Today is the culmination of a fabulous week of sneaker related news. This week’s Staff Picks range from performance golf cleats to glow in the dark retro runners. Click through to see the entire crews picks and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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I really like what Nike is doing with the Air Max+ 95 BB. This is my favorite colorway so far. It’s definitely a great shoe for the summer.

Nike Air Max+ 95 BB Dark Grey/Volt

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Released precisely one year ago, the Air Jordan 1 “Banned” was one of the biggest releases of 2011. Outfitted with premium black and red leather, this limited release appeared with special “x” markings throughout as an ode to David Stern’s decision to fine MJ for rocking his new signatures on the court. This release only dropped at select Nike Factory stores, which created mass hysteria in the sneakerhead universe. Certainly one of the highlights of 2011, this iconic silhouette and colorway headline today’s “In Retrospect” column.

Were you one of the few sneakerheads able to cop the Air Jordan 1 “Banned”? How does this particular rendition of the Air Jordan 1 compare to past releases? Lastly, was this one of your favorite releases of 2011? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Just want to buy a pair of adidas JS Bear x Jeremy Scott Sneakers right now? adidas JS Bear x Jeremy Scott Sneakers.

It’s time for another cuddly moment with Jeremy Scott’s famous bears attack. We’ve seen it before and now we have it once more with the adidas JS Bear x Jeremy Scott that comes so pretty with the summer flash of floral prints making up the upper.

Jeremy Scott never runs out of great and unique designs as he continues to broaden his line of adidas sneakers. Among these bright kicks that are looking forward to be this season’s favorite is the ultimate trainer dressed up with some flirts of flower designs on a neon green base. Yellow dominates the pack as it shows up with the eyelets, shoe lace, and midsole. But the highlight of this shoe is the lovely teddy head popping from the tongue – how adorable!

If you are into making your summer as cool as this teddy shoe, check out your nearest adidas retailer on August to grab a pair.

Purchase your own pair of adidas JS Bear x Jeremy Scott Sneakers right now!

After bringing Huaraches to the court in the Celtics’ last two games, our Kicks On Court column spotted Rajon Rondo in the White/Metallic Gold Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 during yesterday’s Game 3. If you recall this shoe released two months ago, alongside the Elite Kobes and LeBrons. Have you tried to play in the Elite Hyperdunk 2011s  yet? View these kicks plus more, worn by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and others, below

Rajon Rondo wearing the White/Metallic Gold Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Elite

Rajon Rondo (right) in the White/Metallic Gold Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Elite

Rajon Rondo and Keyon Dooling in the White/Metallic Gold Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Elite and the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011, respectively

Rajon Rondo sporting the White/Metallic Gold Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Elite and Kevin Garnett in the Anta Kg2

Paul Pierce in the Nike Air Legacy 3

Dwyane Wade in the Jordan Fly Wade 2 EV

Ray Allen wearing the Air Jordan 2012

LeBron James wearing the Black/Metallic Gold

Source: Yahoo

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It’s Friday and you’re too busy planning out what to do this weekend. Don’t worry! In case you missed any of Today’s Top Stories, Nice Kicks has you covered. A reminder of Miami Vice, a brand lineup that’s hard to match, and number of other stories s are making headlines across the web. Make sure to check those stories out and more.

What are your thoughts on this latest ASICS collab?

Jumping to your stores this June from Jordan Brand.

Just playing in the sand.

Go deep in the “Sole” of Nate Robinson.

This is a Yacht Club anyone would want to join.

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Just want to buy a pair of Converse x Braniff International Sneakers right now? Converse x Braniff International Sneakers.

Being versatile is one of the strongest assets a sneaker should possess in order to be always trendy and not remain obsolete. There are many ways that a sneaker should be revamped, could be from a particular inspiration – events, prominent people, famous structures, fashion, or even transportation institutions. Converse, maker of the legendary Chuck Taylor has been so clever in choosing the best designs to fill every template to be showcased by the Chucks. In quest to appear unique, Converse teamed up with Braniff International, an American airline that operated from 1930 to 1982.

Converse adapted to Braniff’s colorful designs so to push some striking pairs to the romp. Aside from having a great design presentation, Converse makes sure that its rendition is relevant and would be something that its followers will patronize. Making its way to be very timely for the summer, the Converse x Braniff International presents a collection of Chuck Taylors and Jack Purcells in a variety of printed and solid uppers in both high and low tops featuring the Braniff International logo.

See what color and print will you be able to relate to as it drops coming July.

Purchase your own pair of Converse x Braniff International Sneakers right now!