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Nike Air Max A Lot – White – Metallic Silver

Aaron Hope — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:00:00 +0000

Especially from readers old enough to remember the originals they’re based on, the first few Nike Air Max A Lot colorways met with mixed reviews. The newest Pippen-based mashup is probably the nicest one we’ve seen, going the simple white and metallic silver route. With the two-tone palette, this shoe’s busy sweeping lines are considerably easier on the eyes, and the medial side panels are quite sleek. Proof positive that a colorway can make or break a sneaker, these should be out soon, so stick with Sneaker News for updates. via Taobao

Style: 395708-100
Color: White/White-Metallic Silver

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Air Jordan Spiz’ike – Stealth – Detailed Images

Aaron Hope — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:00:21 +0000

The Air Jordan Spiz’ike combines Jays III-VI in as seamless a hybrid model as the sneaker world has seen. Parts from the Air Jordan III include the unmistakable midsole tooling and outsole, and normally, the elephant print heel and toe cups. On the Stealth Spiz’ikes, though, these sections might appear to be black-on-black elephant print, but a closer look reveals AJXX-style laser etching. It’s a nice unique touch on one of the hottest colorways of the Spiz’ike yet, so be sure to check out more photos after the jump. via Kinstor

Style: 315371-001
Color: Black/Varsity Red-Stealth

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Air Jordan Icons – White – Varsity Red – Black

Aaron Hope — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:00:08 +0000

The Air Jordan Icons has a simple yet intriguing design that lends itself perfectly to a wide range of palettes. That makes them one of the most versatile Team Jordan shoes to come along in a while, and this pair looks dope in a colorway that we would have seen as a regular-season home look during MJ’s playing days. If you like the way black and red accents look on a white upper that combines patent, tumbled and smooth leathers, stick with Sneaker News for updates. via Dunk.com.cn

Style: 393852-103
Color: White/Varsity Red-Black

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Nike Air Max A Lot – Black – Varsity Red – Available

Aaron Hope — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00:16 +0000

The latest Nike Air Max A Lot comes to us in a colorway that’s most true to the mid-late ’90s sneakers it’s based on. Both the Air More Uptempo and Air Pippen II came in black/red palettes to match Scottie Pippen’s Chicago Bulls uniforms, so it’s only natural to see a bred Max A Lot. It’ll probably be a while before either of this sneaker’s parents are retroed again, so grab a pair of these today from Finish Line.

Style: 395708-002
Color: Black/Varsity Red-White

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Air Jordan Icons – Cal Golden Bears Team PE’s

Aaron Hope — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:30:41 +0000

Unlike Georgetown, whose Jordan Brand PEs we also got a glimpse of today, Cal’s Golden Bears are the only team in their conference that’s a lock for the NCAA Tournament that starts next week. With the Pac-10 on the soft side this year, Cal marched to the regular season title and will shoot for a conference tournament trophy in these Air Jordan Icons Player Exclusives. Cal gets both white/blue and black/yellow colorups that you might see alot of over the next couple weeks. Stick with Sneaker News for more NCAA PE sneakers.

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Air Jordan Icons – Georgetown University Team PE

Aaron Hope — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:30:10 +0000

Unlike the Nike Basketball schools we’ve seen mocked by Hyperize PE colourways that faded like their seasons, almost all of Jordan Brand’s college teams are NCAA Tournament-bound. It’s certainly a surprise that MJ’s own UNC Tar Heels are the odd man out of that group, but that means Georgetown is ready to Dance again. Fresh off an upset of then #3 Syracuse, the GU Hoyas will play out the Big East tourney and the Big Dance in these Air Jordan Icons PEs. They rely on a simple navy and white palette, plus the unmistakable ‘G’ embroidery on the outer heels. Stick with Sneaker News for more Jordan Brand NCAA PE sneakers.

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Air Jordan Flight 9 – White – Black – Varsity Red

Aaron Hope — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:11 +0000

The feedback for the new Air Jordan Flight 9 has been mixed, but here’s a new pair that has the potential to change that. For whatever reason, the white/black/red colorblocking scheme on this pair just seems to flatter the Flight 9 more. The upper is constructed of white patent leather, with the red and black accents taking on a slightly less-Chicago look thanks to a blue ice outsole. Give the AJ Flight 9 another look; we have more photos after the jump. via Taobao

Style: 395553-103
Color: White/Black-Varsity Red

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Nike Auto Trainer – Fall 2010 Preview

Aaron Kr. — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:23 +0000

Nike’s recent vulcanized-sole escapades have caused quite a stir among sneakerheads; some enjoy the casual look the v-sole brings but purists have lamented hybridization and yearn for truer retros. Lately, the vulcanized sole has remained the dominant allele; the latest original model (or some might say ‘victim’) is the Nike Trainer SC II 3/4. The upper features the Trainer SC II design, from the perforated upper to the dual-layer ankle spport. Gone is the multi-grooved outsole and visible Air Unit and trademark Trainer in-step strap. In fact, the two features that made the Trainer a classic – the strap and fierce midsole design – have been removed in favor of the laid-back, low-tech look. This Holiday 2010 release has been stamped with an $85 price-tag. Will it see a similar fate as the Nike Auto Force 180 which plummeted to $19.99 at Nike Outlets? Time will tell. Check out the upcoming colourways and stay tuned for more info.

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Air Jordan Spiz’ike – Infrared – New Blue – Release Info

Aaron Hope — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:00:11 +0000

Each of the mens Air Jordan Spiz’ikes released in 2010 has been emblazoned with phrases from the Mars Blackmon commercial series. While ‘I can fly’ and ‘Michael Jordan Flight School’ aren’t exactly ‘Do You Know?’, this text-filled sockliner helps to convey the late 80s vibe that’s embodied in the Spiz’ike hybrid design. This pair combines the immortal Infrared with New Blue in a way that really enhances that effort, and makes us excited to learn that they drop at Jordan Brand retailers like Foot Locker stores and online on Saturday, May 8th.

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Air Jordan Six Rings Motorsports + AJF VIII Aqua – Release Reminder

John K. — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:30:38 +0000

Falling in between the cracks of all the Air Jordan retros are two hybrids that have had a wide appeal to the younger Jordan devotees. The highly anticipated Motorsports Air Jordan VI dropped a month ago, and its Six Rings counterpart will release tomorrow. Alongside the Motorsports Six Rings is the Air Jordan Force Fusion VIII in the OG Aqua colourway. Both shoes will be available at select Jordan retailers, but you can get your pair a little early from eBay.

Air Jordan Six Rings “Motorsports”
Style: 397464-101
Color: Black/White

Air Jordan Force Fusion VIII “Aqua”
Style: 384522-041
Color: Black/Bright Concord-Aquatone-Dark Charcoal

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Nike Air Max 90 Current Moire – Medium Grey – Club Purple – Sunbeam – Spring 2010

Aaron Hope — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:39 +0000

The latest Nike Air Max 90 Current Moire is a shoe we’ve been waiting for over six months. Sneaker News had an exclusive look at the sample back in August of last year, and now we’re finally ready for more Moire. This pair more goes for a much lighter grey base than another grey pair from last month, and the combination of yellow, purple and orange accents is unique enough to give these all their own feel. And if you’re feelin’ em, they should be in stores soon. via Shelter

Style: 344081-051
Color: Medium Grey/Club Purple-White-Sunbeam

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