Not letting ay grass grow under their feet, Jordan brand let the cat out of the bag on several upcoming retros for 2016. The released images are an Air Jordan I, two Air color ways of Air Jordan II, two colors of the IV, and rounding out the previews are two color ways of Air Jordan V lows and a new color of the Air Jordan XII. These are all slated for a spring release, so being so far out from the release, there is not concrete info on when…
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Nike to become new outfitter for the NBA
Yesterday Nike and the NBA announced an eight-year global marketing and merchandising partnership that will make the Beaverton, OR based athletic company the official provider of oncourt apparel beginning in the 2017-18 season. This will also included an expanded WNBA presence at events around their All-Star game as well as throughout the season. In addition, Nike will also become a marketing partner of the NBA Development League (NBA D-League), engaging in seasonlong marketing activities with a major presence during the NBA D-League All-Star Game presented by Kumho Tire and the NBA…
Read MoreUNC refreshes look and logo
Over the course of 18 months Nike and the University of North Carolina collaborated on a joint project to refresh the school’s logo and looks for all 28 of its varsity teams. “We are excited to once again partner with Nike, one of the most recognizable brands in the world, to help us refresh and refine our marks and logos,” said University of North Carolina Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham. “The changes are subtle, but they celebrate our history and create consistency as we further seek to distinguish ourbrand. This is…
Read MoreThe real deal on the “Oreo” Air Jordan VI low
The images of the “Oreo” Jordan VI lows that piqued so much interest and speculation , we now have the story behind them. For those of you who were already formulating your release day cop strategy will want to pump your brakes, as these are not scheduled for a retail release. The shoes were given to the Co-MVP of the recent 2015 Jordan Brand Classic, Allonzo Trier.
Read MoreThe Infrared Air Max 90 Returns this spring
In news that is sure to make Air Max fans rejoice, the legendary Infrared colorway of the Air Max 90 is set to return May 16. Nike Air Max 90 OG “Infrared” Release Date: 05/16/15 Color: White/Cement Grey-Infrared-Black Style #: 725233-106 Price: $120
Read MoreUS team falls to World Select Squad at 2015 Nike Hoop Summit
The World Select Team, led by 30 points from Canada’s Jamal Murray, defeated the USA 103-101 at the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Oregon, the third time since 2012 that they have won the prestigious event. Read the rest here.
Read MoreAir Jordan XX9 Playoff Pack
New colorways for the playoffs are nothing new, particularly with Jordan Brand and specifically the Air Jordan line and this year is no exception. This year we are treated to the Air Jordan XX9 in two new colorways just in time for the postseason festivities. Whether the white or the black upper is your weapon of choice, both feature Cool Blue and Photo Blue highlights. Completing the looks are a translucent blue outsole for the white version and a clear outsole for the black colorway. These will release later today…
Read MoreNike Pays Homage to UCONN’s 10th National Title
With their 63-53 victory over Notre Dame, the UCONN women’s basketball team, with Geno Aruiemma at the helm, claimed their 10 national title. For the Husky fans, the official T-shirt from Nike, available at nike.com at the conclusion of the title game. The navy shirt reads “TRADIO10N” in red across the front,and is inspired by Coach Auriemma’s favorite quote,”Tradition never graduates. For the victory parade, members of the Husky squad rocked a custom Kobe Emerge Hyper Elite Hoodie as well as an iD version of the Kobe X in…
Read MoreMan U to rock both the Swoosh and Three Stripes on Upcoming U.S. Tour
For a portion of Manchester United’s summer tour to the United States, the Red Devils kits will be branded with Nike’s swoosh, and the rest of they will have Adidas’ three stripes. United’s current kit providers, Nike, is in the last three months of a 303 million ( $453 million USD) deal. Adidas steps in after the current deal expires after coming to terms for a massive 10 year, 750 million which goes into effect August 1.
Read More90,000 workers strike at factories that produce Nike and Adidas Footwear
Workers at a Taiwanese factory in Ho Chi Minh City vowed to strike for a sixth day over a Vietnamese government pension-policy change as officials moved to quell the nation’s worst labor unrest since May’s anti-China riots. As many as 90,000 workers at the Vietnamese subsidiary of Pou Chen Corp. went on strike last week, VnExpress reported Tuesday. The company makes footwear for Nike Inc. and Adidas AG, according to its website. Read the rest at the Oregonlive.com
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