The Air Jordan Silver Anniversary Collection was launched in 2010, celebrating the milestone 25th year of the Air Jordan Legacy. It was a tribute to the originals, and of course, the Air Jordan 1 came first and led to the greatest footwear legacy of all-time. Although the Air Jordan 1 is the most re-issued installment of the Air Jordan Legacy, the mystical aura still exists, and as we get a detailed look at the tonal-white Air Jordan 1 from the 25th Anniversary Collection, we are yet again reminded that the Air Jordan, praised for its high-tech performance upgrades and ground-breaking designs, had the simplest of roots. Continue reading for this rare detailed look at this promo sample, originally made for Michael Jordan, and let us know what your favorite Air Jordan of all-time is. via DaClosetCollector.

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Black is a shade commonly used on the high contrast colorways that so frequently accompany the Nike Air Max 90, but this latest release goes all the way to complete ‘blackout’ status, relying solely on the contrast in materials to add some extra flavor. These Ninetys are crafted with the traditional leather mudguard and side panel Swooshes, but ther rest of the upper is cast in rugged ripstop nylonfor a lightweight but durable finished product. These are ripe for a colorful lace exchange, with anything from the obvious red to the subtler looks you’ll get from a softer shade like some pastel. Have a closer look at more images after the jump and look for these at Nike Sportswear stockists likePremier.

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This past May, Sneaker News showed you the all-new Nike Barkley ‘hybrid’ shoe simply titled the ‘Air Max Barkley‘. It features the popular Air Max2 CB ’94 silhouette in a completely reconstructed upper, using a one-piece seamless Hyperfuse-like thin, ventilated material in favor of the leather, suede, and mesh used in the original version. These two new colorways are expected to drop during the Summer 2012 season; the first is a refreshing White-based colorway with blue and and teal green accents, while the second expected release is a bit of an opposite, opting for multiple grey tones for that harder ‘street’ appeal. We’ve got additional images of both upcoming colorways of the Nike Air Max Barkley below so take a peek and let us know what you think. via CK.

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Dark Grey/White-Wolf Grey-Dark Grey

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“It’s your mind and my mind that came together to make something like this.”

All the new Nike LeBron 9 colorways revealed in the last week have sneakerheads talking, and the general concensus is that all it took was a couple carefully curated palettes to prove that their elite performance aspirations don’t have to come at the expense of good looks.  LeBron James himself obviously had quite a few conversations with Nike Basketball designer Jason Petrie during the shoe’s early product cycle, and a look into these dialogues was just published by SneakerFreaker along with some dope new photos of the ‘China’ LeBron 9s.  Click through to see what they had to say about the first Nike LeBron flagship destined for NIKEiD customization and let us know which is your favorite colorway so far.

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It doesn’t stand a chance to win sneaker of the year going heads-up against the favorites Nike Mag 2011 and Air Jordan XI Retro ‘Concord’, but is there any doubt that the Nike Zoom Rookie is the most impressive hybrid design we’ve seen this year?  Not only is this mashup of the Go Flight LWP, Air Flight 1 and Air Foamposite One absolutely perfect in its combo construction, but there are enough impressive colorups on the way to suit anyone’s taste.  The latest would do perfectly with a late October release, and with the House of Hoops-exclusive tag rumored to carry along with it a limited run of 666 pairs, these might very well come out on top of next month’s list.  Have a closer look at the black and Max Orange Zoom Rookie after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date.  via osneaker

Nike Zoom Rookie LWP
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Apparently the recent adidas Sala wasn’t the only Croc-patterned offering from their high end Y-3 label. Revisiting the motif is the adidas Y-3 Hayworth 2 Mid, a sneaker with roots in basketball design that manages a luxury look thanks to the glossy leather that adorns the upper. A far stretch from the old school flavor of the adidas Originals line, these Yohji Yamamoto designed high tops point the future of adidas footwear in a totally new direction. Take a full look after the jump and cop the adidas Hayworth 2 Mid from the Y-3 store online now.

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Oh how things have changed for Bape. A few years back and any pair of A Bathing Ape Bape Stas wouldn’t be complete without shiny patent leather in glowing colors with all over print Baby Milo heads and gold laces. Ok that description was a little hyperbolic, but the point is that Bape doesn’t have to rely on crazy colors to turn heads, just check out these two pairs of the A Bathing Ape Bape Sta in Donegal Tweed. Simple brown and black colorways with smart materials and the all important gum-sole, what’s not to like? Also check out the leather piping blocking off the sections of the upper, giving them an almost Vandal like look. Peep both pairs of these Bape Stas after the jump and let us know in the comments if you approve. via HS

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While Keds may not be a name that immediately comes to mind when you think of sought-after sneakers, the brand has been quietly doing its thing as of late, collaborating with the likes of Biz Markie and 10 Deep. Beefing up their range of limited offerings is the “How Do You Do?” Boston Collection a four pack of sneakers with two for the ladies and two for the mens. The Champion Boston for the guys features an oxford like look, with a leather saddle overlaying the suede uppers. For the ladies its a duckboot inspired lowtop, coming with oiled canvas on the back end and tough rubber for the toe cap. Take a look at all four after the jump, and hit up Keds for the whole collection.

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To suggest that the Nike Air Force 1 is to New York as the Puma Suede is to London is no great stretch, each city even offering a nickname for these classic basketball kicks turned casual standards.  The AF1s are often called ‘Uptowns’, though the various Bronx editions are the closest we’ve gotten to that as an official name, but this new release from the Puma Shadow Society goes all the way and prints the British-born nickname on its side panels.  The Puma Suede lowtop looks just as good in black and fuchsia as the previous two-toned editions and are similarly accompanied by an ominous pyramid-eye lacebag to further the whole ‘hidden’ vibe of this collection.  Have a closer look after the jump and pick these up from select Puma retailers including San Fran’s ShoeBiz.

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Despite being featured on a nation advertisement for the Air Jordan XIX, Gary Payton is often forgotten as a Jordan Brand athlete. It was that funky era for Jordan Brand, which fell after Michael’s retirement from the Wizards and his awkward ousting as the President of Team Operations, but that didn’t mean that innovation and design was still the focus of the Air Jordan. The Air Jordan XIX, at the time, was the lightest Air Jordan ever made, and it fit the game of the defensive-minded floor-general Gary Payton; we’ve shown you these Air Jordan XII Player Exclusives before, but this particular is not only game-worn, but also autographed by The Glove himself. Check out these images below and to place your bid or offer, hit up the auction from anonymussole on eBay.

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Any Nike Mag 2011′s in this week’s Sneaker News Blogs: Best of WDYWT? None quite yet, but we’ve still got a stack of twenty sneakers that’ll light up your eyes. Some notable inclusions are an Air Jordan V group shot, the Nike Air Pillar (one of the best yet-to-be-retroed 90′s gems), and a ton of collaborations with mita, Dave White, and Bodega. We select from hundreds of WDYWT submissions a week, so check out the twenty that caught our attention below, and be sure to vote for your favorite at the very end. If you’re still not on the Sneaker News Blogs: WDYWT tip and would like to see your kicks in the Top 20, the instructions to send in your daily wears is just below – it takes under a minute!

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Since Kanye West jumped into the pop-culture limelight, he has been considered to be most noted celebrity sneakerheads on the planet. He has his own Nike shoe for cryin’ out loud, and he’s got his own line of high-end sneakers with Louis Vuitton! That’s not one, but two accomplishments that aren’t likely to be duplicated by anyone else, and it’s no wonder that Kanye has been a fashion trendsetter for the younger generation for years. Kanye West was recently spotted while attending a fashion show in London, wearing a conventionally ‘un’-fashionable outfit of a white t-shirt, ripped jeans, and sneakers; what we’re more interested in is the Black/Red Air Jordan 1 he had on – a nice follow-up to his Nike Mag sighting from over the weekend. Check out Kanye West’s latest footwear sighting after the jump and let us know what you think.

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