As springtime rolls around, your wardrobe is going to shift, and you gotta keep your shoe game up to date.  Nike Basketball, Running and Sportswear divisions all have you covered this April with the first set of drops from the Swoosh’s Summer 2010 collection.  For on-court use, there’s a white/silver Hyperdunk Low, a home look for the Zoom Kobe V, and the ‘Rasta’ Air Max Hyperize that’s sure to get some play from Lithuania at the upcoming FIBA World Championships in Turkey.

If you’re more of a runner, get one of two new Air Max 2009s: either the Nike+ and Flywire-equipped white and black joints, or the black leather pair with yellow accents.  Need something more low profile?  Gotcha covered with a super-clean white/black/silver look at the Nike LunarSwift+.  Train in those, and run the streets in two new Zoom Toki Mids and an all-white RT-1.  There’s even more in the lifestyle department, including the Nike Pepper and Sweet Classic in pictures after the jump, and you can get any (or all if you have DEEEP pockets) from Kicks/HI.

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After the one-game playoff between Arkansas Pine-Bluff and Winthrop, the 2010 NCAA March Madness Tournament officially kicked off on Thursday. As usual, the First Round featured a number of bracket-busting upsets while the #1 seeds dominanted in each respective region. Aside from the gameplay, Sneaker News would like to focus on some of the kicks that were seen in on the college hardwood, and we’re excited that there was no upset at all.

The three colorways of the Patent Grey Leather LeBron VII made their debuts, while an oldie in the Air Zoom Generation made an unexpected appearance. Air Jordan held its own as well, as the Hare Jordan VII, Space Jam XI, a Melo M6 designed by a teen, and some great Team Jordan PEs were in play. There’s a lot more to be seen, so check out the collection of images summarizing the First Round of the NCAA Tournament, and stay tuned to Sneaker News as we will recap the kicks from each round of March Madness. via Yahoo!.

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DJ Clark Kent has made a nice size-13 imprint in the sneaker culture with his DJCK colorway on some classic Nikes. The 112 Pack that released a two years back showcased the now trademark combination of black, neon green, elephant print, and 3M that was absolutely “bananas” (for lack of more appropriate word). Check out the DJ Clark Kent Air Max LeBron VII that features the same 112 treament; 3M outline of the Flywire panel, a neon green full-length Air Unit, elephant print on the ankle, and trail-inspired laces tie up the loose ends. Kinda remind of you of the LeBron VII Dunkman, doesn’t it? There’s no word on a release yet, but continue reading for a refresher of the last 112 pack and let us know; which 112 release is king? via DJCK.

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In his first Nike Retro at-bat, ‘The Kid’ touched ‘em all with a Nike Air Griffey Max that drew rave reviews and made it on the Sneaker News Top 30 Sneakers of 2009. A year later, Ken Griffey Jr. will take another swing with the retro of the Nike Air Griffey Max GD II in a black/red colorway. Griffey and his original Swingman logo don the tongue-tag and heel of the black leather-uppered baseball shoe that’ll probably hit the streets more than the first-base line. The Nike Air Griffey Max GD II will step out of the batter’s box and hit Foot Locker and other Nike retailers in April 2010. via FLUL.

Style: 395917-007
Color: Black/Black-White-Varsity Red

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Day One and already March Madness has put the viewing public in an absolute craze. Murray State beat 5th seed Vanderbilt on a last-second tip-in while Big East contender Georgetown fell to Ohio. Over the last week or so, we’ve been reporting college colorways of the Nike Hyperdunk to keep our readers up to date on Tournament kicks, but check out this new colorway of the Nike Air Max Hyperize in black-blue and take note of the tongue label; it looks like this Duke University colorway is ready to cut down some nets. They’re a bonafide Championship contender so perhaps the tongue graphic is a sign of things to come. Purchase a pair of these over at Finishline, and don’t forget to continue reading for a coupon code that’ll save you some dough on any Finishline purchase.

Style: 395721-003
Color: Black/Varsity Royal-White

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The upcoming Nike Air Max 24/7 combines three notches on the Air Max belt into one shoe that partly summarizes the History of Air. Utilizing prominent design cues of the Nike Air Max 95, Air Max 97, and 360 Air Unit of the Air Max 2009, the Nike Air Max 24/7 is meant to be worn all day, every day (just not in your sleep…that’s just weird). This newest colorway combines a obsidian leather upper (Air Max 95 SL in blue denim, anyone?) and other tones of blue with silver 3M. Peep the new AIR MAX logo on the tongue; similar to the original but with the Caps Lock on. This is just one of many sick colorways of the 24/7 – can’t forget the Nike Air Max 24/7 Air Attack Pack – set for a soon release, so check back with Sneaker News because like this Air Max, we’re on top of everything 24/7. via Osneaker.

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What? You still don’t have a pair? The Nike Air Max 90 Infrared is a lesson learned early in Sneakerhead 101; one of the greatest Air Max silhouettes done up with a recipe that can be easily stomached by even the most sensitive of sneakerhead appetites. If you happened to miss out during the last release (or the one before that), your chance will arrive once again, as the Nike Air Max 90 Infrared will release at Foot Locker and other Nike retailers in July. We’ve already seen three classic Nike Air Max models in their flagship colorways release – Neon 95s and Silver Bullet 97s; what else is in store? via FLUL.

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At a glance, the Nike Air Max 97 and AM95 couldn’t be more different.  Then, you consider the tiered design theme and look at something like the upcoming Air Max 24-7, and a lightbulb turns on in your mind.  Another major similarity: the OG colorways seem to be an annual retro release at this point.

Just like the OG Neon Air Max 95, the ‘Silver Bullet’ AM97 dropped last year as an international release, only to be re-retroed again this year.  Stateside sneakerheads will be overjoyed to see this sleek metallic silver runner back on store shelves, and they’re available now from WEST NYC or you can get yours on eBay.

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The Infrared colorway is easily the most recognized Air Max 90 out there. It was the flagship colorway recognized by the History of Air Pack of late 2005, and its a sure-fire staple of any sneakerhead’s collection. Perhaps the second-place colorway is the ‘Lime’, which featured a combination of grey, white, black, and a lime green on the Air unit, swoosh, and trim. The colorway has yet to retro, but a new pair for kids just released – close enough to the OG, give or a take a few blocks of color. These are available now at select Nike Europe retailers, but we’ll let you know if they hit the states.

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This latest Nike Air Max 90 follows the same use of materials as previous 90s in hopes that the synthetic upper and textile toe would live to the long-lived and long-praised suede-and-mesh combination. The upper is a light grey while the remaining trim – toe, ankle, swoosh, midsole – are all white, and that color combo is always a success for the 90. The lining and air unit are blue, adding a bright touch to an otherwise subdued colorway. Grab this pair over at JDSports.

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The Parra x Patta x Nike Air Max 1 caused plenty of buzz when images of the friends-and-family only pair was first made public. A few months later we received word that the tri-collaborative pair of Nikes was going to release to the public, and yesterday’s release at Amsterdam’s Patta was the culmination of all the previewing, salivating, and finger-crossing, all despite a limited number of pics and info. Check out these detailed images of the Parra x Patta x Nike Air Max 1, and afterwards you’d strongly considering spending a night camped outdoors for a pair. The last Air Max 1 touched by the hands of Parra resulted in an all-time classic, and this latest pair will surely join the ranks. via sonnyfive on eBay.

Style: 394805-600
Color: Cherrywood Red/Baltic Blue-Del Sol

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The biggest release of 2010 went down yesterday as the Parra x Patta x Nike Air Max 1 was released in mob-scene fashion at Amsterdam-based sneaker shop Patta. It was apparent that a good amount of effort was required in order to get a pair because quantities were very limited. A camp-out was needed just to get on the list of lucky recipients; some brought lawn chairs, others set up shop in the back of a van. Of course, an event of this magnitude required some flavor, as some sneakerheads came out with some real heat – check the Ueno Nike Air Force 1, Kanye West Louis Vuittons, and more. Peep the collection of pics, and let’s hope the U.S. release won’t be as crazy. Thanks to Shooto and lacebag.nl.

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Sneaker News already gave you a look into the future with three previews into upcoming Nike and Jordan kicks. For those not into basketball, check out the upcoming collection of Nike Sportswear/Running/Training, featuring heat for both the streets and the gym. You’ll get an extra viewing of the Futura x Nike Air Force 1, plus a look at a Nike Dunk High with a patchwork quilted upper. Other Nike Sportswear models, like the upcoming Nike Aina Chukka and Air Royal Mid are also in attendance, as is the women’s Nike Air Feather, a super-high top with the Air Force 1 at its roots. There are tons of trainers as well, like the Nike Lunar Kayoss, Lunar Mariah, and runner-friendly Zoom Vomero 5. To get a look-see into what’s to come, continue reading for a vast collection of images. via Kenlu.

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It remains to be seen what LeBron James will wear this postseason.  But after the NBA season ends in June, one thing is clear: expect a bunch of Nike Air Max LeBron VII (7) Low colorways.  Here’s a sample pair to give you an idea of how the design has changed through time.  These are identical to the first pairs we saw back in October ‘09, and have seen their Air cushion Max’d to wrap around the heel for the release model.  Aside from that, the main differences are the perfs and woven sections that are both replaced by smooth leather, and a gum sole that frankly, looks just as good as its icey replacement.  Check out more photos after the jump, then have a look at our new Sneaker News Nike LeBron Archive.  via LRJ23

Style: 395717-102

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Just a few weeks ago, Nike dropped a former Garnett sig in metallic Zinc. Now the one of his other former sigs, the Air Max 3, gets a metallic gold treatment. Formally known as the Air Garnett 3, color blocking may sound mundane, but the gold makes the unique tooling of this shoe even more distinctive. Available now at HOH locations.

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