The World Select Team, led by 30 points from Canada’s Jamal Murray, defeated the USA 103-101 at the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Oregon, the third time since 2012 that they have won the prestigious event. Read the rest here.
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Air Jordan XX9 Playoff Pack
New colorways for the playoffs are nothing new, particularly with Jordan Brand and specifically the Air Jordan line and this year is no exception. This year we are treated to the Air Jordan XX9 in two new colorways just in time for the postseason festivities. Whether the white or the black upper is your weapon of choice, both feature Cool Blue and Photo Blue highlights. Completing the looks are a translucent blue outsole for the white version and a clear outsole for the black colorway. These will release later today…
Read MoreNike AirMax2 CB Obsidian/Gym Red White
The classic AirMax2 CB makes another appearance in this new colorway. This rendition features an obsidian nubuck upper, with red accents comprising the branding on the heel,lateral rear, outsole and behind the tongue. A white midsole and outsole complete the package. You will be able to get your hands on these when they release tomorrow online and at retailers. images via footlockerunlocked
Read More90,000 workers strike at factories that produce Nike and Adidas Footwear
Workers at a Taiwanese factory in Ho Chi Minh City vowed to strike for a sixth day over a Vietnamese government pension-policy change as officials moved to quell the nation’s worst labor unrest since May’s anti-China riots. As many as 90,000 workers at the Vietnamese subsidiary of Pou Chen Corp. went on strike last week, VnExpress reported Tuesday. The company makes footwear for Nike Inc. and Adidas AG, according to its website. Read the rest at the Oregonlive.com
Read MoreJordan Eclipse: Jordan Brand Style brought offcourt
Drawing inspiration from great Jordan models from the past, the Jordan Eclipse is the brand’s latest offering a stylish offcourt option for everyday wear. The Eclipse features a textile upper for breathability. The upper is seated atop a double injected midsole/outsole combination. The midsole cushioning is augmented by a heel Zoom-Air unit. *images via nikeinc.com The Jordan Eclipse will be available at select retailers and Jordan.com April 1.
Read MoreAir Max Zero
“Air Max Day”, the annual commemoration of the Release of the original Air Max 1 in 1987, the Air Max Zero is actually an early sketch by living legend Tinker Hatfield that predates his design for the iconic and groundbreaking Air Max 1. White/Rift Blue/Hyper Jade/Midnight Navy 789695-104 $150 Images via nike.com The Air Max Zero released March 22,2015
Read MoreUNC Air Jordan XX9 PE’s for the Sweet 16
One of the perks of playing baskets at the University of North Carolina are the shoes you get to play in. It helps when Micheal Jordan is an alumni of your school. In the latest edition of a UNC PE that people will drool over are these Air Jordan XX9 PE’s that the Heels will break out in their Sweet 16 game against Wisconsin on Thursday. The shoe’s upper is largely university blue and rather than the large Jumpman that is on some retail colorways, the Rameses logo that UNC…
Read MoreNike Basketball: Net Collector Society
The Nike Net Collectors Society pays homage to the champions who cut down nets in March. This collection features the Nike Hyperchase and Zoom HyperRev 2015 and a matching t-shirt, all of which honor championship schools via an abstract graphic pattern. The NCS logo itself is inspired by winning teams cutting down the nets seen from a bird’s eye view. Nike Hyperchase NCS Debuted on the court by Mr. James Harden, this edition of the Hyperchase has a multi colored mosaic upper, multi-colored dynamic Flywire; a black innersleeve completes…
Read More2015 Nike Free Collection
The 11th year of the Nike Free franchise, brings three styles: The Nikke Free 3.0 Flyknit, the Nike Free 4.0 Flyknit and the Nike Free 5.0. This year’s line offers runners three options: The Nike 3.0 , which according to the brand, offers its most natural ride with a snug Flyknit upper and 4mm heel-to-toe offset. The Nike Free 4.0 Flyknit is for those who may want a bit more cushioned ride, as it has a 6mm heel-to-toe offset. The Nike Free 5.0 is the most cushioned of the three, bringing…
Read MoreThe Nike Basketball Easter Collection
The official images of Nike Basketball’s Easter collection have been released. The collection features the KOBE X, KD7, KYRIE 1 and LEBRON 12 with Special holiday-themed micro camo, florals and abstract prints adorn the uppers of the featured collection shoes, the LEBRON 12, KOBE X, KD 7, and KYRIE 1. LEBRON 12 Kobe X KD 7 KYRIE 1 These will be available at nike.com and select retailers April2. Also included in the collection are matching T-shirts, socks and hats associated with each shoe.
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