The Sneak Of The Week is the Air Jordan ‘Powder Blue’ IX Retro. The Air Jordan IX was released in 1993, the year Michael Jordan announced his unexpected retirement from the NBA a day before training camp at the age of 30. This was the first signature shoe that Michael would never play a game in due to his retirement. The Air Jordan ‘Powder Blue’ IX was an original colorway released in 1993 as has never been retro’ed since, making it a holy grail of sorts to sneaker aficionados. Finally fifteen years later sneaker lovers and Jordan fans alike will get their chance to grab a fresh pair. The Air Jordan ‘Powder Blue’ IX Retro will release Saturday, May 29th. To hear more about the Sneak Of The Week tune in to Sports Rapp Live. Photos: SneakerNews

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The Sneak Of The Week is the Air Jordan II Retro QF “Quarter Finals”. The Air Jordan II is a timeless shoe with many legendary benchmarks. The original release featured an upper made of fine Italian leather. It was also the first Nike basketball shoe to not feature the Nike Swoosh logo, instead focusing more on the iconic Jordan “Wings”. Michael Jordan won his first NBA Slam Dunk Title in these shoes, and also advanced past the first round of the playoffs for the first time despite an injury plagued season. If you missed them in 2004, here is your next chance to scoop up a classic shoe that debuted over twenty years ago. The Air Jordan II Retro QF is releasing Saturday, May 22nd at select Jordan Brand Accounts. To hear more about the Sneak Of The Week tune in to Sports Rapp Live. Photos: SneakerNews

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This week Houston lost a rising star. Tobi Oyedeji was tragically killed in a collision on prom night. Many of you will remember Tobi from his honoring at the House Of Hoops Northline Grand Opening. Tobi was a national top ranked basketball player looking forward to starting his promising future with Texas A&M after graduating from Bellaire High School this month. This Wednesday, May 19th at 7pm the HISD Athletic Department is sponsoring a benefit game between Bellaire and Yates at Delmar Field House, 2020 Mangum. Admission is $5 at the door and all proceeds will go toward Tobi’s funeral.

The Sneak Of The Week is the Nike SB Miller High Life Dunk Low. Preceded by the Heineken and New Castle Dunk Lows and don’t forget about the Dos Equis Zoom Air URL,  Nike SB continues their series of beer inspired shoes with the Miller High Life Dunk Low. This colorway originally thought by some to be inspired  Marvin the Martian, is actually the colors of the Miller High Life label. Smooth green suede graces the upper with black perforated leather on the toe box and side panels, while a gold safari patterned Swoosh and a similar print on the shoes interior tends to make one thirsty. The Nike SB Miller High Life Dunk Low is a quickstrike release available in limited quantities at select Nike SB retailers like A-Front and Southside Skate Park now. To hear more about the Sneak Of The Week tune in to Sports Rapp Live. Photo: NiceKicks

Us vs Them is known for designs featuring strong political statements often favoring the voice of the people. Their latest tee shirt features a take on a recent incident that hits pretty close to home, the BP oil spill in the Gulf Of Mexico. Pre-Order now and not only will you get a dope tee, but fifty percent of the proceeds will go directly to clean up efforts. The Us vs Them Lube Job Tee is available in either black or white.

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The Sneak Of The Week is the White Perforated Leather Nike Zoom Stefan Janoski SB. Upon the release of the Nike Zoom Stefan Janoski SB last year, the shoe quickly became a fan favorite of skateboarders worldwide, and sneaker heads alike. The latest edition features a white perforated leather upper with matching leather shoe laces dropping just in time for summer. The White Perforated Leather Nike Zoom Stefan Janoski SB is available now at Nike SB accounts including A-Front and Southside Skate Park. To hear more about the Sneak Of The Week tune in to Sports Rapp Live. Photos: NiceKicks

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You may remember Parra, the incredible artist who is the designer of the insane Patta Air Max 1 Premium that dropped a few weeks back among other classics. His latest release is yet another collaboration for Los Angeles based independent music label, Stones Throw. This time Parra designed a tee for the labels champion artist, and Angeleno, Mablib. The design is a plays around the inspiration of the infamous Los Angeles Dodgers LA logo. The tee is available now in either white or blue for both men and women.

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