Aaron Kr. 
Summer-time has pretty much arrived, and this past week’s news in the world of kicks definitely turned up the temperature. Kicking off the heat-filled week was a first look at the packaging of the Air Jordan VI Infrared Pack as well as confirmation of a U.S. Release. The Nike Air Force 1 Low made a sudden surge this week, as we got a look at some upcoming colorways of the classic shoe, and equally impressive was Nike SB’s June footwear line. The NBA Playoffs continued as Kobe, KG, Dwight Howard, and Steve Nash did their best to claim their stake in the NBA Finals sweepstakes while representing Nike and adidas proudly, and continuing the basketball-theme, we got a generous look at upcoming summer-time Nike Basketball options. On the running side, another classic colorway of the Air Max 24/7 was also released and we got a look at Nike’s latest Air Max hybrid, the Nike Air Max Modular 98 SI.
The last seven days was also filled with special features, events, and celebrities. Wale, Drake, and a handful of other stars showed off their sneakerheadism, while the Nike Athletic Training Event in Northern California had us thinking about Football and gridiron sweat. Niketalk teamed up with five talented customizers to auction off their designs, with all proceeds going to assist the Haiti relief effort; the honorable partnership displayed the sneakerhead community’s generosity and unique methods of garnering donations. To cap off the week, you should start gathering your kicks and prepare some selling slogans because the Sneaker Con of 2010 is going to launch tomorrow in NYC. Get it the know and don’t miss a beat – Sneaker News has you covered.
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AIR JORDAN VI INFRARED PACK – NEW IMAGES
After months of rumors and mystery, it was finally confirmed that the Air Jordan VI Infrared Pack will be hitting U.S. soil next month, complete with special double-box packaging.
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Air Jordan VI (6) Retro Infrared Pack – Packaging | First Look
Air Jordan VI (6) – Infrared Pack | New Images
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NBA FEET RECAP: 5/15 – 5/21
The 2010 NBA post season is down to the final four teams, and although we haven’t seen too many new footwear looks, players are still showing off some fresh styles under the extra-bright playoff lights.
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NBA Feet: 2010 Playoffs – Conference Finals Recap Part 2
NBA Feet: Eastern Conference Finals Recap Part 1
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NIKE AIR 1/2 CENT – CRANBERRY
It’s been a while since we saw anything new on the highly anticipated Cranberry 1/2 Cents, and now we finally get another look courtesy of SN’s WDYWT.
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Nike Air 1/2 Cent – ‘Cranberry’
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NIKE 2010 ATHLETIC TRAINING FOOTWEAR PREVIEW
Last weekend, Nike held a special media event in the Bay Area to unveil some interesting new models from their 2010 Training Footwear collection.
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Nike Athletic Training Footwear Preview @ The Zoo – Extensive Look
Nike Athletic Training Footwear Preview @ The Zoo
Nike Training Footwear Wear-Test @ Nike Football Combine – Oakland, CA
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CELEBRITY FEET RECAP: 5/15 – 5/21
Another big week for Celebrity Feet saw some big names rocking noteworthy kicks, headlined by Wale showing off a crazy green pair of the upcoming Huarache TR Mid.
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Celebrity Feet: Wale – Nike Huarache TR Mid
Celebrity Feet: David Beckham – Alife Chuck Naval
Celebrity Feet: Nas & Damian Marley Visit 106 & Park
Celebrity Feet: B.o.B. – Nike RT1 & Nike Air Royal Mid VT
Celebrity Feet: Drake – Air Jordan VIII Retro – Ray Allen PE
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NIKE SB – UPCOMING RELEASES
This week brought the latest look at SB’s upcoming Chrome Ball pack, as well as a slew of June releases that have started to hit retail early, including the eagerly awaited Koston Dunk Low.
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Nike SB Dunk High – Chromeball Pack
Eric Koston x Nike SB Dunk Low Premium | Available
Nike SB Dunk Low CS – Koston @ Flatspot
Nike SB Dunk High – Black – Solar Orange | June 2010
Nike SB Blazer CS – Brian Anderson – Available
Nike SB P-Rod 2.5 – Deep Burgundy – University Blue | June 2010
Nike SB Classic High – Varsity Royal – Voltage Yellow | June 2010
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NIKETALK CUSTOM SNEAKER AUCTION FOR HAITI
In conjunction with NikeTalk, several of the game’s top customizers have pitched in and created some impressive works of sneaker art to help raise funds for Haiti relief.
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Niketalk’s Help Haiti Custom Sneaker Auctions
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NIKE AIR FORCE 1 LOW – UPCOMING COLORWAYS
Don’t look now, but the Air Force 1 is making moves with some fresh new colorways and concepts that will be hitting stores this summer.
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Nike Air Force 1 Low – White – Black – Vandal Inspired | July 2010
Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium QS – Metallic Silver – Black | July 2010
Nike Air Force 1 – White – Metallic Silver – 3M
Nike Air Force 1 Low – White – Black – First Look
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NIKE HYPERDUNK 2010 & HYPERMAX 2010 – UPCOMING COLORWAYS
Both the Hyperdunk and Hypermax have both received nice 2010 makeovers, with the first batch of colorways set to start releasing in the near future.
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Nike Hypermax 2010 – Carbon Fiber Colorways | Fall 2010
Nike Hyperdunk 2010 – Upcoming Colorways
Nike Hyperdunk 2010 – Comet Red – White – Del Sol | July 2010
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NIKE AIR MAX MODULAR 98 SI
Once again, Nike has managed to combine elements of two classic designs into a contemporary new design with updated performance technology.
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Nike Air Max Modular 98 SI – Black – Blue – Varsity Maize
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NIKE AIR MAX 24-7 – VARSITY RED
Following up on the Neon pair that has been making a lot of noise lately, we got our first look at another familiar AM95 colorway that will be applied to the new Air Max 97.
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Nike Air Max 24-7 – Black – Grey – Varsity Red
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SNEAKER CON NYC – MAY 22, 2010
Sneaker Con is back this weekend for its biggest event yet, going down Saturday, May 22nd in NYC.
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Sneaker Con NYC – Saturday, May 22nd
