For the last few years, the LIVESTRONG partnership with Nike has accomplished its vision of supporting a charitable cause through sport. The LIVESTRONG x Nike collection can be best recognized by, of course, the vibrant yellow accents that are used to detail the sneaker, and sometimes the usage of the bright, sunny tone is heavy, and sometimes its minimal, like the second colorways of the LIVESTRONG x Nike LunarGlide+ 3. This second version features a tonal black upper and LunarLon midsole with the LIVESTRONG label on the tongue and minute yellow colorization on the heel, upper-most lace eyelet, and outsole. Do you prefer these over the Grey/Yellow version we showed you before? Nikestore UK has these in stock now so check out the extra shots be low and let us know what you think.

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Last Holiday season, Jordan Brand hit us with four (yes, four) different colorways of the Air Jordan II. The ‘Candy Pack’, which was comprised of three tonal colorways of the Air Jordan II, as well as the Black/White colorway all hit stores in October and early November, and it appears that another mass release is in store – although the shoe is not exactly a ‘Retro’. The Air Jordan 8.0 – a re-vamped version of the Air Jordan VIII – will be available in five colorways; this October 8th, expect a ‘Playoff’ colorway as well as a White/Navy version, followed by a trio of other team-based colorways on October 22nd. The Air Jordan 8.0 is actually completely re-tooled, utilizing a brand new midsole, Flywire stabilization, and a Hyperfuse-like no-sew upper. Check out all five October 2011 colorways of the Air Jordan 8.0 and stick with Sneaker News for more Jordan Brand Holiday 2011 info.

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adidas has never been a brand to imitate Nike Running’s famed cushioning platforms, but in the case of these latest drops, it’s hard not to picture one of the many 180-degree Max Air releases we’ve seen over the past two decades or so.  The adidas Originals MEGA Softcell RH applies an exaggerated bubbly look to the heel of these two new releases, one in a Chicago-style colorup in which you might picture Derrick Rose running, the other cast in tonal blues with white and silver accents.  Check out both pairs in more photos after the jump and with their arrival at adidas Performance in Manila, Philippines, you can bet they’ll be dropping stateside any day now.  via SM

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Arguably the sneaker responsible for the late ’00s proliferation of chukka boot-inspired designs, the Vans Chukka will return in a variety of simple yet satisfying colorways for the fall.  Three of these four new Chukka Boots come in monochromatic suede with a white waffle sole, the only exception being a black leather edition that adds a matching vulcanized bottom to give them a stealthy look that stands out from the rest.  We’ve been seeing more of these all-over looks from Off the Wall in recent years; do you prefer the classic white sole to a color-coordinated look?  Check out more images after the jump and look for these at retailers like SNKRS.

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When you think of old school basketball sneakers, chances are the material that comes to mind is leather. Indeed when the adidas Originals Decade Hi first hit the scene back in the 80′s the NBA was dominated by sneakers utilizing white leathers in conjunction with popping hits of color. Having outgrown its status as a basketball sneaker, the adidas Originals Decade Hi is back in a luxurious suede, shown here in the tone of lone blue. The sneakers also get an update in the form of the cushioned, perforated tongue in place of the leather one on the originals. Take a full look at this suede adidas Originals Decade Hi after the jump and grab them now from The Good Will Out in Germany.

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It’s been almost exactly one year since we saw the last pair of adidas Originals Pro Model hightops here on Sneaker News, so what has this hightop shelltoe been up to in the last twelve months? Getting back to basics, apparently, as these two new colorways are about as simple as it gets. White and black pairs both feature toe caps in the same color as their leather uppers and both have golden accents on the tongue, side panel and heel, the former opting for black stripes while the latter relies on a deep green hue for a bit of balance. Have a look at some additional images after the jump and look for these at select Three Stripes stockists like Mr. R Sports.

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Looking for clear evidence of how a single accent shade can change the overall feel of a basic two-toned palette? Look no further than the latest Nike Air Max 90 and Air Force 1 High releases from Nike Sportswear. The latter we’d seen earlier in the week sporting a Deep Burgundy base plus white Swooshes, so why do they look so much warmer and more ‘classic’ than these new Ninetys? It’s all in the third color, in this case a black mudguard that pushes the AM90s to a darker place when compared with the autumn-flavored gumsole AF1s. Both are quite nice in their own right, and the Air Max 90s can be yours at an NSW retailer like Titolo.

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They haven’t attained quite the same status as, say, Nike Sportswear’s classic Air Max runners, but adidas Originals has indeed re-established the ZX running series in a big way over the past few years.  The aZX Consortium mega-collabo was a great start to getting these classics back to household name status and we’ve seen ObyO contributors like David Beckham and Kazuki Kuarishi take the silhouettes in new directions.  But you can’t go wrong with premium materials on an icon, and that’s exactly how Athletes World chose to go with their exclusive new adidas Originals ZX750.  Four tonal designs mix suede leather and mesh and will only release at Athletes World’s 120 locations across Italy later this fall.  via Provider

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It seems as if Dennis Rodman’s recent induction to the Basketball Hall of Fame in August has sparked a resurrection of his footwear legacy over at Nike. While his original signature sneaker, the Air Shake Ndestrukt, isn’t coming back out as of yet, a host of other models that share its DNA are on the calender for 2012. We’ve already shown you the Nike Air Make Shake Evolve and the Nike Air Max Darwin 360, and we’re back with the Nike AC Ndestrukt-a shoe that appropriates the Rodman line into something more casual with an autoclave sole and a Blazer-like silhouette. Take a full look at our preview of this Summer 2012 release after the jump and let us know what you think of the Nike AC Ndestrukt. via CK

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If you missed out on one of the 1,500 pairs  of the Nike Mag 2011 that were put up for auction and desperately want to experience your own Nike Mag 2011 unboxing session, you’re in luck. Those who won their Nike Mag 2011s have started to receive their precious packages, and as it typically unfolds for big-time sneaker releases, a few pairs have leaked out onto auction (again). For some, parting ways with a pair of the Nike Mag 2011 is a tough thing to do, but at least it’ll give you another chance to get your own pair! Many thanks to Laurent of Arkamix for this new set of images, and if you want to get in on round 2 of the Nike Mag 2011 auctions (unofficial), find a pair right now on eBay.

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After the passing of Nike Mag 2011, the world of sneakers pointed its attention back to the Holiday 2011 line-up of Air Jordans, Nikes, and other releases that have big expectations hanging over them. We got a first look at the Air Jordan IV ‘Doernbecher’ – a sneaker that will be the unofficial kick-off for all Air Jordan IV Retro releases in 2012. Some game-worn Air Jordan samples and PEs from basketball, football, and baseball were also big stories as well. The Nike LeBron 9 was also officially debuted by Nike, which we followed up with detailed looks at the Black/Red colorway and the soon-to-release ‘China’ version. The Entourage x Nike SB Dunk Low made the most headlines this year in Nike SB news, but a first look at the ‘GR’ version will make it one of the best sneakers of the year. And although the Nike Mag 2011 auctions have come and gone, the Mag still made some great headlines as those who were fortunate to be winning bidders shared their newest pick-up.

In Nike Penny news, we got a look at a new Foamposite One colorway, part of the Sole Collector Las Vegas set. A ‘Max Orange’ colorway of the Zoom Rookie LWP also caught our attention. Staying on the Nike Basketball Retro tip was a preview of some upcoming Nike Basketball classics that have been revamped, like the Air Max Darwin 360, Air Max Shake Evolve, and Air Max Barkley. In Nike Sportswear news, we learned of release info for the Mighty Crown x NSW collaboration, and also got a look at two new revamped Air Max 95s – a model that has been relatively untouched during Nike Sportswear’s catalog-wide ‘refresh’. Finally, we brought to light one of the more controversial subjects of the sneaker game – the overall rise in prices – by bringing you a well thought-out editorial from a prominent name in the sneaker publications. Check out the rest of Sneaker News Weekly Rewind, and see you in October!

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If you’re a celebrity, you don’t need to wear the rarest, most limited kicks to be noticed by Sneaker News. In fact, many of 2011′s general-releasing Air Jordan Retros like the Air Jordan IIIs in the OG colorways and the Air Jordan VII Bordeaux provide that nostalgic factor that truly fuels the sneaker game and ‘collecting’ bug. Wale’s been recognized as one of the most well-versed sneaker-heads out there – his celebrity status neither enhances nor diminishes that truth. Recently, Wale’s been spotted with some of the best releases of the year, like the True Blue IIIs, Miami Nights LeBron 8s, and most recently, the Air Jordan VII Bordeaux – a sneaker that many have been waiting patiently for since it debuted in 1992. Check out Wale ‘chilling’ with Melyssa Ford and former P. Diddite Aubrey O’Day below and let us know what you think Wale will be spotted in next!

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