White/Cement mania will take over the month of February, but for the younger lady Jordan fans who admittedly may have no nostalgic attachment to the OGs, these Voltage Cherry joints will likely evoke more of a burning desire. Featuring a tonal Voltage Cherry upper with the symbolic ‘Love of the Game’ heart-shaped basketball logo stitched on the heels of the shoe, the Air Jordan IV GS ‘Voltage Cherry’ should be hugely popular in the Size 7Y-and-under demographic and near the top of Valentine’s Day shopping lists. These are indeed set for a February launch, but if you can’t hold out that long, cop this size 7 sample in advance from el-store on eBay.

Air Jordan IV GS
Voltage Cherry/Black-White
487724-601
02/2012

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Editors oughta put “keeping baby Air Jordans on ice” in parenting books. Check out this sick one-through-twenty-six collection of Air Jordan sneakers for the toddlers, compiled by Asian sneaker collector (and either a current or soon-to-be father). He’s got every single Air Jordan model checked off in this sick compilation, with multiple colorways of some of his clear favorites like the Air Jordan VII and Air Jordan XI, and just by the quality of what’s in this collection, it might be one of the most thorough collections we’ve seen thus far. Check out the nice group-shots of this amazing collection after the jump, and let us know which of these baby Air Jordans you like best! via Kenlu.

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The NBA is back, and basketball fans worldwide could not be more excited. South Korea’s got a crazy following for the NBA and its superstars, and Nike Basketball just unveiled a sick new store display at the Nike Basketball HOOPCITY retail store in South Korea. Kinda like those Retro diners that have classic Cadillacs jutting out from the wall, the LeBron 9 ‘lifts off’ at the facade of the store with the oversized shoe exposed outdoors. Inside is a great Nike LeBron pop-up, with numerous LeBron sneakers like the Asia-exclusive Ambassador, and Nike LeBron apparel. Check out the displays below and let us know what you think of this dope display! via IST.

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When the Dunk High VT added an vulcanized sole, it also went back a bit from the full-vacuum look found on the cupsole model, adding a bit more traditional stitching than any of Nike Sportswear’s other VacTech releases. A similar mixed application can be found on the also-autoclaved Nike Blazer Mid VT, a model whose simple lines have been sublimated, save the classically styled eye plackets. It’s an impressive look for this veteran now in its fifth decade of service, and one that has us wondering if Anthracite suede will soon be joined by additional colors. Stick with Sneaker News to find out, but in the meantime, click through to see more angles and look for yours at NSW spots like Afew.

Nike Blazer Mid VT
Anthracite/Anthracite
371761-088

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Two of the biggest December 2011 sneaker releases come courtesy of Jordan Brand, both retros of models MJ debuted early during the postseason, several months before they were scheduled to release.  With the Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’, it was an uncharacteristic playoff loss in 1995 that arguably compelled Mike to train sufficiently hard so as to prepare himself to lead the single greatest season an NBA team has ever enjoyed, and it’s the Air Jordan XIV Retro ‘Last Shot’ that provided a punctuation to His Airness’ second three-peat run.  They’re hitting Asian retailers a bit earlier than in the US this time around, a December 1st drop outpacing the 12/17 stateside release by a bit over two weeks; will you have the patience and room in your budget to grab these, with the Concords coming just one week later?  Check out the new pics from SoleMovement and if you can’t wait, pick up a pair now on eBay.

Air Jordan XIV
Black/Black-Varsity Red
311832-010
12/17/11
$160

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Only in a magical kitchen like the innovative one at Nike’s Beaverton, Oregon headquarters could you concoct a recipe whereby two mid-late ’90s basketall shoes known for their wavy designs could be hybridized to create one of of the 20-teens’ most interesting winter boot designs.  This new Nike ACG Air Max Bakin’ Posite Boot is somewhere between the ‘Metallic Pewter’ Air Foamposite One and ‘Metallic Silver’ Air Force 1 Foamposite, but manages to outdo them both in terms of visible cushioning thanks to a full-length Max Air setup.  Click through so you can see more details including the well placed hit of red on their tongue tags, and grab a pair today from footsoldiers on eBay.

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Earlier today Sneaker News provided you with some updated release information on the Jordan Fly Wade 2, Dwyane Wade’s second official signature sneaker with Jordan Brand. Featuring a multitude of technical aspects and fine-tuned performance engineering, the Fly Wade 2 is quite possibly the most advanced Jordan Brand shoe to date; Hyperfuse, LunarLon, an extended shank plate, seamless construction – it’ll only elevate D-Wade’s game to the next level and perhaps assist him in winning his second NBA Championship. City-Sole has these a bit earlier than expected, so head there to get your own, or cop a pair on eBay.

Jordan Fly Wade 2
Black/White-Varsity Red
479976-001
12/07/11
$145

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We saw a fair number of zodiac tie-ins this year with the Rabbit releases, and it looks like New Balance is getting a jump on the upcoming Year of the Dragon with this special collection of New Balance ML574′s. The inspiration here is evident, with a winding dragon graphic sliding around the upper of the sneakers. The trademark ‘N’ on the side of the shoe also puts on a bit of flavor from the mythical creature, with a subtle scaly texture. And of course our more cultured readers will notice the special tongue tag featuring the Chinese word for ‘dragon’. Get the full look at the New Balance ML574 ‘Year of the Dragon’ APAC Project after the jump and let us know which colorway you’ll be copping. As an Asia Pacific drop, you’ll have to grab these from overseas sites like mita sneakers.

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It may be redundant to say that the Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke experience is unlike any other sneaker customization experience out there. We’ve seen quite a load of Bespoke creations over the last two years, and with some limited sneakers like the Air Jordan XIII ‘Ray Allen’, Parra x Patta x Air Max 1, and LeBron 8 ‘Miami Nights’ and ‘South Beach’ reaching upwards of $1,000, the Bespoke seems like the more sensible purchase. PHANTACi of Taiwan, who we all know has a thing for creating sick colorways (that Green Hornet x New Balance MT580 and Air Max 1 ‘Grand Piano’ are just a couple of examples), used Planet 257248 as its Bespoke inspiration; the planet, discovered in Taiwan in 2009, was named ‘Chouchiehlun’ after Jay Chou, the Taiwanese singer and actor. Featuring a tonal metallic silver upper with blue contrast stitching, black inner lining, a fully-translucent sole, and ‘Chouchiehlun’ stitched on the heels, this Bespoke is (no pun intended) out of this world. Check out the detailed shots below and stick with Sneaker News for more Bespoke updates!

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Looks like nothing but clear skies ahead in the NBA forecast. Kevin Durant, the two-time NBA Scoring Title holder for two years and running, will defend his crown as the best bucket-maker in the league, but will he start off the season wearing the Nike Zoom KD IV ‘Weatherman’? Sneaker News gave you a look at this sick new ‘Weatherman’ last Friday – colorway that is inspired by Durant’s personal life. Had he not gone to the NBA, Durant would’ve pursued becoming a weatherman. That theme has transferred to the Nike Zoom KD IV, which features a multi-colored upper designed after a temperature map and elevation lines. The translucent outsole also reveals Kevin Durant’s foot-print, with the red ‘hot’ zones detailing the pressure points of his feet. The Nike Zoom KD IV ‘Weatherman’ will release in limited numbers this December 10th at select Nike Basketball retailers, so continue reading for a detailed look and let us know what you think.

Nike Zoom KD IV ‘Weatherman’
12/10/11

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Could these be the ‘Un-Doernbecher’ Air Max 95? It certainly has that patriotic colorway to it, and a quick lace-swap to white (or even gold, if you have that at your disposable) would create a sick USA-inspired rendition of the Air Max 95. This one’s got a tonal Obsidian suede upper with a new Action Red detailing on the Swoosh, inner lining, tongue, outsole, and Max Air unit. Another thing to note is that this Air Max 95, a January 2012 release, will retail for $150 – a $5 increase from the current 2011 MSRP of Air Max 95s. Sneaker News reported the news of an across-the-board price increase in Nike products, and it looks like it will take effect starting this January (even Air Force 1 Lows will bump from $88 to $90). In any case, if you’re a keen sneaker shopper, almost anything can be obtained at sale prices, so check out the images of this new Air Max 95 colorway below and let us know what you think.

Nike Air Max 95
Obsidian/Obsidian-White-Action Red
609048-400
01/2012
$150

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Always going hard in the lifestyle department, adidas Originals looks to have a strong set up in store for the Spring/Summer season of next year. This preview shows off the upcoming range, which runs deep with retro models and even introduces some new silhouettes. In the former category is the Kegler, a few runners from the ZX series, and the all important Rod Laver laid out next to some smart looking polos. On the newer end of things are some trail ready trainers and an interesting new take on the adidas Originals Superstar, with a laceless perforated upper that is almost Croc-like. Check out the full photos after the jump and let us know what you think of these goodies that adidas Originals has in store. via fashionsnap

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