Nike Air Max 180 fans have already been treated in 2013 with the return of the OG version and with the new engineered mesh version. Today we can give you a preview of a more bold colorway that is to come in the following months. The Air Max 180 Red Safari features a mostly grey upper, lime green, blue and pink accents, along with the trademark Nike safari pattern, which has been placed on the heel. We will keep you posted about the official release date.

We all have our essentials to get by in life. Without trying to sound too materialistic, there’s definitely some material items that every person just can’t live without. For J. Cole, his daily routine wouldn’t be complete without a handful of key possessions. There’s the standard like cash and Hennessy, but Jermaine also holds his notepad and reading material close to his heart. Check out the full listen of items and detailed explanations at Hypebeast.

Since the introduction of Nike’s Flyknit, the technology has rapidly seen an expansion and integration amidst a variety of the sportswear giant’s other staple advances. One of the more successful iterations has been the celebrated Nike Lunar Flyknit Chukka execution. The latest colorways to drop from the developing pantheon of the fused technologies is the Tarp Green and Total Crimson version. Sitting atop the latter hue, the Lunar outsole poses a nice contrast against the heathered Tarp Green and Black Sail upper Flyknit. Rounded out with a blacked out Swoosh and tonal laces, the pair is now available from titolo for a retail tag of €149 EUR (approximately $194 USD).

It’s clear that LeBron James has had a decorated history as a player, as underlined by his latest award: the 2012-2013 Most Valuable Player award – immortalized by Nike in the form of a crazy pair of King James’ signature kicks. The trophy is his fourth in five years, a feat only accomplished by Bill Russell in his day. The hype surrounding James is in many ways warranted, yet it seems that for as long as the 28-year-old has been in the league, he’s had just as many critics as he has accolades. The NBA has released a video retrospective of James’ career thus far, which gives viewers a somewhat complete look at the road the young player has paved for himself – a road undoubtedly deserving of respect.

In the latter half of 2012, Jordan Brand’s retro releases of the IX included a predominately black Photo Blue version. While that release entailed a two-tone outsole, numerous pieces were also produced with an incorrect, Black Bottom outsole. Despite no inherent manufacturing flaws, they were immediately deemed “B-Grade” for their inability to match up with the original color code. But rather than destroy a perfectly fine run of footwear or send them to outlets), Jordan Brand will release the “Black Bottom” Jordan 9 Retro on May 9th with a suggested retail price of $130 USD. They will be available exclusively via Nike.com through a link provided via the @NikeStore Twitter account.

The Air Force 1 has long been an institution within Nike‘s performance turned lifestyle realm. The one-time chunky hardwood favorite enjoys another classical and uniquely Nike element integrated in a new pack of upcoming styles which revolve around the use of elephant print. Vibrant applications of the aforementioned print are balanced out with neutral colors which can expect a release in early May through retailers such as atmos. [See More]

Originally released in 2007, the Air Jordan III “Do The Right Thing” took inspiration from Spike Lee‘s film of the same name, debuting in brisk blue, pro gold and radiant green. The Air Jordan Son of Mars Low “Do The Right Thing” picks up the iconic color scheme of the movie posters, sporting a game royal base, grey outsole and red, green and yellow accents. Adding some pattern to the sneaker’s bold hues, meanwhile, is the return of the popular elephant print, along with blue speckles along the midsole. Look for the Air Jordan Son of Mars Low “Do The Right Thing” to release on June 29 at Jordan Brand accounts.

A composite of Nike‘s popular Foamposite technology and Charles Barkley’s iconic signature sneaker, the Nike Barkley Posite Max is set to release in several colorways later this year. First up is a new iteration in Metallic Green/Black, a silhouette that features a Foamposite upper in shimmery metallic green, along with matte black panels and a matching collar. The eye-catching package sits atop a black midsole, black-speckled heel Max Air unit and an icy outsole and will release sometime this August. Stay tuned for news of upcoming colorways, along with detailed release information in the coming months. [See More]

ESPN recently caught up with Nate Robinson to capture his incredible Jordan collection on film. The diminutive baller’s outsize collection runs the range from the Air Jordan 1′s to XX3′s but from what we can tell he seems to be a particular fan of the 2s, 5s, 6s and 11s. Not one to let shoes languish and collect dust, the collection pictured represents the shoes that Robinson keeps at the United Center for game day. Click through to have a look at the shoes, some which have already been worn on game day. [See More]

An early ’90s classic and a perfect representation of the decade’s style sensibilities, the “Grape” edition of the Air Jordan 5 is set for a retro return more than 20 years after its initial release. Sporting a White/New Emerald-Grape colorway, the kicks see a predominately white leather upper with minimal black accents, an icy blue outsole, and a combination of New Emerald and Grape accents on everything from the tongue and midsole to the branding. Complete with the silhouette’s signature WWII Mustang fighter plane-inspired midsole design and breathable mesh paneling, the 2013 Air Jordan 5 Retro “Grape” is due to hit Jordan Brand retailers on May 4 for $160 USD.