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Closing out the month of January is Sneaker News Weekly Rewind, so let’s cut to the chase and get caught up in all the biggest news stories of the week. In Air Jordan news, Sneaker News showed you a sample pair of the upcoming Air Jordan VII ‘Charcoal’ while giving you some tips on how to claim the missing Air Jordan X hangtag from your recent Chicago X pick-up. A skilled artist going by the moniker A-BB dazzled the readers with his amazing Michael Jordan Series of artwork, capturing MJ and his kicks in some memorable scenes. LeBron James made some noise as we got a look at a Foamposite PE as well as a sample Mid version of the LeBron 8 ‘Flamingo’. The Kobe System seminars began, as Kobe took us through the first five levels of the Kobe System, while updates regarding the Zoom KD IV iD forced some curious, raised eyebrows. Sneaker News also showed you a quick peek at the upcoming Black History Month pack featuring a trio of Nike Bball signature models.

The first notable Quickstrike Dunk of 2012 from Nike SB came to light, as did news of an intriguing Air Jordan 1 x Nike SB collab. Nike Sportswear celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Air Force 1 by introducing elephant print as a custom option for Nike iD. This Sunday’s Pro Bowl will feature some sick Nike representation, as we showed you the three footwear models included in the 2012 Pro Bowl Pack. Other sports with sneaker recognition are obviously the NBA and NCAA, which was headlined by Rip Hamilton’s White/Cement IVs. The celebrities had a quiet week, but Mark Wahlberg and his LeBrons made some noise towards the end, while Amare Stoudemire had to resign from his Foot Locker job in New York. Collab news included the vast previewing of the Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals collection for 2012, a sick partnership between PickYourShoes and Reebok, and the Fall 2012 Missoni x Converse capsule. Sneaker News Weekly Rewind will return in February, so close out the month the right way by keeping in tune with the authority in Sneaker News.

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When the colorists of Nike Basketball came up with the ‘South Beach’ colorway, they knew they had an all-time classic on their hands. The bright aqua blue and hot pink will always be recognized for one of the more controversial moments in sports history, but maybe that dark cloud is what gives the ‘South Beach’ it’s edge, because since it was first revealed in the late Fall of 2010, the South Beach colorway took the world by storm as sneakerheads hit Nike iD and sneaker customizers with this inspired theme. Using the Air Jordan III ‘Black Cement’ as the base (an act of sacrilege by some accounts), Proof Culture effortlessly transformed one classic to another by re-painting the upper in that familiar blue while adding the hot pink accents on the upper detailing as well as on the inner lining and insole. Your thoughts? Check out the extra shot below and let us know what you think.

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New York Giants superstar Victor Cruz and hosts of BET’s 106 & Park participated in a fun segment on yesterday’s show, as Cruz and Rocsi engaged in a heated ‘salsa’ battle in front of the live audience. As you know, Victor Cruz’s touchdown dance is now a household move, but does Rocsi pull it off better? During the segment, all three wore some heat for the shoe; Cruz broke out the Nike LeBron 9 ‘China’, Rocsi danced around in the Air Jordan IV GS ‘Voltage Cherry’, and Terrence J wore the Jordan Spiz’ike ‘Bordeaux’. Check out some of the still from the video below and let us know: Who wins the salsa battle, Victor Cruz or Rocsi?

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Missoni might very well be the world’s best known manufacturer of luxury knitwear, and they’ve managed to extend their reach in recent years will well-placed collaborative releases from a variety of partners.  The one that carries the most weight around these parts is the Italian fashion label’s ongoing tag team with Converse that’s produced some of the more unique looks in recent memory.  The Missoni x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star will return later this year in a fairly dark construction reminiscent of the Auckland Racer we previewed not too long ago, and the absence of the Pro Leathers we showed you at the same time suggests there could be even more in store for 2012.  Click through to see how leather details including the signature toecap make the Chucks feel extra special and stick with Sneaker News for updates on their release.  via Tres Bien Read the rest of Missoni x Converse – 2012 Preview

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This February 2012 release of the Jordan Spiz’ike has induced a copious amount of discussion anytime it’s featured here on Sneaker News for a number of reasons; first, the validity behind naming this Spiz’ike the famed ‘Bordeaux’ stirred up a sturdy debate. Then, opinions changed as Spike Lee and Jordan Brand presented these as a gift to President Barack Obama during his latest presidential outing in New York City. This February 4th, you’ll get to see these with your own eyes because that’s when Jordan Brand has scheduled them for a release (battling it out with Red Foams as the sneaker pick-up of the weekend). If you need some convincing, we’ve got a nice gallery of on-foot images below, so don’t forget to stop in on February 4th at Moe’s Sneaker Spot to pick up yours, or get a pair in advance right now on eBay.

Jordan Spiz’ike Neutral Grey/Varsity Maize-Dark Shadow-Classic Green-Laser Blue-Varsity Red 315371-070 02/04/2012 $175

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New Balance is best known for their running efforts both classic and cutting edge, and while the 580MT has come to represent the rugged edge over the past decade, the original NB trail shoe has been conquering mountains for three times as long.  The New Balance H710 is back in this OG colorup combining rich walnut leather with blue nylon peekouts, plus a black sole on the classic Rainer/Allagash silhouette designed by legendary Everest conqueror Lou Whittaker when a foot injury prevented him from wearing stiffer traditional hiking boots.  We can thank Lou for setting in motion a whole series of comfy trail-ready designs from around the industry, and you can get in on the history with this classic colorup available now from Packer Shoes.

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Sneaker News brings you another first look at a brand new colorway of the Air Jordan 2012 – the Wolf Grey/Volt colorway that is currently slated for a February 11th release. Like the ‘University Blue’ Air Jordan 2012, the ‘Wolf Grey’ features a tonal upper, but it’s hard not to notice the Volt inner bootie that gives these quite the eye-ful. The Air Jordan 2012 ‘Wolf Grey’ will also feature the three-tiered box, which houses the shoes and the multiple insoles/booties and will retail for $223. Check out the detailed shots below and let us know what you think, and stick with Sneaker News as we’ll provide an exclusive look very soon. via Millenium Shoes.

Air Jordan 2012 Wolf Grey/Black-Silver Ice-White 484654-001 02/11/12 $223

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Yes this is a pink sneaker, no it is not another aim at cramming the Valentine’s day palette down your throat. Lest you get confused at this pepto-pair popping up so close to February 14th, it’s actually a part of Nike’s ongoing participation in the Breast Cancer Awareness movement. A tribute to the late NCAA coach Kay Yow, this Nike Zoom Hyperenforcer puts its bold looks to good use through an important cause, the notion of which is solidified by the ribbon logo hitting towards the ankle area of the shoe. Follow us after the jump for the full shots and get them now at select retailers like Extra Butter.

Nike Zoom Hyperenforcer Pink Fire/Metallic Silver-Cool Grey 487655-601

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The last time we gave you an update on the J.Crew for New Balance collection, we had our fingers crossed that it wouldn’t be the last we’d see of this particular team up. A couple months later and we can finally un-cross them, as two new colorways of the New Balance 1400 have just arrived. Again coming with the requisite singly blocked suede look, these colorful big-N retro models are a good look for once the sun starts to shine again. Check out the shots of both the blue sky and cranberry colorways after the jump, and hit up J.Crew now to own a piece of this collab collection.

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Who says you gotta go and drop $800 just for a dope pair of custom created Nike Air Force 1 Lows? Last week we saw Wolfstein push the limits of the Nike iD options to come up with a Red Wing inspired pair. This time around the inspiration is decidedly more sneaker-centric, with Afro Kix aiming to imitate the palette of the Nike Air Yeezy in the net colorway. The results hit pretty close to home, with the buttery suede uppers pulling off the net look, along with the pink lining on the insides for an extra bit of that flashy appeal. Follow us after the jump for a full look at the Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘Afroyeezy’ from Nike iD and let us know if you think that Yeezy taught him well. via SW

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You know that sinking feeling in your stomach when you miss out on a big release? We’re sure at least some of you out there got familiar with the feeling over the past weekend, with the Air Jordan X ‘Chicago’ getting snapped up pretty quickly at online spots as well as brick and mortar locations. Fear not though, there’s some light at the end of this particular tunnel. As of right now, Nikestore has a range of sizes up for grabs. Hit them up ASAP though because as you know, they won’t be around for long. What are you waiting for, go!

Air Jordan X Retro ‘Chicago’ White/Varsity Red-Black 310805-100 $160

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Earlier this week Sneaker News dropped the release information of the Dave White x Air Jordan 1, confirmed to be February 11th at select retailers. It appears that this release date will be consistent for all retailers that will have these in stock, but the availability is still not yet confirmed. We’ll keep you updated regarding how tough these will be to get a hold of, so check out the official Jordan Brand images below and let us know in the comments if this Air Jordan 1 x Dave White collaboration is one of the must-haves of 2012. Don’t want to risk missing out like you did with the Ray Allen XIII? See what’s available right now on eBay.

Air Jordan 1 Dave White 464803-001 02/11/12 $175

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As is the case with most of our beloved classic designs, the Nike Dunk High is impeccable in its original style.  The classic two-tone upper we came to know on the ‘Original 7′ college-inspired releases is one of those formulae that simply cannot miss, and Nike Sportswear has relied on this BTTYS-ish build for each of its spring 2012 releases.  This new pair in Action Red and black is the Bulls answer to the University Blue UNC look, together a reminder that the Dunk and Air Jordan 1 share the same vintage and traction pattern.  Click through to get a closer look at these, let us know if this stark approach is better than the comparatively calm white/V.Maize edition we most recently previewed, and expect these at select NSW retailers soon.  via The Toe Box

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Hideo Nomo has a special place in baseball history, being one of the first Japanese players to make the permanent move to the US and thus opening the door for a wave of subsequent MLB transplants. Of course he also has a special place in sneaker history, having one of the only baseball centric signature shoes to really make a splash outside of the Griffey line. So when Nike Sportswear decided to crank things up with the Griffey releases, it was only fair that the Nike Air Max NM got a little love as well. And that in turn has become quite a lot a of love, with OG colorways and retro versions alike. The latest is the black and white pair here, with the jewled center swoosh coming in university gold. Follow as after the jump for the in depth look at this Nike Air Max NM, which will be showing up soon at NSW accounts like Mr. R Sports. via ITSB

Nike Air Max NM Black/University Gold-White 429749-071 2/4/2012 $140

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