We’ve seen several interesting Reebok Insta Pump Fury colorways this year including a few notable collaborations of late, and it looks like RBK will be carrying this momentum over to its in-house creations.  This latest trio of Insta Pump Fury runners is kinda like a hybrid of varsity and flight jacket-inspired designs, their unique mix of nylon, leather and sewn-on patches providing a unique look and feel for the pack.  Click through to see some additional angles of each pair, let us know which one you like best and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release dates.  via Tenisfuki

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Nike Running has produced some of the most memorable sneaker colorways of all time and while the Swoosh’s Sportswear division reissues and reappropriates those classic palettes with some frequency, it’s absolutely necessary to push on with new groundbreaking color combos.  Take for instance this new Nike Air Max 2011 for women.  It utilizes a colorway you can consider novel, if for no other reason than the Blue Glow shade on its sockliner and Max Air cushion is a new one.  The Solar Red accents add a nice edge of aggression to a model that ends up looking a tad ‘un-Aquamarine’-like, and we can’t help but think this duo with a black base would look dope on a few other silhouettes.  Click through to see more angles of this particular pair and look for them at select retailers like FinishLine.

Nike WMNS Air Max+ 2011
Black/Blue Glow-Cool Grey-Solar Red
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This year’s Jordan Brand Quai 54 Basketball Tournament will be highlighted by the Air Jordan V Retro in this all-new White/Black-Metallic Silver-Radiant Green colorway. Will they release in the U.S.? A limited release in Europe already went down yesterday with a slightly wider availability hitting tomorrow, but news of a stateside release on July 2nd at select House of Hoops locations has been noted by some sources. Stay tuned to Sneaker News for more release information regarding this upcoming release, and in the meantime, check out this new set of detailed images of the Air Jordan V Quai 54 courtesy of AGS and take a look at some of the available pairs now on eBay.

Air Jordan V
White/Black-Metallic Silver-Radiant Green
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Once a staple in the Nike Sportswear release calendar, the Nike Vandal High has been AWOL of late.  We’ve only seen a single mens release in the last nine months, but at least this one proves that its classic design can keep up with the times.  But really, the simple red-on-white getup is something of a throwback itself, so perhaps we should see more Vandals now that the relatively simple styles with which it debuted decades ago has become one of the contemporary defaults.  Here’s hoping we won’t have to wait almost another year to see another pair this good, and luckily there’s no need to wait with this pair; they’re available now at FinishLine.

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It’s quite common for Nike Sportswear to update its classic running lineup with tech upgrades or hybrid design infusions.  adidas Originals and Vans can be seen doing the same, but Reebok has thus far tended to simply offer new colorways on familiar silhouettes.  But that might be changing, as the new Reebok World Best manages to bring back that classic ’80s RBK style in a new lifestyle-friendly running-inspired package.  Click through to see a preview of this year’s fall/winter collection and stick with Sneaker News for updates including their US release dates.  via Provider

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The Nike All Court served as one of the pioneers for Nike Basketball, and like other classic Nike silhouettes, it receives the seniority treatment as it’s been transformed into a lifestyle sneaker for casual wear rather than performance. The Nike All Court Low made a raging comeback over the last couple of years and this latest new release captures that vintage look with tonal brown perforated leather to match the pronounced toe-cap. These are a stark contrast from the hot pink All Court Lows we showed you, but that just shows that the All Court is really the All Colors. Check out the extra shots below and pick up a pair now from 95soleman on eBay.

Nike All Court Low
Velvet Brown/White
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Desert boots have been so wildly popular in recent years that even Clarks Originals, the creators of the beloved Wallabee moc-toed chukka, has de-emphasized their signature model in favor of the desert boot’s take on their crepe sole.  Another hugely popular theme of late has been the application of vulcanized soles to various models that previously didn’t have one, and that’s where the adidas Honey Desert for women comes in.  This midtop chukka is quite similar to Vans’ Chukka Boot, the feminine multi-colored pattern atop its black base enough to make you stop and ask if perhaps Parra was involved.  But no, this is a Three Stripes in-house production and they’re yours for the taking from select adidas Originals retailers like Kicks-crew.

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Nike Sportswear just revealed a tonal pack of Air Flows for Tier Zero accounts, but regular Sneaker News readers realize that’s not the only uni-colored pack of Flows on the way.  On the LunarLon and Hyperfuse-upgraded side of things is this trio of Nike Lunar Flows, a model whose tech upgrades allow the original silhouette to shine through with renewed vigor.  Each of these three features white accents to match its sole, and you can see more images of the black, red and grey editions when you click on the jump below.  Let us know which pair you prefer and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release dates.  via Nike Harajuku

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Solar Red/Solar Red-White
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Black/Black-White
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Matte Silver/Matte Silver-White
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“We personally feel like my lyrics are more bad, and his lyrics are more evil.”

Today was the release of the Bad Meets Evil x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star, and Eminem and Royce Da 5’9″, the two who make up the rap duo, sat down to discuss their latest collaborative project and their partnership with Converse and the iconic Chuck Taylor All-Star. Both Em and Royce, who describe the Chuck Taylor as a childhood favorite sneaker, will give away one autographed pair of the Bad Meets Evil x Converse Chuck Taylor, while the rest of these limited drops can be picked up today at the Converse flagship in New York City and Boston. Continue reading for the full video interview with Eminem and Royce Da 5’9″ and let us know what you think.

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Are you ready for the upcoming Nike Convention?  No, we’re not talking about Sneaker Con in New York this Saturday, June 18th (though you owe it to yourself to be there if you can make it), but rather the Swoosh’s own arranged gathering.  But in the case of the Nike Convention Low, it’s a reference to the way things are (were) commonly done, i.e. the combination of familiar early-mid ’80s basketball aesthetics into a new lifestyle model.  And this new Japan-exclusive pack takes it a bit further, bringing in some classically ACG-style aesthetics to prove that this faux-baller has a rugged side.  Click through to see more angles of both pairs and stick with Sneaker News for word on their US release date; Kix-Files just started shipping their pairs.

Nike Convention Low JP
Medium Grey/Volt-Club Purple-Black
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Honeycomb/Voltage Cherry-Photo Blue-Black
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Chinese upstart Li-Ning is doing its best to make a mark in the sneaker world, dropping a special edition release of their Yu Shuai Banpo III inspired by the heritage designs of historical Chinese art. This caramel colored shoe comes in a variety of materials, with suede, leather, and velvet all finding their way on to the varied upper. This unique basketball shoe comes with a breathable upper, displayed by the holes lining the midfoot section, and a nice strap up top to complement the unconventional lacing system. Li-Ning certainly isn’t losing any points for originality on this one, but is it a shoe you could see yourself in? Let us know in the comments if you like what you see, and keep reading to get a better look at this special edition Yu Shuai Banpo III. via: sina.

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Paul Rodriguez has certainly made himself at home over at Nike SB over the years, consistently cranking out new models and colorways to add to his footwear legacy. Here we have an advanced look at two new Nike SB P-Rod 2.5′s set to drop in the Spring 2012 season. The first P-Rod 2.5 here shoots for a more earthy tone, with the dominant Birch rendering them far from flashy. The red lining almost comes off as a nod to the timeless Pigeon SB Dunk, and a remix of those wouldn’t be entirely out of the question given some of the other classic SB’s we’ve seen the P-Rod’s appropriate. The other pair featured is a no nonsense black and white colorway that keeps it clean with a simple combo. Stay tuned with us as more info becomes available on these Spring 2012 releases. via CK.

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