Air Jordan VII to be Part of Annual Doernbecher Freestyle Collection

Every year as part of the partnership between Nike and the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, six youngsters get to put on their designer caps and put their own spin on Nike silhouettes. There is always an Air Jordan as a component of the collection,and this year is no different. It was recently revealed that the Air Jordan VII will be that shoe.  This and the rest of the designs for this year’s Doernbecher Freestyle Collection will be revealed at this year’s event on October 28.  Click here to learn more about…

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“Hyper Cobalt” Air Foamposite Pro releases later this month

These Foamposite Pros were only once available to Ben Gordon, are coming to retail very soon. This version stays true to its PE progenitor with its Hyper Blue Foamposite shell, black leather eyestays, black jeweled Swoosh and hyper blue outsole. You can try to get your hands on these beauties when they release August 26, 2016. Nike Air Foamposite Pro Hyper Cobalt/Black 624041-403 August 26, 2016 $230    

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Popular Foamposite One Colorways to Return in 2017

The Shoe Game confirmed three beloved colors of the Nike Air Foamposite One will see a return next year. In celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Foamposite One, the Swoosh is reintroducing some of the most popular colorways, which include the Royal Blue, Copper and Eggplant. There are no dates as of yet, but we will bring you that information as it becomes available.

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Michael Jordan surprises fan in a big way

Jeffrey Harrison is a huge Micheal Jordan fan. Last month a viral video of the 33-year old autistic man playing pickup basketball in full Micheal Jordan Chicago Bulls regalia got the attention of the maanger of the man himself. Micheal Jordan’s manager showed him the clip, the basketball legend sent Jeffrey a letter and a few boxes of Jordan Brand apparel and kicks and surprised him even further with a personal phone call. https://youtu.be/TqBOI4OWjbw

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Nike Releasing Special Michael Johnson Zoom Pegasus 33’s

To commemorate and celebrate legendary Track&Field athlete Michael Johnson and his performance in the 1996 Olympics,where he took home the gold in both the 200m and 400m,  Nike is releasing a special edition of it’s Zoom Pegasus 33 running shoe. A striking gold on the Swoosh, tongue branding and at the top half of the midsole, pay homage to the gold spikes Johnson wore during those games. The mismatched red and blue pair pays a patriotic nod to the Stars and Stripes. The Nike Zoom Pegasus 33 “Micheal Johnson” will…

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Release Reminder: Air Jordan XII “Barons”

This upcoming offering from Jordan Brand is inspired by the Birmingham Barons, the minor league baseball club Micheal Jordan played for following his first retirement from the NBA. This GS exclusive (unless you played for the Barons in 2014) features a white tumbled leather upper, with the grey overlays on the lateral and medial sides that defines the look of the Air Jordan XII. Black shows up on the tongue detailing, upper eyelets, rear heel pull tabs and the JUMPMAN tab near the midsole. A grey outsole rounds off this…

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Release Reminder: Air Jordan XIV Retro “Indiglo”

After not being seen since it’s initial release way back in 1999, the Air Jordan XIV returns. Like its OG ancestor, it features a black tumbled leather upper with suede mixed in on the forefoot, tongue and wrapping around the heel. Vivid Green accenting on the toebox Jumpman, “JORDAN” and “XIV” on the front and back the tongue respectively, the lateral Ferrari-esque Jumpman logo and on top of the back heel.  A white outsole completes this package. You can pick up the “Indiglo” Air Jordan XIV Retro tomorrow, August 13th…

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Adidas’ “Speedfactory” coming to the U.S.

Late last year Adidas announced the creation of its new “Speedfactory.  The purpose of this cutting edge facility is to manufacture products quickly and is operated mostly by robots. As head of technology innovation at Adidas, Gerd Manz said to reporters:  Our consumers become more challenging and demanding…Customization to markets and individuals will become the norm. The same high tech facility will now also have a home in Atlanta, Georgia. This new location will be a massive 74,000 square feet, which makes it 1.5 times the size of a football…

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1996 Olympic Champion Bruny Surin sues Puma

Bruny Sarin, A former sprinter and member of the Canadian 4 x 100 m relay that won gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics,is suing Puma. The suit stems from the German athletic company’s use of the name of it’s “Cell Surin” line of running shoes.  https://youtu.be/J9kRNlhkAgs Mr. Surin became aware of the shoes in June 2015 and contacted Puma. According to Quebec province court filings the shoes were promoted under the slogan “you move fast” Additonally, the filing also had this to say: ” The use of the word ‘Surin’…

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