Whenever we see a sick new colorway of the Nike LeBron shoe, we tend to approach with apprehension. Why? Well, you don’t want to fall in love with a shoe that might be unattainable, and as we’ve seen with the Nike LeBron line, particularly with the Air Max LeBron VII and the LeBron 8, a good chunk of the widely-praised colorway just never seem to release. The Nike LeBron 9 ‘China’ and it’s seemingly Knicks/CLE HWC colorway was an instant hit when Sneaker News first showed you the LeBron 9 last Wednesday, and here we finally have a detailed look at this upcoming LeBron 9 colorway; the outsole is a translucent light blue, and the tongue and lace harness at the midfoot appear to picture an anime-style graphic of some sort – possibly that of a dragon, considering 2012 is the Year of the Dragon (according to the traditional Chinese Zodiac). Continue reading for a detailed look and let us know if this new colorway changes your mind about the LeBron 9! via Dime China.

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We don’t see Air Jordans on the NFL field too often, and why they do, they’re often altered to be more sport-specific, and likely for league uniform regulations, the Jordan Brand logos are removed! If you saw our recent Air Jordan NFL Feet sightings on Mike Williams and Kevin Vickerson, you would’ve noticed that both their PE’s lacked any Jordan Brand insignia, and the same goes for this Fall 2004 PE Turf shoe made for Ahman Green of the Green Bay Packers. Green’s 2003-2004 campaign was one of the best Running Back stat-lines in history, as he racked up 1,800+ yards and racked up 20 TDs, leading the Packers to an NFC North title. These Air Jordan XIII Turf PEs feature a Nike Football outsole with the familiar Air Jordan XIII upper, although you’ll see no branding on the tongue or on the flap label typically located at the base of the lace placket. Continue reading for more images of this Air Jordan XIII PE courtesy of DaClosetCollector, and stick with Sneaker News for more NFL Feet coverage for this 2011 NFL Season!

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The New Zealand men’s national rugby union team hasn’t been able to recapture their championship glory since winning the inaugural Rugby World Cup back in 1987, but adidas is ready to support the All Blacks’ hosting efforts, and perhaps more importantly, offer an answer to Nike Sportswear’s recent England ‘New Blood’ collection.  The Qubic x All Blacks x adidas Originals Campus 80s ’All Heroes’ are done as cleanly as the Kiwis’ traditional kits, the traditional silver fern on their heels matching the dope deluxe metal carrying case available for only 15 of the 100-pair run.  Click through to see the top-notch quality up close and let us know who wins in the 2011 Rugby World (sneaker) Cup.  via SF

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Kid Cudi made some big news recently when we learned that he copped four pairs of the Nike Mag 2011 during the 10-day auction event. However, it’s been documented that one of Cudi’s favorite sneakers of all-time is the Air Jordan IV, and we’ve spotted him in them a healthy number of times. The most recent was at his concert at the Molson Amphitheatre, when he wore the Air Jordan IV ‘Black Cat’ during his concert up in Toronto. Cudi’s attire has been more ‘rock’ than ‘rap’ star, wearing skinny jeans, motorcycle jackets, and vintage-inspired graphic t-shirts, but his sneaker selections won’t change much due to his penchant for Air Jordans and Nikes. It’s just one of the many unique images and styles in the hip-hop scene today, so check out Kid Cudi and his kicks below and stick with Sneaker News for more Celebrity Feet features. via thecomeupshow.

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Since when was it appropriate to have camouflage print on the NBA court? We’ve seen military-inspired prints on athletic gear before (the San Diego Padres’ alternate jerseys come to mind), but not so much on basketball sneakers. The recent Zoom Kobe VI releases and Nike iD options introduced camouflage print to the Kobe line, but little did we know it would continue forth on this Hyperfuse/LunarLon powered Nike Basketball shoe that is currently set for a Holiday 2011 drop; it features a camouflage print upper in the signature olive green, beige, brown, and black tones, with a hit of teal on the swoosh-border and laces. Don’t forget the brightly-colored Action Red outsole as well. We’ve got more images of this upcoming release below so check ‘em out and hit up the auction from 343rebel on eBay.

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On the heels of a closer look at the upcoming ‘Metallic Silver’ edition, here’s a pair slated to release about eight weeks later. The Nike Total Air Foamposite Max in this ‘Triple Black’ colorway is a fitting release for the Friday after Thanksgiving, though they’re sure to be up against tough competition on Black Friday as the sneaker world has offered more and better releases on this biggest of all shopping days, for several years in a row now. The ‘Blackout’ Total Air Foamposite Max last released in 2005 so there’s plenty of demand, but how will they stack up against an all-timer like the ‘Black Cement’ Air Jordan III Retro set to drop on the same day? Only time will tell, but you can click through to see more images of these Foams and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for updates. via Air-Randy

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With the recent quickstrike release of the OG colorways for the Nike Air Trainer SC II and the subsequent NikeStore re-up, true trainer heads should have their hands on these by now. So with the original colorways secured, what’s up next? Well, the Nike Air Trainer SC II has been coming in a host of other colors for 2011, the latest of which is the Deep Burgundy version shown here. This differs from the norm of SC II releases, with the namesake color much more dominant than usual. Take a full look at the Nike Air Trainer SC II Deep Burgundy after the jump and let us know if you need these, if so Premier has got you.

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Among the best side effects of the sneaker scene taking on a ‘mature’ lean in the days following 2008′s global financial meltdown has been the integration of tried and true styles with modern footwear technology.  Twenty, ten, or even five years ago, it wasn’t exactly the coolest thing in the world if you got sent to school wearing a pair of duckboots to protect your everyday kicks from nasty conditions, but what was once seen as something of a punishment from well meaning parents has evolved into a sure sign of personal style with releases like the Nike Air Force 1 High ‘Duckboot’.  These joints manage a perfect hybrid balance between the AF1 High’s classic basketball vamp and the rugged, waterproof boot for which it’s named, this Dark Army-toed edition suitably earthy so as to match almost anything in your outfit this fall.  Click through to see more angles and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date.  via SP

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The Air Jordan IV ‘UNDFTD’ is one of those models whose amazing good looks and frustratingly limited numbers will ensure its value for the long-term, pairs these days selling in the mid to high four-digit price range on eBay.  This 2005 release was an eye-opener to many in the sneaker world, as the olive green design offered an early glimpse into how much sneakers can benefit from earthy and other neutral shades.  The color on these is such a key, in fact, that when sneaker customizer Desp1 created his Nike SB Blazer ‘UNDFTD’ Customs earlier this year, the 6-pair run sold out quickly but with feedback that he could have been a bit closer to the inspiration.  With that in mind, here’s a new ‘UNDFTD’ Blazer High SB custom with a greener nylon upper; are they closer to the mark set by those legendary IVs?  Click through for more shots and if you want to grab one of the six pairs available straight from the artist, you’ll be well served to act now.

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LeBron James’ relationship with the Boys & Girls’ Club of America has been well documented, as his ‘Decision’ special during the Summer of 2010 was made to benefit and raise funds for the national youth-oriented organization that was founded in 1860. The members of the Kendall Boys & Girls Club were already celebrating a revamped outdoor park thanks to a $15,000 donation from the Sprite Spark Parks Project,  but the event became even better as Miami Heat superstar LeBron James stopped by to shoot hoops, sign autographs, and to speak on his own childhood experiences and the importance of parks to his youth. LeBron attended the event wearing the Nike LeBron 8 ‘Miami Nights’, a sneaker that recently released exclusively at NikeTown Miami. Check out LeBron and his kicks below and let us know what you think! via MiamiHerald.

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Apparently, not all Alex Joneses’ expectations for the future involve ridiculously convoluted explanations for political happenings and implausible fear mongering.  Quite the opposite for this artist who calls himself ‘Orion Pax‘, his latest work a reflection of retro high-tech befitting a guy named after the origins of Autobot leader Optimus Prime.  Orion’s Nike Mag replicas don’t auto-lace or transform to fight evil robots but they do indeed light up just like the Mag 2011s, but their apparent LEGO construction suggests that if you missed your chance to get the Mags on eBay, you could very well make your own homage.  Have a look at more images after the jump and let us know what you think of this Back to the Future look.

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There was a ‘Space Jam’-inspired Dunk Low SB released earlier this summer, but would the model above be an even stronger association with Michael Jordan?  From the various title celebrations to just getting swamped by paparazzi on a regular day out as per the usual for any global celebrity, MJ is quite often seen with a cigar in his mouth, and this new Nike SB Dunk High ‘Cigar’ designed by Todd Bratrud in conjunction with the Skatepark of Tampa manages to nail the aesthetic on the packaging and the shoe itself.  Much has been made of the ‘Ybor City’ Dunk High SB’s rich, earthy suede tones, and now we get our best look yet at the cigar box-inspired packaging, along with details about the Tampa campout.  Click through for a closer look from N-SB and let us know how these rank as we continue to see more frequent and intricate special edition packaging.  And to get yours early, check out some of the pairs floating around now on eBay.

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