Sneaker News Weekly Rewind: 9/17 – 9/23

After the passing of Nike Mag 2011, the world of sneakers pointed its attention back to the Holiday 2011 line-up of Air Jordans, Nikes, and other releases that have big expectations hanging over them. We got a first look at the Air Jordan IV ‘Doernbecher’ – a sneaker that will be the unofficial kick-off for all Air Jordan IV Retro releases in 2012. Some game-worn Air Jordan samples and PEs from basketball, football, and baseball were also big stories as well. The Nike LeBron 9 was also officially debuted by Nike, which we followed up with detailed looks at the Black/Red colorway and the soon-to-release ‘China’ version. The Entourage x Nike SB Dunk Low made the most headlines this year in Nike SB news, but a first look at the ‘GR’ version will make it one of the best sneakers of the year. And although the Nike Mag 2011 auctions have come and gone, the Mag still made some great headlines as those who were fortunate to be winning bidders shared their newest pick-up.

In Nike Penny news, we got a look at a new Foamposite One colorway, part of the Sole Collector Las Vegas set. A ‘Max Orange’ colorway of the Zoom Rookie LWP also caught our attention. Staying on the Nike Basketball Retro tip was a preview of some upcoming Nike Basketball classics that have been revamped, like the Air Max Darwin 360, Air Max Shake Evolve, and Air Max Barkley. In Nike Sportswear news, we learned of release info for the Mighty Crown x NSW collaboration, and also got a look at two new revamped Air Max 95s – a model that has been relatively untouched during Nike Sportswear’s catalog-wide ‘refresh’. Finally, we brought to light one of the more controversial subjects of the sneaker game – the overall rise in prices – by bringing you a well thought-out editorial from a prominent name in the sneaker publications. Check out the rest of Sneaker News Weekly Rewind, and see you in October!

THIS WEEK IN AIR JORDAN NEWS

This year’s Air Jordan installment of the Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle was revealed this week. Where it stands among all the Air Jordan Doernbechers is entirely up to you.

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LeBron James’ ninth signature shoe with Nike was officially unveiled this week. Take a look at the images of upcoming colorways and the news of a Nike iD appearance.

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THIS WEEK IN NIKE MAG NEWS

The Nike Mag 2011 auctions are over, but don’t expect it to go away so quickly! Here’s a look at this past week’s Nike Mag 2011 headlines.

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Congratulations to the Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki, who took down Nike’s Big 3 and Jordan Brand’s number-1 guy.

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THIS WEEK IN CELEBRITY FEET

Another Kanye sighting, another Fabolous sighting, and LeBron in his own kicks were just some of the Celebrity Feet features this week.

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NIKE AIR FOAMPOSITE ONE – SOLE COLLECTOR LAS VEGAS

A Nike Air Foamposite One colorized in classic Orlando Magic colorways. Does it spell success?

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Nike Air Foamposite One Sole Collector Las Vegas

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NIKE BASKETBALL RETROS & REVAMPS

Sneaker News brought you a look at some upcoming Nike Basketball models – some in their original form, others revamped with new technology.

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NIKE ZOOM ROOKIE LWP – BLACK – MAX ORANGE

Perhaps a tribute with Penny’s days as a Phoenix Sun or New York Knicks, the ‘Max Orange’ colorway of the Zoom Rookie LWP was one of this week’s biggest stories.

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Nike Zoom Rookie LWP – Black – Max Orange

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NIKE AIR TRAINER SC II – DEEP BURGUNDY

The OG colorways of the Air Trainer SC II are undoubtedly the most popular of the bunch, but this Deep Burgundy colorway might provide some competition.

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Nike Air Trainer SC II – Deep Burgundy – Available

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MIGHTY CROWN x NIKE SKY FORCE 88 & DUNK HIGH

Japan’s Mighty Crown and Nike Sportswear team up on the popular Dunk High and recently re-introduced Sky Force ’88 Low.

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NIKE AIR MAX 95 NO-SEW & 360

In the midst of Nike’s penchant for re-vamping Nike Sportswear shoes, the Air Max 95 has been relatively untouched – until now. Check out these two new Air Max 95 models.

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CROOKED TONGUES x NEW BALANCE M1500

UK’s Crooked Tongues teams up with New Balance for a duet of sweet NB M1500s.

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THIS WEEK IN AIR JORDAN SAMPLES & PE’S

Sneaker News got back on the game of bringing you some Air Jordan PE and Sample gems! Check out all that surfaced in the last seven days.

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WHY THE iPHONE IS KILLING THE SNEAKER INDUSTRY

Woody of Sneaker Freaker explains in easy steps as to why the prices of sneakers will soon increase.

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Why The iPhone is Killing the Sneaker Industry

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