This latest shoe from Nike is designed for high-intensity workouts. The Zoom Train Command’s upper is one of mesh and synthetic overlays. Forefoot Flywire and a midfoot TPU wrap are present to keep the foot locked down. The cushioning is provided by heel and forefoot Zoom Air units. A solid rubber outsole completes the look of this shoe. The Nike Zoom Train Command is currently available at nike.com and at select retailers.
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Carmelo Anthony traded to Thunder
It appears the long festering and inevitable breakup between the New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony has finally been put out of its misery. That is because earlier today the Knicks agreed to send the 10-time all-star to the Oklahoma City Thunder to join forces with fellow stars, Paul George and reigning MVP Russell Westbrook.. In exchange for Anthony, the Thunder will receive center Enes Canter, forward Doug McDermott and a 2018 second-round pick (from the Chicago Bulls in the deal last season that brought in Taj Gibson and McDermott).…
Read MoreNike debuts Flyleather material on Flyleather Tennis Classic
Innovate or fade into irrelevance (and insolvency), this is as true in the sneaker world as in any other industry and with their latest breakthrough, Flyleather, Nike may have broken new ground. The material is produced with at least 50% natural leather fiber and water power and,according to the company, is Nike’s lowest carbon-footprint leather material ever. Nike says this is the case for these three reasons: Creating Flyleather uses 90% less water and has an 80% lower carbon footprint than traditional leather manufacturing A pair of Nike Flyleather shoes…
Read MoreWomen’s Air More Uptempo
This release is a first for the More Uptempo in that it marks the first time the sneaker has seen women's specific colorway . This look is outfitted in a light mint green with a white "AIR" overlays that gives the sneaker its distinctive look. The color blocking of the upper extends down to the midsole and outsole. These will be available September 22 on nike.com, Nike+SNKRS, and at select retailers.
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Michigan shows off team exclusive Jordans
Michigan has been showing the perks of its relationship with Jordan Brand. Thursday on the basketball team's twitter an image of a team exclusive pair of the upcoming Air Jordan XXXII Low. https://twitter.com/umichbball/status/905979695946190849 The next day, they chased it with another tweet showing off Superfly 2017's that got the Michigan treatment. https://twitter.com/umichbball/status/906112001776263168 A retail release is likely not on the horizon so unless Coach John Beilein is offering you a scholarship or a place on his staff, you are going to have a difficult time tracking down a pair.
Read MoreStupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Man shot in row over sneakers
A 27-year-old State Island, N.Y. was shot because of a fracas over a pair of sneakers. As reported by silive.com , according to a source, the 27-year-old was walking down the street when he picked up a pair of shoes he saw on the curb. He went to his residence, where he put the shoes and went back out. It was then that he was confronted by a gentleman, who was the alleged shooter. Staten Island Advance/Annalise Knudson) The victim was asked by the suspected gunman from where did he…
Read MoreNike KD10 “Numbers”
Although this KD10 may seem simple with its white upper only being broken up by a black lateral Swoosh bordered in royal blue , its white midsole and translucent outsole, there is a little more than meets the eye. Upon closer inspection, this is a groundbreaking shoe, as it is the first Nike Basketball signature shoe to feature a team logo. This shoe will be available October 1 on nike.com and select retailers.
Read MoreNike SB Dunk Low Pro ‘Ishod Wair’
Nike skater gives us his take on the classic silhouette with this offering. This Dunk is outfitted in a white suede upper. The grey Swoosh is bordered in pink and this upper sits above a white midsole and grey outsole. The Nike Dunk Low Pro SB 'Ishod Wair' will be available September 9 on nike.com, Nike + SNKRS and at select retailers.
Read MoreStarburys to return this month
Back in 2006, Stephon Marbury introduced his Starbury line, an affordable brand of sneakers that were sold, until 2008, at now defunct retailer Steve&Barry's. His basketball career is coming to an end and we are looking to reintroduce the brand in the US- Gustavo Bass, CFO, Starbury Corp. The $14.98 Starbury will return to the US this month. As reported by the New York Post, the brand reached an agreement with Citi Trends to carry the shoes in their 545 stores. A new e-commerce site will launch in October, coinciding…
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