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Sneaker News just gave you an in-depth look at Chris Paul’s latest Jordan Brand signature sneaker, and by the name alone, you could certainly conclude that Paul’s CP2′Quick is related to the above pictured Jordan 2′Smooth. These two models do indeed share a lowtop cut and a podular outsole design, but the 2′Smooth is much closer to the Air Jordan Legacy than CP3 series thanks to a molded take on the Air Jordan XX’s laser-etched mosaic. In fact, it was upon the twentieth Air Jordan that IPS debuted, the forefather to the Podulon system in use on Paul’s recent releases. So the 2′Smooth offers a host of connections to JB’s past and present, though they end up with a unique identity. Click on the jump below to check out the October 2011 releases and let us know how these rank against Jordan’s other Q4 drops.
Jordan 2′Smooth
White/Black-Varsity Red
467815-100
Black/Varsity Maize-White
467815-021
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The adidas Originals ZX 700 Boat was one of the first sneakers to adopt a hybridized deck shoe aesthetic back in 2007, so with Three Stripes reprising some of the last decade’s most significant drops, you know these just had to make an appearance. The ZX 700 Boat Mammoth ‘B-Sides’ reprises the black pair that featured the same skull-and-tusk embossing on their side panels, this new edition essentially the opposite of the original in terms of colorblocking. Click through to see another B-Sides video depicting the transition and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date.
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The professionals might be arguing over their proceeds like a bunch of kids, but that won’t stop young people from preparing for the pros this winter. High school and college basketball are positioned to gain new followers if the NBA labor situation can’t be handled promptly, and wherever there are schools suiting up teams to go to battle on the hardwood, you’ll see the Nike Zoom Kobe VI in Team Bank colorways. These cleanly blocked Zoom Kobe 6s utilize a simple two-toned upper so as to compliment your uniform but not overpower it, a great way to boost performance and morale without distracting from the team’s unified front. Click through to see the six colorways that just released and grab yours today from Eastbay.
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With all the attention garnered by NBA MVP Derrick Rose and the featherweight Crazy Light series, Dwight Howard has been almost forgotten when it comes to adias Basketball this summer. You can expect D-12 to be back in the spotlight as soon as the NBA labor dispute is resolved, as the Orlando Magic big man has pledged to continue playing at Amway Arena, though he will indeed become a free agent at the conclusion of the season. But should Howard end up with another team, here’s a look at a signature sneaker that could serve as an adequate ‘road’ choice no matter for whom he ends up playing. The adias adiPower Howard in black and white utilizes the same clean colorblocking as the Magic edition that hit retailers last week; how do they stack up to other frontcourt-oriented models like the Nike Zoom Hyperforce? Click through to see more angles and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date. via US10
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On the heels of our close-up look at the Timbo-style Vac-Tech Dunk Highs earlier this morning comes a preview of another model done in the same molded wheat suede motif. The Nike Air Max 90 VT Premium joins the aforementioned dunks and a few other pairs in utilizing this sleek yet rugged motif, their stitchless uppers a clear sign that sneaker construction has come a long way in this model’s twenty-one year run. Click through to see more, let us know which of these gumsoled beauties you like best and stick with Sneaker News for updates in advance of the Friday, October 7th release date.
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2011 will go down as a banner year for Jordan Brand. You’d be hard-pressed to find a stronger year for retro releases, the Air Jordan Legacy is back on track and the 2011s offered your pick of cushioning systems and became the first model in the series history available on NIKEiD. This tremendous freedom of choice also popped up with Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul each receiving ‘Advanced’ upgrades to their most recent signatures. Melo also has the Future Sole line going strong, so for CP3 to match his comrade, Paul was willing to subtract from his own series. And we’re not talking about the kind of sacrifice the NBA owners are asking the players to endure, but rather the simple subtraction evident in the name of the upcoming Jordan CP 2′Quick. This model will further the talk that Paul’s line has recently drawn on the success of the lowcut Zoom Kobe series, the CP 2′Quick sharing that same low to the ground look and a strikingly similar heel counter as the most recent Mamba sigs. Click through to see the first four colorways slated to drop in September and October, let us know which ones you like best and stick with Sneaker News for the US release dates.
Jordan CP 2′Quick
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Nigel Sylvester’s Best-Of list? Nikes, Nikes, and more Nikes. The Queens born professional BMX Rider has a surging star status in the niche sport that has gained national recognition, and with his top-flight endorsements with some of the world’s most well known brands like Nike and Gatorade, Nigel has helped bring the sport to new heights of popularity. The Nike 6.0 athlete recently jotted down his 25 favorite sneakers of all time, which include some of the most famous Air Maxes like the Nike Air Max 95 in Neon, the Nike SB Janoski, and the Air Jordan 1, which garnered the number 1 spot on this list. Check out a sampling of Nigel’s 25 best below and head to Complex for the full feature.
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The Jordan CMFT Viz Air 11 will officially celebrate its first birthday this September. The first releases of the Jordan CMFT series were the two OG Air Max 1-inspired colorways Jordan CMFT Viz Air 11, but we all know that since its debut, we’ve seen some wacky colorways and some new Jordan CMFT models. This October, Jordan Brand has plans to release three more colorways of the Air Max 1 x Air Jordan XI, all of which feature a Stealth/Light Graphite/Black base with a unique primary color (your pick of Infrared, Varsity Royal, and Sonic Yellow). The upper features a Stealth Grey mudguard with a unique reptilian-skin texture, a Light Graphite perforated upper, and elephant print on the heel. Check out all three releases after the jump and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more upcoming Jordan Brand releases for the rest of the year!
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It seem that the Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low Miami Nights was slowly making its way from East to West when the alleged Asia-only release hit Nikestore online in the UK. Not much long afterwards, Nike confirmed a release in the U.S. at select retailers, and as of now, the most sought-after shoe of the Summer season will be limited to NikeTown in Miami, FL only. Due to the limited nature of the release, wristbands will be distributed on Thursday, September 1st, a day before a official release, at 10:30 AM. Hopefully the LeBron 8 V/2 Low ‘Miami Nights’ – also dubbed the ‘Flamingo’ colorway – will follow a similar path to the South Beach LeBron 8, which was also a Miami-only release before hitting select stores nationwide. Will you be at NikeTown Miami to get a wristband? If you’re unable to be in the area, cop a pair on eBay.
Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low
White/Solar Red-Glass Blue
456849-101
09/02/11
$150
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When something is dubbed ‘New School’, it usually denotes some sort of lack of ‘old school appeal’. There’s no doubt that the Jordan New School does have a more advanced design concept compared to earlier models, because it clearly takes after the Jordan Fly Wade rather than an earlier Air Jordan shoe. Starting the the bottom up, the Jordan New School boasts a fresh new design, featuring a visible Max Air unit at the heel (with the Jordan Play In These midsole), a slick stitch-pattern on the upper, patent leather and nubuck for a little style, and a sporty spoiler as the heel-tab. The Jordan New School will be featured during the month of October, with three gorgeous colorways set to hit stores at $115. Check out all three upcoming releases below and let us know what you think of this latest design, and stick with Sneaker News for more Jordan Brand updates for the remainder of the year.
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