Jordan Brand is going H.A.M. for the launch of the Jordan Melo M8, introducing the Jordan Melo M8 Flight Lab 159 (still open, by the way) and presenting the Jordan Brand Melo M8 NYC Flight Event. If you missed out on the live show last Thursday, you missed out on one of the dopest product launch events we’ve ever seen; featuring a video of Carmelo Anthony projected onto water, splashing up from the Hudson River. Last week, Jordan Brand hooked you up with a behind-the-scenes look at this awesome set-up, and now you can check out the final video spot, set to officially debut later today and let us know what you think!

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As we’ve detailed before, the upcoming Nike Zoom Kobe VII will be introduced in three separate installments – a ‘regular’ Nike Zoom Kobe VII, a ‘Supreme’, and an ‘Elite’. Let’s focus on the base grade of the Kobe VII; featuring the removable insole/ankle sleeve, the Kobe VII features ‘Play Fast’ cushioning and support system, which utilizes a lock-down sleeve at the midfoot for a low-cut design. In contrast, the Zoom Kobe VII Supreme, which we will detail later, features a ‘Play Strong’ set-up. Additional details of the Kobe VII include the visible Zoom Air window at the heel, an XDR outsole for supreme traction, and a uniquely designed upper, exuding a snakeskin silhouette. Continue reading for a detailed look at the Nike Zoom Kobe VII in the Black/Grey/White colorway and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for all your Nike Zoom Kobe VII info and updates. via hoopchina.

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On Monday, Sneaker News showed you images of an upcoming Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Supreme design that prominently features a tonal grey digi-camo print across its Flywire-reinforced upper. This new pair also features the tell-tale toe cage that separates the Supreme-level Hyperdunk 2011s from the rest of the pack, but that doesn’t mean that all of them are going to offer the same texture. Take for example these new pairs in black or Sport Red with silver trim: their side panels are a  matte finish, which allows much more visual attention to go toward that unique forefoot reinforcement, itself offering texture even more novel than the pixelated concealment pattern. Have a closer look at these new Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Supremes after the jump and look for them at select Nike Basketball retailers including Finish Line.

Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Supreme
Sport Red/Metallic Silver
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Black/Dark Grey-Cool Grey-Metallic Silver
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It’s not often an outside source is tapped to help detail and Nike LeBron 9 shoe – one that will actually release. Here’s yet another look at the upcoming Nike LeBron 9, featuring a interior lining designed by Miami-based artist ‘Freegums’; the White/Black primary colorway is actually akin to Freegums’ signature work, which relies heavily on the yin/yang theme and intricate lines and details seen on the exceptionally designed inner wallpaper. Hints of red are seen on the Nike LeBron logo on the laces as well as on the signature on the tongue and heel ‘spoiler’. More shots of these bad boys await you below, so take a look and let us know what you think. via airrandyhk.

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Is it just nostalgia from the sneakerhead old guard or were the 1990s really a golden age in sneaker design?  There’s no doubting that huge leaps were made in performance, marketing and the sheer enjoyment of sneaker culture during the last decade of the 20th century, and while you also can’t deny recent developments in synthetic materials and lifestyle-oriented casual designs in recent years, there’s no doubting that the ’90s laid the foundation for the movement as it’s currently situated.  Interestingly enough, even if you’re not into arguing one decade against another, there’s still quite a bit of ranking work to be done within each, and that’s where the latest Complex.com list comes in.  The Greatest 90 Sneakers of the ’90s attempts to wrap up this monumental decade in a number that represents its 10-year reign; are there any notable omissions or shoes you would have ranked higher?  Click through to see a preview of the list in its entirety, head to Complex for the feature in full and let us know which is your top ’90s sneaker design.

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How on earth do you follow up something as epic as Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Shot’?! For Michael himself, it was a couple years of GMing the Washington Wizards from the golf course before joining them on the court, but for the brand that bears his name, it’ll be a slightly different story thirteen years later. The Air Jordan XIV Retro in white and Sport Red is being called the ‘Candy Cane’ with the current proximity to the biggest holiday shopping of the year, but an early 2012 release date will have these looking more like Valentine’s Day treats than something from St. Nick. Are you ready for next year to potentially top what has already been the best year for Air Jordan Retros on record, even before the ‘Last Shots’ and ‘Black Cement’ AJIIIs hit store shelves?! The next few months in particular are shaping for a truly epic stretch, and you can see more images of one of the more significant releases from next Q1 by clicking on the jump below.  via Air-Randy

Air Jordan XIV Retro
White/Sport Red-Black
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You’ve gotta stand out to get freelance work in today’s ultra-competitive environment, so what better way to draw attention to your work than registering StrugglingDesigner.co.uk?  That’s exactly what Chris Weston did in 2001, and a decade later he used the space to post up a look at this crisp new Supra Skytop II.  It’s not immediately clear if this is a collaboration or a custom, though if it was indeed the latter we can conclude from the watermark that they were ‘officially’ commissioned.  Also not entirely obvious on this one is whether it’ll ever make it to retail, though even during a year when Supra has out-packed everyone this side of Nike Sportswear, they remain among the crown brand’s best in ’11.  Check them out in greater detail after the jump and let us know if you’ll jump on these if/when they ship to stores.

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The Nike Blazer Vintage is one of those pillars of the Nike Sportswear catalog that you can count on pretty much every quarter since they debuted in early 2009. The formula to this point had been simple enough: combine a single-colored suede (or leather, in the case of just two pairs) upper with a leather Swoosh plus pre-yellowed laces and soles (all in Sail), apply the VNTG tag and you’re good to go. But what would happen if several of the recent releases were combined into one? That kind of ‘What the Blazer?’ look is what we’ve got here with these two new Vintage Blazers, each cast in several suede tones plus the obligatory Sail. The Highs appear to be a melange of the four spring 2011 colorways plus a bit of last fall’s Gold Dart color which serves as the base for the Lows to explore the relatively wide range of red tones from the series. Will VNTG Blazer fans be happy to see the entire collection released at once, or is uni-colored the way to go for this model? You can decide for yourself with the help of more images after the jump, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for the US release dates. via Yamaotoko

Nike Blazer High Suede Vintage
Gridiron/Sail-Black
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Nike Blazer Low Suede Vintage
Gold Dart/Sail-Crimson
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The first set of Nike Blazer Low Suede Vintage colorways released this July in some appropriately patriotic colorways, but what shold we expect from Nike Sportswear now that the red-white-and-blue holidays are out of the way?  How about a couple of new pairs that manage a nice balance between the autumn falling leaves and October’s favorite holiday.  The Dark Copper and Sable Green depart from the VNTG Blazer line’s traditional white tongue and laces like the upcoming Highs, and like the upcoming Prism Pink edition, they now carry a Premium designation.  Check them out in more detail after the jump and look for these now at NSW dealers like Size?

Nike Blazer Low Suede Premium Vintage
Dark Copper/Neutral Grey
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Sable Green/Sable Green
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Among the most enduring images from the fall football season is the leather and wool mix found on the traditional varsity jacket design. These have been elevated to a fine art by the athletic and upscale streetwear brands in the past few years, and now we see a bit of the letterman influence in this new Nike Air Force 1 High. These Midnight Fog AF1 Highs don’t exhibit the sporty look in the same overt way that, say, last year’s 5 Boroughs Pack did, but the smooth grey and gum look will nicely compliment almost any outerwear you could imagine. Nike Sportswear continues to offer so many solid go-to releases that you don’t have to rely on just one as the backbone of your everyday rotation, and these Air Force 1 Highs are now available at select retailers like Mr. R Sports starting November 5th, or get yours right now on eBay.

Nike Air Force 1 High
Midnight Fog/White-Gum Medium Brown
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Last we heard from Singapore sneaker customizer extraordinaire Mark Ong, he was working on a run of Air Jordan IIIs with a unique tonal blue tiger camo on the upper. Those were designed as part of the SBTG x Titan ‘Deer Valley Titans’ capsule, but this latest look might be more closely related to the season than a store. These new SBTG x Air Jordan III ’Spitfire’ has an earthy look just in time for the fall season, their mix of olive green, black and blaze orange exactly what you’d expect from the most devoted shoe hunters. Click through so you can see more of SBTG’s latest creations and stick with Sneaker News for updates on this ‘in progress’ Air Jordan 3 custom.

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“The Chukka shape is one that I always really liked, but could not wear because the flex point my foot hurt. This design solves that.”

Vans rider Gilbert Crockett’s words above describe the latest addition to the Vans Core lineup, a new model with familiar styling but one fairly significant departure from Off the Wall’s traditional build. The Vans Pacquard finds itself somewhere between the Chukka Low and the Zero lowtops with formal-leaning styling highlighted by the leather laces. Longtime OTW devotees will immediately sense something’s amiss with these, but be assured that the redesigned waffle sole on this fresh look was intended to improve performance without compromizing the brand’s signature look. Check out three new pairs after the jump and look for these now at select Vans retailers. via FNG

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