Nike Basketball has unveiled several PE’s for Black History Month. The grouping consists of the KD 12, Kyrie 6 , Lebron 17, PG 4 and the Zoom Freak 1. Each shoe is inspired by the street styles of the early 1990’s and African culture ( whatever that means). As these are PEs, a retail release seems unlikely, but these shoes will grace NBA courts, beginning January 20.
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This colorway is the latest signature to assume the mantle of paying tribute to Kevin Durant’s late Aunt Pearl. Created in conjunction with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, it takes aspects from previous Aunt Pearls: the pearl graphic on the collar foam from the KD 4 the KD 5’s sock liner graphic the rose graphic on the heel from the KD 6 the midfoot strap of the KD 7 the heel embroidery from the KD 9 the KD 10’s material from the tongue, collar and Swoosh the outsole marbling on…
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Earlier this year we showed images of the EYBL Nike 12, which is made for the participants of the Elite Youth Basketball League. At the time of that article it was not known if a retail release would come to fruition, but it appears that is no longer the case. There are now rumblings that this shoe could see an August release. In line with the EYBL KD 11, this year’s version features bright and vibrant colors. It sports a grey base with blue, crimson peach and volt, all making…
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This colorway of Kevin Durant’s twelfth signature was broken out by KD during this year’s NBA Playoffs now has a release date. This KD 12 sports a University Red upper complimented by black detailing through the upper. KD logos are found on the tongue and lateral lower heel and a white Swoosh is also present on the medial side. A white speckled midsole and translucent outsole completes the aesthetic of this sneaker. The “University Red” Nike KD 12 is scheduled to release May 3 at nike.com and select retailers. The…
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This KD 12 joins the previously featured Kyrie 5 as part of the EYBL footwear lineup. The special-editon KD 12 features grey as the base for its upper, upon which sit peach, volt and crimson accents. A light green Swoosh ,with a darker green tessellated contained within it, is present on the lateral side. Peach is present on the ankle collar along with a blue tongue with grey laces. The peach midsole is covered by a clear plastic that starts as the toecap and it features a plant motif pattern.…
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