From clues like the various ‘destination’ luggage tag-style hangtags and an almost DNA

From clues like the various ‘destination’ luggage tag-style hangtags and an almost DNA sequence-like multicolor print on each pair’s tongue, we can reasonably surmise that the ‘RTTG’ editions of Jordan Brand’s upcoming Super Fly basketball shoe are telling (at least part of) a story intimately coected to Michael himself. This design is proving itself fairly versatile as well, also taking on subtler colorways: this Air Max 2012 Womens Anthracite, black and white Jordan Super Fly a stoic poker face when it comes to personal(ized) information. This versatile appeal means a variety of teams can employ these as an ‘away’ style; will this LunarLon-cushioned performance model make it on your shopping list with all the Retro heat in store for summer? Let us know what you think of the Nike Free Run 3.0 V3 latest Super Fly colorup after you’ve had a chance to look at each photo, and Nike Free Run 5.0 V4 be sure to stick with Sneaker News for release info.
 

Yes, custom creator Mache already slapped his smoky ‘Dark Knight’ look on a pair of the Nike LeBron 9. Upping the ante this time, he brings the Bruce Wayne look over to the elite iteration of the sneaker in the Nike LeBron 9 Elite ‘Dark Knight V2′ shown above. And we have to say that as far as crime-fighting sneakers go, this one might work a bit better thanks to the extended carbon fiber treatment. Which Batman pair you do prefer? Let us know in the Idea below and stay tuned with Sneaker News to see if Mache picks up the superhero thread ruing through his work for the current crop of Nike basketball sigs.

Just how much will the Air Jordan III ’88 retro effect how we judge other retro releases from Jordan Brand? It hasn’t dimmed the fervor surrounding the Air Jordan V ‘Grape’ that’s for sure, despite the pictured pair coming with the Jumpman hit on the back instead of the retuing ‘Nike Air’ treatment. It’s been a number of years since we’ve had a crack at this coveted colorway regardless and we’re pretty sure folks won’t have too much nitpicking to do when the sneakers arrive come April. Continue reading for all the photos and let us know where you rank the Air Jordan V ‘Grape’ as far as 2013 must haves.

Frank the Butcher’s brilliant front-to-back split on the red, white and blue ‘Liberty, Justice and Freedom’ New Balance 1600s never saw the light of day at retail. But it’s ‘Business as Usual’ for the Boston area industry veteran, and he applies a similarly satisfying and highly wearable template on the BAU x Reebok Classic Leather, this time khaki suede and navy leather. This latest drop from the premium Reebok Reserve collection hits select retailers on Saturday, March 16th as the latest CL 30th aiversary nod, so have a closer look below and see if you can get your hands on a pair at shops like SNS.