The white-on-white Nike Air Force 1 is a quintessentially ‘summer’ shoe, but you can look just as fresh going the opposite route. These new Uptowns are nearly all black, but there’s a healthy portion of white hits as well. The most unique of these ‘blank’ contrasts is the pattern that appears on the rear quarter and side panels, which looks something like a beaded curtain or maybe a spiderweb. In any case, these pinstriped AF1 Lows are ready to go and you can cop them from select Nike Sportswear retailers including Caliroots’ Six Feet Down specialty store.
Style: 318775-007
Color: Black/Light Bone
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The Boston Celtics very well might have lost their shot at a second NBA title in three years because of too much isolation in the later stages of Game 7, but don’t tell Jordan Brand that ‘team’ and ‘iso’ play can’t be the same style. The Air Jordan Team Iso is a curiously named sneaker whose high end design makes you wonder what the next Air Jordan Franchise model will look like. It also gives us a sneak peek into this year’s special Quai 54 colorup, which will apparently be a simple mix of black and Varsity Maize with a little white thrown in for good measure. Take a look at more angles after the jump and let us know if the Quai 54 Team Iso has you excited for a stateside release. via Kinetics
Style: 407355-002
Color: Black/Varsity Maize-White
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LeBron James broke his Playoff tradition of wearing he Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier and went with the LeBron VII P.S., a second signature shoe designed for LeBron’s postseason play. LeBron and his Cavs didn’t enjoy the end result (they were sent packing in Round 2) so who knows what would’ve happened if LeBron wore the Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier IV? They haven’t released in the states just yet but two colorways are now available on Nikestore UK; White/Red/Black as well as an interesting combo of Grey/Purple/White are now available for purchase across the pond, but Sneaker News will let you know when these hit the states. For now, check out these new images of the Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier IV, available now at Nikestore UK.
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The other day Sneaker News showed you one of the colorways of the Jordan CP3 Tribute, a clever mix of the third Air Jordan and Chris Paul shoe. This new colorway of Black, Cement Grey, Varsity Red, and White keeps it even closer to the vest; we don’t need to tell you which Air Jordan III colorway this emulates. In fact, the entire CP3 tribute just looks like an updated version of the Air Jordan III, just with a CP3 logo on the tongue, the honey-combed traction on the bottom sole, and of course the speckled midsole. Check out the detailed images after the jump and let us know if you think this ‘Tribute’ is worthy of Michael Jordan. via Dunk.
Style: 407451-001
Color: Black/Cement Grey-Varsity Red-White
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Fresh off the heels of Kobe Bryant’s fifth NBA Championship is this new colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe V (5) in Comet Red, White, and Del Sol. In a seemingly China-inspired colorway, this colorway of the Zoom Kobe V could be worn by the Chinese National Team during the FIBA World Championships or the World Basketball Festival that is set to go down in mid-August. The colorway is also nearly identical to the Nike Hyperdunk 2010 seen on Yi ianlian’s feet during the Nike Fall 2010 Basketball Showcase, so the China connection is even more logical. Check out this new colorway after the jump and stick to Sneaker News for more info. via Marqueesole.
Style: 395780-600
Color: Comet Red/White-Del Sol
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After 105 grueling games, the Los Angeles Lakers once again hoisted the NBA Championship trophy above their heads, celebrating a deserving reward after a hard-fought journey. In what might’ve been the most competitive and gut-wrenching NBA Finals since the Knicks/Rockets series in ’94, the Lakers and Celtics took the scenic route by going the complete seven games and bringing the finale down to the wire. It wasn’t a pretty affair; Kobe’s FG% wouldn’t have been better off as a batting average, the team’s free-throw shooting appeared to be a haunting of Shaquille O’neal, and at times, the offense looked less LA Lakers and more LA Sparks. But by the game clock ticked down to zero, Kobe fist-pumped and kissed his daughters, Ron Artest thanked his psychiatrist, and Derek Fisher cried tears of joy (again). The Zen-master Phil Jackson looked cool, calm, and collected, apparently desensitized by the first ten he’s already amassed.
But the NBA Finals is truly the Big Stage for Kobe Bryant – it’s where he shines his brightest and leads his team to victory even when his shooting is not up to par. Kobe, in the Nike Zoom Kobe V Big Stage, grabbed 15 boards and dictated the offense by drawing double teams and making the proper outlet passes, making an impact in other facets of the game. Derek Fisher hit a clutch three, Pau Gasol was all over the boards, and Ron Artest’s reputation as a defensive stalwart showed itself once again. The Boston effort can’t be overlooked; the Celtics were up for most of the game thanks to Kevin Garnett’s solid play and Rasheed Wallace’s low-post performance. Rajon Rondo and his bright-green Nike Hyperfuse PE covered the entire floor, although Ray Allen and the new colorway of his Air Jordan Icons PE was somewhat of a no-show.
Sneaker News’ ongoing coverage of NBA Feet now comes to an end for this season, but be sure to check back as we review the best kicks seen on the NBA hardwood from the 2009-2010 campaign. Continue on for a full gallery of Game 7 of the NBA Finals and let us know if this was one of the best Game 7s you’ve seen. via Yahoo!.
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The Nike Air Pippen II re-released some time ago but a “new” colorway is about to hit us soon. That’s right: Varsity Purple, or better recognized by the Eggplant nickname, has now pervaded Scottie Pippen territory, as a Nike Air Pippen II Eggplant colorway is set to release with a rumored limited release. A Foamposite upper doesn’t seem likely, but instead a synthetic material with a Foamposite feel – much like that of the Eggplant Big Nike High or the Nike Blazer inspired by the Nike Air Foamposite line. The Pippen II was a popular shoe with a simple design and jeweled swoosh, and this new colorway should definitely have retro-basketball heads talking again. Check out the extra images after the jump and let us know what you think. via heizhushoes.
Style: 312545-500
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The Nike Zoom Uptempo V didn’t change physically but the name sure has; once called the Nike Zoom Flight V, the Zoom Uptempo V returns in this dazzling colorway fit for outer space. A metallic silver upper with a white trim and Chrome pod make up the shoe which surely can’t go by unnoticed. Jason Kidd wore these in the 90′s and he can break this new pair out – so long as the Mavericks bring back those hideous shiny silver alternate uniforms they revealed for the ’03-’04 season. Check out the details after the jump and pick up a pair over at Kinetics.
Style: 366570-002
Color: Metallic Silver/White-Chrome
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