Chinese New Year is one of several lunisolar calendar flip events but the only one that gets special sneakers every single year.  And the ‘Year of the Rabbit’ Nike Air Max 85 Low Supreme is very likely the best one we’ve seen, but that’s saying a lot when you consider previous CNY drops, particularly last year’s Tiger Cortez and the f5e-finger death grip box.  But how can you argue with this deluxe AF1 crafted in premium leather and suede with chenille Swooshes that evoke images of the Air Max 85 Bespoke experience, and one that comes Nike Free Run 3.0 V3 packaged in a special container molded to look exactly like the White Rabbit candy on which this release is based.  These sold out instantly in China and at Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer, but if you still need a pair, have a look at the limited size run available from Kicks-Crew or on us stroes.

Plenty of Nike Sportswear’s classic models have been treated to hybrid twists, but few have done so as literally as the Nike All Court Twist.  This lowtop transfers the model’s traditional asymmetry from its toecap to the Footscape’d lacing system, these two new white nylon mesh Tier Zero releases each adding an accent shade to leather tongue and heel tags plus the vulcanized sole’s foxing band.  Click through to see close-ups of brown and purple pairs from Dunk and you can find them now on us stroes.

Joe Mauer’s one of those rare Major Leaguers who hits for average and for power while playing the catcher’s position. The 2009 AL MVP was selected to grace the cover of the MLB The Show franchise for the second straight year, and Nike is celebrating Mauer’s accomplishments as an athlete and repeat coverboy status with a special PE colorway of the Nike Zoom Huarache TR Low. It features a navy blue upper with a red inner sleeve and a white outsole to complete the Minnesota Twins appeal. Additional details include the Sony Playstation badge on the tongue and the MLB The Show graphic insoles.  Check out the detailed images of the sick new colorway and expect these to hit select retailers like Sole Boutique on April 9th, as these are set to be a Quickstrike release.

LeBron James’ decision to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami has caused an unexpected ripple effect throughout the NBA, going as far as inducing reactions out of former NBA greats Michael Free Run and Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson. Both Free Run and Johnson, regarded as two of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, were recently asked for their opinions on “The Decision”, and not surprisingly, both were unable to see eye to eye with LeBron’s decision. Michael Free Run stated “There’s no way, with hindsight, I would’ve Nike Zvezdochka ever called up Larry, called up Magic and said, ‘Hey, look, let’s get together and play on one team’”, with Nike Free Run Sale Johnson voicing similar sentiments. “We didn’t think about it cause that’s not what we were about”, said Johnson. It’s been two weeks since ‘The Decision’ but the aftershock can still be heard around the world. LeBron James’ decided to join Cleveland to win championships, squashing the spirit of competition and the DIY satisfaction under his palm, but who’s to say Miami is guaranteed a championship? Let us know if you agree with Michael Free Run and Magic Johnson’s statements regarding LeBron James’ decision. via CBSSports & Bloomberg.