It’s the end of the week, but that doesn’t mean sneaker headlines are finished. Delonte West’s “My 5” and a pair of LeBron 9 Low customs top today’s stories. Make sure to check them out and others that made Today’s Top Stories.

Do you dig the beach vibe coming from these Vans?

Will you bring your wallet to @Mache275 for a pair of these customs?

Check out what Dahntay Jones wore in Kicks on Court.

Do you have any kicks that are in Delonte West’s sneaker rotation?

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Before Master P was rocking his own shoes, he was dipped in the latest from Nike. The man that helped popularize gold fronts, camouflage print, and limitless entrepreneurship went on a run that still inspires MCs and moguls today. This image from a ’96 issue of The Source finds the Ice Cream Man coolin’ in a pair of Air Max Burst LEs.

Who: Master P
Kicks: Nike Air Max Burst LE
Event: Interview with The Source Magazine
Date: August 1996

Master P in the Nike Air Max Burst LE

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New Balance unveils a fresh offering of 577s today, just in time for summer. This tandem of runners combine supple suede and durable mesh materials in everyday color schemes of Olive/Brown-Green and Navy/Brown-Red. Each pair is topped off with custom tongue tags that read “Farmers Market – Local Footwear Produce Since ’82.” Stay tuned to Nice Kicks for official release dates.

New Balance 577 “Farmers Market” Pack
Navy/Brown-Red
Olive/Brown-Green
2012

New Balance 577 "Farmers Market" Olive/Brown-Green

New Balance 577 "Farmers Market" Navy/Brown-Red

New Balance 577 "Farmers Market" Navy/Brown-Red

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This Saturday, the Air Jordan 12 “Cool Grey” will release at select Jordan Brand retailers, including Nice Kicks. The shoe is dressed in a Bobcats-esque color scheme with cool grey gracing the majority of the base and team orange accents spotted on the side panels and tongue border. Look for the Air Jordan 12 “Cool Grey” at select retailers tomorrow, for $160.

Air Jordan 12
Cool Grey/White-Team Orange
130690-012
May 19, 2012
$160

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Well known for their sneaker prowess, the state of Maryland is opening a new House of Hoops location in Bethesda. Stop by the Montgomery Mall this Saturday at 2:30 for a grand opening event hosted by Konan with music by DJ P Chris.

House of Hoops Bethesda Grand Opening Event
May 19, 2012
2:30 PM

Montgomery Mall
7101 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817

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BAIT, the latest boutique to open in Orange County, has teamed up with ASICS this summer for a selection of runners in a variety of colorways. Seen earlier this month for the first time, sneakerheads now get another glimpse at the Gel Saga “Black”. This pair combines a black suede upper with hints of grey and white throughout. Check out additional angles below and let us know what you think.

BAIT x ASICS Gel Saga "Black"

BAIT x ASICS Gel Saga "Black"

BAIT x ASICS Gel Saga "Black"

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