Paul Rodriguez’ Nike SB signature line already sees a wider distribution than all of the other Swoosh Skateboarding footwear, apparel and accessories, so it’s a logical choice to see his latest flagship model as SB’s first NIKEiD offering.  Get ready to spend hours blocking your favorite color schemes onto the Nike SB P-Rod 5 iD, a relatively simple model that offers a deceptively rich array of customization options.  These sample images reveal the range of colors you can expect starting Friday, August 5th on materials including full grain leather, suede, Elephant print and a reflective synthetic.  Click through to see a few prototypes and let us know what you have planned for the P-Rod V iD.

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We’ll admit, we didn’t expect to see as many LIVESTRONG models what with Lance being off his bike and all, but Nike has recently dropped a couple of new sneakers for the much revered project. The black and yellow colorway is of course immediately recognizable, and there’s also the LIVESTRONG logo on the tongue for the uninformed. This new runner sits on a flexible Nike Free sole, designed to mimic the benefits of barefoot running. Also not to be missed is the breathable mesh that takes the comfort to another level. We’ve got more pictures after the jump, so check them out and grab a pair at Nikestore if you approve…just don’t ask us how to pronounce that name.

Nike LIVESTRONG Free Xilla
Black/Varsity Maize-White
456452-071

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Generally the footwear pieces from the Nike ACG line are somewhat hybridized, blurring the lines between sneakers and outwear. Well, the upcoming Nike ACG Air Nevist-6 may the most outright outdoors shoe to come from the line yet, doing away with any design cues from Nike’s basketball or running lineage. The ACG Air Nevist-6 is a tough boot design that hits high on the ankle, coming fully wrapped in a smooth leather. The shoe also features perforated pods towards the back, adding a bit of support for the ankle area. Hit the jump for a full look at both of the debut colorways for the Nike ACG Air Nevist-6, set to release in September, 2011. via Espionage.

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Big time snowboard brand Burton is getting together with adidas Originals for a small capsule set to release for Fall/Winter 2011. Among the items featured is the adidas Originals VULC Low KZK, pictured above, which gets its name from Kazuki Kuraishi, the chief designer on this pair. The sneaker comes in a chocolatey brown leather on the upper paired with a pristine white toe-cap and outsole. On the inside the adidas Originals VULC Low KZK features a furry lining, reminiscent of the innards found on the CLOT x Star Wars x adidas Original Skate High. Continue reading for a full look at the shoe, as well a sneak peak at the rest of the items from the Burton x adidas Originals collection.

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J.Crew men’s designer Frank Muytjens has been setting trends and temperatures in men’s fashion for years by emphasizing simplicity and attention to detail, which in turn is why the announcement of a collaborative collection of footwear with New Balance didn’t seem too surprising. The subtle, toned-down appeal of New Balance fits in perfectly with J.Crew’s seasonal styles, and these six new colorways of the New Balance 1400 perfectly fit the mold of bold Americana. It fits the quintessential J.Crew outfit to a tee, and with six two-toned colorways to choose from, you’ll be hard pressed to find an outfit that these won’t mesh with. Check out all six new drops below and head to J.Crew to cop your pair.

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Seems like just another pair of the Air Jordan III True Blue, but these 2001 Retro Samples are a bit different than what was released. Have you figured it out yet? This unreleased version, while very similar to that which had released, doesn’t have the trademark elephant print on the small panel on the upper that surrounds the external lace hoops. Such a small variation says a lot about this sample – perhaps it was a factory error, or Jordan Brand intended for these to release in that manner, but we’re glad it was kept in its original state. Take another look at this sample below and stick with Sneaker News for even more peeks at unreleased Air Jordan samples, and don’t forget to check out the auction from poofyo101jumpmansneakers on eBay.

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We’ve been showing you quite a bit of unreleased Air Jordan samples, with the Air Jordan V being one of the more common models. The blue suede/ice blue, black/purple low, and white/red/black Air Jordan V colorways are just some of the ideas that never developed into production, but considering the Air Jordan V is one of the ‘easier’ models to colorize, it’s no wonder that so many different samples were made. Here’s a look at yet another unreleased colorway of the Air Jordan V – a women’s White/Sunset-Stealth that is similar to the released White/Sunset release of 2006. As you may have quickly noted, the samples feature stealth grey on the inner lining and outsole compared to the bright red seen in the released version. Like these better? Check out the extra detailed shots below and hit up the auction from poofyo101jumpmansneakers on eBay.

Air Jordan V
White/Sunset-Stealth
313551-171

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Jordan Brand athletes Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul flew out to China to take part in the multi-city basketball tour that would include basketball clinics, all-star games, and other great events. The tour began in Hong Kong, where Melo and CP3 led some rigorous basketball drills and workouts while wearing their respective PE colorways of their signature shoes as well as the matching Chinese Opera mask t-shirts. For Carmelo, the Jordan Melo M7 Advance Flight Tour PE would be the second China-inspired colorway of his signature shoe (remember the ‘Jade’ colorway from last year?). Continue reading for a nice recap of the Jordan Brand Flight Tour 2011 and stick with Sneaker News for more updates regarding this overseas tour!

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Earlier today, Sneaker News showed you an Air Jordan XIV Retro sample from 2005 that would have likely hit retail in ’06 along with the other Retro Fourteens.  They came with a black sole, pretty much everything else done in the Chambray blue shade that accented a black nubuck AJVII that same year.  And as we hinted, those weren’t even the only Chambray XIVs that we could have seen early in 2006, as this white leather pair appears to have been the other half of a DMP-style two-pack.  This particular Air Jordan 14 is blocked identically to the white/red OGs, save the addition of a Chambray sockliner to further emphasize this nearly-Carolina blue.  They do indeed come off as a higher take on the OG Columbia Blue Lows from summer 1999 that have come to bear the nickname ‘UNC’, so which one’s better in your estimation?  Click through for some more angles and if you’re feelin’ these, a sample is available now from poofyo101jumpmansneakers on eBay.

Air Jordan XIV
White/Chambray
311832-142

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G.O.O.D. Music artist CyHi The Prince continues his performances for the Heineken Red Star Access live shows as the mini-tour with fellow label-mate Pusha T moves to Detroit, Michigan. CyHi The Prince was previously spotted with some Air Jordan VII heaters (the Year of the Rabbit), but for the Detroit show, he broke out an OG colorway as he rocked the microphone with the Bordeaux VII. The event, again hosted by Adrienne Bailon, continues to be a huge success as CyHi racks up the popularity points in music as well as among sneakerheads. Check out CyHi The Prince on the red carpet at the event below and let us know what you think!

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Ray Allen’s been a trending topic in the world of sneakers lately, but most of you are well aware that his sneaker game has been absolutely on point even since before his days as a professional NBA player. As the longest-tenured Jordan Brand basketball athlete, Ray Allen’s rocked some sick Air Jordan Player Exclusives throughout his career, and some may argue that the Green/Yellow color themes he rocked to match his Seattle Sonics unis were some of his best. Check out this Air Jordan V PE in Black/Sunstone; it features a black nubuck upper with Sunstone Yellow accents on the inner lining, branding, ’34′ logo, and on the outsole. We’ve actually showed you these once before, but osneaker has them up for sale right now, so check out the gallery of images below and let us know if you think these are better than the recently released XIII PEs!

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Some sneaker customizers specialize in painting existing models to mimic the classics, but NorCal’s Dominic Chambrone is like the Dr. James Andrews to their ‘alternative healers’, a guy whose knife is so sharp he just might have used it to lay claim to the best Skytop III colorway so far.  Shoe Surgeon’s ‘Pendleton’ Supra Skytop III was created for the Skytop 3 launch in LA and utilizes a wholly new construction compared to the green pair that served as its base.  These joints were thoroughly excavated, including a new Vibram outsole, leather strapping in place of the TPR cage and vintage Pendleton wool on toe toe.  They’re almost as rugged and wild looking as Chad Muska himself, and you can see more images when you click on the jump below.  via PaintOrThread

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