This weekend is going to be a big one for the sneaker community: tomorrow is loaded with releases and Sneaker Con is going to touch back down in NYC with its biggest show yet. Hopefully you’ve got a breather before all that though, as there was plenty that went down this week in our little world that deserves your attention. Like what? Like the Air Jordan 6 “Slam Dunk” that references a bit of manga history, or all the big LeBron release dates that emerged, or the ever expanding summer collab offerings from Nike SB and various skateshops across the country. Get the recap below in this latest episode of Sneaker News Weekly Rewind and remember to meet us here at the same time next eek.
THIS WEEK IN AIR JORDAN NEWS
The Air Jordan 6 and the Air Jordan 13 both go fully reflective.
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Air Jordan 6 “Slam Dunk”
Air Jordan 13 “Reflective” – Release Date
Air Jordan Future – Light Grey – Sport Blue
A Detailed Look at the Public School x Air Jordan 1
Air Jordan 1 KO Hi OG “Sport Blue” – Release Date
Air Jordan XX9 To Release in Two Colorways on September 6th
A Detailed Look at the Air Jordan 3 “Sport Blue”
Air Jordan 3 GS – Black – Mint – Cement Grey
The Original Jordan Spiz’ike To Re-release This Summer
Inside Access to the History of Jordan Brand
A Look at the Air Jordan XX9 “Take Flight” Basketball Court in Las Vegas
Jordan Brand’s Four OG Air Jordan 6 Releases For 2014
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THIS WEEK IN LEBRON NEWS
Some important release dates this week – both the What the LeBrons and the SE pairs got release info.
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Nike What the LeBron 11 – Release Date
Nike LeBron 11 Elite SE – Release Date
Nike LeBron 11 Low “Black/Gum” – Nikestore Release Info
Nike LeBron 11 Low SE “Multi-color” – Nikestore Release Info
Nike LeBron 11 Low “Chinese Vase”
LeBron Rotating the What The LeBron 11 and Soldier 8 in China
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THIS WEEK IN KOBE NEWS
It’s all about the Lows this season, both the EM and the Elite got busy this week.
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Nike Kobe 9 EM – Bright Mango – Black – Yellow
Nike Kobe 9 EM Premium – Black – Metallic Silver
“China” Nike Kobe 9 EM
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low – White – Black – Wolf Grey
NIKEiD Kobe 9 EM “Moonwalker” Option
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THIS WEEK IN KD NEWS
Don’t worry, the “Easy Money” KD 7s are coming.
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Nike KD 7 “Easy Money” – Release Date
Nike KD 6 Wear-test Sample
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THIS WEEK IN NIKE BASKETBALL NEWS
Paul George gives us a preview of some next year Nike Basketball pairs and we saw what Peach Jam players were rocking.
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A Look at the Nike EYB “Peach Jam Championship” Sneakers
Nike Hyperrev 2015 PEs for Paul George
Nike Hyperdunk 2014 “USA Away”
Pau Gasol’s Nike Hyperdunk 2014 “Spain” PE for 2014 FIBA
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THIS WEEK IN NIKE FLYKNIT NEWS
Flyknit is headed to the Roshe. In the meantime there are plenty of pairs, Air Max, Lunar, and otherwise.
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Nike Combines Flyknit with the Roshe Run
Nike Womens Free Flyknit Chukka – Grey – Black – Pink
Nike Free Flyknit Chukka – Wolf Grey – Photo Blue – Electric Green
Nike Flyknit Air Max – White – Hyper Punch – Bright Magenta
Nike WMNS Flyknit Lunar2 “Purple Haze”
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THIS WEEK IN NIKE SB NEWS
Brooklyn Projects is at it again. On top of that, there are new crustacean Dunks coming.
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Brooklyn Projects x Nike SB Dunk High “Paparazzi”
Rukus x Nike SB Dunk Low “Crawfish” – Teaser
Nike SB Eric Koston SE – Fuchsia – Summit White
Nike SB P-Rod 8 – Black – Metallic Gold
A Complete Set of the Nike SB What The Dunk by The ShoeZeum
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THIS WEEK IN AIR HUARACHE NEWS
OG colorways, GS pairs, and brand new palettes that hit hard. It’s a great time to be a Huarache head.
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Nike Air Huarache – Black – Red
Nike Air Huarache – Cool Grey – Midnight Navy
Nike Womens Air Huarache – Black – Purple
Nike Air Huarache GS “Scream Green”
Nike Air Flight Huarache Returns in the OG Colorway
Nike Air Huarache Light “Ultramarine” Retro Coming Soon
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THIS WEEK IN ADIDAS NEWS
The adidas ZX Flux is still running things.
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adidas ZX Flux “Shanghai”
adidas Originals ZX Flux Weave “Pattern Pack”
adidas Tech Super 2.0 “Off White”
The adidas Originals C-10 Design Explained
adidas Crazy 2 – Teal – White
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THIS WEEK IN NEW BALANCE NEWS
Our neighbors to the north have a click pair of denim MT580s coming.
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Capsule x New Balance MT580 “Canadian Tuxedo” – Teaser
Beauty & Youth United Arrows x New Balance “25th Anniversary” Collection
New Balance 530 “Ice Cream” Collection
New Balance 996 “Connoisseur’s Collection”
New Balance 996 “Distinct Collection”
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THIS WEEK IN REEBOK NEWS
Pumps all over the place – from Shaqs, to the Battlegrounds, to the endless Fury collaborations.
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Reebok Blacktop Battleground – August 2014 Releases
Footpatrol x Reebok Insta Pump Fury
Milkfed x Reebok Insta Pump Fury – Euro Release Date
Reebok Brings Back the Shaq Attaq IV
Garbstore and Reebok Classics Return For A Third Collection
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THIS WEEK IN SNEAKER TOPICS
A surprise restock, a discussion of Kanye’s importance, and some thoughts on LeBron’s second Cleveland era.
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LeBron’s Back in Cleveland – Here’s What Nike Should Do
A Sneaker-by-Sneaker Breakdown of Kanye West’s Footwear Influence
Classics On The Low? The 10 Best Low-Top LeBrons
Eastbay’s Air Jordan Retro Restock for July 22nd
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BEST OF #SNEAKERNEWS – CLEVELAND ERA NIKE LEBRONS
The King is coming home.
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Best of #SneakerNews – Cleveland Era Nike LeBrons
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THIS WEEK IN AIR JORDAN OGs, PEs, AND SAMPLES
You’ve never seen Jordans like this.
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C.C. Sabathia’s Air Jordan 11 “Concord” Cleats
An Inside Look at PE Vault’s Collection by Phase2
Air Jordan 21 Low “Kings” PE for Mike Bibby – Available on eBay