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One company dares to enter the realm of basketball kicks to go up against the likes of Nike and adidas. That company? Li-Ning. No, it’s not an upstart company; Li-Ning has been one of the biggest athletic outfitters of China for quite some time. Li-Ning officially launched their first retail space in the states in Portland, Oregon, which is also home to a big-name sports apparel conglomerate (um, Nike?). As they say, “keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer”. Li-Ning definitely has Nike Basketball in its sights, and setting up shop in their backyard is a sure-fire way to grab the attention of the competition.
At the launch event was the main Li-Ning endorsee Baron Davis, who also goes by the name ‘Beardman’. His first signature shoe with Li-Ning called the BD Doom was sold at $100 a pair, with a Beardman toy figurine available at a discounted price. In addition to the kicks and toy was a nice selection of Li-Ning Basketball apparel. If you liked our NBA Feet: Under The Radar Edition, then read on to check out Li-Ning’s new retail space and merchandise. via FRESHNESS.
14 Responses to “Li-Ning – Official U.S. Launch in Portland, OR”
February 17th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
YO! I love that dunk on that T-shirt up top when he played for the Warriors. That dunk is stuck in my brain like the one VC did in the olympics…jus nuts. But sorry Li-Ning!I can’t fux with your shoes tho…
February 17th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
adidas also based out of portland too. they going after everybody.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
If anyone picked up a pair of the Baron Davis shoes in sz 13.5 in any of the black colorways (black/red, black/blue, black/white) and want to sell em please contact me: jr_lyon@comcast.net
February 17th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Too bad all us Warriors fans still hate him…even though we’re better off without him…poser-ass Nike wanna-be shit…the symbol looks like the bastard child of Saucony’s symbol and a swoosh…punk ass hobo lookin mother fucker
February 17th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Jacket goes hard…Everything else is dirt
February 17th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
just what i always wanted, basketball shoes that will give me lead poisoning. f*ck these cheap ass shoes.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
lol man u guys just hating 2 much, i reckon the shoes are aight
February 18th, 2010 at 4:42 am
wow so much hate…. wonder why they approved #4′s post.
dont like the shoes either, but appreciate the coverage
February 18th, 2010 at 4:46 am
IMO, the shirt that has BD dunking over kirilenko has a subliminal message to nike, Li-ning will own them and shut the down the competition, LOL!
February 18th, 2010 at 4:57 am
“the main Li-Ning endorsee Baron Davis”
Aren’t they endorsing Shaq as well??
And by the way, where are his shoes with the Dunkman logo??
February 18th, 2010 at 5:34 am
easiest pass I’ve ever made….
February 18th, 2010 at 9:48 am
besides this store, where i could get that jacket davis is wearing?
February 19th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Idk i dig some shirts lol and the shoes are aight
April 13th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Top corp’s need competition to push them and I think Li Ning will do that. This is not the only product or sport they deal in. The comments here are good and diverse but the language leaves a lot to be desired. If you don’t like it you don’t have to be vulgar about it.