Tag: Nike Basketball

The Kyrie 5 Officially Unveiled

Brandon King

The fifth model in Kyrie Irving’s signature line was officially unveiled by Nike Basketball. The debuted colorway is dubbed “Black Magic.” There are three crucial elements of the Kyrie 5. Designer of the 5, Benjamin Nethongkome breaks them down: 1. An articulated forefoot zoom bag This is a huge technological unlock for supporting guard play. Why? Because of its unique properties (see sidebar for more on this), the Air Zoom Turbo unit curves to wrap the bottom and sides of the foot. “In the Kyrie 5, it is distributed across the…

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Nike Air Force Max CB “Suns” to release soon

Brandon King

Nike is re-releasing Charles Barkley’s maiden shoe with the brand, the Air Force Max CB in a Phoenix Suns colorway. The sneakers is outfitted in a black Nubuck upper with purple accenting on the lateral swoosh, strap loops and on the collar. Team orange is present on the tongue branding, branding on the rear heel and behind the tongue.  This upper sits atop a white speckled midsole and a purple, black and white outsole. The “Suns” Air Force Max CB is to release on October 12 at nike.com and select…

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Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro coming in 2019

Brandon King

The Kobe 4 will join the Kobe 1 as part of the Protro series with this coming release. This Kobe 4 will be outfitted in white, orion blue and varsity blue- colors associated with the “Draft Day” color scheme. As of yet, no images have seen the light of day, but when it does we will have them here. These Kobe 4 Protros will release February 2019 at nike.com and select Nike Basketball locations.     Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro White/Orion Blue-Varsity Purple AV6339-100 February 2019       

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Nike Basketball Announces 2017 Rookie Signees

Brandon King

Nike Basketball recently added seven players to their roster from this year’s NBA draft. Here are the newest additions to the Nike family:  Markelle Fultz PG, University of Washington ( #1 Overall- Philadelphia 76ers) De’Aaron Fox ,PG, University of Kentucky ( #5 Overall – Sacramento Kings) Jason Tatum, SF, Duke University ( #3 Overall- Boston Celtics) Jonathan Issac, F, Florida State University ( #6 Overall- Orlando Magic) Malik Monk, SG, University of Kentucky ( #11 Overall- Charlotte Hornets) Bam Adebayo, C, University of Kentucky ( #14 Overall – Miami Heat)…

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Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo ’94 

Brandon King

The classic shoe from 1994 makes its return in its original form. This sneaker comes dressed in black nubuck upper with blue mesh panels and the white leather overlays that give the Uptempo its distinctive look. White and black, with a blue accent above the Air Max unit, takes care of the coloring of the midsole. A black and white outsole with hints of yellow at the forefoot finishes off the look of this shoe. The Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo ’94 will be available beginning July 1 nike.com, Nike+,…

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A Look at the Nike React Hyperdunk 2017 Flyknit PE

Brandon King

We covered Draymond Green debuting 2017 Hyperdunk Flyknit in Game 1 of this year’s NBA finals. Today we are taking a look at another colorway for the Warriors’ star. This PE features a white Flyknit upper, with only a blue swoosh breaking up the upper’s monochromatic aesthetic. A white midsole featuring the React cushioning system sits underneath the upper and the white pressure-mapped outsole finishes the look of this sneaker. Should the series make it back to Oracle Arena, we will see Draymond Green in these or the grey he…

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Nike Hyperdunk 2016 Kevin Love PE

Brandon King

Cleveland Cavaliers Power Forward Kevin Love has been wearing the Nike Hyperdunk 2016 in a variety of colors this season. Today we take a closer look at the PE he has been in for several games in the Cavaliers’ playoff run this year. This Player Exclusive is outfitted in a burgundy upper with Love’s logo and Swoosh emblazoned on the leather tongue.  The same hue is present on the midsole , with gold speckles and a golden Swoosh. A clear outsole completes the look of this special edition sneaker. A…

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Nike LeBron Soldier 11 to Release in June 

Brandon King

The follow up to last year’s very popular Soldier 10 finally has a release date.   This colorway is dressed in a white upper. Like the soldier 10, the most prominent features are the four straps that start at the forefoot and conclude at the ankle.  The aforementioned upper and a white and black Zoom-Air contained midsole sits atop a blue tinted translucent outsole.  The Nike LeBron Soldier 11 is set to release June 3, 2017 at select Nike Basketball retailers. The retail is $130 which is $10 less than…

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Nike Basketball Presents the “Flip The Switch” Collection 

Brandon King

The Nike Basketball Flip The Switch collection highlights the energy of the NBA playoffs.  The collection is comprised of the LeBron XIV, KD9, Kyrie 3, and the PG1 and although common textural elements are shared amongst the four shoes, each one carries unique traits linked to each athletes.  This four shoe collection will be available globally May 5 on Nike.com and select retailers. 

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