The ‘TWENTY’ on each right shoe of a pair of Nike Air Max LeBron VIIs (&) took on a different meaning last night during King James’ only appearance in MSG this year.  In honor of the New York Yankees’ twenty-seventh World Series title, LeBron wore a special edition of the AML7.

UPDATE: Lebron actually wore the Nike Air Max Lebron VII NFW “Red Carpet” colorway

Unlike last year’s cherry red ‘Big Apple’ joints, these are just the standard white/navy/gold pair with a little something extra.  Metallic gold printing leaves ‘NEW YORK’ and ‘27′ inscribed in pinstriped half-baseballs on the left and right toes, respectively.  No word yet on whether Nike Basektball will release these, and it could go either way given the minute differences between these and the November 25th general release.  Stick with Sneaker News for the best coverage of any and all LeBron James shoes.

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Though the championship inspiration is clear, we all wondered why Nike would push out so many Zoom Kobe IV colourways when we know the ZK5 is right around the corner.  It’s not too often that we see non-retro releases of an earlier sneaker than is the more recent, but such is the case with the Nike Hyperdunk Low.  You could say it’s a sequel of sorts, but given that the Hyperize is already firmly set as the number one choice for this basketball season, it’s slightly strange to see its predecessor suddenly pop up in a lowtop.  Then again, we’re not complaining either, cos this shoe looks pretty much perfect in the Chicago-style colourway.  Take a look at these photos in advance of the 2010 release and stick with Sneaker News for updates on the entire Nike Hyper- series.  via Kinstor

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Aside from the obvious (in some cases unavoidable) similarities in design that all basketball shoes are bound to share, adidas does a good job of pretty much never appearing to bite Nike’s steez, or anyone else’s for that matter.  Their bold use of Three Stripes on the side panels in recent years has been bolstered by dudes who can back it up like Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. 

Count Tim-may amongst the group of adi-sponsored ballers who rocked a crazy Halloween edition of the adidas TS Commander this past weekend.  Much like the Nike Blazer released with lenticular holigram tarsals, these take the white-on-black stripe motif to its logical extreme, revealing white ‘bones’ beneath the black upper.  Peep Duncan’s Commanders with the X-Ray look, along with up-and-coming adidas NBA guys like Deshawn Stephensen (not giving up a game winner, for once), Aaron Afflalo and Brooke Lopez after the jump.  via Kenlu

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Global fame can bring all kinds of riches.  From special editions to collaborations and some that owe their own place in streetwear to celebrity fans, we see all kinds of celebrity sneaker trends.  In this edition, peep what Method Man’s boy RZA is reppin on his ‘W’-emblazoned rug.  The way the offwhite shag carpeting drapes into the tighter-cut logo in the middle is pretty amazing, but don’t get distracted and miss the man’s kicks! 

Never one to fit in, you notice that RZA seems not to care about keeping up with the Wales and Cudis of the world, but there’s still a place in his sole for Air Jordans, Nike Air Max 90 Boots, Reebok ATR basketball sneakers, adidas kicks, Timberland boots and a pink and blue pair that looks to be the Puma Clyde (or Suede, perhaps).  Those all might be decoys, though, since we picture him more like these photos: rocking a pair of crisp Clarks Wallabees.  Enjoy more shots of RZA shooting the new Supreme lookbook at the Wu-compound in Jersey.  via SDSD

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With Yao Ming out indefinitely following last year’s broken foot, an even larger contengency of Chinese viewers will watch the NBA rooting for New Jersey’s Yi Jianlian.  The seven-foot power forward will be seen rocking this white pair of Nike Zoom Skyposites when the Nets play at their Izod Center, and the kicks are a perfect match for NJ’s home uniforms.  The white upper has a coated carbon fiber look to it, while the particular shades of navy blue, red and grey are so complimentary, they could have been blocked in practically any way.  Here’s hoping we see more mixes of this smooth palette, but for now, enjoy more photos after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for release updates. via Kenlu

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These Home Edition’s aren’t anything new, being that we’ve already gone into depth on the complete triad of gradient Kobe 4’s.  Or maybe you’ve just caught a few glimpses of Kobe rocking them himself while watching a Lakers game. Nonetheless, these are a great addition to the Kobe line, sporting home colors in a beautiful gradient on the upper and even on the laces. Just in case you haven’t copped yet, check out eBay to scoop up a pair now. Photos via dynastykicks23.

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The Air Jordan XI (11) made ‘Cool Grey’, not the other way around.  With this Quickstrike, the Nike Dynasty High goes in reverse,  reaching to reappropriate that familiar colourup and draw your attention to their latest retro revival.  The leather uppers are quite shiny, relying on a suede toe and fabric on the laces and ankle strap for a tonal effect, while Levis-like tags on the heels remind us how well orange and grey play together.  Cop these at Nike Sportswear retailers like their NYC flagship.

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The Nike Air Max Rise is a sneaker with a curious pedigree.  From its name, you might think it’s related to the Nike Hyperize and thus, a member of the Hyperdunk lineage.  Then again, it has the sweeping sunbeam-like indentations on the upper and midsole we’ve seen on the 2K-era Huarache basketball shoes, plus the ankle strap we’ve seen on some.  This pair goes with a simple mix of white, royal blue and black that should suit plenty of schools’ uniforms as the basketball season heats up.  Stick with Sneaker News for upates on these and all Nike Basketball releases.  via FC.T

Style: 375659-003

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