down your pair early from atljerseys on eBay.

Nike Air Foamposite Pro
Black/Dark Pine
624041-301

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Channel your inner Mugatu and say “Customs…they’re so hot right now!”. Recently we showed you the Air Jordan 1 ’3M Dragons’, completed by sneaker customizer Scoop, but check out his second project, transforming the Nike Dunk High into one that resembles the Nike Zoom Kobe VI ‘FC Barcelona’. It copies the Bright Mango upper of the Kobe VI, and features a translucent sole thanks to the Nike Dunk High ‘White Pack’ base. Scoop treated the upper to have the snake-skin appearance, and paired it with a black swoosh and laces to complete the FC Barcelona look. Check out the additional images of this custom Nike Dunk High after the jump and let us know what you think of the idea!

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The buzz surrounding this year’s Jordan Brand Quai 54 releases (the Air Jordan V and the Team ISO 2) has grown steadily since it was first featured months ago, and eager sneakerheads are counting down the days ’til July 2nd, when a limited U.S. release will go down. Some controversy/debate has risen regarding the lace-locks, as one feature of the Air Jordan V Quai 54 had red instead of green, but things are about to get a bit stickier as these official Jordan Brand images feature the Air Jordan V with a translucent outsole rather than the Radiant Green we’ve seen. These are likely an early sample as we’ve seen the released pairs with the green outsole, so the question is: Do you prefer clear or green? Check out the extra images below and let us know which you like better, and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more updates regarding this release or pick up a pair of the AJVs now on eBay.

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Hip-hop and sneaker culture icon Biz Markie will make his mark once again by way of a new collaborative release with Packer Shoes and the PRO-Keds 69er. Sneaker News already filled you in on a special Biz Markie x PRO-Keds Backyard BBQ at Packer Shoes on June 26th, but here’s some additional information on this upcoming release; of the three colorways, the black and olive green versions are limited to just 300 pairs a piece, while the white versions are a Packer exclusive, featuring a Packer Shoes molded leather logo imprint on the heel (and limited to just 150 pairs). Each of the three features a gold Biz Markie logo on the tongue, and will come accompanied by a Packer Shoes x PRO-Keds x Biz Markie t-shirt and a Biz Markie USB Keychain (holding 1 GB). All three are available now at Packer Shoes in-store and online, so check out the detailed images, as well as a video interview with Biz Markie after the jump. Purchase of the shoe will also get you a wristband granting access to Sunday’s BBQ festivities featuring food, entertainment and refreshments provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon, so get yours now while supplies last.

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Just how do you become the face of one of Nike’s most popular Basketball designs? Mercilessly posterize a rookie center, jump over a Kia, and wreak havoc above the rim. Blake Griffin has forced some of the Los Angeles spotlight on himself, dazzling the viewing public with some of the most vicious and crowd-pleasing dunks on a consistent basis, and his All-Star status in his rookie* season has earned him a spot on the Nike Basketball roster as the face of the Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011. BG debuted the Hyperdunk 2011 during the 2011 NBA All-Star Game and wore it a few times thereafter, and even gifted a pair of his shoes to Conan O’Brien, when he was a guest on the late-night talk show.

What makes the Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 that much more special is that it’s a complete rehaul from previous designs. It features next-generation Flywire technology, a 3D-shaped glass-reinforced composite midfoot shank for torsional rigidity, Zoom Air at the heel and forefoot, and an external heel counter for optimal stability. The Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 will join the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 at the forefront of the Nike Basketball movement for the 2011-12 NBA season, but you can have yours when the Hyperdunk 2011 releases in August. We’ve got detailed images of two new colorways as well as a look at designer Leo Chang’s preliminary sketches below so check ‘em out and get ready to ball!

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The Nike Air 180 is typically an overlooked Air Max shoe here in the states, but we did receive a few releases at select Nike Sportswear accounts not long ago. We can expect a few more to hit this Fall/Winter season, like this tonal-black with white secondary accents and a contrasting bright red, or the white with the photo blue and grey midsole. The Air 180 was just another evolutionary step in the Air Max history, featuring the unique 180-degree Air Max unit, which was later implemented on Nike Basketball designs like the Nike Air Force 180 (one of the Admiral’s sigs). Check out the extra angles of both upcoming colorways after the jump and let us know what you think.

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The youth movement in the NBA has allowed budding stars like Rajon Rondo to emerge from an already star-studded roster as the leader of one of the best teams of the league. Rondo’s true point-guard skills and heady play has his name thrown in discussions of best PG in the game, and if he continues his old-school style of basketball, Rajon has the potential to be considered one of the best to ever play the position. Nike has appointed Rajon Rondo as the representative of the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 – the sequel to last year’s groundbreaking Nike Hyperfuse. The Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 utilizes the lightweight three-layer material that doesn’t compromise durability, and adds in other structural pillars like the seamless mesh inner sleeve, an internal heel counter, a phylon midsole with Zoom Air at the forefoot, and an internal midfoot shank that increases responsiveness and support. Expect the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 to hit Nike Basketball retailers in July, so check out these detailed images of the upcoming 2011 Hyperfuse flagship below.

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