Purple-based colorway on a Foamposite model with glow-in-the-dark outsoles

Purple-based colorway on a Foamposite model with glow-in-the-dark outsoles – seems like the perfect formula for a must-have sneaker to us. No, we’re not talking about the Galaxy Foamposites, but the hybrid model of Barkley signatures with the fresh new Air Penny element of Foamposite material. The reactions have been mixed thus far, but hardcore Barkley fans who loved the constant re-issues of the Air Max2 CB ’94 and arrival of the the Air Force Max seem to like to shoe. Your thoughts on one of the more polarizing models from Nike Sportswear? Enjoy the gallery of the Nike Air Barkley Posite Max below and let us hear your thoughts on these types of hybrid models, and check out the full listing from prc.kicks on us store.

The 2013 lineup of Asics releases is one that will really test how deep your average sneaker consumer’s Asics knowledge runs. One of the many models that will be up for grabs is the Asics GT-COOl, a 1991 runner that gets a feq quick tweaks for this updated version. Most notably the split tongue is gone, allowing the beloved Asics Gel Lyte III to carry on in that lane without having to worry about any challengers. Stay with us after the jump to get the full preview and be sure to check back with Sneaker News to find out when and where you can pick up a pair for yourself.

When you put out a colorway as crazy as Vivid Orange, Cherry and white on a model as popular as the Nike LeBron 9 Low, people are going to talk.  Soon after the first images of this spectacularly energetic summer colorup first surfaced, it was dubbed ‘Bubblicious’ for its resemblance to a bubble gum LeBron endorses, and has since been compared to everything from rainbow sherbet to an alternate look for the University of Tennessee women’s hoop squad.  But in truth, this wild LeBron 9 Low was inspired by the ABA’s Miami Floridians, a team that beat the Heat to South Beach by a good twenty years.  The Floridians’ distinctive magenta, orange, black and white jerseys were resurrected as a Miami alternate this year, but these LeBron 9 Lows stand to be a mainstay for those looking to turn heads during the Air Max 2012 Womens dog days.  Check them out up close below and Nike Free Run 5.0 V3 let us know if these’ll get your money during the upcoming Cinco de Mayo blowout.  Photos: HK

Big Sean’s meteoric rise to the pop-culture spotlight has been admirable at the very least, with co-signs from Kanye West and his recognition by adidas as an ‘Original’ playing roles in his star status. This December 1st, Big Sean will perform in front of his home Detroit crowd at the Palace of Auburn Hills while celebrating the release of the limited-edition adidas Pro Model II ‘Detroit Player’. The sneaker features the Original model donned in a luxurious red reptilian material, suede accents, and golden ornaments on the Pro Model badge, tongue plate, heel trefoil, and pyramid lace dubrae. An exclusive detailed gallery of the ‘Detroit Player’ is just ahead, so check out the gallery and Air Max 90 Womens let us know what you think.