Tag: Nike

Kobe A.D. “BHM” Now Available

Brandon King

The Kobe A.D is the latest addition to the collection of footwear Nike has released to commemorate and celebrate Black History Month ( and to a lesser extent, the NBA all star weekend). Like the other shoes in the collection, the AD makes use of a white black and gold color scheme, with a graphic patterned white up front, black wrapping up around the heel and gold branding rounding out this sneaker’s aesthetic. The “BHM” Kobe A.D. is currently available on NIKEiD for $160 USD.  

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Aaron Gordon Nike Zoom Rev PE

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After electrifying the basketball world by his performance in last year’s NBA dunk contest( some would say he was the true winner), Aaron Gordon will return to the contest this evening. When he does, on his feet will be his player exclusive Nike Zoom Revs. The black upper sits atop a “chaos” patterned midsole and a translucent outsole with the same pattern underneath. According to Nike, this is because ” when Aaron is on the court he feels like there is so much chaos going on in the game and…

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No All-Star Shoes This Year from Nike Basketball

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Those of you who are fans of All-Star kicks will be a little disappointed. That is because there will be no All-Star collection from Nike Basketball this year. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving will be rocking their respective kicks from Nike’s recently releases Black History Month collection. Jordan Brand, however, will proceed forth with their All-Star collection.                

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NIKELAB DUNK LUX CHUKKA X RT

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Fashion designer Riccardo Tisci has in the past collaborated with Nike on models such as the NikeLab Dunk Lux High x RT, two training models,  Free Train Force Flyknit x RT, and the Transform Flyknit and the Air Zoom Legend x RT,a Chelsea boot. Ticsi and NikeLab have once again teamed up , this time to birth the NikeLab Dunk Lux Chukka x RT,a shoe inspired by Tisci’s interest in skate culture aesthetics and 80’s retro basketball. “I think the Dunk has something that’s very special. It’s grounded in sport…

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70,000 pair of Counterfeit Kicks Seized in Thailand

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As reported by the Bangkok Post, Customs officials in Thailand seized counterfeit shoes worth at least an estimated 100 million baht (2856326.93 USD) during a raid in the Muang district of Samut Prakan in Thailand.  According to Customs Department director-general Kulit Sombatsiri, the building was used as a warehouse to store 70,000 pair of sneakers, which included “Nikes”, “Adidas”, “Converse”, and “Onitsuka Tiger”.  No one was in the building during the execution of the raid.  The media was shown all of the shoes Friday, prior to being turned over to…

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Girls’ Nike Valentine’s Day Pack Now Available

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The upcoming Valentine’s Day pack for the ladies features the popular silhouettes: the Air Force 1 Low, the Air Huarache, and Air Max 90. The theme of a black and white upper with heart scrawlings is carried across the entiriety of the pack, as are bright red for the sockliners. This pack is currently available at retailers such as Villa. 

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Navy KOBE A.D.

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This latest edition of Kobe Bryant’s first post-retirement signature shoe features a navy upper, with white Swoosh branding on both lateral and medial sides and the tongue Shozuku logo. Red is the color of choice for the DNA-esque snake logo on the heel. A white midsole and outsole make up the rest of this look.  This colorways of the KOBE A.D. will be available February 25, 2016.  UPDATE: The release date was changed to February 1,2016. 

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Nike and Jordan Brand Honor MLK Day with Special PEs.

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in celebration and commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King,s birthday, today many Nike and Jordan Brand athletes will take to the court in special all-black PE’s.   The Nike models that will see court action today include the LEBRON 14, KD9, KYRIE 3, PG1, KOBE A.D., Soldier 10, Hyperdunk, Audacity, Zoom Rev and Zoom Live.       Jordan Brand’s MLK Day PE lineup included the AJXXXI, CP3.X, Extra.Fly, M13 and Super.Fly 5 PO.                        

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Lebron breaks out “Hardwood Classics” PE of the Lebron 14

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After the long awaited unveiling of his latest signature, the Lebron 14,  Lebron James broke out the “Hardwood Classics” PE tonight versus the Bulls of Chicago. The striking colorway features an orange upper with blue accenting on the swoosh strap, laces and collar. The midsole sports an orange to blue and back to orange gradation and a translucent outsole rounds out the look of this shoe. There is no word on a retail release but keep it locked in here for any release news on this shoe.    

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Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Vachetta Tan” Releasing in February 

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2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Foamposite line. The coming Dark Neon Royal colorway of the Air Foamposite One January 13 kicks things off this year. In February, the Foamposite Pro “Vanchetta Tan” comes to retail.  This lifestyle inspired incarnation of the Pro features a tan nubuck upper with a metallic bronze swoosh.  Silver heel and tongue pull tabs combine with leather laces to complete the look of the upper. A translucent outsole closes out the look of this shoe.  At this point there is not an exact release…

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