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Sneaker News Weekly Rewind: 8/16 – 8/22

Sneaker News Weekly Rewind: 8/16 – 8/22

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Can you remember everything that happened in the past seven days in the sneaker world? If you’re having trouble, we’re here with our latest Sneaker News Weekly Rewind to remind you of the biggest stories that should be on your radar. Hopefully you remember some of them, like the latest information on the possible Kevin Durant to Under Armour deal, or that surprise Air Jordan 6 pair that came and went, or that blitz of tennis releases that Nike came through with for the launch of their Nike Court project. Continue reading for a refresher on those and a look at all of the other important news pieces from this week and find us right here at the same time next week!

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THIS WEEK IN AIR JORDAN NEWS

Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 7

An incredible Jordan 6 comes and goes in the blink of an eye.

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Air Jordan 6 “First Championship”
Air Jordan 3 x Nike Zoom Vapor Tour 9
Air Jordan 4 “Columbia” – 2015 Retro Remastered
Drake in Air Jordan 3 PEs for Nicki Minaj’s Anaconda Video
Air Jordan 6 “First Championship” Will Not Release
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “23NY”
The Anime-Inspired Air Jordan 6 “Slam Dunk”
Jordan Spiz’ike GS – Dusty Cactus – Hyper Crimson – Black – Wolf Grey
Air Jordan 6 GS – Iron Purple – Bleached Turquoise
Air Jordan 6 “Sport Blue” – Arriving at Retailers
NIKEiD Brings 80s Denim to the Jordan Spiz’ike
A Detailed Look at the Air Jordan XX9 “Team Orange”
Air Jordan XX9 Wear-Test at Terminal 23
Decorate Your Home With This Air Jordan Retro Rug


THIS WEEK IN LEBRON NEWS
Maison

You’re all welcome to the Maison du LeBron.

CONTINUE TO:

Nike LeBron 11 “Maison du LeBron” Collection – Nikestore Release Info
Nike LeBron 11 Low – Mystic Green – Medium Mint – Bright Crimson
Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier 8 “Magnet Grey” – Release Date
Nike LeBron 10 – LeBron James Home Alternate PE on eBay
Nike LeBron 10 “Cork” – Gold Package on eBay

THIS WEEK IN KOBE NEWS

Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 5

The Nike Kobe 9 EM dominated headlines this week with promises of the “China”, “Gym Red”, and “Gorge Green”.

CONTINUE TO:
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low “University Red”
Nike Kobe 9 EM “China” – Release Date
Nike Kobe 9 EM Premium “Gym Red”
Nike Kobe 9 EM Premium – Gorge Green – Metallic Silver – Electric Green

THIS WEEK IN KD NEWS

Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 11

Under Armour offered Kevin Durant how much?!

CONTINUE TO:
Under Armour Reportedly Offered Kevin Durant Up To $285 Million
A Detailed Look at the Nike KD 7 “Easy Money”
A Detailed Look at the Nike KD 7 Lifestyle
Nike KD Trey 5 II “China”

THIS WEEK IN POSITE NEWS

Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 8

The brightest pair of Foams you’ve ever seen is on the way. Also, don’t forget about the “Elephant Print” version.

CONTINUE TO:
Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Volt”
Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Elephant” – On-Feet Images
Nike Lil’ Penny Posite “Eggplant” – Asia Release Date
Nike Air Foamposite One “Triple Black” – Arriving at Retailers

SUPREME X NIKE AIR FORCE 1 HIGH TEASER

Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 2

Supreme is outfitting the Nike Air Force 1 High for their 20th anniversary.

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Supreme x Nike Air Force 1 High – Teaser


THIS WEEK IN NIKE SB NEWS

Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 9

Janoski heads to the beach and we get a release date for the “Quartersnacks” Dunks.

CONTINUE TO:
Nike SB Stefan Janoski “Beach” – Nikestore Release Info
Nike SB Stefan Janoski Canvas “Bright Mango”
Nike SB Dunk Low “Quartersnacks” – Release Date
Nike SB Stefan Janoski “Blue Croc”
Nike SB Dunk Low – Obsidian – Gym Red – Crystal Mint
Nike SB Dunk High – Mystic Green – Sail – Gum Light Brown

THIS WEEK IN NIKE SPORTSWEAR NEWS
Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 1

The US Open is coming, so Nike stepped up their game this week with plenty of Nike Court heat.

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Nike Air Tech Challenge II “US Open 2014″
Nike Air Diamond Turf II “FSU Seminoles”
fragment design x Nike Court Tennis Classic Collection
fragment design x Nike Air Max 2014 – Preview
Nike Air Huarache “Love/Hate” Pack – Release Date
Nike Air Huarache “City Pack” Preview
Comme des Garcons x Nike Blazer High SP

THIS WEEK IN NIKE FLYKNIT NEWS

Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 13

A strange take on the Nike Free Flyknit 5.0 pops up without the HTM stamp.

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Nike Free Flyknit 5.0 “Multi-color” Sample
Nike Flyknit Roshe Run – Release Date

THIS WEEK IN TEAM USA SNEAKERS

Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 16

Team USA headed to MSG this week – we’ve got the recap.

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A Closer Look at Anthony Davis’ Nike Hyperposite “USA” PE
Team USA Sneakers at FIBA Game vs. Dominican Republic

THIS WEEK IN ADIDAS NEWS
Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 3

Packer Shoes creates and amazing remix with their Micropacer EQT treatment.

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Packer Shoes x adidas Originals EQT Running Support 93 “Micropacer”
adidas Takes Sneaker Customization To New Heights With #miZXflux
adidas and John Wall “Take on Summer” Asia Tour
Big Sean x adidas Originals Metro Attitude – Teaser
adidas Originals Temper Run – Chalk – Chrome – Running White – Blue
adidas KB II – Kobe Bryant Autographed/Game-Worn Pair on eBay
Raf Simons x adidas Originals Ozweego 2

THIS WEEK IN ASICS NEWS

Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 4

Even more collabs to look forward to – see what Offspring and Lily Brown did with their Asics projects.

CONTINUE TO:
Offspring x Asics x Onitsuka Tiger “Desert Pack”
Lily Brown x Asics Gel Saga
Asics Gel Lyte III “Estate Blue”
A Preview of Asics Spring 2015 Releases

THIS WEEK IN NEW BALANCE NEWS

Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 12

Have a look at the 997s, 998s, 1300s, and more that are coming from NB in Holiday 2014.

CONTINUE TO:

Cone Mills x New Balance 1300
New Balance Holiday 2014 Preview
New Balance 670 – Orange – Black

THIS WEEK IN REEBOK NEWS
Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 15

Some Michael Chang flavor shows up in the latest of the limitless Reebok Insta Pump Furys.

CONTINUE TO:

atmos x Reebok Insta Pump Fury 20th Anniversary Preview
X-Girl x Reebok Classic Insta Pump Fury
Reebok Insta Pump Fury “Michael Chang”
Reebok Classic Women’s Pump Omni Lite “OG Pack”
Major DC x Reebok Pump 25 – Teaser


CNCPTS X EWING ATHLETICS
Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 6

Concepts take it back to Ewing’s Cambridge roots.

CONTINUE TO:
CNCPTS x Ewing Athletics 33 Hi “Rindge & Latin”

THIS WEEK IN SNEAKER TOPICS
Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 10

How did Kevin Durant become such a huge star at Nike? How did the Swoosh make tennis shoe history?

CONTINUE TO:
Aces of Nike Tennis History
How Kevin Durant’s Stardom Rose At Nike
Best of #SneakerNews: Air Jordan 3s
THIS WEEK IN CUSTOMS
Weekly Rewind 8 23 14 14

Two of the biggest names in the game held us down this week on customs.

CONTINUE TO:
Nike LeBron 11 “Watch The Throne” by Mache Customs
Air Jordan 1 “Shark Week” by JBF Customs

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