Here’s what the “Green Glow” Kyrie 2 looks like

As we march closer to the retail debut of the Kyrie 2, images of more of some of the planned colorways are coming out. There are now images of a planned Black and Green Glow colorway. This version features a black base with green glow making appearances underneath the a layer of forefoot fuse, on swooshes on the medial side and midsole, tongue and heel logos and on the outsole. You will be able to pick up this Kyrie 2 when they make their retail debut February 17,2015 at a price…

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LeBron 13 “Balance”

This colorway of the Lebron 13 was inspired by LbJ’s commitment to both basketball and family. The blue, which is the primary color of the shoe, represents tranquility, while the orange pays homage to the old school Cavaliers colors,utilized through an all-over geometric print. There are slight graphical variations between each shoe, however the pair together forms a cohesive whole. The “Balance” Lebron 13 will be available December 1 at Nike.com and select retailers.

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Kobe X Elite “American”

This latest colorway of the Kobe X Elite has a patriotic theme. According to the Swoosh: This patriotic collection honors United States leaders of the past that Kobe was inspired by with red stars and stripes. Red and navy come together on the Flyknit upper. A white swoosh and a patriotic style Kobe crest on the tongue round out the upper. A navy midsole and translucent outsole completes the look of this shoe.   Kobe X Elite 718763-614 $225.00   There is also a matching T-shirt and socks you can…

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Lebron 13 Akronite Philosophy

This upcoming colorway of Lebron James’ latest signature model honors the path he has taken to get where he is today. The print on the upper features images of wheat fields that represents his hometown of Akron as well as Palm trees hearkening to his time in Miami. This colorway of the Lebron 13 comes to retail November 21 for $200.    

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Kyrie 2 “Bright Crimson”

Image via thekixstand    Although, not slated for release until January 2016, this colorway of the Kyrie 2 is on our radar. The hyperfuse upper is decked out in Bright Crimson, Atomic Orange with black wrapping up around the heel and the top of the tongue, which features Kyrie’s logo. The bright Crimson Kyrie 2 releases January 1,2016 for $125 at select Nike retailers. Stay locked in here for more information on this sneaker as it surfaces.   Images via hupu

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The Nikelab Bruin Leather releases today

The on court debut of the Bruin on March 18, 1972 at Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum in Portland,Oregon marked the birth of Nike Basketball. 43 years later, NikeLab is honoring this momentous occasion by releasing the NikeLab Bruin Leather.   This incarnation features a full grain leather upper and cupsoles rather than the suede upper and the autoclave outsold of the original Bruin. The updated version also is emblazoned with a red swoosh and has no heel tab or tongue branding. The NikeLab Bruin Leather is available at NikeLab locations across…

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Kobe X Elite “Commander”

This latest colorway of the Kobe X Elite is inspired by the colors of the Honolulu high school of one Barack Hussein Obama( you may have heard of him, he’s kind of a big deal). This colorway features a black upper with blue lagoon and volt accent peaking out from underneath; a metallic silver Swoosh  and commerative branding on the tongue completes the upper’s aesthetic. Blue lagoon takes care of the colorization of the midsole and outsole. You can get your hands on these Kobe X Elites October 14 at…

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

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.…

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

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…

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