Recently Sneaker News reported the release of the ‘Lightning’ colorway of the Nike Air Trainer SC High. Also arriving is a similar color-up of White, Dark Grey, and Volt, but not of the Air Trainer SC High, but the latest Nike Trainer to have spawned from the OG Trainer – the Nike Trainer 1.3. It comes sans-forefoot strap and with a 180-degree Max Air unit with a Flywire-stabilized outrigger and a rugged outsole suitable for any type of athletic activity. The colorway of White/Grey/Volt is nothing new to sing about, yet it appears fresh on any Nike silhouette. Expect this version of the Nike Trainer 1.3 to hit stores this Winter at retailers like Eastbay, so take a look at the detailed images below and let us know what you think.

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By the name of this latest release from Nike Sportswear, you might assume they’d be welcome anywhere a racquet sport is played, but there’s no denying they’re also perfectly timed with the all-white festivities at London’s All England Club about to commence.  And while these new Nike All Court Twist Tier Zero releases don’t actively incorporate the Wimbledon theme, one look at these white canvas kicks on a grass surface will complete the connection.  The tongue tags, foxing bands and sockliners separate two similar pairs, with one going for gold and the other adding purple hits, both of which you can see in more photos after the jump.  Let us know which one you prefer and stick with Sneaker News for updates including their US release date.  via Kasina

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Summer has officially hit the NYC area, so let’s kick it off right with Sneaker Con NYC! Home to the biggest and baddest sneaker convention known to man, Sneaker Con NYC is the one-stop-shop for buying, selling, trading, and admiring today’s most coveted sneakers and vintage gear. Of course, adidas is back at it again with a sick new adidas Originals NYC t-shirt, and plenty of other sponsors will be there as well. There will also be an awesome custom lasered lace-lock booth where you can personalize your own lace-locks. Admission is $12 and the doors open at noon, but be prepared for a long wait because we’re expecting a bigger turn-out than the last Sneaker Con NYC! Remember to rock heat and come with cash/kicks ready!

Sneaker Con NYC
June 18th, 2011
151 Sullivan St.
New York, NY 10012
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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Shawn Stussy’s namesake brand just unveiled its latest collaboration with Vans, but what about the Nike Sportswear tag team effort we previewed back in April?  The Stussy x Nike Sky Force 88 Mid is back with a new round of images and some details regarding the four-pack’s release.  We say four because that’s how many pairs showed up in the aforementioned initial preview, though the grey pair with its purple camo details comes off so much lighter than in the other images that we’re either looking at a change or perhaps a fifth member of the group.  The blacked-out edition remains the same and you can see more images of both after the jump, then be sure to stick with Sneaker News for updates in advance of the July 9th release date.  via Nike Stadium

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It’s outdoor grillin’ season and Packer Shoes is teaming up with Pro-Keds to serve up a fresh dish of new PRO-Keds kicks, with Biz Markie as the host who boasts the most roast. Three colorways of the PRO-Keds 69er, green, black, and a Packer Shoes exclusive White, will release as part of this special three-way collaboration, and on June 26th, Packer Shoes will host a special Backyard BBQ with Biz Markie in attendance. Packer has been on top of the game when it comes to collab projects, so check out the complete flyer for full event information below and stick with Sneaker News for more information regarding this upcoming release.

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Trainer fans: Unite. Arriving at Nike retailers next month is the White/Light Graphite-Lemon-Light Zen Grey colorway of the Nike Air Trainer SC High. The Air Trainer SC High, while not the first Nike Air Trainer, is considered to be a revolutionary for the Nike Training explosion, and is often the best recognized Nike Air Trainer from the first run of Trainer releases. This colorway, while not an OG, is a Retro of a Retro; the White/Grey/Lightning Yellow originally debuted in 1999 among a number of other similarly color-blocked releases. Expect these at retailers next month, so check out the extra shot below and let us know what you think. via ruvilla.

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On the heels of the successful collaboration with Steven Alan, Nike Sportswear has teamed up withMen’s fashion icon J.Crew for a collection of vintage-inspired sneakers, utilizing vintage-driven details found only in this specific capsule. Featuring the iconic Cortez, the first shoe to don the Swoosh, the ,made-for-clay Tennis Classic AC in suede and leather, and the Waffle Racer from 1974, the J.Crew x Nike Sportswear Vintage Collection embodies the classic styling that serves as the backbone for Frank Muytjens and the J.Crew Men’s Collection. All three silhouettes arrive in a number of great colorways and are available now at J.Crew, so take a look at all seven varieties below and let us know what you think.

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The Nike Hyperfuse released in July 2010, making its grand stage debut at the World Basketball Festival and the 2010 FIBA World Championships. As one of Nike’s lightest performance basketball shoes ever created (thanks to the three-layer uber-lightweight Fuse material), the Nike Hyperfuse became a huge hit during the following NBA season, and continues to be in use today. The sophomore effort of the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse is that of the same name with a current year designation, and features a re-tooled Fuse upper and redesigned midsole. This new colorway combines White and Wolf Grey with accents of Volt, Team Red, and a shimmering Metallic Luster on the swoosh. Check out the detailed images below and be the first to cop the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 now because they’ll hit soon at Nikestore.

Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011
White/Metallic Luster-Wolf Grey-Volt/Team Red
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By appearing in the widest variety of materials and construction details this side of the Air Force 1 and Dunk, Nike Sportswear’s Air Royal midtop has become one of the Swoosh’s most versatile lifestyle offerings.  The latest Nike Air Royal Mid eschews the Vac-Tech build that has come to be something of a default for the model, but they keep the all-over perfed look from the Crocs-like Air Royal Mid Lite and reappropriate the shotgun look to three nappy suede uppers.  Grey, black and wheat vamps each descend to a contrasting crepe sole for the most boot-like Air Royals since the Workboot pairs, and they’ll be hitting the select-est of US NSW retailers soon as a Tier Zero release, Nike Harajuku announcing their stock for a Saturday, June 18th release.

Nike Air Royal Mid SO TZ
Beechtree/Beechtree
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Black/Black
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Cool Grey/Cool Grey
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Is another intra-Nike Basketball feud rising? It’s been quite a few years since Force vs. Flight was upon us, but with the debut of the Nike Zoom Hyperforce, scheduled for Spring 2012, could point to a possible Force vs. Dunk rivalry that’ll separate the big-men from the slashing guards and forwards. The Zoom Hyperforce doesn’t look like your typical ‘Force’ shoe, as it adopts the similar sleek, minimalist design seen in the Nike Hyperfuse and Nike Hyperdunk 2011, with the Fuse upper, Flywire panels, and high-reaching ankle. Additional design details of this upcoming Treasure Blue/Cool Grey-Metallic Silver colorway is the 3M-reflective material on the swoosh and heel, giving these snazzy upcoming releases a nice pop in visual appeal. Check out the detailed images of this sample pair below and let us know what you think of the upcoming Nike Zoom Hyperforce. via hoopchina.

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$820 can get you a lot of things these days. It’ll pay off your car for a couple of months, or even feed you roughly 800 cheeseburgers from your local fast-food joint. It’ll also net you the most personalized, one-of-a-kind sneaker on the market, with a step-by-step creation process guided by expert design consultants. It’s none other than the Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke Experience, and since its inception in 2009, crazed sneakerheads have traveled to New York City for the holy grail of custom kicks. Complex recently compiled a list of the 25 best Bespokes from the last two years, all of which have been featured on Sneaker News. Check out a sampling of the 25 best below and hit up Complex for the full feature.

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The Footscape series is among Nike Sportswear’s most hybridized models, having seen chukka-cut, woven, Free-soled and Flywire-uppered variations.  So while we’ve already seen Footscapes with a Free forefoot (Footscape (Free)Motion), the Swoosh’s patented grooved soles have never been as prominent on this family as on the Nike Footscape Free.  This model is basically your classic Air Footscape vamp with a reworked heel counter, placed atop the recently redesigned Nike Free 5.0 sole.  Click through for better views of Electrolime, Safety Orange and Treasure Blue pairs, let us know which is your favorite and stick with Sneaker News for updates on this spring 2012 collection. via CK.

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