Most of the sport-turned-something models we’ve seen in recent years have applied a casual touch to some of our favorite classic releases, but this one is a pure bred performance-oriented shift.  The Jordan Alpha 3 Percent picks up where 1999′s 3% trainer left off, adding a Max Air cushion to the heel along with a revamped texture on the midsole tooling, this white, grey and gold colorway sufficiently neutral to match pretty much anything you could combine.  Click through to see some more angles and look for these at JB retailers like FinishLine.

Jordan Alpha 3 Percent
White/Flight Gold-Stealth-Black
453850-102

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Sneakerheads have a big weekend ahead of them. Amidst the usual 4th of July festivities you are going to need to find time to get your hands on all the heat dropping in the next couple days, the Nike Air Foamposite ‘Retro’, the Nike Lunar Flow, and of course the Air Jordan V ‘Quai 54′. This limited colorway of the Air Jordan V releasing in conjunction with the Quai 54 International Streetball Tournament isn’t going to be an easy one though, with pairs being released exclusively at House of Hoops locations worldwide on July 2nd. We have some more images after the jump of this eye-catching new Air Jordan V, as if you needed any more convincing. Fortunately, there are a gang of pairs available for re-sale already, so if you wanna pull the trigger early, check out the auctions like this one from dylmatic on eBay.

Air Jordan V ‘Quai 54′
White/Black-Metallic Silver-Radiant Green
467827-105

UPDATE:
Conflicting reports are now swirling regarding the potential House of Hoops release this weekend. Hold tight and stay tuned for some definitive clarification on the matter on the way.

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Ever caught (or bought) a baseball at a game and tried to get your favorite superstar to sign it, only to find that it’s far easier to get access to the guys who aren’t actually playing?  That’s kinda like what happened here, so fitting that the shoe in question was one of Michael Jordan’s signatures: the Air Jordan II in a Gerald Wallace player exclusive colorway.  These were crafted for GW3 before he was shipped out of Charlotte, and apparently he left them behind to former teammate Eduardo Najera.  Now here’s where it gets goofy: Najera signed the game-worn PE, his own number Sharpied right alongside the ‘#3′ PE markings, and sold them for, get this, a mere $25 bucks during an event this past summer.  Seems like a steal, even if it is a shoe signed by a guy who never wore them; would you have laid out the cash to grab them?  via Complex

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We hit you with an initial look at the schedule Jordan Brand releases for August a couple of weeks ago, and we’re back now with a look at some recently added styles to the Jordan Brand August 2011 collection. In this upcoming drop, we get some sneakers in classic Air Jordan colors, including two new colorways of the Jordan Courtside, and the Jordan Trunner LX 11. Beyond that, there is a slick new Jordan TE 3 Low and and all black pair of the Jordan Alpha 3% Hoop. With this selection, Jordan Brand has something for both the casual ballers and the hardcore enthusiasts. Hit the jump for a full look at these offerings that will hit retailers in August.

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Foamposite fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the wait for the gorgeous new Nike Air Foamposite Pro ‘Retro’ is almost over. This sleek blue and black Foamposite model is guaranteed to melt the streets this summer, so make sure you have your finances in order for the Friday release date. The Nike Foamposite in Retro/Black will be available at Nike Sportswear retailers like Footaction come Friday, July 1st. They should pop up on the Footaction webstore at 12AM EST, but if you don’t wanna try your luck online, Footaction will be hosting several midnight release events on Friday, July 1st at 12AM at a select handful of their brick and mortar stores, including a Decatur event with DJ Greg Street. Hit the jump to get a full list of the Footaction stores that will be hosting midnight launch events for the killer Nike Air Foamposite Pro ‘Retro’ and remember that you can also find them early right now on eBay.

Nike Air Foamposite Pro
Retro/Black
624041-410
07/01/11
$200

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Quick, name your top 5 classic Nike runners. Done? We won’t blame you if the Nike Air Flow wasn’t on your list, as this futuristic silhouette that was once at the forefront of breathable sneaker technology hasn’t seen the light of day since it’s original release back in the 80′s. However, they are hitting the streets again this summer courtesy of Nike Sportswear, so after that it’s no excuses. This shoe was truly ahead of its time, setting the precedent for many lightweight shoes for years to come, a trend that we’ve seen mostly recently in Nike’s Hyperfuse efforts. These two OG colorways of the Nike Air Flow will be available at Tier Zero retailer West NYC this weekend on Saturday, July 2nd. Hit the jump for a full photo set as this is one retro you don’t want to miss, and if there’s no Tier Zero retailers near you, get a pair now on eBay.

Nike Air Flow
Bright Cactus/Black-Blue Glow
458206-300

Nike Air Flow
Lush Teal/Varsity Purple
458206-301

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Dwayne Wade fans had cause to rejoice this past April, as the Heat superstar finally released his long overdue signature shoe with Jordan Brand, the Jordan Fly Wade, all while making a bid at another championship to add to his resume. While the championship eluded him, it’s safe to say the sneakers were a success, and we’re being treated to a new ‘South Beach’ like colorway of the Jordan Fly Wade in July. You might call it a copycat colorway but let’s be honest, Wade has been doing his thing in Miami long before LeBron, so he should certainly be allowed to rep the flashy blue/black/pink combo that seems to be everywhere nowadays. Hit the jump for a full look at this July 7th release and let us know in the comments how they measure up to LeBron’s South Beaches.

Jordan Fly Wade ‘South Beach’
Black/University Blue – Copa Blue – Perfect Pink
429486-030
7/7/2011
$140

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The Air 180 was initially released in 1991 and the ‘Ultramarine’ colorway from that year remains the model’s most popular look.  That OG style found its way to Nike Sportswear retailers last year with a LunarLon forefoot cushioning upgrade plus Torch mesh on the uppers, and this latest release is sure to draw comparisons.  The Nike Lunar Air 180s pictured above could be an ‘un-Ultramarine’ thanks to the use of a black base instead of white for Alarming Red and Blue Spark accents.  This model is one that’s been teased for quite a while and frankly, we expected to see them sooner, but getting a look might be tough as they’re a (UK?) Foot Locker exclusive.

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Usually any incarnation of the Air Jordan XI is an instant sell-out, generally hitting around the holiday season and stirring up chaos at retailers nationwide. The real test of OG appreciation though comes with the Air Jordan XI IE Low, which is a bit of a sleeper when compared to its patent leather bigger brother. The unique upper of the Air Jordan XI IE Low takes a big departure from the original Air Jordan XI, coming wrapped in layers of textured leather. The sole kit remains familiar, albeit with a smoked out translucent black look in place of the traditional icy bottoms. It’s been a while since we were treated to an Air Jordan XI IE Low release, so be prepared to snap these up as they don’t come around often. These are scheduled to arrive at Jordan Brand retailers on July 16th, so hit the jump for some more pics if you’re still on the fence for this upcoming release. And if you need your pair early, you can find a few pairs available right now on eBay.

Air Jordan XI IE Low
Black/Varsity Red-White
306008-001
07/16/2011
$120

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It’s been several months since we’ve seen so much as a preview, but here’s more proof that David Beckham and James Bond‘s adidas Originals by Originals capsule will continue into the fall.  Check out this run of kicks from Becks-n-Bond, a set of familiar sport models that have been given a casual makeover for lifestyle purposes.  The adidas Originals ZX 800 DB is back in two new colorways along with the Forum Mid DB, Gazelle Vintage Mid and the new Forest Hills Mid DB.  Click through to see ‘em all, let us know which pair is best and stick with Sneaker News for more previews and release dates.  via Project4000

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The second iteration of Nike Training’s modern Huarache series just released about a week ago, but even with all the technological advances the Swoosh has made over the past two decades, you still can’t go wrong with the originator.  Check out this new colorway of the Nike Air Trainer Huarache, a black nubuck design with red and white accents you might have expected to see Michael Jordan wearing during his early-’90s offseason training.  These joints should hit US Nike Sportswear accounts shortly and you can see more images when you click on the jump below.  via LTD

Nike Air Trainer Huarache
Black/White-Varsity Red
679083-013

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Should we consider this latest preview as some additional light shed on that mysterious preview Undefeated issued back in May?  It’s been nearly two months since UNDFTD showed a macro shot of a tumbled leather and ballistic nylon design that judging by the pictures above, very well could be the Undefeated x Converse One Star Academy.  This blue/black model is a lowtop where the others appeared to be a mid/high, but their use of nylon eye-plackets is similar, as is the application of a super-premium deerskin leather on the upper.  Click through to see more eye-crossingly close-up images and stick with Sneaker News for updates on the latest Converse x UNDFTD collaboration.  via Complex

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