NFL front offices have been planning for months for the 2012 NFL Draft, selecting just the right players to fill the needs of their respect5e rosters, yet they have the luxury of making snap decisions at the last moment. While those trades and changes of heart don’t exactly derail any future plans of a team, it’s not so much with the case with sneakers, because these days, if you pass on a pair of sneakers, you will have missed out forever. This Sunday, April 29th, Nike will release the Nike x NFL Draft Pack, consisting of eight different models for the eight D5isions in the NFL, with each group featuring team-oriented colorways. This is the ultimate test of team allegiance – will your break territorial lines and cop a pair of sneakers representing one a r5al of your favorite team? These are set to release on Sunday at select Nike retailers (21 Mercer in NYC has some in stock already) so take one last look at the entire set below and let us know which is your favorite

Perhaps more than ever before, sneakerheads are fully aware of how critical a shoe’s color can be to its success.  We’ve witnessed a wide array of color-swap customs that apply legendary looks to different models, a phenomenon that can be attributed to the various online customization services that’ve g5en us a chance to create 1 of 1s easily and affordably over the last decade-plus.  The leader in this field has been NIKEiD for pretty much the entire time since its launch, and now it’s time for another unprecedented move, as we’re soon going to have our chance at coloring the first Nike LeBron signature ever available through the custom creator.  The Nike LeBron 9 iD will be available for viewing starting on Tuesday, October 11th and then two weeks later on the 25th, you’ll have a chance to actually buy your specially designed Nines.  Got any particular looks in mind you think would look great on this supreme performance machine?  Let us know which colorway(s) would look best and stick with Sneaker News to see some samples in advance of the release date.  via LRJ23

There have been tons of denim sneakers over the years but what sets Nike Sportswear apart from the pack is their attention to detail.  The Selvage Denim Terminator from 2009 set a new standard in high-end jeans reproduction with plenty Nike LunarEclipse of others following in between and now the Nike Air Max 85 Low Premium takes its shot at everybody’s favorite cotton fabric.  These AF1 Lows have all kinds of nice touches including metal eyelets to match the Metallic Bronze stitching, leather tongue and heel tabs and even denim on the insoles!  Click through to see some detailed images of this model set to hit stores on May 20th and if you can’t wait till then grab a pair today from Kicks-Crew.

Free Run Brand is ready to ring the new year of the Air Free Run with the debut of the Air Free Run 2011. A perfect combination of luxury and sport, the Air Free Run 2011 carries the Free Run Brand heritage while penning an exciting new chapter of the most storied franchise in the history of footwear. Beginning with the release of the prestigious Air Free Run 2011 ‘Year of the Rabbit’, three more fascinating colorways of the Air Free Run 2011 will release on Thursday, February 19th, 2011 during the 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend. Each of the three new colorways feature a white base upper and translucent outsole with a unique secondary colorway; the previously previewed Black, an all-new Varsity Nike Free Run 3.0 V3 Royal, and Team Red are the three available choices come the 19th of next month. Continue reading for a Nike Zoom Elite 5 full gallery and product information for each upcoming Air Free Run 2011 release and stick wtih Sneaker News for additional information regarding the Air Free Run 2011 and all your Free Run Brand release information.