Sneaker News Weekly Rewind: 4/28 – 5/4

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, the Olympics are a few months away, and the Summer months are around the corner – things are heating up on Sneaker News! We got a first detailed look at the Air Jordan VII ‘Gold Medal’ of the ‘Gold Medal Pack’ this week, and a new colorway of the Son Of Mars popped up as well. Spike Lee has been an anchor in the Jordan game, but he changed that up by showing off a sick Air Foamposite One PE earlier this week and wore them for Game 3 of the Knicks/Heat series. LeBron, of course, was in town, but we were reminded of another NYC visit from 2007, when he was guest host of SNL. Durant continues his Finals push as he was spotted in a few PEs of his KD IV, but a sample of the KD IV Elite had us wondering why his signature model was excluded from the special edition Elite Series. In other ‘Feet’ sightings, Kim Kardashian, who typically turns heads with her assets and dramatic antics, caught our eyes with the White/Cement III.

The ‘Safari’ is making a healthy comeback this year, and we’re glad it’s getting the attention it deserves because it pre-dates Elephant, Reflective, Patent, Translucent Soles, and almost every other unique design that’s become so heavily popular today. The Air Flight One, which made a return in February, comes back again this October in the Black/White colorway that MJ actually wore for one game during the ’95 Playoffs. Last year’s NBA Champ Dirk Nowitzki had a special Bespoke made for him with a dope ‘Sheed-like stitched logo of his signature fadeaway jumper. Penny showed off yet another Foamposite exclusive – the ‘Galaxy’ rendition of the Zoom Rookie. Two notable collabs to look forward to – High & Lows hit on Asics and Ronnie Fieg’s jump on the New Balance bandwagon. The Air Jordan Samples and PEs category was one of the best we’ve seen, as a tonal red Air Jordan IV and an Air Jordan Penny Hardaway PE topped those headlines. We’ve got a complete look at Sneaker News Weekly Rewind below, so take a look and get caught up in the world of Sneaker News!

THIS WEEK IN AIR JORDAN NEWS

A first detailed look at the upcoming Air Jordan VII of the Gold Medal Pack stole the show.

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Is it the shoes? With the Knicks down three games to none, we’re hoping Spike can conjure up some of that magic again.

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THIS WEEK IN LEBRON NEWS

Before the Decision, LeBron’s hour-long television spot was on Saturday Night Live. Check out this rare Air Force 1 PE made for the former SNL host.

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The KD IV wasn’t quite ready to be part of the Elite Series, but not to worry, because there are more KD IV releases on the way.

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THIS WEEK IN NIKE SB NEWS

Nike SB is dead? No way. Check out the upcoming ‘Beer Bottle Pack’ Quickstrike and some upcoming 2013 drops.

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THIS WEEK IN NBA/MLB FEET

Sixteen teams, one prize. See what went down this past week in the NBA and around the globe.

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THIS WEEK IN CELEBRITY FEET

Yeezy taught Kim K. well as her Air Jordan III ‘Cement’ sighting was the most discussed Celeb Feet of the week!

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NIKE ZOOM ROOKIE ‘GALAXY’

For Mr. Hardaway, ‘PE’ means ‘Penny Exclusive’. Click below to see what we’re talkin’ about.

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THIS WEEK IN SAFARI NEWS

Safari print precedes Elephant print, patent leather, Reflective, clear soles, etc. It’s time it gets more love.

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RONNIE FIEG x NEW BALANCE 999 ‘STEEL BLUE’

Fieg gives Asics a break and hops on the New Balance wagon with an upcoming pair of 999s.

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NIKE AIR FLIGHT ONE – BLACK – WHITE

One of the few Nikes that Jordan wore during the 90’s makes a comeback this October.

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Nike Air Flight One – Black – White

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HIGHS AND LOWS x ASICS ‘BRICKS & MORTAR’ PACK

Asics hooks up with Australia’s Highs and Lows in a collab that’s a must-watch.

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Highs and Lows x Asics ‘Bricks and Mortar’ Pack

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NIKE AIR FORCE 1 BESPOKE FOR DIRK NOWITZKI

Dirk shocked the world in 2011. A year later, Nike gives him some daps with one of the sickest Bespokes we’ve seen.

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NIKE DUNK + AIR FORCE 1 OLYMPIC PACK

The ’82 and ’86 classic will return in Team USA form very soon!

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THIS WEEK IN SNEAKER EVENTS

Air Yeezy x PR1? Biting down on a pair of Air Jordan VIIs? See what you missed out on this weeks’ recaps of sneaker events around the globe.

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THIS WEEK IN AIR JORDAN SAMPLES & PE’S

Possibly the best week of Air Jordan PEs and Samples we’ve seen in 2012.

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