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Nike says producing kicks at home could be a possibility

October 11, 2015October 11, 2015 Brandon King

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…

Kemba Walker no longer with UA, signs with Jordan Brand

October 11, 2015October 12, 2015 Brandon King

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.

Starbury vs Nike: who’s right?

October 10, 2015 Brandon King

Since announcing the eminent return of his Starbury brand, former NBA and current Chinese Basketball Association player Stephon Marbury has been relentless lobbing bombs at Nike and Mike Jordan. He has been unwavering in his words despite some backlash. However it must be noted,from reading both the comments of those on Facebook and Twitter ,there is a sizable chunk of people who share Marbury’s sentiments. So in reading this I thought to myself is he right? From my vantage I can see the merits of both Nike and…

Stephon Marbury not letting up on MJ, says he’s “been robbing the hood”

October 7, 2015 Brandon King

After his recent announcement that the once defunct Starbury line will be soon recesitated, he took some shots at , specifically, at Nike and Jordan brand for, amongst other things, their high box prices. Specifically, he let loose with his thoughts on MJ. Here is a snippet of some of Starbury’s thoughts: Even Lebron James was not spared from Marbury’s fire. When asked by a Twitter follower about James and his $200+ sig sleds, Marbury shot back with ”He’s a follower not even giving that any energy.…

Starbury to return to store shelves soon

October 5, 2015 Brandon King

Former NBA-er and current Chinese Basketball Association baller Stephon Marbury recently announced on his Instagram that his Starbury sneaker line would be brought back from the footwear graveyard. For those who may be unaware, Marbury initially launched his Starbury line in 2006 , they were marketed by Steve&Barry’s and was priced at $14.98 in an effort to make them more accessible to people than other brands with higher price points. The brand was discontinued in 2009 when Steve&Barry’s shut their doors Marbury has taken to social media to proclaim that…

James Harden kicks Adidas in the groin (AGAIN!) at NBA Media Day

October 1, 2015October 3, 2015 Brandon King

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…

In case you missed out on the “Chicago” Air Jordan I retro…

September 30, 2015 Brandon King

With its drawing system seemingly testing favorably, Nike is pressing onward with an online launch of the “Chicago” Air Jordan I Retro. If you missed out on the release the first time, this is undoubtedly a welcomed reprieve. Check out this post from from the Nike Store Twitter account:

New Detailed images of the LeBron 13

September 29, 2015September 29, 2015 Brandon King

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Nike Hyperchase Premium “Solar Blue”

September 27, 2015September 27, 2015 Brandon King

The Zoom Hyperchase is the sneaker most closely associated with Rockets’ guard James Harden when get paid to rock the Swoosh (though he now does so for free, much to Adidas’ chagrin) is set to come to retail. As the name implies, the solar blue hue is the star of this sneaker, as it comprises the entirety of the upper, along with reflective swooshes on its medial and lateral sides. A white speckled midsole and clear outside round out this package. Although there is no stated release date it’s believed…

James Harden steps out on Adidas…AGAIN!!

September 22, 2015September 22, 2015 Brandon King

To most people, adhering to a stipulation not to wear the competition’s gear in a $200 million endorsement deal you recently signed would be easy. Well James Harden is not most people. For the second time in a week, Adidas’ newest pitchman has been spotted rocking the Swoosh. He was spotted in New York City in a pair of of Grey, Black and Orange Roshe Runs. Harden says that he’d ironed things out with the Three Stripes after the previous footwear gaffe but it remains to be seen how Adidas…