Nike Air Max Hyperposite "Black / Gold"

Although it may not be a surprise to see yet another sneak peek look at a new Nike Air Max Hyperposite color way, it certainly is not a bad thing either. Pictured below is the upcoming "Black / Gold" makeup of the highly popular sneaker from Nike Basketball, which has quickly become one of the more highly anticipated rumored releases of the model. This particular makeup features a black mesh base that is accented nicely by gold Foamposite material on the upper. The sneaker is completed with the addition of a full-length Air Unit for on-foot comfort and the always popular clear translucent sole. How do you feel about this potential upcoming release? Are you still excited by Hyperposite releases or is the sneaker becoming "played out"? Let us know what you think below and be sure to stay tuned for more details.

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Air Jordan 5 "Bel-Air" New Images

Earlier this month we received an early look at the upcoming Air Jordan 5 "Bel-Air" colorway. The preview of the sneaker left much to be desired as it lacked many details. Luckily we are now getting a second more detailed look at the model, which allows us to better understand what is in the works. This time around we get two images that show the colors and materials that will be used on the sneaker. With a mostly grey upper that is accented by pink, purple, and neon green to properly honor the classic TV show. What do you think of the upcoming release? Does its inspiration make it more intriguing? Let us know what you think in the comment section below and be sure to stay tuned for more release details.

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Air Jordan 3 "All Red" Rumored Release

It is well known that the highly popular Nike Air Yeezy 2 is set to release in an "All-Red" colorway this coming October, but now it appears that another popular silhouette will be getting a similar treatment. Recent rumors suggest that the Air Jordan 3 is set to release in October and will feature a completely red upper as well. It is also rumored that Justin Timberlake will be the first to debut the sneaker on his upcoming concert tour. Whether these rumors are legitimate or not is yet to be seen, but if they in fact turn out to be true it will likely create quite a friendly rivalry between both sneakers and musicians alike. What do you think of the possible "All-Red" Air Jordan 3? Would it be equal to the highly popular Air Yeezy 2 release? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below and stay tuned for more details when they become available.

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Nike Air Foamposite "Safari" and "Asteroid" Preview

Colorways found on Nike's Foamposite One and Foamposite Pro have recently taken a turn in the more creative direction, and now that trend looks to be taken to the next level with the rumored upcoming release of the "Asteroid" and "Safari" colorways of the Foamposite Pro and One respectively. Both makeups feature exotic designs that will certainly turn heads, whether for good or bad reasons is yet unknown, if and when they are released.

Pictured below is a sneak peek look at the rumored releases with the "Asteroid" makeup featured on the left and the "Safari" on the left. The sneakers are yet to receive official announced release dates but they are rumored to be hitting retailers sometime during Fall 2013. What do you think of these more exotic colorways for Nike's Foamposite models? Do you plan on picking either of these up come release day? Let us know what you think in the comment section below and be sure to stay tuned for more details.

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Nike Air Max Hyperposite "Tropical Teal"

The new colorways of the Nike Air Max Hyperposite continue to roll in as the sneakers popularity continues to grow. Following news of the release of the "Red Plum" and "Christmas" colorways of the model, we have recently received news the the "Tropical Teal" colorway seen below will indeed release. 

The new colorway has recently been seen on the feet of New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis and now has received an official release date of August 3rd. The sneaker features an all real metallic upper that is accented by tropical yellow hints on the upper and translucent sole. The model is finished off with the always popular full-length Air Unit. What do you think of this upcoming Hyperposite colorway? How does it compare to other recent releases of the shoe? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.

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Air Jordan 3 "Cool Grey" 2014

The Air Jordan 3 in the "Cool Grey" colorway of 2007 is one of the more easily forgotten about makeups of the classic sneaker, but is also one of the most intensely sought after as well. Well for those of us who feel the need to obtain the colorway, things are looking up as a strikingly similar colorway is set to release early in 2014.

Pictured below is a comparison between the 2014 edition (top picture) and the 2007 edition (bottom picture) of the Air Jordan 3 "Cool Grey". The major difference between in the new makeup is that it features a light orange sole and is lacking grey along it's midsole. Other than that the sneaker is a bit lighter in color overall and lacks darker shades of grey. There has been no announced release date for the sneaker but it certainly appears to be on its way to retailers. What do you think of the 2014 "Cool Grey" Air Jordan 3? Does it live up to the 2007 edition of the colorway? Let us know what you think below and be sure to stay tuned for release details when they become available.

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Reebok Shaqnosis "Orlando Magic"

The second Shaquille O'Neal Retro signature from Reebok is in the release process with many rumored upcoming colorways of the Reebok Shaqnosis begininng to surface. One colorway we know will be hitting retailers is the "Orlando Magic" edition pictured below. 

Shaquille O'Neal's first stop on his dominate-the-NBA tour was in Orlando with the Magic. There he became know for his fierce dunks and charismatic personality. This colorway of the Reebok Shaqnosis honors that period in time with the team's colors being used across the shoe. The August 2nd release date for the sneaker is just around the corner so be sure to pick these up for a retail price of $115 when they hit retailers. What do you think of the Reebok Shaquille O'Neal signature line returning? Have you picked up any previous releases? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.

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Wiz Khalifa x Converse Collection Preview

Wiz Khalifa is known for his love of the the Converse All-Star. The Chuck Taylor fanatic mamed his Taylor Gang posse after the model and has a steady diet of the sneaker in his rotation. Now the Hip-Hop star will be collaborating with Converse to bring a new sneaker collection to market. There is no word on what will be included in the collection as of yet but check out the official Converse preview video below to get a better idea of what's in store.

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Air Jordan 4 "Fear Pack" Release Date

Originally thought to be the second coming of the Air Jordan 4 "Oreo", The Air Jordan 4 "Fear" has received and official release date of August 24th an a price tag of $160. Images of the upcoming release surfaced early in the year and instantly had the sneaker community talking. 

Pictured below is a detailed look at the Air Jordan 4 "Fear" colorway which will release as part of a three sneaker pack featuring the Air Jordan 3 and 5 as well. What do you think of the new colorway? Is it worth your attention on release day? Let us know what you think of the model by leaving a comment below. 

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Air Jordan 5 "Fire Red" Detailed Photos

As 2013 is the so-called year of the Air Jordan 5 (23rd anniversary year from the sneakers original release) Jordan Brand continues to roll out the classic colorways of the beloved model. Next up will be the "Black Tongue" or "Fire Red" colorway which is set to hit retailers on August 31st. 

Pictured below is a detailed look at the upcoming release, which in many sneakerheads opionions is one of the best colorways of the Air Jordan 5 of all-time. What do you think of the upcoming sneaker? Will you be picking these up come release day? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.

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Nike Air Force 1 "Doernbecher" Release Date

The return of the Nike Doernbecher Collection continues as the next of the charity models to telease is announced. The Nike Air Force 1 "Doernbecher" has been given an official release date of August 3rd and is likely to follow in the footsteps of the previous Doernbecher releases by selling out very quickly.

How does the Air Force 1 "Doernbecher" compare to the other releases we've seen from the collection so far? Are these worthy of the hype they will likely create? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.

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Nike Air Foamposite One "Blackout" 2013

The Nike Air Foamposite One has recently gained the reputation of being flashy with many shiny and bright colored models releasing, not to mention the multiple graphic print colorways in the works. It now appears that Nike will try to get back to the sneakers roots this December with the release of the very simple and plain "Blackout" makeup.

Pictured below is an early look at the 2013 version of the Nike Air Foamposite One "Blackout" colorway. As the shoes name hints, the shoes is completely black throughout, which differs slightly from the "Stealth" colorway we saw this past Decemeber. How do you feel about the all-black look compared to the "Stealth"? How about in comparison to the metallic colorways we've been seeing recently? Let us k is what you think in the comment section below and be sure to stay tuned for release details.

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Air Jordan Retro 2014 Price Increase

2014 is quickly shaping up to be an excellent season for Air Jordan fans, unfortunately recent news has surfaced that there will be an increase in the Air Jordan Retro base price. According to the catalog picture below, the cost of a standard retro Air Jordan sneaker will take a $10 increase up to $170 total. Even though the price of Air Jordans continue to increase, the demand for the well beloved sneaker line does as well. This contradicts basic economic principles, but the borderline crazy increase in sneaker popularity is the driving force behind the changes. Do you feel the current trend will continue even with  another price increase? Would you consider abandoning Air Jordan Retros and focusing your sneaker interest elsewhere? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.

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Asics Gel Lyte III x Ronnie Fieg "Flamingo"

It appears that the Asics Gel Lyte III is quickly becoming Ronnie Fieg's go to sneaker model for collaborations. It has always been his mostly frequent collaboration shoe, but more recently it seems he is workin almost exclusively with the beloved running model. With the Miami and NYC inspired makeups dropping earlier this year, Fieg has now announced the release date for the "Flamingo" colorway of the Gel Lyte III of 8/2 of this year.

The "Flamingo" makeup, pictured below, will feature a mostly grey upper that is accented by hints of pink and light blue. The model is finished off with a white midsole and pink accented rope laces. Fieg has given quite a few sneek-peek looks at the model but it now appears to be close to receiving an official release date. How does this Fieg collaboration compare with past collabs? Do you feel this model is worth picking up? Let us know your thoughts below in the comment section.

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Air Jordan 5 "3Lab5" Release Date

The experiments over at Jordan Brand continue with the Air Jordan 5 "3Lab5" makeup, which features  a combination of Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 5 retro models as the name indicates. The model has also been referred to as the "Elephant Print" makeup as it features an all grey elephant print upper. The look is topped off with a black midsole, teal accents and a clear translucent sole. Images of the sneaker have been floating around over the last few months and now a detailed look is available below as well as the shoes announced official release date.

2013 is the year of the Air Jordan 5 and we have already seen multiple new colorways of the model be confirmed. The newest of these models is the "3Lab5" colorway pictured below, which has been given a official release date of 9/21 and a price tag of $250. Although this is a significant increase in price over the retro base price, the sneaker will almost undoubtedly fly off of shelves in seconds. What do you think of the elephant print look on the Air Jordan 5? Would you like to see more Air Jordan Retro models be combined and released in the future? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment in the section below.  

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Reebok Shaq Attaq "Black/Azure Blue"

Reebok has jumped on the retro sneaker bandwagon over the last year by releasing it's Reebok Classics series. One of the models that is being brought back, much to the delight of sneakerheads, is the Reebok Shaq Attaq. The silhouette released earlier this year in the "White/Azure Blue" colorway and is now set to release in a "Black/Axure Blue" makeup as well. 

The upcoming sneaker is picture below and features a mostly black upper that contains many azure blue accents throughout, including on the patented Reebok Pump ball on the tongue. What do you think of this colorway of the Reebok Shaq Attaq? How does it compare to the white counterpart we saw earlier this year? Let us know what you think an be sure to stay tuned for release details.

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Air Jordan 10 Preview 2014

Jordan Brand seems to be going through an exceptionally creative phase as they continue to create new colorways of their retro models, such as the Air Jordan 4 "Toro" that released this last weekend. The next model to receive the treatment appears to be the Air Jordan 10, which appeare to be set to make a bit of a comeback in 2014. Pictured below are three all new colorway of the Air Jordan 10 alongside the OG "Powder Blue" colorway.

Which of the below colorways catch your eye? Are any of the never before seen makeups on your cop list for next year? Let us know what you think in the commen section below and be sure to stay tuned for more information.

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Nike LeBron X Low "Akron Aeros"

LeBron James is beginning to get a reputation for paying homage to his past through his sneakers. Whether it be his multiple "SVSM" edition sneakers that draw inspiration from his high school days or colorways of his sneakers that are made exclusively for AAU basketball teams he is affiliated with. No matter what the inspiration, it seems like the shoes are always a hit. Next up appears to be the Nike LeBron X Low "Akron Aeros", pictured below, which is inspired by the Akron, Ohio, (James' hometown), minor league baseball team.

This model has received a lot of positive attention since originally surfacing earlier this year. Now we know the sneaker will hit retailers August 3rd and will feature a silver upper that is accented by light blue hints on the sole and inner liner. The look is finished off with an always popular speckled midsole and full-length Air Unit. How does this colorway compare to other colorways of the Nike LeBron X Low we've seen so far? Do you plan on picking these up when the come out in a few weeks? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.

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Nike Kobe 9 Flyknit Teaser Image

Of all the current Nike Basketball signature sneaker lines, the Kobe line is likely the best performance model of the bunch. The transformation of Kobe Bryant's signature Nike model has brought us a low top sneaker that is lightweight yet strong and durable, and it looks like further improvements are on the way.

Below is a sneak peek look at Nike Running's patented Flyknit technology which has allowed for improved comfort and lowered weight while maintaining a high level of durability. With the Flyknit material apparently making its way over to Nike Basketball, it is likely that the technology will prove to be equally impressive on the hardwood. There is no official release date for the upcoming model but be sure to stay tuned to Freshly Laced for further details. Do you think the Flyknit material will work well on a basketball sneaker? Or is it better suited for running models? No matter your opinion, leave a comment below and let us know what you think.

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Nike LeBron 11 "Army Slate"

As LeBron James continues to regularly be compared to the great Michael Jordan, his signature sneaker line is making a case for one of the all time greats as well. Although it will likely never touch the prestige the Jordan signature series has, it maybe very well come in a close second. What's next for the James line? The Nike LeBron 11, which features a greatly differing design than has been seen on recent models. 

Pictured below is the "Army Slate" colorway of the LeBron 11 and will feature a black base upper accented by an array of greens. What do you think of the upcoming LeBron 11? How does it compare to the lines previous models? Let us know what you think in the comment section below. 

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Nike Air Griffey Max 1 "All-Star"

Ken Griffey Jr. is likely one of the most popular professional baseball players of all time. He impressed adoring fans both on and off of the baseball field and quickly earned the nickname of "The Kid" while playing along side his father, Ken Griffey Sr., for the Seattle Mariners. Almost equally popular as Griffey's performance of the field was what he had on his feet. His signature shoe line made an easy transition to casual wear and has become one of the more highly sought-after signature sneaker lines of all time.

Likely the most popular of the series is the Nike Air Griffey Max 1, so it is no surprise that this is the model that receives a colorway especially for the 2013 MLB All-Star Game. The colorway will release this weekend on July 13th at sneaker retailers such as 21 Mercer. What do you think of this special All-Star release? Are you planning on picking these up this Saturday? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment in the section below.

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Nike Hyperdunk 2013 "Tropical Teal"

The Hyperdunk series heads the annual Nike Basketball series and is regularly one of the best performance basketball sneakers of the year. The 2013 edition of the Hyperdunk series will soon be releasing to retailers nationwide, as the "Tropical Teal" colorway of the model seen below will be made available on July 20th. Pictured below, the "Tropical Teal" makeup features an all teal mesh upper that is accented by a yellow sole and midsole. What are your thoughts on the Hyperdunk series? Does it top your list of performance basketball sneakers? Be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.

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