Sneaker News Weekly Rewind: 12/10 – 12/16

We’re ticking down to the end of 2011 in the best way possible – by giving you an advanced look at the big-name releases in 2012. Starting off with Jordan Brand, the Air Jordan 2012 finally showed up in detailed view, boasting a luxurious wing-tip design with a swappable cushioning system and removable inner bootie. AJ Retros were also a huge hit, as we caught a glimpse at the upcoming Olympic Pack, a new colorway of the Air Jordan X, and a GS colorway of the Spiz’ike. The Nike Zoom Kobe VII was another hot topic this week, as we got a look at the Supreme ‘Cheetah’/Christmas and a preview of the iD options. The KD IV hits keep coming, as the Christmas, Creamsicle, and more upcoming releases wowed the crowd. The third head of the Nike Basketball kingdom also made some noise, as we brought you a look at the Cool Grey LeBron 9. We also brought you release dates for the Christmas Day releases from Nike Basketball and Jordan Brand. Of course, the biggest holiday drop is the Concords, which was featured four separate times during our Celebrity Feet features.

Announcement of the return of NBA basketball was the hottest news of late-November, and this week, NBA players finally got together to participate in Media Day. Nike Skateboarding introduced its January 2012 releases, and the Team Edition in the ‘SB Chronicles’ version made some waves as well. The most anticipated sequel in sneaker history, the Air Yeezy 2, has a confirmed release date, tentatively set sometime in March. This week’s Air Force 1 news was highlighted by the new Vachetta options for the Bespoke Experience. Levi Maestro collaborated with Vans on a pair of Old Skools, while a notable Chi-Town sneakerhead partnered with adidas Originals for two colorways of a sick Forum Mid rendition. Asics will continue its big push in 2012, as we brought you a look at some great January releases, like the ‘Infra-Cement’ Gel Lyte III. Sneaker Con NYC was a huge hit as well, as we brought a nice recap from the weekend event. Check out the rest of Sneaker News Weekly Rewind below, and remember to stay with us for all the big-time news in the world of sneakers!

AIR JORDAN 2012 – WHITE – BLACK

We finally brought you a detailed look at the Air Jordan 2012, which will feature an interchangeable cushioning system similar to its predecessor.

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THIS WEEK IN AIR JORDAN NEWS

The ‘Olympic Pack’, featuring the Air Jordan VI and VII, has been confirmed for an August release, but that was just a small piece of all the great Air Jordan news from this week.

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Kobe’s Christmas Day sneakers were confirmed to be the new ‘Cheetah’ Supreme.

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THIS WEEK IN KD NEWS

The KD IV haymakers continue, as we get dazzled with the upcoming ‘Christmas’, ‘Creamsicle’, ‘Year of the Dragon’, and White/Grey/Royal colorway.

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The ‘Cool Grey’ installment of the LeBron 9 was finally revealed this week.

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THIS WEEK IN CELEBRITY FEET

Are the Concords a popular topic? Ask CP3, Fab, Styles P, and a mid-90’s Martin Lawrence.

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THIS WEEK IN NBA/NCAA FEET

New faces, new places, new rankings, same heat.

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THIS WEEK IN NIKE SB NEWS

Nike SB is getting ready for a strong 2012 with its solid January releases.

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NIKE BASKETBALL/JORDAN BRAND CHRISTMAS DAY COLLECTION

A sneakerhead’s holiday dream; release dates for Christmas 2011 colorways!

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NIKE AIR YEEZY 2 – RELEASE DATE

The Air Yeezy 2 has a tentative release of March 23rd, 2012.

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Nike Air Yeezy 2 – Release Date

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NIKE ZOOM ROOKIE LWP – BLACK – ANTHRACITE

Another new Nike Zoom Rookie LWP colorway surfaced this week.

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Nike Zoom Rookie LWP – Black – Anthracite | New Images
Nike Zoom Rookie LWP – Black – Anthracite

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LEVI MAESTRO x VANS

Levi Maestro teams up with Vans for a rather revealing new colorway of the Old Skool.

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Levi Maestro x Vans Vault Old Skool

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THIS WEEK IN AIR FORCE 1 NEWS

The Bespoke enhances its premium label with the new Vachetta options.

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LEADERS 1354 x ADIDAS ORIGINALS FORUM MOCCASIN MID

Chi-Town’s RegularOlTy partners with adidas for two rustic colorways of the Forum Mid.

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ASICS JANUARY 2012 PREVIEW

Asics continues its popularity push in 2012 with these great January releases.

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THIS WEEK IN SNEAKER EVENTS

Sneaker Con blew the roof off in NYC, and Europe’ Afew collaborated with Matt Stevens and the MAX100 for a great release party.

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