As the genesis of the college basketball season looms on the horizon, the folks on Bowerman Drive have made sneakers honoring three of college basketball’s legendary programs. Duke, Kentucky, and North Carolina will all have themed versions of the Nike Free Trainer 5.0. The UK version features white and metallic silver coloration for the midfoot and forefoot, with game Royal and deep Royal and “Kentucky Wildcats” lettering wrapping around the heel. It also has “UK” branding on the tongue and the logo is created by lining up the insoles next…
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“CP3” Jordan XIII has a release date
The Air Jordan XIII “CP3” finally has a release date. Officially labeled as Black/Suntone-Orion Blue, they will be available November 7,2015 for $200. These were initially a PE for Chris Paul and the hearken back to his time with Hornets. Air Jordan XIII Black/Sunstone-Orion Blue 823902-015 $200.00
Read MoreRelease Reminder: Air Jordan VIII ” Three Times A Charm”
The Air Jordan VIII returns this weekend in a new colorway that pays homage to the three teams, the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trailblazers and the Phoenix Suns, that the Chicago Bulls vanquished in the NBA Finals during their initial triple title runs. The “Three Times A Charm” Air Jordan VIII Retro releases Saturday, October 24th and will retail for $190.
Read MoreThe Nikelab Bruin Leather releases today
The on court debut of the Bruin on March 18, 1972 at Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum in Portland,Oregon marked the birth of Nike Basketball. 43 years later, NikeLab is honoring this momentous occasion by releasing the NikeLab Bruin Leather. This incarnation features a full grain leather upper and cupsoles rather than the suede upper and the autoclave outsold of the original Bruin. The updated version also is emblazoned with a red swoosh and has no heel tab or tongue branding. The NikeLab Bruin Leather is available at NikeLab locations across…
Read MoreNew On Feet Images of Air Jordan OG White/Cement
Since the first images of the Air Jordan 4 OG ’89 White/Cement, the fervor over this 2016 release has been steadily building. Slated for release on February 13,2016 for $220. , these ,of course differentiate from the previous release of this show, have the “NIKE AIR” branding that people go nuts over and the cement tone on this edition is much more in line with the original release. Good luck to all those seeking a pair as these will sell out quickly. Stay tuned for more information on these as…
Read MoreNike Holiday 2015 SneakerBoot Collection
This collection for the 2015 holiday season takes several classic silhouettes and ruggedly refashions them into reflective and weather ready footwear for the fellas and the ladies. The Mens Collection features the Flyknit Trainer Chukka SneakerBoot, the Air Max 95 SneakerBoot, The Lunar Force 1 DuckBoot and the Air Max 90 Sneaker Boot and the Ladies collection consist of the Flyknit Trainer Chukka SneakerBoot, Air Max 1 Mid SneakerBoot, Acorra SneakerBoot, and the Nike Dunk Sky High 2.0 SneakerBoot. Here are the official images of the collection, which will release…
Read MoreKobe X Elite “Commander”
This latest colorway of the Kobe X Elite is inspired by the colors of the Honolulu high school of one Barack Hussein Obama( you may have heard of him, he’s kind of a big deal). This colorway features a black upper with blue lagoon and volt accent peaking out from underneath; a metallic silver Swoosh and commerative branding on the tongue completes the upper’s aesthetic. Blue lagoon takes care of the colorization of the midsole and outsole. You can get your hands on these Kobe X Elites October 14 at…
Read MoreNike says producing kicks at home could be a possibility
3D printing looks to be a manufacturing game changer and Nike is seeking to fashion this breakthrough into in home application. According to Nike, the company is engineering tech that give consumers the ability to produce custom sneakers from the comfort of their homes, or at a Nike store. Nike says that it could become a reality in the not to distant future. Nike COO, Eric Sprunk recently reveal that they are already using 3D printing to simplify Flyknit sneakers’ production process. A design file complete with instructions is fed into…
Read MoreKemba Walker no longer with UA, signs with Jordan Brand
When I was looking at photos from NBA Media Day and noticed that Kemba Walker in “Grape” Air Jordan V’s, that struck me as a bit odd because, to that point, I knew him to be an UA athlete. Apparently there was a reason for this. Earlier today the Charlotte Hornets’ lead guard announced he is the newest member of Team Jordan.
Read MoreJames Harden kicks Adidas in the groin (AGAIN!) at NBA Media Day
James Harden’s signing of a 13 year,$200 million has been extensively covered and well documented. Also extensively covered and just as well documented has been Harden’s inability,or unwillingness, to not wear the competition’s footwear. Once more the Adidas pitchman put himself in the completely avoidable position of being photographed in a pair of Nikes. This time it took place at NBA media day where he took a photograph with teammate Dwight Howard in a pair of Nike Zoom Run the One. Here is the picture: I wonder how he will…
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