John Kim 
It was a bittersweet moment for Nike Basketball; on one end, Kobe Bryant moved on to the West Finals and had a commemorative package of his shoes release, while LeBron James was sent home early pondering his future destination. Sneaker News continued with exclusive Jordan Brand coverage, showing you first looks at the upcoming Jordan AIRS and Grown and a kids colorway of the Rare Air. Speaking of rare Air, one avid collector showed us his AJKO collection by comparing an original pair with the Retro, while another showed his customized AJVI Lakers. Also causing some eyes to pop out was a new colorway and design of an AJF Fusion and super-bright and fuzzy pair of sample SB Dunks, only to have our attention stolen by two women, one scantily clad and other completely in the nude. Wrapping up this strong week was a second look at the Cough Drop Foamposite One and fresh look at the upcoming Pearl Foamposite Pro. There’s a ton more to see, with Celebs, NBA ballers, and other kicks, so stop in and check out what you might’ve missed.
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UPCOMING NIKE AIR FOAMPOSITE RELEASES
This week were were treated to a closer look at the upcoming Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Cough Drop’ and the ‘Pearl’ Foamposite Pro.
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Nike Air Foamposite Pro – Pearl | Fall 2010
Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Cough Drop’ @ Osneaker
Nike Air Foamposite One – Cough Drop | New Images
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NBA FEET RECAP: 5/8- 5/14
The Second Round of 2010 NBA Playoffs continued forward and wrapped up in an anti-climactic Game 6 between the Celtics and Cavaliers.
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NBA Feet: 2010 NBA Playoffs – Second Round Recap Part 3
NBA Feet: 2010 NBA Playoffs – Second Round Recap Part 4
NBA Feet: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics | Game 6 Recap
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SNEAKER NEWS EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF UPCOMING AIR JORDAN RELEASES
Amidst the Retro craze, Sneaker News brought you three exclusive previews of upcoming Air Jordan hybrids and lifestyle designs.
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Air Jordan Rare Air GS – Black – Pink- Summer 2010 | First Look
Jordan Rare Air – Black – Red – Cement Grey
Jordan AIRS – Black – Varsity Red – Fall 2010 | First Look
Jordan Grown – Fall 2010 Preview
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ASTON MARTIN x NIKE & OTHER KOBE BRYANT NEWS
The Aston Martin x Kobe Bryant x Nike Collaboration released this week, but what really had the Kobe buzz going was a teaser of the upcoming Nike Zoom Kobe VI (6) and two upcoming colorways of Kobe’s fifth shoe.
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Nike Zoom Kobe VI (6) Samples | Sneak Peek
Aston Martin x Kobe Bryant x Nike | Release Recap
Aston Martin x Kobe Bryant x Nike BB10 Jacket
Kobe Bryant x Nike x Aston Martin Pack | Release Info
Nike Zoom Kobe V (5) – Think Pink
Nike Zoom Kobe V (5) – Team USA | Detailed Images
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CELEBRITY FEET RECAP: 5/8 – 5/14
Celebrities didn’t disappoint, as notable hip-hop and music stars Jay-Z, Common, and Wale showed off their new digs and Gary Payton rocked his own 90’s classic.
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Celebrity Feet: Jay-Z – Nike Blazer Mid Supreme TZ – Sail – Metallic Gold
Celebrity Feet: Common – Nike x Mister Cartoon Dunk High AC
Celebrity Feet: Gary Payton – Nike Zoom Flight 98 ‘The Glove’
Celebrity Feet: Wale – Nike Air Max Lebron VII – Dunkman
Amber Rose’s Greatest Footwear Moments @ Complex.com
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AIR JORDAN CUSTOMS
A clever sneakerhead performed the simplest of alterations that resulted in a beautiful piece of artwork, while another cross-hybridized an Air Jordan and a Zoom LeBron.
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Air Jordan VI (6) Lakers Custom – Blacked Out Stitching
Air Jordan XIII Low x Nike Zoom LeBron III – Sole Swap
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AIR JORDAN AJKO OG + RETRO COMPARISON
A curious Jordan-fiend compared and contrasted a Retro and Original pair of the Air Jordan AJKO.
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Jordan AJKO 1985 + 2010 – Side By Side Comparison
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NIKE LEBRON – NEW COLORWAYS AND MODELS
An interview with LeBron VII designer Jason Petrie revealed three never-before-seen colorways of the VII and a Sample of the LeBron Ambassador III had us itching for more info.
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Nike Air Max LeBron VII + LeBron VII P.S. – New Colorway Teaser
Nike LBJ Ambassador III – Black – Anthracite
Nike Air Max LeBron VII Low – White – Mean Green | New Images
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NIKE SB DUNK LOW – PINK PANTHER
We got a look at a fuzzy pair of the Nike SB Dunk Low inspired by the Pink Panther.
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Nike SB Dunk Low – Pink Panther Sample
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HELENA CHRISTENSEN & TANAYA HENRY – MODELS MODELING KICKS
Supermodel Helena Christensen wore her birthday suit for a Reebok advertisement while aspiring model Tanaya Henry enticingly showed off a pair of the Asics Gel Lyte III.
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Helena Christensen Bares All for Reebok
Tanaya Henry for Ronnie Fieg x Asics Gel Lyte III ‘Super Red’
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NEW DESIGN OF THE AIR JORDAN FORCE FUSION VIII
A new design and colorway of the Air Jordan Force Fusion VIII had sneakerheads caught off guard.
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Air Jordan Force Fusion VIII (8) – Black – Rainbow
Nike Air Max Penny III + AJF VIII – Releasing Sunday @ HOH
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NIKE AIR MAX 24/7 – OG NEON COLORWAY
The Nike Air Max 24/7 finally released in the unmistakable colorway made famous by the Nike Air Max 95.
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Nike Air Max 24-7 – Black – Grey – Volt | Available
