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Top Stories Of The Week: 2/21 – 2/28

Top Stories Of The Week: 2/21 – 2/28

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Holiday Jordans were given a preview, there’s another shot to grab the adidas Yeezy this weekend, and brands are gearing up for March Madness. There was plenty of news regarding the LeBron 12 too, as the LeBronold Palmers were pushed back, but news of an upcoming Cowboys colorway arrived to make up for the delay. Continue onward for another installment of our Sneaker News Weekly Rewind and let us know which updates from the week were your favorite storylines by penning your thoughts in the comments.

THIS WEEK IN AIR JORDAN NEWS

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Jordan Brand surprised everyone by giving us an official preview of their Holiday 2015 preview ten months before its slated to arrive at retailers. The Air Jordan 8 “Aqua” is set to return as is the Air Jordan 14 Low “Laney” in remastered form. The Jordan Shine is surprisingly returning from a hiatus and Just Don teamed up with Jordan Brand for a BHM charity auction.

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Air Jordan 8 Retro “Aqua”, “Chrome” and “Three-peat”
Jordan Brand Recalls MJ’s Sweater Print for this Air Jordan 7
Air Jordan 14 Low “Laney” Releasing Holiday 2015
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “UNC” Releasing This Holiday 2015
Just Don x Air Jordan 1 “BHM” Charity Auctions
Jordan Shine “Deep Royal Blue”
Jordan Dub Zero “Teal”
Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG – Euro Release Date
Just Don x Air Jordan 2 – Unreleased Black Sample
Jordan Dub Zero GG – Black – Infrared 23 – Verde
Air Jordan 1 GS “Racer” Pack
A Look At Air Jordan 9 On-Field/Off-Field PEs for Warren Sapp
Russell Westbrook Wears an All-Red Air Jordan 1

THIS WEEK IN ADIDAS YEEZY NEWS

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You still have a chance to grab your Yeezy Boosts this weekend.

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Kanye West Is Already Wearing The Next adidas Yeezy Boost Sneaker
A List Of Stores Releasing The adidas Yeezy Boost on February 28th
People Are Camping Out For the Yeezy Boost Release in Europe
adidas Yeezy Boost “Black Sole” Sample

THIS WEEK IN LEBRON NEWS

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The ‘LeBronold Palmer’ Nike LeBron 12 Low was so close to arriving, until we got word that the March 1st release was pushed back indefinitely. The first LeBron 12 Low is still slated to arrive tomorrow in Europe though, so there’s that. The LeBron 12 also looks to get a Cowboys reference in the meantime.

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Nike LeBron 12 – Deep Royal Blue – White – Metallic Silver – Lyon Blue
Nike LeBron 12 Low “LeBronold Palmer” – U.S. Release Postponed
A Detailed Look at the Nike LeBron 12 Low
Nike LeBron 12 “Florida Gators” PEs
Nike LeBron 12 EXT “Wheat”

THIS WEEK IN KD NEWS

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New KDs featuring a snakeskin like print, Pony Hair options arrived on NIKEiD, and KD fooled around with ‘leaking’ the first shot of the Nike KD 8 while recovering from his ongoing foot injury.

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Nike KD 7 – Metallic Pewter – Flash Lime – Anthracite – Lyon Blue
New Pony Hair Options For The NIKEiD KD 7 EXT
Nike Takes Us Back To Kevin Durant’s First Love With the KD 7 “Weatherman”
Kevin Durant Pokes Fun At His Injury, “Leaks” Nike KD 8

THIS WEEK IN KOBE NEWS

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Kobe has bonding experiences over wine with his teammates? According to the latest Kobe 10 colorway he does. College teams like the Villanova Wildcats continue to get new Nike Kobe 10 PEs just in time for March Madness.

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Like Fine Wine: Nike Unveils The Kobe 10 “Vino”
Nike Kobe 10 “Silk” – Release Date
Villanova Wildcats Get a Nike Kobe 10 PE

THIS WEEK IN NIKE BASKETBALL NEWS

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Kyrie goes back to school with the Nike Kyrie 1 “Brotherhood” in a menacing Duke reference and the Nike Hyperchase gets hit with some enticing upcoming colorways.

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Kyrie Returns to Duke With The Nike Kyrie 1 “Brotherhood”
Nike Hyperrev 2015 – Upcoming Colorways
Nike Zoom Hyperrev 2015 “Duke”
Nike Hyperrev 2015 “Kay Yow” PE
Nike Hyperchase – Upcoming Colorways
First Look at the Nike Hyperdunk 2015

THIS WEEK IN NIKE SPORTSWEAR NEWS

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More Air Jordan 1 references arrive atop Nike Sportswear classics like the Nike Air Force 1 Mid, an upcoming Hypervenom Pack utilizes the Air Max 1 and Huarache, and the Swoosh nods at Forrest Gump with the return of the Nike Cortez.

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Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Bred”
The Latest Nike Air Max 1 City Collection Goes Floral
Nike Brings Back The OG Forrest Gump Cortez
Nike Air Huarache FB “Hypervenom”
CLOT x Nike Lunar Force 1 Low – Euro Release Date
Size? x Nike Air Huarache Light “Eclipse” Pack
Nike Air Huarache – Midnight Navy – Platinum – Crimson
Nike Women’s Air Max 90 “Splatter” Pack

THIS WEEK IN NIKE SB NEWS

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Plenty of Janoskis are arriving just in time for Spring, including a premium leather Janoski Max in an homage to New York City’s ever-skateable streets.

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Nike SB Stefan Janoski Premium “NYC” – Release Date
Nike SB Lunar Stefan Janoski – River Rock – Gum
Nike SB Stefan Janoski Max Coming To NIKEiD

THIS WEEK IN NBA FEET

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LeBron downed the Warriors and entered the MVP race, but he did so ditching the Nike LeBron 12 for the Asia-exclusive Nike Ambassador 7. Is he saying goodbye to his signature once again or was it just a clever Chinese New Year homage?

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NBA Feet: LeBron Cools Off Warriors In Nike Ambassador 7
NBA Feet: LeBron Breaks Out New NIKEiD LeBron 12 “Speckle” at MSG

THIS WEEK IN ADIDAS NEWS

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adidas Basketball gets ready for March Madness by unveiling their “Made in March” Collection for 8 sponsored schools while John Wall continues to get lucky with new colorways of his first signature.

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adidas Basketball “Made in March” Collection for Eight Schools
adidas Originals Tubular “Two-Tone” Pack
adidas J Wall 1 – Lucky Blue – Scarlet

THIS WEEK IN NEW BALANCE NEWS

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New Balance continues to push their Connoisseur collection with a number of guitar inspirations while their dedication to Made in USA quality is showcased in an upcoming NB 996.

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New Balance 996 “Made In USA” – Mint
New Balance 574 “Pique Polo” Pack – Red
New Balance 998 “Connoisseur Guitar”
New Balance 1600 “Urban Sky”

THIS WEEK IN ASICS NEWS

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Packer Shoes links up with Asics for a premium Gel Lyte III, and the toned down ‘Laser Pack’ is now available introducing the rebranded ASICS Tiger lifestyle imprint to the world.

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Packer Shoes x Asics Gel Lyte III “Dirty Buck” Release Postponed
Ronnie Fieg x Asics Gel Sight “Atlantic” & “Pacific” – Release Info
ASICS Gel-Lyte III EVO “Laser Pack”
Asics Gel Lyte III “High Voltage” – Yellow

THIS WEEK IN REEBOK NEWS

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The Reebok Ventilator continues to dominate the Vector Brand’s retro arsenal as it hooks up with Antonia for a premium finish. The Insta Pump Fury Road returns later this year.

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Reebok Pump Kamikaze II
Reebok Brings Back the Insta Pump Fury Road
Reebok Ventilator “Athletic Pack” for Spring 2015
Antonia x Reebok Ventilator

THIS WEEK IN SNEAKER TOPICS

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We looked at some of the best NBA tag-team signature stars of the past and present, found the McDonald’s commercial that inspired an upcoming pair of Air Jordan retros, and two of the game’s best athletes-turned sneakerheads retired this week.

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NBA Tag-Team Signature Stars of Past and Present
Sneaker News NINE@NINE: Sneaker Fanatics In 9 Professional Sports
The McDonald’s Commercials That Inspired The Upcoming Air Jordan 7 “Sweater”
Rip Hamilton Retires From The NBA Like A Real Sneakerhead Would
There Was Actually a Campout For The Nike Lil’ Posite “Rainbow”
Jeremy Guthrie Retires From the Sneaker Game With Awesome Press Conference
Sneaker Con Fort Lauderdale – February 2015 On-Feet Recap
Sneaker Con Fort Lauderdale – February 2015 Event Recap

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