Now that they’ve got an MVP on their hands, you’d better believe adidas Basketball isn’t going to be caught slacking when it comes to the Derrick Rose footwear line. The adidas adiZero Rose 2.0 only recently hit shelves but we’ve already got an upcoming look at the low version of the adidas adiZero Rose 2.5 which is scheduled for release early next year. This preview shows off a few of the expected Bulls colorways, as well a few blue looks and a nice blacked out joint. This low cut offering seems to lend itself well to casual wear, so hopefully we’ll see Rose’s influence spill out to the streets a bit more come 2012. Get the full look after the jump. via CK

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Are old-fashioned sneaker laces going the way of the dodo? Probably not, but you might think that at first glance given the countless number of drops we’ve seen with the rounded boot-lace look this season. Vans picks up the look for the Vans Authentic, dropping a new range of this iconic shoe for the Holiday ’11 season. The laces aren’t the only thing special here, as the uppers are constructed using a tough ten ounce canvas, pretty much making these as beefy as they can get without abandoning the original slim look. The collection keeps it under the radar as far as colors used, letting the material selection be the star of the show here. Check out the detailed photos we’ve got after the jump and be on the lookout for them at your local Vans retailer. via FreshNGood

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The CRI55 CRO55 and the 55TOP? To some that may look like a jumbled mess of letters and numbers, but as a generation that grew up typing dirty words on calculators, you should be able to decipher the sneaker names from the new collection dropping from 55DSL. The high-top 55TOP aims for the look of an old school skate sneaker, coming with a half and half upper colorway wise that breaks into a clean combo of leather and suede on the toe box. The CRI55 CRO55 clearly has DNA rooted in the realm of runners, with a sleek silhouette that mixes up suede and nylon for a vintage look. Follow us after the jump for the first look at 55DSL’s new capsule and let us know in the comments what you think. Keep your eyes peeled for the CRI55 CRO55 and the 55TOP at 55DSL and DIESEL locations starting this month.

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If you’re at all familiar with the late Jean-Michel Basquiat then you should shouldn’t be expecting anything ordinary from the Reebok collection inspired by his work. Indeed the pieces released so far have channeled the chaotic feelings that his art embodied, embracing the jagged lines and neo-expressionistic imagery. We’ve got the look at the latest from the collection, a second Reebok BB4600 this time with a stark black and yellow combination. Various piece of the sneaker pay homage to the fallen artist, with his birth year of 1960 scrawled on the back end and his ubiquitous crown logo stamped on the tongue. Follow us after the jump for the latest from the Basquiat x Reebok collection and hit up Allike to get yours.

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Converse has had a string of high profile collabos of late that have ambitiously flipped the traditional look of the All-Star staples. The Gorillaz and Kicks/HI team ups both went down the camo route, and the recent Medicom Jack Purcells took that sneaker to fuzzy new heights. Well it turns out Converse is capable of the upgrade without any outside help as we see here on the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ‘Bosey’, which gets rawhide laces and an authentic distressed leather for a very smart look. The rubberized toe cap is a bit beefed up as well, making them a good choice for the winter months. Get a better look at the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ‘Bosey’ after the jump and cop them now from the Converse webstore.

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Sneaker News recently showed you an Air Jordan III done up with Nike Zoom Kobe VI-inspired detailing, but almost everyone outside the Los Angeles megalopolis would agree, any such custom ‘should’ be the contemporary nodding in respect toward the trailblazer.  And that’s what you get with the latest work from Emmanuelabor, a Nike Zoom Kobe VI iD turned ‘Aquamamba’ thanks to the inclusion of the ‘Aqua’ Air Jordan VIII’s signature streaking along the ZK6′s Swoosh and heel.  Going with a NIKEiD base allowed for ‘AQUA’ embroidery on the inner tongue and a translucent outsole; would you like to see the latter on an AJVIII Retro+, or perhaps on the Air Jordan 8.0?  Check out this MJ-inspired Zoom Kobe 6 in more images after the jump and let us know how these rank against the ever growing file of classic colorway reprisals.  via PaintorThread

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During Michael Jordan’s second run with the Chicago Bulls when he won three Championships in three full seasons, the Air Jordan XI, XII and XIII each released in regular season and All-Star colorways before breaking out the black playoff-oriented designs. It probably would have been the same for the 1998-99 season, had the first part of it even been played and MJ not decided to retire with what was perhaps the most perfect career ending storyline in sports history. But had MJ returned as a part of that 50-game ’99 season that seems like a blessing to modern NBA fans, we might have come to associate this Air Jordan XIV Retro in white and Varsity Red with a seventh championship run and the ever-elusive four-peat. So here’s a shoe that offers a reminder of a history that never was, but you can absolutely count on them to release come next spring, so be sure to check back with Sneaker News for the US release date. via Kinstor

Air Jordan XIV Retro
White/Varsity Red-Black
487471-101

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This upcoming colorway of the Jordan Spiz’ike has stirred up quite a debate on the Sneaker News comments corner, regarding the ‘Bordeaux’ moniker that’s been attached to the shoe. Truth is, these are more ‘Doernbecher’ than ‘Bordeaux’, as it features quite a hodge podge of tones – Varsity Maize, Sapphire Blue, Varsity Red, and a bright Green on top of the multiple hues of grey. However, this upcoming release holds no bearing on either the famed OG Air Jordan VII colorway or the children’s hospital that Nike has collaborated with for several years, but instead spearheads the Jordan Spiz’ike movement for 2012 while leading to the next Spike Lee-centric hybrid – the Jordan Son Of Mars. We’ve got a new set of detailed images for you below, so take a look and stick with Sneaker News for more Jordan Brand 2012 release information and updates. via RMK.

Jordan Spiz’ike ‘Bordeaux’
Neutral Grey/Varsity Maize-Dark Shadow-Varsity Red
315371-070
02/2012
$175

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Most of Nike Sportswear’s collaborations with fragment design have been the easy-going kicks like the Zoom Tennis Classic or Match Classic (the simple tennis-shoe variety), so what happens Hiroshi Fujiwara works on the Zoom Meriwether? The Meriwether can’t exactly be described as a low-cut lifestyle tennis shoe, but still, Fujiwara’s personal style is expressed well in this mid-cut hiking shoe. Asian retailer Invincible has these in stock, so check out the extra shots below and we’ll let you know if these his the states.

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The Nike Air Flytop is a sneaker that seems to walk the line between a host of Nike Sportswear models, pairing the stripped down look of the Nike Air Royal Mid with the strapped up sensibilities of the Nike Vandal. The result is a sneaker whose aesthetics belie its young age, as it could easily be mistaken for a classic set to be reborn through a retro release. The latest colorway we’ve got a look at stays in line with the darker motif, the upper carrying a mix of browns on the strong sections of leather and suede, with the red relegated to the outsole. Get this new pair of Nike Air Flytops from Sole Haven after you check out the pics we’ve got after the jump. via EU Kicks

Nike Air Flytop
Iguana/Red
385225-201

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Nike Sportswear wasn’t using the name for any currently active releases, so why not share it with another of Nike, Inc’s brands?  The latest Converse by John Varvatos release is the same as the last one, a new pair of Converse Star Classics that manage to stray from Varvatos’ formula for the pre-blackened vintage look.  Combining Antique White tumbled leather with tan and navy blue suedes absolutely does the trick in terms of getting that old school look, though, and these certainly give the other two pairs we showed you last week a run for their money.  Check them out in more photos after the jump, then grab a pair directly from Converse.

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Presumably among the key factors guiding LeBron James’ decision to join the Miami Heat last summer would be that winters in South Beach are a bit milder than the lake-effect snow-filled cold half of the year in Cleveland. But with 41* away games guaranteed each year and a litany of opportunities to hop on a private jet, a guy like King James has gotta be prepared for all environs, and for that this new Nike Sportswear collection seems a perfect fit. The LeBron James x Nike Air Force 1 Low and Air Max Conquer ACG both come entirely blacked-out, save select branding elements like the lion tongue tag on the Conquers. Click through so you can see more details on both pairs and look for these now at select NSW stockists like Caliroots.

Nike Air Force 1 Low
Black/Black-Sport Red
487970-100

Nike ACG Air Max Conquer
Black/Black-Sport Red
504832-001

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