Manny Pacquiao’s got a lot on his plate right now, with the upcoming November 12th bout against Juan Manuel Marquez being his primary focus. It’s Manny’s hardcore training and dedication that makes him the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world – perhaps one of the best in the history of the sport – so it’s no surprise that he represents the leading athletic outfitter in the world in Nike. Earlier this year, Nike Training released a special PacMan-inspired colorway of the Trainer 1.3 Max, but this new edition is actually of the ‘Breathe’ variety, featuring additional ventilation on the upper. Additional details include the gradient scheme on the midsole, the special insoles, and the message of  ’Equality, Valor, Truth’ printed on the inner face of the tongue. These were originally an October 27th release, but it appears that they’ve been pushed back a bit – possibly for a date closer to the actual fight. Eastbay has them for pre-order right now (shipping on November 7th), so head there to reserve your pair.

Nike Trainer 1.3 Max
White/Varsity Royal-Varsity Red
513697-100
$170

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Can’t fit or afford the deadstock pair of ‘Seattles’ on eBay right now? Simply prefer the traditional Chicago-oriented aesthetics so intimately connected to the Air Jordan Legacy? Need a pair of Air Jordan X Retros in your life? You’re in luck, sneakerheads, as the AJ10 will return early next year after a nearly seven year hiatus. The Tens come back in style with the original ‘Chicago’ colorway slated to hit store shelves in January as what might be the single biggest drop of the month. They’re sure to sell out quickly but these also have a bit of sleeper appeal thanks to the fact that MJ didn’t play a full season or win a championship while wearing them, though they have a timeless design that helps to establish a link between the AJIXs and XIs. Check them out in greater detail after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for the exact US release date. via RMK

Air Jordan X Retro ‘Chicago’
White/Varsity Red-Black
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2011 was in one way or another a ‘career year’ for Ray Allen. His capturing of the NBA’s All-Time 3-Pt. Record was the perfect cap to a legendary career that is unlikely to be replicated for a long time. Ray Allen’s professionalism and devotion to the game of basketball is what makes him one of the greatest players to ever hit the hardwood, but credit Jordan Brand for tapping that potential when they brought him on as a Jordan Brand athlete. In celebration of Ray Allen’s record-breaking moment, Jordan Brand created this special edition colorway of the Air Jordan 2011; it features the now-familiar ‘Ray’ logo on the tongue with the magic number 2561 printed beneath. The mudguard also emphasizes the pressed leather technique by colorizing it in two different tones of gold and green. Check out the additional shot of this sick Air Jordan 2011 PE below and let us know what you think! via weibo.

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While the Nike LeBron signature line is the result of a performance-driven team of designers and engineers, it’s infiltration into the Lifestyle category was inevitable. Since Jason Petrie took the helm, the LeBron signature line rose to another level of popularity, making the basketball shoe a popular choice of ‘streetwear’. For this Holiday 2011 season, Nike Sportswear is joining in the LeBron hoopla by releasing a select capsule of footwear and apparel, tying it to LeBron James’ regal ‘lion’ persona, redone in a medieval crest-style logo. One of the two footwear pieces of that collection is the Nike Air Force 1 Low, revised with a rugged weather-ready outsole, wool inner lining, and pebbled leather on the upper. Sneaker News already gave you a heads up regarding a November release date on these, but expect Nike Harajuku to stock them this weekend. Additional views awaits you below, so take a good look and let us know what you think.

Nike Air Force 1 Low
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The machine behind Nike Sportswear’s VacTech construction must be a Dyson, because where else have you seen a vacuum in the midst of the updated design of a classic upon which so many people rely? But even as funny as it might be to imagine the Nike Air Max 90 VT being assembled by hand with the help of a telescoping attachment, these three new releases are no joke. They range from a pewter-leaning Medium Grey and Anthracite leather to fuzzier fare with Anthracite reappearing in suede only to be out-textured by a woolen Midnight Fog edition, which should be available shortly. Images of all three follow your click on the jump below and the first two pairs are now available at NikeStore.

Nike Air Max 90 VT
Medium Grey/Anthracite-Black
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Antracite/Anthracite-Max Orange
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Midnight Fog/Midnight Fog-Neutral Grey
472489-004

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Nike Sportswear has been selective with its Retro releases, providing untouched classics like the Nike Air Speed Turf Max and re-vamped originals like the Nike Air Max Tailwind 96-12. Falling the former category is the return of the Nike Air Max Uptempo 95; we’ve seen a few Retro and PE releases over the last decade, so your hunger pangs for the Air Max Uptempo might not be as fierce, but it would be hard to prevent your gluttonous side from emerging because some OG bangers are on the way. Throw in the mix a sick Grey/Neon green and you just might have to double up on ‘em. Check out all three upcoming colorways after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more Nike Retro 2012 releases. via kumastock.

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If you want Nike Sportswear to release 90′s models in their original forms and colorways, brace yourself for some new colorways. This rugged new colorway of the Nike Air Trainer Max ’96 almost has a trail-boot feel to it because the combination of Black and multiple tones of grey has that ACG-ish vibe, and given the overall comfort of Nike Air Trainers, why wouldn’t you wear these for an early-morning hike? Luckily, Nikestore just made these available online, so if you’re interested, head there after you take a look at the detailed angles below.

Nike Air Trainer Max ’96
Black/Anthracite-Wolf Grey-Dark Grey
446331-010
$145

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Puma’s top-tier ‘The List’ collection has been producing premium quality limited releases for a few years now, and the latest comes from one of Japan’s most prolific collaborators on a variant of one of the German cat’s single most popular designs.  The mita sneakers x Puma Suede Mid is crafted in a rich royal blue hue that naturally looks great next to the gold foil branding and a white cupsole.  Worn with tonal laces, they’re a midly eye-catching blue suede shoe, but swap in the extra pair of yellow corded laces and you’ve got something only a solar eclipse could make you miss.  Click through to see more of what’s in store when these release on Saturday at 10am Tokyo local time and let us know if you’ll try to import a pair.

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How is it that Nike Sportswear’s VNTG treatment has some sneakerheads up in arms but Converse can apply a similar effect to a variety of its classics and people gobble them up?  This phenomenon is based in the differing levels of brand identification between the two with Nike far and away the industry leader, but you could also argue Converse is just doing theirs really well.  The in-house team at the One Star takes a page from their still-in-progress book with John Varvatos and applies a blackened, almost grease-stained effect to the sole of this Converse Jack Purcell, a design whose crisp plaid uppers make it apparent that the grime on these is solely for character.  Click on through so you can see more angles and grab a pair today directly from Converse.

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The Supra Vaider is one of the crown brand’s longest running silouhettes, an OG Skytop-era peer whose consistent releases have seen a variety of additional designs come and go.  It’s typically presented in midtop form, but here’s evidence the Vaider Low can pack an equal punch.  They’re crafted in black suede with a blaze orange sockliner in honor of Supra rider Matt Mumford, the colorway an obvious nod to the crazy costume holiday about to go down next Monday.  Somewhere in between is the spiderweb-emblazoned footbed that mimics Mumford’s elbow tattoo, its concealment ensuring you can continue to rock these after Pumpkin Day without feeling like the ghost of Halloween 2011 is haunting your every step.  Click through for more images and look for these at select Supra stockists today.

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Here’s a look at a potential (but likely) kids-only colorway of the Nike LeBron 9 in Laser Pink and Black; it features the vivid femme-friendly colorway paired with a Black upper and White accents on hte swoosh, midsole, and LeBron James insignia on the tongue. Although the introduction of the LeBron 9 to Nike iD will allow for plenty of custom colorways, this hot pink colorway is not an option. If it were, a LeBron 9 ‘South Beach’ could be easily made! In any case, Nike Basketball comes through once again with a Girls-only colorway of the LeBron, following the LeBron 8 V/2 Black/Pink that dropped earlier this year. More images of the Nike LeBron 9 GS ‘Laser Pink’ await you below, so take a look and head to Finishline to get yours.

Nike LeBron 9 GS
Laser Pink/Black
472664-600
$120

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Sometimes it helps for an Air Jordan to adopt a catchy nickname. Some approve, others don’t (i.e. the ‘Raptors’ being a prime example of controversial naming since the OG released before the Raptors were born), but ‘Candy Cane’ is a fairly accurate assessment since the White/Red midsole does remind us of the classic striped holiday candy. Here we have yet another look at the upcoming 2012 release of the Air Jordan XIV in the ‘Home’ Bulls colorway of White/Red/Black; these were last seen in stores back in 2006, so do some of you still have your ’06 Retro (or even the OG) in your closet? Let us know after you check out these new images. via soleland.

Air Jordan XIV
White/Sport Red-Black
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