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Top Stories Of The Week: 05/23 – 05/29

Top Stories Of The Week: 05/23 – 05/29

Top Stories May 29 2015

Flight Club plans on sticking it to struggle resellers by no longer accepting a number of recent Air Jordan releases. We got a look at the upcoming Air Jordan 11 “72-10” featuring what’s promised to be the most premium construction to ever hit Mike’s patent leather classic. Meanwhile people almost got tricked by Complex and Extra Butter to buy K Mart’s knock off Air Jordan 3 all in the name of hype. Stick around for more of the week’s Top Stories and stay tuned for more of the latest updates right here on Sneaker News.

THIS WEEK IN AIR JORDAN NEWS

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A $700 pack of Jordans that we can actually get behind in the Jordan MTM Collection features an all leather Air Jordan 29 and a Flyweave Air Jordan 1. Next level.

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First Look at the Air Jordan 11 Retro “72-10″
First Look at the Air Jordan 11 IE Mid
First Look at the Air Jordan 1 “Rare Air”
Air Jordan 12 “French Blue” and “Varsity Red” Returning in 2016
Here’s A Look At The Jordan MTM Given To President Barack Obama
Air Jordan 7 “Cigar and Champagne” Celebrates Jordan’s First Back-To-Back Championships
Jordan Brand Prepares For Quai 54 Tournament In Paris With Sneaker Releases
Nike and Jordan Brand Join Forces For 2015 N7 Collection
Air Jordan 5 “Pro Stars” Remembers The Classic Cartoon Featuring Jordan, Bo Jackson, and Wayne Gretzky
Four Generations Of The Air Jordan 1 “Chicago”
The Air Jordan 6 Low “Oreo” Might Be A Girls Exclusive
Air Jordan 13 Low “Bred” – Official Images
One Of The Best Team Jordans Ever Is Making A Comeback
Jordan Son Of Mars Low “Black/Cement” – Release Date
The Reflective Air Jordan 6 “USA” PE For US National Team Hits eBay
Earl Thomas Has Some New Air Jordan 7 PE Cleats

NIKE WHAT THE KD 7
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An official look at what could be the craziest “What The” colorway yet dropped this week in the form of this Nike KD 7. Featuring two different straps, 3M, and more, what could be the last KD 7 is going to be the craziest yet.

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First Look at the Nike “What The” KD 7

THIS WEEK IN NIKE LEBRON NEWS
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Cleveland finally gets the LeBron 12 they deserve featuring plenty of Carbon Fiber, and Paris’ annual Quai 54 streetball tournament will feature the new LeBron Soldier model in an array of prints and straps.

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Nike LeBron 12 “Cleveland” Arrives in Time for NBA Finals
The Nike LeBron “Quai 54″ Is Not A Europe Exclusive
Will LeBron James Bring Out This Upcoming Release For The NBA Finals?
A “What The” LeBron 12 Might Release This Year
Nike LeBron Soldier 9 “Summit Lake Hornets”
This Awesome Nike LeBron 12 Elite iD Proves That The WNBA Is Filled With Sneakerheads

THIS WEEK IN NIKE FOAMPOSITE NEWS
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A Sharpie forever changed how we look at the history of Foamposites as a new Penny Pack is slated to release this summer honoring Penny’s penmanship. Another suede Foamposite could be releasing too.

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Are You Ready For Another Nike Penny Pack Release?
First Look at the Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Gucci”
Nike Air Foamposite One “Grey Suede”

THIS WEEK IN NIKE KOBE NEWS
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Kobe’s latest model, the Venomenon 5 features a heel to rival Kyrie’s signature but with a crazy midsole. Meanwhile his Kobe 10s continue to get new colorways before the Flyknit Elite variety arrives.

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The Next Nike Kobe Sneaker Looks Insane
Graphic Prints Hit The Nike Kobe 10
Nike Kobe 10 Elite “Rose Gold” – Release Date
Nike Kobe 10 “Bright Crimson” Releasing In June

THIS WEEK IN NIKE SPORTSWEAR NEWS
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More Sock Darts are on the way to show support to the LGBT community, and the Air Max 1 gets transformed into a lacy floral variety for the ladies this summer.

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NikeLab Sock Dart “Be True” In Detail
Arm Your Feet With the Military-Inspired Air Force 1 High CMFT Lux
Nike Gets Lacy With Upcoming Women’s Air Max 1
Snakeskin Finally Hits The Nike Air Huarache
When Is Nike’s New Huarache Model Releasing In The U.S.?

THIS WEEK IN SNEAKER COLLABORATIONS
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Sneaker Freaker kills a new collaboration with Saucony while Stampd LA tries to help revive Puma and a classic running model.

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Sneaker Freaker Presents Its Next Saucony Collaboration, The “Kushwacker”
Stampd LA x Puma R698
Ewing Athletics Has More Collaborations On The Way

THIS WEEK IN ADIDAS NEWS
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Do you think D.Rose is going to come back strong next season? adidas sure hopes so, as we got a first look at his next signature model featuring plenty of Boost.

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adidas Is Getting Dipped In Liquid Metal This Fall
More Preview Photos of the adidas D Rose 6 Emerge
adidas Is Bringing The Heat With Their OG Models
adidas ZX 8000 Boost in Bright Yellow
An Official Release Date for the adidas Originals Superstar “City Pack” is Revealed
The Millenium Falcon Collides With The adidas ZX Flux

THIS WEEK IN ASICS NEWS
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Whiz Limited and afew both have Asics collaborations on the way this weekend, while Diamond Supply enlists Ronnie Fieg to help them bring back the infamous Tiffany colorway on the Asics Gel Saga.

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afew x Asics Gel Lyte III “Koi” Releases Worldwide This Saturday
Whiz Limited x mita sneakers x Asics Gel Lyte V “Recognize”
Tennis Warehouse x Asics Gel Resolution 6
Diamond Supply Co. and Ronnie Fieg Bring Tiffany Back On The Asics Gel Saga

THIS WEEK IN REEBOK NEWS
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Disney and Reebok team up for a glass slipper-like take on the Insta Pump Fury.

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END x Reebok Ventilator “Husky” – Release Date
Disney And Reebok Partner For A Cinderella-Inspired Release
atmos Brings Tonal White To The Reebok Instapump Fury

THIS WEEK IN SNEAKER TOPICS
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Don’t take the bait! Extra Butter and Complex trick people into buying K Mart knockoffs of the Air Jordan 3 all based on hype. News came in that Jimmy Butler took a 75% pay cut to sign with Jordan Brand over adidas before his breakout season. You can also find out which sneakers Flight Club isn’t taking anymore (a lot of Jordan GRs are on that list).

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Sorry Resellers, Flight Club Is Rejecting These Jordans and Nikes
Jimmy Butler Drops Adidas And A Huge Paycheck To Wear Jordans
Watch These Sneakerheads Almost Buy Fake Jordans Because Of Hype
Kanye West Wasn’t Lying When He Said Everyone Who Wants Yeezy Boosts Will Eventually Get Them
Sneakerheads At The Spelling Bee: Co-Champion Wears Air Jordan 11s
Nike’s New Community Store in Brooklyn Empowers The Neighborhood By Hiring Locals
Nike Sent A Twitter Follower A Box Of Oreos And Corks, Literally
Remembering Michael Jordan’s “Shrug” From 23 Years Ago

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