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We’ve seen some early looks at the ‘Year of the Dragon’ KD IV and the wild Nerf edition has certainly been making plenty of noise lately, but Kevin Durant, himself, recently hinted at another upcoming colorway of his fourth signature shoe that might just outdo them both. Here we get our first look at the ‘Weatherman’ KD IV, a nod to Kevin’s childhood aspirations of becoming a meteorologist. As you can see, the shoe features a colored graphic design inspired by the wavy color-coded weather patterns that you would see on the screen during your daily local weather report. No official word yet on a release for these, but hopefully, we can expect them to hit shelves some time in 2012. Check out the pics and let us know how they stack up against the Nerfs and YOTD’s based on this early look. via MoreUptempo on NT.
Nike Zoom KD IV ‘Weatherman’
Stadium Green/Volt-Black-Team Orange
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Having turned 21 this year, it’s safe to say that the Nike Air Max 90 has put on enough years to show off a bit more grown-up styling. Sure, this pair isn’t exactly formal-but the muted obsidian tones on the upper go hand in hand with the series of darker Air Max 90′s we’ve seen recently. This colorway isn’t all doom and gloom though, as the customary snow white look shows up on the midsole and laces, as well as on the lining, ‘Air Max’ branding, and the side swoosh. All in all another solid entry to the Air Max legacy that doesn’t scream for attention but still gets the job done. Be on the lookout for them at Euro retailers like Titolo.
Nike Air Max 90
Obsidian/Sail
333888-400
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All aboard the KD party bus! Check out Kevin Durant as he tours the city of Oklahoma City, making impromptu stops wherever a game of basketball is starting to heat up. Durant’s small-town charm is what makes this superstar talent an approachable figure in the NBA, so playing alongside neighborhood kids on a barnyard basketball hoop or with a group of senior citizens isn’t as off-center as you’d think. This short video, with soul-pioneer Sam Cooke and his genre-defining ‘Good Times’ setting the mood, shows a small sampling of Durant’s unrelenting passion and tireless search for basketball; watch Durant as he ‘paints the town’ and some hoops with neighborhood folk in various settings – with a final one-on-one match-up with hip-hop artist J. Cole. Basketball Never Stops for Kevin Durant, and with his all-new Nike Zoom KD IV laced on his feet, his itch for the game is only growing…so where will he stop next? Take a look at the new Basketball Never Stops video with Kevin Durant below and hit up Nikestore to pre-order your pair of KD IVs now.
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We’ve already given you a look at a host of styles from Vans that break out tougher materials for the winter weather. There was the Vans Switchback CA Water Resistant and then the ’10oz Canvas Pack’ but this pair takes it a bit further. Presenting a thick 12oz canvas upper, these go the extra mile, along with the obviously higher silhouette that allows for more complete coverage. On the insides the shoe has a nice waxed leather, letting their beauty run more than just skin deep. Get a full look at these freshly debuted versions of the Vans Sk8-Hi offerings after the jump and let us know what you think. via FreshNGood
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Alright alright, before you Swoosh fiends get out your pitchforks let’s just calm down for a second and take a closer look at this adidas Originals Campus II. Sure, the ‘wheat’ look has been a popular choice out in Beaverton for the Fall/Holiday 2011 season, but that doesn’t give them exclusive rights to the tan tone does it? We saw the adidas Originals Hardland WNTR pick up a similar look a while back, so why not try it out on classic model like the Campus II? Standing in stark contrast to the colorful collection we saw last week, the tan/white look here keeps it nice and neutral. Get a full look at the adidas Originals Campus II in the wheat colorway after the jump and let us know who did it better. Also be on the lookout for these at fine footwear retailers like Concepts.
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A sick colorway like this would start a riot. Wait…too soon? All jokes aside, the LeBron 9 hitting Nike iD was a long-overdue move by Nike Basketball (not to say it didn’t raise a few eyebrows), and since it first dropped in late October, we have a look at a nice themed colorway of the Nike LeBron 9 iD. Inspired by the Vancouver Canucks NHL hockey franchise, this LeBron 9 iD featured a White/Royal upper with green accents on the laces, outsole, and swoosh border, which does a great job at simulating the Canucks’ on-ice sweaters. Got any more team-inspired designs in mind? Check out the detailed angles of this LeBron 9 iD creation and let us know what ideas you have in your head. via LRJ23.
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Sneaker News has been providing some in-depth previews of Nike Skateboarding release for Summer 2012, like the entire catalog previewed in early October as well as the Dunk Lows, Mids, and Highs that we have you an exclusive look one. Scattered among all those April/May/June drops is this new ‘Nori’ colorway of the SB Dunk Mid; this un-strapped Mid-cut Nike SB Dunk combines Nori green with a nice shade of blue on the upper, with a white/beige midsole/outsole combination. The upper is built with a combination of soft suede (a huge plus for Dunk fans) and full-grain leather. Again, expect these next Summer, so enjoy the close-up angles of this upcoming release and let us know what you think. via Dunkbar.
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Go long! Well, not too long. According to Kevin Durant himself, the Nike Zoom KD IV ‘Nerf’ is scheduled for an official release on December 17th, 2011, one week before the Christmas Holiday weekend. The ‘Nerf’ colorway is undoubtedly the most colorful of the entire Zoom KD history, but is it the best KD of all time? It certainly has garnered the most attention thanks to the dope packaging, high-energy colorway, and general holy-crap-that’s-awesome concept. Sneaker News provided you detailed shots of the Zoom KD IV ‘Nerf’ not long ago, so be sure to take a look again if you need a thorough look, and let us know in the comments how badly you want these!
Nike Zoom KD IV ‘Nerf’
12/17/11
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It’s time to exhale. The trifecta of Air Jordan IIIs in original colorways from 23 years ago is now complete. Tomorrow will be the official release date of the Air Jordan III ‘Black/Cement’, returning to us once again in the form that Tinker had intended (with the exception of the Jumpman branding on the heel). These were last seen in stores three years ago as part of the Air Jordan 3/20 Collezione Package and also in 2001 (the last time the Black/Cement III featured ‘Nike Air’ on the heel-tab), so if your rotation is missing these certified gems or your pair needs to be replaced, don’t hesitate to cop. It wouldn’t be to far-fetched to say that anyone who calls himself a fan of the Air Jordan MUST have these in their stash. If you don’t think these OG classics aren’t all that, find a new hobby. Cop the Black/Cements tomorrow at Jordan Brand retailers like Extra Butter, or to avoid the imminent Black Friday shopping crowd, get a pair now on eBay.
Air Jordan III
Black/Varsity Red-Cement-White
136064-010
11/25/2011
$160
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With Foamposite skyrocketing in popularity, any sneaker that features the funky material is bound to garner excitement. Let’s not forget that Foamposite was more of a technological advancement rather than a visual spectacle (think Toren Orzeck and John Tawney for the former, Eric Avar for the latter); Foamposite was the result of efforts of Nike Advanced Product Engineering during its search for a less labor-intensive and lightweight material. These days, the Foamposite is carries a ton of popularity, and the release of the Nike Total Air Foamposite Max in the tonal-black colorway will undoubtedly be one of the biggest releases of the Holiday 2011 season. If you weren’t around during the original release or the re-issues there-after, enjoy the Total Foams tomorrow by hitting up select Nike Sportswear retailers, or cop a pair now from ice-sole on eBay.
Nike Total Air Foamposite Max
Black/Black-Anthracite
472498-010
11/25/11
$225
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