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Kristaps Porzingis Reportedly Agrees to Multiyear Deal with Adidas

October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 Brandon King

As reported by Nick Depaula of The Vertical, Adidas has added Kristaps Porzingis to its roster of players. The Knicks’ power forward indicated that he received offers from several sneaker companies , but ultimately whitled it down to the Swoosh and the Three Stripes. He decided on Adidas because they offered him a better deal, which will pay him between $3 million and $6 million per year. “All I can say is both Nike and Adidas are first-class companies. I would be lucky to align myself with either one. The…

The Swoosh blesses youngster who gave his teacher his favorite Air Jordans

October 1, 2016October 1, 2016 Brandon King

Last week , Coronado High School student Hector Montez made news, when video of him surprising his teacher an football coach, Thomas Walser with a pair of Taxi Air Jordan XII’s. Apparently the folks out in Beaverton got wind of Hector’s kind act and decided to return the favor by sending him some Jordans this week. The package included a note that read: “Your teacher inspired you, You inspired us. Continue to be the change you want to see” https://twitter.com/chayes2bars/status/780440175880962049

Latest Nike Innovation Will Make Your Flyknits fit even better

September 25, 2016September 25, 2016 Brandon King

Since their debut in 2012 , Flyknits sneakers have been, to say the least, quite popular (they are expected to produce $1 billion in revenue this year). The woven yarn and other fiber upper has been used on shoes from nearly every activity. Nike is working on a device to make your Flyknits shoes even more comfortable. On September 22, the company filed a patent application for the apparatus, called the Portable Steaming System for Articles of Footwear, with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Per the company’s patent application…

Nike’s power lacing kicks will be available this November

September 21, 2016September 21, 2016 Brandon King

Nike announced earlier this year that the tech in the power lacing Air Mags first given to Micheal J. Fox had a home in a new design and production would soon begin on them. The Nike Hyperadapt 1.0 will be on sale at select Nike retail locations in the U.S. beginning November 28. The company stated you have to make an appointment to “experience” and “purchase” them. Check out the videos from Nike and WIRED for more insight on the Hyperadapts. https://youtu.be/z7Cyv3cvIxY

Air Penny IV to return to retail in 2017

September 20, 2016September 20, 2016 Brandon King

After a decade long hiatus, the Air Penny IV will rear it’s beautiful silhouette in the nearing months. The leadoff colorways include the OG home colorway, white/black/blue and and a black/ dark neon blue away version. Check out the images below.

Air Jordan 1 OG “Top 3”

August 31, 2016 Brandon King

It was just a matter of time. This Air Jordan 1 combines original colorways in “What The”-esque fashion. The combined colorways are the “Bred”, “Royal” and “Chicago”. You can pick these up when they are released to select Jordan Brand retailers, November 28, 2016 for $160. Via mr_unloved1s

“Hyper Cobalt” Air Foamposite Pro releases later this month

August 18, 2016 Brandon King

These Foamposite Pros were only once available to Ben Gordon, are coming to retail very soon. This version stays true to its PE progenitor with its Hyper Blue Foamposite shell, black leather eyestays, black jeweled Swoosh and hyper blue outsole. You can try to get your hands on these beauties when they release August 26, 2016. Nike Air Foamposite Pro Hyper Cobalt/Black 624041-403 August 26, 2016 $230

Popular Foamposite One Colorways to Return in 2017

August 16, 2016August 17, 2016 Brandon King

The Shoe Game confirmed three beloved colors of the Nike Air Foamposite One will see a return next year. In celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Foamposite One, the Swoosh is reintroducing some of the most popular colorways, which include the Royal Blue, Copper and Eggplant. There are no dates as of yet, but we will bring you that information as it becomes available.

Ben Simmons inks deal with Nike

June 7, 2016June 7, 2016 Brandon King

The projected number 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft, Ben Simmons announced today that he has signed an endorsement deal with Nike. He broke the news on the Twitter feed of Uninterrupted, LeBron James’ multimedia website. Simmons is also represented by Rich Paul who represents James as well. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. UNINTERRUPTED Exclusive: @BenSimmons25 announces he will be part of the @Nike family.https://t.co/l5B7Xq3uvB — UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) June 7, 2016

Air Penny III Performance Review

June 5, 2016July 24, 2016 Brandon King

I have always been a huge fan of the Penny signature line; as a matter of fact, it’s my second favorite line of all-time. When the Penny III was originally released in 1997, it’s price tag was a bit outside of my budget, but it was a shoe that I was was intrigued by both aesthetically and from a potential performance standpoint. Once I was able to acquire a pair, it was a shoe I wanted to get on the court and see if the…