Tag: Nike Basketball

“Forest Green” Nike Kobe 5 Protro EYBL

Brandon King

Had Nike’s Elite Youth Basketball League ( EYBL) not been another sports victim of the coronavirus pandemic, these Kobe 5 Protros would be one of the kicks the players would take to the court. These feature a mostly forest green upper with some areas of white at the toe, forefoot and the eyebrows. Bronze appears not he lateral and medial Swooshes, tongue logos ( Kobe on the right and that of the EYBL on the left) Kobe signature on the heels. The aesthetic is completed by a forest green midsole…

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This Kobe 5 Protro releases later this month

Brandon King

This Nike Kobe 5 Protro combines visual attributes from the home and away pairs that Kobe Bryant wore in the 2010 NBA Finals. The lateral side of the left shoe features the layering of the “Parade” PE , while the medial side sports the clean white and gold look of the “Big Stage” PE. The aesthetic is reversed for the right shoe. A black midsole and a milky translucent midsole completes the aesthetic. Look for this Kobe 5 Protro to make its retail debut August 23 at nike.com and select…

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This KD 13 is part of the brand’s upcoming “Peace, Love and Basketball” series. Black is the foundation for the upper of which is covered in flowers, peace symbols and basketball symbology. Transparent Swooshes, and smiley face and “LOVE”patches along with a period-specific KD logo on the heel completes the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and white rubber outsole rounds out the aesthetic. The ”Peace Day” Nike KD 13 is scheduled to release sometime in September 2020 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry…

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“White Cement” Nike Zoom Freak 2 coming in October

Brandon King

Dubbed “White Cement” , this colorway of the Nike Zoom Freak 2 is inspired by the four miles that a young Giannis Antetokounmpo would have to walk to an Athens gym to practice. It sports a white mesh upper with a large black Swoosh on the lateral side. A Giannis logo appears on the lower lateral heel with Freak branding present on the tongue. Below this upper sits a cement midsole with black speakers and a marbled outsole, completing the aesthetic. The “White Cement” Nike Zoom Freak 2 is scheduled…

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A close up look at the Lebron 18

Brandon King

We now have our first official look at the Lebron 18. Seen on the feet of Mr. Lebron James, we see a shoe that appears to have a lower collar than previous models. It sports a grey knit upper paired with light green at the heel and tongue. At the toe is a red Swoosh, with the same hue repeated on at least two of the lace loops and a golden tassel hangs off the shoe. The aesthetic is completed by sail midsole that houses the cushioning, which includes a…

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The Lebron 18: What you need to know

Brandon King

Lebron James has been known for teasing shoes it appears that was also the case with the upcoming Lebron 18. From nikeinc.com : LeBron James teased a quick look at his latest signature shoe, the LEBRON 18, during his stay in Orlando. The shoe’s design finds James in a specific time and place in his career — late into his 17th season, he needs the cushioning set-up to support his unique blend of power and speed. Fittingly, the 18 comes in an inspired configuration: It’s effectively split down the middle from…

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Titan x Nike LeBron 17 coming in August

Brandon King

This LeBron 17 low is brought to us via Manila- based spot Titan. It sports a red upper that is adorned with logos and symbols representative of key moments in the course of Titan’s 10-year existence. On the tongue reads “Para Sa Kadakilaan”, which translates to “Strive for Greatness.” Below this upper is a red midsole which houses the Zoom Air units in the forefoot and a Max Air bag in the back. A red articulated outsole completes the aesthetic Titan x Nike Lebron 17 Low University Red/Metallic Gold CD5008-600…

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Nike Lebron Soldier 14: Official Images

Brandon King

The Lebron Soldier line will carry on with its fourteenth rendition later this summer. One of the initial colorways is this white, university red and team red look. It sports a white nylon upper with an embroidered navy Swoosh on the lateral ankle. Having run out of places and ways to put straps, the Soldier fourteen has eschewed that method, opting for a toggled lacing system. This upper sits atop a red and white midsole and red and black rubber outsole. Nike Lebron Soldier 14 White/University Red-Team Red CK6024-100 $TBA…

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“Black Mag” Nike Adapt BB 2.0

Brandon King

Images of a new colorway of the Nike Adapt BB 2.0 have come to light. It is essentially a black-based version of the “Mag” colorway we previously previewed, that swaps out all the grey areas on the upper and midsole for black. The teal squiggles are still present as is the white Swoosh that traverses the midfoot. The “Black Mag” Nike Adapt BB 2.0 is expected to release sometime in the coming months at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a massive $400 USD sticker price.

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“Mag” Nike Adapt BB 2.0 : Official Images

Brandon King

This Nike Adapt BB 2.0 makes use of a color palette from well-known classic. It sports the color blocking of the Nike Mag from Back To The Future II, meaning a grey upper with teal squiggles on the external heel counter. The same pattern is repeated on the midsole, with a translucent outsole completing the aesthetic. The “Mag” Nike Adapt BB 2.0 is slated to release sometime over the coming months and will carry a whopping $400 USD sticker price. Nike Adapt 2.0 BB BQ5397-003 $400 Fall 2020

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