The 10 Most Important Things That Happened In Sneakers This Week

Recap.

January 12, 2013

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Just in case you aren't able to check the sneaker news on the daily, we have decided to come through with a little weekly recap, highlighting the most important kicks happenings from the past seven days. This week, we saw John Wall leave Reebok, Tony Parker join PEAK, Russell Westbrook don some sick JB PEs, and much more. So to check what you may have missed, proceed to The 10 Most Important Things That Happened In Sneakers This Week.

Herschel Supply Co. Unveils New Balance Collaboration

These are sick — all of them. This week, Herschel and New Balance reveal their forthcoming collab on the 420 and H710. No release date has been disclosed yet, but stay tuned.

Nike Unveils LeBron and Kobe "BHM" Sneakers

As we are nearing February, the Swoosh now appropriately begins to reveal its coinciding Black History Month sneakers. This week, we saw Nike unveil both LeBron and Kobe's forthcoming BHM makeups.

Packer Shoes Reveals new adidas Collaboration

Debuted last season by Mr. Flattop, Iman Shumpert, New Jersey's Packer Shoes is now slated to let loose the can't-miss orange colorway of adidas' Top Ten 2000. January 21 is the drop date, so better write that down.

Reebok's Kamikaze II Mid Gets A Release Date

If you're looking to get on your Shawn Kemp tip, January 18 is the day that Reebok will be letting loose the OG Kamikaze II. $100 is what they will cost you.

Nike Allows You to Choose Roger Federer's Nike Vapor 9 Tour Colorway for the Australian Open

How's this for having your hand in the sports and sneaker realms? What colors would you like to see Roger Federer rocking during the Austrailian Open. Easy — you could have voted here.

Kanye West-Signed and Worn Nike Air Yeezy II Up for Auction

While you may be feeling all cool 'cause you lucked out and got a pair of the Yeezy IIs, you definitely don't have a set like this. Kanye both wore and signed these, AND the proceeds from this auction will be going to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Kicks for a cause.

Chris Paul Gives Away Game-Worn Sneakers

Situations like this are exactly why you should follow certain celebs/athletes on Twitter. Just days ago, CP3 game away a slew of game-worn JB heat. Did you luck out?

Tony Parker Signs with PEAK

Leaving Nike for PEAK? This week, Tony Parker unveiled his new digs from the PEAK brand. What oh what did Dwyane Wade start?

Russell Westbrook Wears Air Jordan III PEs in L.A.

It looks like Ray Allen may have some competition in the JB PE department. After recently signing with the Jumpman, last night, Russell Westbrook broke out this fresh colorway of the Jordan III. Yes, please.

John Wall Leaves Reebok

After being spotted rocking adidas sneaks during a recent practice, word was quickly let loose that John Wall has left Reebok to join the Three Stripes family. What will the world do without the Zig Wall?