When the summer hits, it is no secret that more and more people can be seen taking advantage of the sun while also enjoying a competitive game of basketball. Yesterday we informed you of a Nike Air Pippen I that would look during some summer pick-up basketball games and that recently went on sale. Now we’ve come across another Nike basketball classic that is making an attempt at a comeback. Pictured here is the white/black-college navy Nike Air Max Uptempo 97, also regarded as the Nike Air Max Uptempo III, which has gone on sale through Eastbay for the retail value of $160. Throw these on with a throwback Orlando Magic jersey and you’re SET.
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Ever since Kobe and his Los Angeles Lakers put the last nail in Boston’s coffin with a comeback win in game 7 of the NBA finals, fans have been looking forward to the next basketball spectacle. This time around, that happens to be the FIBA World Championships. We’ve already seen a Nike Zoom Kobe V “Team USA” colorway along with reports of a Nike Lebron VII low and Air Jordan Rare Air in similar colorways also drawing inspiration from team USA’s national colors. Now we have word that a basketball sneaker Rajon Rondo helped make famous throughout the NBA regular season and playoffs is also getting similar treatment. Pictured here is a “Team USA” Nike Hyperfuse that will be available for purchase come August. As of now, this shoe will only be available through select online retailers such as FootLocker. Moreover, a Kevin Durant Player Exclusive in the same colorway will also be made available around the same time from House of Hoops locations. What are your thoughts on this Nike Hyperfuse’s patriotism?
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Just because Kobe Bryant recently finished getting his hand on his second NBA championship in a row doesn’t mean he doesn’t want some more. The Nike Zoom Kobe V “USA Basketball” that is set to release in September matches perfectly with the national team’s basketball jerseys, which will be worn when the team tries to won gold at the FIBA World Championships. Now we have a look at what is supposedly a Fiba World Championships version of the Air Jordan Rare Air. With a perforated upper and red cement on a predominantly blue base, this could be quite the attention-grabber if/when any members of the US national team wear this Air Jordan Rare Air during play.

For those of you (Phoenix Suns fans or not) who are particularly fond of how grey and orange look together on sneaker silhouettes, you shouldn’t be in too much trouble finding a pair or two with those criteria this summer. After just showing you a white/dark grey-team orange Nike Air Pippen I that is already on sale from Nike retailers all over, we now bring you a look at this white/cool grey-team orange Nike Lebron VII low. With a predominantly white base, touches of cool grey are found in places such as the Nike swoosh, ankle lining, and sole. Moreover, very slight touches of team orange are also spotted in places such as the tongue and sole. Lastly, a grey portion of the sole towards the heel is covered in white and orange speckles that adds that much more flare to the most popular signature Lebron sneaker to date.

Despite dropping a day after April Fool’s Day, several sneakerheads deemed the “Sunrise to Sundown” Nike Air Pippen I no laughing matter. With a black base, that Nike Air Pippen I was filled with hints of orange, red and yellow along the upper to create the illusion of what looks to be a moving sun. Now that the sun is actually out and brighter than ever, a basketball sneaker with more white could be more fitting. That said, the white/dark grey-total orange Nike Air Pippen I pictured here is now available for purchase from Nike retailers, both in store and online, nationwide. These are going for $160 retail in adult sizes.
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2010 will always serve as one of the most monumental years when it comes to sneaker releases. From Jordans to a series of Nike sneakers, the numerous collaborations to signature shoes – you can bet it has been one huge kind of a party!

To add on to that, Foamposite will be experiencing a huge release on the similar season – another reason for every sneaker fanatic to spend more on shoes. The Metallix Pewter Nike Air Foamposite One will be released soon with the Dark Neon Royal colorway as well. This Nike Air Foamposite oNe that made Penny Hardaway really go gaga and even changed the way basketball shoes were designed.

Its fraternal twin which is the Pro will also be seeing a release in colorways of Electric Green/Black-White which could be some kind of a kryptonite uppers. One thing is for sure above all these – Spring 2011 would be so much better for the sneaker world!

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This is the most recent colorway for Nike’s latest innovations. This is in respect of their retro efforts to hybridize a classic Nike upper sitting on white vulcanized sole. It comes with the most refreshing of colors that is also considered color of the year, which is somehow similar to a teal. Here is something in New Green and Purple Punch.

These could pass as flavors of Capri Sun juice box and they appear as for men’s pairs for the Nike Auto Trainer. It has good combination of vulcanized sole with the aggressive uppers of the Nike Air Trainer SC II ¾ upper.

You might at first think that its colorway is much better for the girls especially the teenagers looking for the louder set of colors. But this color combo is really for the men this time around. Check out these new trainers at your nearest Nike retailers soon.

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Do you remember the Air Jordan CP3 Tribute? There were lots of fans too who really looked forward into having their own of these. But here is more good news for all! Here is the brand new color for the Air Jordan CP3 Tribute. It comes to manage blending the third in the series of Air Jordan and Chris Paul signatures. It also comes as a classic Jordan colorway that fits our modern day’s style.

It features a large section of predominant grey but its CP3 Tributes do not really take from the Air Jordan franchise colors. It blends well with the nubuck leather that is in perforated grey taken from an AJ1 High. It comes with a classic Bred combo if you remember well. It sits on white outersole but still has black for its middle sole. So what do you think of this CP3 Tribute colorway? Want to have one?

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Nothing can be more pleasing than white sneakers worn during the summer time, especially the ones made out of white canvas uppers. In the sneaker fashion world, we have really seen a lot of subtle colors and a series of all whites for this summer. But there could be nothing like this pair of Nike WMNS Dunks.

These are both available in lows and highs. The WMNS Dunk 08 is apparent on the woven canvas texture that adds up to the tonal dots that are a bit shiny to make things brighter for the sneakers. This is a not so new technique done for leather sneakers before. But what makes it unique is that this is the few and rare times when it is applied on this kind of textile.

They will soon sure to hit the American Nike Sportswear retailers and be a total hit to many sneaker fans like you.

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The Nike Air Max 24/7 is the Air Max of 2010. Throughout the year, we have seen many colorways of the Air Max 24/7. Well this latest colorway is just as good as previous ones. This Nike Air Max 24/7 comes in a Metallic Silver/Varsity Red/Black colorway. Of all the Air Max 24/7s we have seen, this could be one of the best. Metallic silver leather and mesh combine to construct the upper. Varsity red accents come into place on the full length Air Max sole, lace holders, Nike swoosh, and the tongue label. Other features include areas of 3M material and a black tongue tag. Overall, this is a great colorway of the Nike Air Max 24/7. What do you think?

As of late, Nike has used lime a lot. Models such as the Air Max and the Air Maxim 1 have featured the lively shade of green. Well Nike uses lime once again as the latest victim is the Air Max 90. This latest Nike Air Max 90 comes in a Light Charcoal/White/Liquid Lime colorway. Light charcoal leather and white mesh work together to make up the upper. A lighter shade of grey appears around the Air Max unit and the eyelets, while the midsole is done up in clean white. Liquid lime accents cover the Nike swoosh, inner lining, Air Max unit, and part of the outsole. This colorway couldn’t get any better. How do you like this latest Nike Air Max 90? These should be available very soon at select Nike retailers.

A couple of days ago, we got a look at Drake rocking the white infrareds from the Air Jordan VI Retro Infrared Pack. Well here we see another hip-hop artist rocking a pair from the infrared pack. Kanye West is seen here at JFK International Airport in New York in the black infrareds. There’s no doubt that people like the white infrareds much better than the black infrareds. Well Kanye West is known for expressing his opinion no matter what, and he shows us that he has a great taste for sneakers. Kanye West could be the best hip-hop artist sneakerhead out there, but he has a lot of competition. Check out some more images after the jump and let us know what you think.

Three days ago, we informed you that the release date of the Citrus 9s was moved up two days to July 1st. Well, we now have another release date of the Air Jordan IX Retro. The Black/Dark Charcoal colorway of the Jordan IX will release September 4th, 2010. Ever since these first surfaced about a week ago, sneakerheads have been going crazy. With this model being a OG colorway, it’s easily the best Air Jordan 9 this year. Many sneakerheads were waiting for this colorway, and Jordan Brand finally gives in to them. Once again, the Black/Dark Charcoal colorway of the Air Jordan IX Retro will release September 4th, 2010 at Jordan Brand retailers. So now that we have a release, are you going to cop?

Right now, people aren’t really focusing on LeBron James for his signature line with Nike. LeBron is the biggest gem of the 2010 NBA free agent class, which has lead to some major media attention. No one has any idea where he’s going to play basketball next year. However, that hasn’t stopped Nike from releasing this White/Cool Grey/Team Orange colorway of the LeBron VII Low.

Nike decides to use clean white leather for most of the upper. White also appears on the heel and midsole, while grey accents cover the tongue, shoe laces, Nike swoosh, and the inner lining. Also added to the design are red accents, as they are located on the swoosh stitching, heel, and the outsole. One of the most interesting features is the speckled design on the midsole, which is done up in grey/white/red. Look for these to hit Nike retailers sometime very soon.

Towards the end of last month, the state of California ushered in the grand opening of yet another House of Hoops location, at the Serramonte Center in Daly, CA. A little over a month later, another House of Hoops is added to the family. This coming Friday, July 2nd, the state of Washington will unveil its new House of Hoops location at Southcenter Mall in Tukwila. Aside from all of the customary celebrations we’re used to seeing in conjunction with these openings, Brandon Roy of the Portland Trailblazers will also be stopping by from 2:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon. So if you’re in the area, this would be a great opportunity to visit yet another American House of Hoops location and possibly get to chat with the sharpshooting Roy.
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