The most recent Air Max 97 release represented the last of the first round of Nike Sportswear’s VacTech collection to be releaed at retail, and now these move us into the next year with one of the most recent we’ve teased. The Nike Air Max 90 VT for women has never looked better than this unique Medium Grey woolen construction that sees flecks of red, blue and yellow speckling its comfy yet coarse uppers. That opens these up to a variety of reinterpretations via lace swapping, though these photos suggest you can’t go wrong simply opting for the tonal grey look echoed on the Air Max 90′s signature ‘window’. Click through to see more angles and pick up a pair from select NSW stores like Afew.

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Remember that impressive tonal blue adidas EQT Support colorway we showed you last week?  Three Stripes did it again, only this time, instead of Laser Blue, they go for a few shades of the color that perhaps more than any other, has been associated with tonal looks like these over the past couple years.  This ‘Ghost Grey’ EQT Support offers up cool vibes in suede and mesh plus rigid elements reinforcing the laces and heels, their scheduled-for-2012 status suggesting that last year’s Air Jordan XI Retro was only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to these tonal grey getups.  And hey, you can’t fault adidas Originals for cranking out cherished legacy silhouettes in colorways you can wear with pretty much any outfit suitable for sneakers.  Check them out more closely after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date.  via Sneaker Freaker

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Kanye West’s collection from 2009 remains by far the most well known and recognizeable Louis Vuitton sneakers ever released, but that doesn’t mean LV’s gotta know where Yeezy is to maintain that luxury appeal.  The Louis Vuitton Ace is not for everyone, and that starts at the price tag.  But it also extends to a bold high-contrast design that manages to make a wide range of browns look louder than almost any other earthy look we’ve seen.  This is all due to the combination of the apparent quality in the materials along with Louis’ signature Daimer pattern on the toe and eyestay.  Then you start to add in some color with red and blue pairs, and the attention-grabbing factor goes off the charts.  People will notice when you wear these; do you like the statement they make?  Check out four new colorways for the upcoming year after the jump and let us know which pair was your most expensive sneaker purchase. Via Louis Vuitton

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Looks like the Swoosh isn’t the only company with some special colorways up their sleeve for the return of the NBA on Christmas. Reebok Athlete Jason Terry will be suited up in this PE version of the Reebok Zig Pro Future, a gaudy gold look that celebrates the championship trophy he helped lock down last season with the Mavericks. The shoe features several graphic representations of the famous Larry O’Brien trophy, a piece of hardware that Terry boldly tattooed on his body long in advance of nabbing the ‘chip. Follow us after the jump for an extra look at this one off from the Reebok Zig Basketball lineup and let us know how they compare to the other Christmas-time PE’s we’ll be seeing around the league come Sunday. via CK

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The Air Jordan legacy will forever be enshrined as the greatest multi-volume series of footwear designs, serving as the design inspiration of basketball and streetwear kicks for years to come. The Jordan Jumpman H Series debuted in the Summer 2011 season, but it looks like a sequel is arriving sooner than anticipated as the Jumpman H Series II will debut this February 2012. It features the same lower-end construction as its predecessor, using an Air Jordan II outsole while boasting a sick pixelated and enlarged elephant print on the midsole. Black/White-Cool Grey and a tropical Wolf Grey/Current Blue-White will become available during the shortest month of the calendar year, so peep both colorways of this new Jordan Brand design below and let us know what you think.

Jordan Jumpman H Series II
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They’ve yet to come close to established brands like Nike and adidas when it comes to sheer star power on their roster of endorsees, but Under Armour is quietly building a solid roster of young studs and doing exactly what you’d want to see from a burgeoning footwear maker in their position.  UA just signed Blake Griffin’s frontcourt mate DeAndre Jordan to a shoe contract, so perhaps he’ll be a part of next year’s pack depending on the success of the Under Armour 2011 Christmas PE Collection.  Taking off on one of Nike’s recent holiday traditions, UA brings Brandon Jennings’ Under Armour Micro G Bloodline ‘Rudolph’ along with a faux-fur upper and ‘jingle bell’ graphics on the midfoot strap.  Joining the Bucks’ young 1 is Memphis’ Greivis Vasquez’ ‘Feliz Navidad’ Micro G Juke, Kemba Walker’s pair in a different colorway and Derrick Williams’ Micro G Supersonic, and it looks like these four NBA newbies are the only ones who’ll have them, as no retail plans are announced and there’s not really any time left to do so.  Click through to see the whole set, let us know which one is your favorite and how these compare to the more established brands’ Christmas 2011 NBA sneaker offerings.  via HB

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The timing of the NBA’s labor resolution was absolutely perfect, a deal to save an entire season that still preserved the league’s biggest annual television showcase.  Nike Basketball was emphasizing college hoops while the lockout endured, but were ready with Christmas Day 2011 PEs once a deal got done, and it sorta seemed like all the stars were aligned for a new era of labor peace in the Association.  But one guy whose timing has been a bit disrupted by the shortened regular season is Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, who expected to debut his Reebok Zig Encore ‘Beyond the Gold’ a bit earlier in the season.  These shiny golden Zig Encores are the follow-up to last November’s ZigTech Slash ‘Gold Rush’, and are similarly being held for Wall’s first game of the season in New York.  But unlike last year when that went down during the first week, the Wiz won’t venture up I-95 to Madison Square Garden until April; will you be on call for a lineup whenever the 12-pair briefcase-bound drop is scheduled?  Click through to see more of the ‘Beyond the Gold’ Zig Encore and stick with Sneaker News for the release date.  via Dime

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The Concords are here, the Concords are here! The biggest mass sneaker release of the year went down last night, as thousands of sneakerheads waited outside storefronts or in front of their computers, ready to claim their Concords once they became available. It was the perfect ending to one of the craziest weeks we’ve had on Sneaker News all year long. The lid on the Nike LeBron container exploded off, as we got a look at a slew of new colorways like the ‘Dunkman/Griffeys’ as well as the neck-breaking ‘Big Bang’ joints. Kobe Bryant sat down with Eric Avar to discuss the Kobe VII design, but Sneaker News quickly pointed out some upcoming colorways like the Poison Dart Frog and the ‘All-Star’. The Christmas Pack releases were also a hot topic of discussion, as four great holiday-themed colorways are currently set to drop on Christmas Day. Nike SB got into the mix, as we brought a thorough preview of Fall 2012 releases while introducing the P-Rod 6, the Challenge Court, and the FC x FP.

Celebs and NBA players were also a huge hit, as we caught a look at Wale and Justin Bieber in some heat, while LeBron James and a week’s worth of college ball-players stunned us with their on-court kicks. We finally got a nice side-profile look at the Air Yeezy 2, which last week was confirmed for a March 23, 2012 release. Ronnie Fieg’s last Asics collab or 2011 – the Mazarine Blue Gel Saga – has an official release date as well. In Foamposite news, we caught a look at a White/Silver PE of the Zoom Rookie worn by Penny himself, and Jason Negron set the bar even higher with his ‘Light-Up’ custom Foamposites. As we near the end of the 2011, Sneaker News is on a mission to determine the best sneakers of the year. How do we determine that? By introducing the second annual Sneaker News Readers’ Choice Poll, which features twenty different categories. Sneaker News has a ton of stuff for you for the remainder of the year, so check out the Sneaker News Weekly Rewind, vote in the Readers’ Choice Poll, and have a safe and happy Holiday weekend!

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OK, so you locked down your Air Jordan XI ‘Corcords’ and you can spend the remaining days of the year gazing at their glory and reveling the the thrill of the hunt. Don’t take too many days off though, as Jordan Brand is already gearing up for 2012, which means that there are plenty more sneakers to be had. This in depth look at the February 2012 drop showcases all the models branching off from the legacy series line that you can expect, with standouts like a graphite colored version of the Jordan Big Ups, the return of the Jordan Flight TR ’97, and the comfy low-cut Jordan RCVR model. Follow us after the jump to get an in-depth look at the whole collection and let us know which one of these Jumpman releases you’ve got your eyes on.

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2011 was quite a year for Jordan Brand’s three signature athletes. Carmelo Anthony went from West to East in a trade that sent him packing to New York City. Then, Dwyane Wade helped the Heat capture the Eastern Conference Championship and achieved his second NBA Finals appearance. Finally, Chris Paul was involved in another blockbuster trade that joined him with Los Angeles’ rising superstar Blake Griffin. While it may have been a hectic year for Jordan Brand, the Christmas holiday is a day or reflection (or for the three superstars, their 2011-12 NBA season debut). Releasing on Christmas Day is the Jordan Brand Christmas 2011 Pack, featuring the Jordan Melo M8 in Clover Green and Total Orange and the Jordan Fly Wade 2 in a tonal red. Missing in action is the Jordan CP3.V, which will debut in early January, but you’ll still see the Jordan CP3.V ‘Christmas’ during this Sunday’s games. Watch them in action on Christmas Day as all three Jordan Brand athletes will take the court in a much-anticipated opening tip-off of the season, and don’t forget to cop the Melos and Wades midnight at Nikestore on Christmas Day.

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You have your Air Jordans for rocking with your best ‘fits, then you have your Jordan Brand performance models for intense games of basketball or training. What about for those laid-back moments when you want to wear something crisp and clean without having to break out your most prized jewels? In comes the Jordan After Game II, a sequel to the After Game that dropped in early 2011; the After Game II capitalizes on the wide popularity of elephant print from the Air Jordan III and ties it in with a low-cut casual shoe that could actually perform just as well on the field thanks to the Max Air cushioned heel, ventilated upper, and ribbed comfort tongue. Three colorways are hitting stores this February, so take a look at all three below and let us know what you think.

Jordan After Game II
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Black/White
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Cool Grey/Black-White
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The Bieber phenomenon has reached international heights, but did you know he grew up a Canuck? Justin Bieber was recently in Toronto, Ontario for his Justin Bieber: Home For The Holidays Concert, where he serenaded his baby sister on state. On his way to the venue, Bieber was spotted with the upcoming Jordan Spiz’ike release, controversially dubbed the ‘Bordeaux’; following his recent Air Jordan III Black/Cement sighting in the music video with Mariah Carey, is the Biebz up on Jays now? The singer, mostly recognized in the sneaker community for rocking high-to Supras on stage, may have caught the Air Jordan bug (please, let us know what your opinion on that in the comments section). More clicks of Bieber below, so take a peek and chime in. via sandrarose/celebuzz.

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