The ongoing Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals collaboration has seen a slew of killer sneakers, with the “wings” add-on really pushing the limits of sneaker design. We’ve got an updated look at the Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals JS Wings Camo that are slated for a Fall/Winter release. These high tops stick to traditional camouflage colors, with a good mix of greens and browns swirling about the leather upper. Furthering the outdoorsy feel is the bright orange lining on the inside of the shoe. With that being said, these won’t exactly make you blend in, as the Jeremy Scott Wings are without a doubt some of the most unique shoes in recent memory. Stay tuned with us for this Fall/Winter 2011 release from adidas Originals. 

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It’s safe to say the Air Jordan 2011 was a big deal, a Jordan shoe that got back to the performance side of things, focusing just as much on functionality as visual aesthetics. Building off the success of the Air Jordan 2011, the Jordan Brand team is releasing the all new Air Jordan 2011 Q Flight, a shoe intended for the faster players on the court who are looking for a responsive shoe. The Air Jordan 2011 Q Flight is built on the signature Quickness cushioning technology that debuted in the Air Jordan 2011 legacy model from this year, a system of mixed mesh and Phylon materials that makes for a lightweight upper that stays responsive in game. The Air Jordan 2011 Q Flight will be hitting stores on July 7 in five distinct colorways, so check out the additional images after the jump to figure out which one’s for you.

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Diana Taruasi has seen a number of Nike LeBron player exclusive colorways over the years, a pair of her Air Max LeBron VIIs selling at auction for over three grand last summer.  That costly pair came in the classic pink-n-shrink that typified ladies sneakers for so many years, but her latest seems a better fit with the overall purpose and tone of the WNBA.  These Nike LeBron 8 V2 PEs perfectly match Diana’s Phoenix Mercury home uniforms, their purple Flywire strands and select orange hits leaving us wondering if there’s anything else wild like this left in the LeBron 8 lineup.  Click through to see more angles and let us know how these compare to LeBron James’ own player exclusive colorways.  via LRJ23

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Is Kobe a fan of Entourage as well? Sneaker News first showed you this camo-uppered colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI in April, and many of our readers compared it to the Entourage colorway of the Nike LeBron 8 V/2. The Entourage cast and the Los Angeles Lakers do have some ties (remember Johnny Drama once asked Lamar Odom about his shapely calves), but this colorway is independent of the show altogether. Instead, it’s one of three camouflage colorways of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, the first being the ‘Italian Camo’ that dropped in the first weekend of June. The Photo Blue/Volt Camo Kobe VI just became available at Nikestore so head there for to cop yours, or pick up a pair now on eBay.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI
Photo Blue/White-Black-Volt
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During a period when tonal grey kicks are among the most popular trends in the sneaker world, it’s a no-brainer to see a Nike LeBron model with this motif.  And it’s just as obvious that the Wolf Grey Nike LeBron 8 V2 Low is among this model’s best colorways, their super-versatile non-palette offering a huge range of grey tones thanks to the V2′s synthetic Flywire shell.  These babies look even better in person thanks to the metallic sheen on the ‘overlay’ sections, and you can have your own pair to rock all summer long now that they’re available from Eastbay and from atljerseys on eBay.

Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low
Wolf Grey/White-Metallic Silver
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The Nike Hyperdunk debuted in 2008 and has already reached ‘classic’ status thanks to a unique marketing campaign (Kobe jumping over a speeding Aston Martin and jumping over a snake-filled kiddie pool with the Jackass crew – R.I.P. Ryan Dunn), and many have called it one of Nike’s most comfortable and visually appealing designs in history. In August, the third installment of the Hyperdunk franchise will be introduced – the Nike Hyperdunk 2011. It’s already poised for a boom in popularity, with high-flying standout Blake Griffin chosen as a prominent representative of the shoe, and in August we’ll have the opportunity to own a pair of one of the most futuristic-looking Nike B-Ball designs ever. Seven colorways are set to release – a tonal Volt joint and the Kay Yao ‘Think Pink’ joints – so check out the entire seven below and let us know what you think.

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Interesting thing about the early ’90s: countless retro models and colorways have been borrowed from this classic era when seemingly everyone wore plaid button-downs, and yet the guys who made them the must-have garment during that period have seen their music largely absent the kind of revivals that have retroactively benefited other genres.  Put simply, at this point in history, grunge music is little more than a town we drove through between punkton and indieville.  Bands like Nirvana, Alice and Chains and Stone Temple Pilots have maintained significant cult followings, but the music is just too dang dark to survive in today’s club-happy radio climate.

So with all that in mind, it’s absolutely stunning that Pearl Jam have managed to release nine albums and sell out arenas across the country for twenty-one years now.  And given the similarity they share as being alt staples, then discarded, and brought back again stronger than ever, it’s fitting to see Eddie Vedder’s band work with Vans Classic on a pack of Sk8-His.  The Pearl Jam x Vans Sk8-His are evenly split between an old school Seattle Supersonics look and another with black suede framing its plaid flannel side panels.  Click through for more images and with the 20th anniversary of Ten coming up in August, they should be out shortly.  via FNG

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The Nike Zoom Hyperfuse made its grand debut in July 2010, releasing in a number of general and nation-specific colorways, with the 2010 FIBA World Championships serving as an international stage debut for the high-tech Nike Basketball shoe. One year later and the sophomore effort of the Hyperfuse arrives, adopting just a ’2011′ designation and an all-new re-tooled upper. The ankle of the Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 features the high-cut construction, with Fuse reaching up to its peak and wrapping most of the lateral side of the upper. The medial side-wall of the shoe features the lightweight Fuse material as well, except for the toe area, which is covered with the polyurethane shell. These nine new colorways are slated to hit stores this July so take a look at the entire set below and let us know which of the nine you like best.

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Built on the Hyperfuse composite material that was near the top of the list for most popular choices this past season, the Nike Air Shox Hyperballer is poised to bring the ‘Boing!’ back to basketball.  Will this upcoming Wolf Grey, white and Sport Red colorway become this decade’s ‘Lapis’ Shox BB4?  It certainly has a distinct look, even in a period when simple team-oriented colorways are dominating the market, and with at least one world champion in Shawn Marion already rocking this model, you know they can handle the pressure of the world’s biggest stage.  Click through to get a better look at this Air Shox-cushioned design, let us know how you feel about them with a comment and stick with Sneaker News for updates on these and all Nike Basketball release dates.  via Kinstor

Nike Hypershox 2011
Wolf Grey/White-Sport Red
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Ray Allen, whose name was already in Hall of Fame discussions, pretty much solidified his spot among the greatest of all time when he became the all-time leader in three-pointers made when he broke Reggie Miller’s long-standing record on February 9th. Jordan Brand hooked up its longest-tenured Jordan Brand basketball athlete by outfitting him in a Player Exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan XIII in White/Green with his ‘Ray’ logo on the tongue. That night was certainly one of his key moments of his career, and in the sneaker world, his Air Jordan PEs were the talk of the town. Recently, a release of the Air Jordan XIII Ray Allen PE was rumored to go down, and here we have yet another look at this likely super-limited release. Continue reading for detailed images and stick with Sneaker News for release information regarding this highly anticipated July release (at House of Hoops), and hit up MarqueeSole to get one of the few available pairs.

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Eric Koston is one of the few riders on Nike SB’s current active rosters who can remember a time in the mid ’90s when pretty much all skate shoes looked like the one pictured above: a simple two or three colored palette featuring a suede upper and gum rubber on the outsole.  This upcoming colorway from his Nike SB Koston 1 is also somewhat similar to one of the initial releases that just hit store shelves, though a black midsole with just a hint of gum peaking out at the toe makes for a much darker and more serious feel compared to the lighter pair.  Click through for more angles and hit up Flatspot because they just made these available.

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FORE!  The Nike Dunk has proven itself both impeccably styled and capable of taking on a huge variety of upgrades and augmentations, so it should come as no surprise that when the Swoosh was looking to expand its golf shoe offerings into a more casual space, that this Nike Sportswear classic would get its country club membership ahead of the rest of the list.  Check out the Nike Dunk NG, a lowtop version of this classic silhouette with a way-past-SB sole reconstruction that offers a more articulate traction pattern that should presumably allow blades of grass to move more freely while you twist with the stability of seven six-pronged spikes.  Click through to see the first five colorways up-close and stick with Sneaker News for updates on these Spring 2012 releases.  via CK

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