Returning from injury, Tony Parker is back in action for the San Antonio Spurs is expected to be wearing another Nike basketball sneaker. The Nike Huarache ‘09 resembles the Hyperdunk design for TP earlier in the year and consists of a mixture of patent leather and black, white and silver. Other highlights include the Tony Parker branding and the number 9 on the other side of the sneaker. Furthermore, pinstripe stitching is an added bonus to already sleek model. Now available at Marquee Sole. As for the rest of the other retailers, stay posted for more info. 

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Kobe Bryant’s Nike Zoom Kobe IV (4) is on the verge of release, but before then comes this Player Exclusive (PE) model created for Westchester High School. The sneakers are outfitted to match the school’s black and red colors. Black is the main color that makes up this Zoom Kobe III (3) with a red underlay and white accents. Other details includes the “W” seen at the tongue and Kobe Bryant’s sheath logo at the heel. These look like they are only available to the athletes due to being seen while playing, but stay posted for more details. Via Kenlu.

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After almost a month into the new NBA season, a flurry of sneakers drawn up for some of the league’s premier players have come from several brands. Nike’s latest drop includes the Nike Power Max designed for Pau Gasol, David West and Greg Oden. Pau’s Power Max is seen above containing a black base with varsity purple accents and a canyon gold swoosh. Other highlights include Pau Gaol written on the tongue and Nike Air Max technology. You can now find Nike Power Max Player Exclusives on eBay or Osneaker.com where somehow many House of Hoops releases may be found in some quantity. Hmmm

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Michael Jordan was at the top of basketball throughout the 90’s and his sneakers single handedly made the shoe game what it is today. However, just like Mike, Jordan Brand has a love for stepping out of its comfort zone and trying something new. Lately, Jordan Brand has been producing sneakers for athletes from various sports. Andruw Jones of the Atlanta Braves is one of Jordan Brand’s two MLB sponsored athletes. These player exclusives are based on the Air Jordan III model and feature a unreleased colorway for the Air Jordan III’s. The body of the sneaker is covered in cement print with red accents; furthermore, the crisp white tongue is contrasted by a dark blue midsole. However, what makes this sneaker unique are the rubber spikes on the sole which provide the traction necessary for elite performance the baseball diamond. A glove with a “25″ inside of it on the side of the heel is the symbol used by all Andruw Jones PE’s, including this pair. These shoes are not available for retail right now, but they might end up on eBay as many player exclusives do. Via NT.

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Air Jordans designed especially for athletes have become easier and easier to find, although they cost a pretty penny, but MLB Player Exclusives aren’t as plentiful compared those made for NBA players. The Air jordan III (3) seen above was designed for Andruw Jones when he was apart of the Atlanta Braves. The sneakers still can be distinguished as the Air Jordan (3), but the spikes on the bottom isn’t the typical Air Jordan III feature. However, the color-way does catch the eye using a color scheme of black, white and red with an elephant print toe. What seals the deal on these Air Jordan IIIs is that they are game-worn samples and autographed. You may not see these in the marketplace for awhile, so get them now here.

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Originally debuting in 1997, the Jumpman Pro was highly sought after by ballplayers for its superior build quality and awesome technical properties. The shoe was quite prevalent in the League, as early Team Jordan members such as Kevin Garnett and Vinny Baker rolled with the shoe on-court. Reissued for the ‘08 season, the Pro incorporates a densely padded foam heel collar for added support on lateral movements. Down below, the product is distinguished by a full-length Phylon midsole, which is coupled with a forefoot-oriented Zoom Air Bag and heel regionalized DHIP unit. Bantam point guard Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets has been sporting a pair of black/teal J.P’s on the road this year, much to the delight of heads from across the Interweb. Via Yahoo Sports Images

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Jordan Brand athletes aren’t the only ones who get their hands on gems like this Richard Hamilton Air Jordan II (2) Player Exclusive (PE). These Player Exclusives of course correspond to Hamilton’s team, the Detriot Pistons and were made for “Rip” to wear on the court. Matching his home jersey, red, white and blue combine with Hamilton’s tagline “Rip City” seen at the ankle area of the Air Jordan II. Available now via eBay.

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