For those of you who have become ‘real’ adults this year, 1990 will always be a special number.  It’s been exactly twenty-one years since models like the Air Jordan V debuted, and for that reason, ’90 will stand out as a significant flip of the calendar.  Nike Basketball was moving crafting quite a bit of heat back then, both the Force and Flight series in full swing with models like the Air Solo Flight and Air Force 5 stand-out candidates for a much-needed retro run.  Click through to see more of what the Swoosh was selling for basketball two decades ago and let us know which of the models pictured you’d most like to see back on store shelves (Air Jordan 5 ‘Grapes’, anyone?).  via CK.

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The rise in popularity of sneaker customs has allowed us to look back and vote on our favorite designs. With so many unique creations, it’s tough to whittle down the large group to a solid 8-10 selections, but what’s even harder is to pick just one! We’ve already covered most of the ‘trendy’ customs, like the Nike LeBron 8 and the Air Jordan VI as well as the most popular custom canvases like the Dunk High and Air Force 1, so for this final Sneaker News Battle Of The Customs, we’re picking out the ‘Best Of The Rest’ – a hodgepodge of sneaker customs that fall under multiple categories. We’ve got Air Maxes, Blazers, Foamposites, and even Supras, so check out the collection of twelve outstanding sneaker customs below and vote for your favorite at the very end!

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We’ve shown you two separate ‘Think Pink’ sneakers on the LeBron side of things, the LeBron 8 V/2 and the LeBron Air Max Soldier 5, and now we’re back with a Nike Zoom Kobe VI done up with the same theme. These deliver on their namesake, as it’s hard to think about much else when you take a look at this glowing pair of Kobes. The ribbon adorning the heel is a representative of the greater cause behind these-breast cancer awareness, with a handful of WNBA players sporting them on the court last week to rally for the cause. Continue reading for some more photos of this new Nike Zoom Kobe VI, which is set to release in just right around the corner.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI
Pinkfire/White-Metallic Silver
429659-601
08/26/11
$130

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The fourth and final leg of tennis’s yearly Grand Slam is about to get underway, and with that, comes the final installment of the Packer Shoes x Reebok Court Victory Pump ‘Grand Slam Pack’ – one of the more creative and well-executed multi-shoe packs we’ve seen so far in 2011. After a lot of head turning and quick sell-outs from the Australian, French and Wimbledon editions, last but not least comes the U.S. Open version. Inspired by the blue court with some tennis ball neon yellow for added pop, the U.S. Open Pump fits right in with a bold look of its own, especially when the full 3M upper is reflecting in the light. You can get another look after the jump and stay tuned for release info coming soon.

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Tonight, Team Nike will take on Ooh Way for the Dyckman Championship game at 8:00 PM. To commemorate the inter-borough showdown of hoops is the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 Run With/Run From Pack, which features two NYC-specific colorways of the all-new Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011. On the tongues of each pair is the classic Nike NYC logo, and both pairs will be housed in a special edition double-tiered slide-out box. How can you get a pair? Well, just thirty-three of these Packs exist and are available exclusively at Boulevard Ice, the Nike Basketball pop-up shop in Harlem, NY, and by now, they’re likely long gone. Continue reading for a detailed look at the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 Run With/Run From Pack and let us know what you think.

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With the summer on its way out, plenty of you are probably fed up with the endless stream of bright sneakers that come out when the weather gets warmer. If that’s the case, or if you are just looking for some classic silhouettes done up with top-notch materials than look no further than the Nike Sportswear Dunk High + Match Classic AC TZ Pack. This upcoming collection features two pairs of Dunk Highs and two pairs of the Match Classic AC, each coming in a leather that is a step above what we’re used to on the GR releases. Follow us after the jump for a detailed look at each of the sneakers set to be included in this tier zero release, and stick with Sneaker News for release info. via Dunk

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The Nike Hyperdunk and Hyperfuse 2011 flagship models have been keeping the Nike Basketball news-wire buzzing, but we should take notice of the Nike Lunarflow Hypergamer – the first Lunar-cushioned Nike Basketball shoe. The Lunarflow Hypergamer features a considerably thicker LunarLon cushioning unit that should be able to withstand the harder ground-striking that occurs from jumping around, and the full rubber outsole should provide the necessary traction required for running and gunning up and the court (and let’s not forget the benefits of a Hyperfuse upper). This sample colorway of the Lunarflow Hypergamer, brought to us by RegularOlTy, features a neon green footbed and swoosh with what appears to be camouflage print on the upper, which we might consider futile considering the amount of attention one will garner when wearing these. Check out the extra shot below and let us know what you think.

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With the Nike Toki nearing the end of it’s lifespan, being replaced by the Hachi as Nike’s go-to chukka design, you’d be wise to pay extra attention as it’s not likely that you’ll get many more chances to cop these. This team red colorway carries on the tradition of clean design that the Nike Toki has represented for years now. Leather is the material of choice on these, which gets a perforated portion on the tongue that extends down to the toebox. Continue reading for a better look at this Nike Toki which is available now at Corporate.

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Supra have officially become a bunch of pack rats, though it actually seems to be the exact opposite of most hoarders’ problem.  The crown brand has taken to releasing each of its models in color-themed packs this summer, the latest a trio aptly named ‘The Mesh Pack’ for its use of breathable uppers.  They’re all burgundy with tonal leather accents and a white vulc sole for the cleanest of summertime looks, and you can see the Supra Cuttler plus Thunder high and lowtops in more images after the jump.  Let us know how these rank against other notable Supra releases like the recent ‘Red Pack’ and look for these at select Supra retailers today.

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Just the fact that you’re can read this indicates you’re old enough to have at some point played ‘hot lava’ and imagined that some totally mundane surface is a dangerous terrain. But could it be that the hotter the lava gets, the better it feels on your feet, because this new set of Nike ACG Lava Domes and Lava Dunks is one of the best collections of casually-oriented trail boots we can remember. Memories of Steven Alan’s Domes are bound to come to mind when looking at that one Lava Dunk’s colorway, and also with the sheer quality apparent on every single pair. Click through to get a better view of all four and grab yours from a Nike Sportswear dealer like WEST.

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It was just about a week and a half ago that the first Nike Air Max 90 Hyperfuse colorway hit NikeStore and promptly sold out, a clear indication that sneakerheads are loving the latest round of Nike Sportswear design updates.  The Air Max 90 Fuse looks dope in Air Attack-ish tonal colorways like that as well as classic Infrared-style colorblocking, and now multiple pairs of each style are starting to become available.  Click through to see more of the Air Max 90 Hyperfuse and look for the initial collection at NSW retailers like Dutch boutique SneakerWinkel or on eBay. on eBay.

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The latest in Jordan Brand’s experiment with Nike Running’s Max Air cushioning platforms, the Jordan CMFT Max Air 10 has just touched down at retailers across the country in a new colorway.  Or should we say ‘old colorway’, because this new black model with Challenge Red accents is indeed quite familiar from Michael Jordan’s unequaled domination of the NBA as a member of the Chicago Bulls.  Another thing we expect by this point is for the CMFT 10s to carry the Air Max 97′s full-length cushion, so curious that the only real surprise here is the tiniest hint of AM95 on the gradient eyelets.  Click through to see more angles of the JB’s latest Chicago-style gourmet dish and pick up yours from FinishLine.

Jordan CMFT Max Air 10
Black/Challenge Red
442087-002

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