Category: Nike

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: NY thieves target sellers of Apple Watches and Yeezys

Brandon King

According to the NYPD a pair of robbers are targeting people trying to sell various high-end sneakers and other goods via Facebook.  Since April, the dastardly duo has have robbed six people in Brooklyn, NY. NYPD have surmised their modus operandi consists of making arrangements with prospective sellers to purchase a product; however at the meeting, the robbers flashed guns instead of cash. According to the NYPD, their laundry list of criminal acts are as follows: On Friday, April 28th at approximately 10:40 a.m., an individual removed 21 year-old male…

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Elena Della Donne- Jealous, Classless and Racist??

Brandon King

Elena Della Donne thought she was being cute and funny with her recent tweets regarding Lakers’ Rookie Lonzo’s Ball’s Big Baller Brand sneakers he wore in his NBA Summer League debut. For those who may not be aware here is what she tweeted: How great would it be if @ZO2_ blew out his shoe in his first summer league game? should have gone with @Nike — Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) July 8, 2017 She then chased that with: Did I just see a shoe malfunction?! I think sooooo! — Elena…

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Kyrie Irving shows new colorway of Kyrie 3 on his Instagram

Brandon King

Kyrie Irving recently hopped on Instagram to give the world a preview of an, to that time, unseen colorway of signature, the Nike Kyrie 3. This dark teal tonal model has been tentatively monikered “Tiffany”. They are inspired by empowering women ( though I am not sure how) and connected to the Tiffany&Co jewelry brand. As of yet, there is no official release date, but when and if that changes we will be on top of reporting that information https://www.instagram.com/p/BWQQ6E2Fsm5/  

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Elena Delle Donne wishes Ball’s BBB kicks would malfunction

Brandon King

WNBA baller Elena Della  Donne inserted her Swoosh-clad foot in her mouth with a recent tweet. She took to social media as Lonzo Ball was making his NBA Summer League debut to share her hopes for the shoes Ball would be wearing that night as well as what brand he should have inked a deal with.   How great would it be if @ZO2_ blew out his shoe in his first summer league game? should have gone with @Nike — Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) July 8, 2017 Did I just…

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Jordan Brand commemorates Russell Westbrook MVP season with XXXI-10-10 pack

Brandon King

In honoring of Russell Westbrook’s extraordinary MVP season, Jordan Brand sent the newly crowned most valuable player an exclusive gift.  The pack consists of a pair of Air Jordan XXXI, and two pair of Air Jordan X’s, one pair orange and one pair blue. The numbers of the sneakers represent Westbrook’s season averages of 31points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists per game. The pack also included a short note from one Michael Jordan. 

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Black/University Red Nike LeBron Soldier 11 Releasing soon

Brandon King

Following a precedent set by its predecessors, the LeBron 11 gets the black and red treatment. This incarnation features a black upper with red accenting on the inner, on the insole and the heel. White is the color of choice for the medial Swoosh and LeBron logos on the tongue pull tab. The midsole is also black with a speckled swoosh and this all sits atop a white outsole with a large LeBron logo.  This latest colorway of the LeBron Soldier 11 comes to retail July 1, 2017 at nike.com…

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Nike Basketball Announces 2017 Rookie Signees

Brandon King

Nike Basketball recently added seven players to their roster from this year’s NBA draft. Here are the newest additions to the Nike family:  Markelle Fultz PG, University of Washington ( #1 Overall- Philadelphia 76ers) De’Aaron Fox ,PG, University of Kentucky ( #5 Overall – Sacramento Kings) Jason Tatum, SF, Duke University ( #3 Overall- Boston Celtics) Jonathan Issac, F, Florida State University ( #6 Overall- Orlando Magic) Malik Monk, SG, University of Kentucky ( #11 Overall- Charlotte Hornets) Bam Adebayo, C, University of Kentucky ( #14 Overall – Miami Heat)…

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Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo ’94 

Brandon King

The classic shoe from 1994 makes its return in its original form. This sneaker comes dressed in black nubuck upper with blue mesh panels and the white leather overlays that give the Uptempo its distinctive look. White and black, with a blue accent above the Air Max unit, takes care of the coloring of the midsole. A black and white outsole with hints of yellow at the forefoot finishes off the look of this shoe. The Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo ’94 will be available beginning July 1 nike.com, Nike+,…

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