Author Archives: Aaron Kr.
January 25th, 2012 by Aaron Kr.
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As of late, Nike iD has been rewarding the Air Force 1 faithful out there with a special new option each month. First it was wool, then premium boot leather and this past month just saw some interesting ballistic mesh and rubber options. Each has been limited to 750 pairs and have all gone pretty fast, but now for the February offering comes something sure to disappear even quicker. Until now, if you wanted elephant print on an Air Force 1, you could check out eBay for one of a handful of previous general releases that dabbled with the beloved pattern, or if you really wanted to go all out, you could always put it on a Bespoke. Now at long last, elephant print will be available on the Nike Air Force 1 iD. While excessive use has slightly diluted the power of the almighty elephant touch over the years, we’re sure that there will be plenty of folks eager to slap some on their AF1′s with the quickness. Look for these to hit Nike iD around the beginning of the month and stay tuned for sample pics coming soon.
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January 21st, 2012 by Aaron Kr.
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February is Black History Month, and once again, Nike will be commemorating the occasion with a special pack featuring their three premier signature basketball models. The Nike LeBron 9, Zoom Kobe VII and Zoom KD IV will all be getting the BHM 2012 treatment, with this year’s motif as a Black/White/Red look with a little Midnight Fog thrown in for good measure. Take a closer look at these catalog shots after the jump and stay tuned for further info on the February release. via BX Sports
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January 14th, 2012 by Aaron Kr.
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“Where do you go from the top? You go over the top.”
The #KobeSystem lays the blueprint for the successful to become even more successful. Just check out Kobe’s Success System self help seminar and you’ll get all the answers you need. How do you know when you’re in the #KobeSystem? Look at your feet. Seems simple enough. It’s all about “adapting to succeed” so you’ll have to adapt into a new pair of the Nike Zoom Kobe VII System Supreme to see for yourself. If it’s good enough for megastars like Kanye West, Jerry Rice and Richard Branson among others, this might be worth looking into. Enjoy the “Welcome to the #KobeSystem” video after the jump and let us know if it works for you.
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January 4th, 2012 by Aaron Kr.
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Earlier tonight, Nike brought us an official introduction to the Chinese Zodiac-inspired ‘Year of the Dragon’ Collection, featuring a number of special edition versions of some of Nike/Jordan Brand’s biggest names in signature kicks. Among the selected few is the Zoom Kobe VII, previewed several times in the past few weeks. Inspired by a combination of Kung-Fu and Kobe’s early childhood days in Italy, the shoe sports an eye catching red/green/yellow color scheme, complete with dragon graphics and the System Supreme insole options. As you can see, the retail version features a yellow dragon on the heel, as opposed to the tonal sample version seen last week, but most other aspects of the look seem to match up. You can check out some detailed shots of the shoe and inserts after the jump, and check back for a release date, as these are expected to be on the way to retail sooner rather than later.
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January 4th, 2012 by Aaron Kr.
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A few weeks back, we brought you a sneak preview of the Year of the Dragon edition of the Air Jordan 2012, and now we get a better look thanks to the official unveiling of the Nike Basketball/Jordan Brand collection. We’ve only seen a few colorways of the Air Jordan 2012 at this point, but it was clear from early photos that the upcoming Jordan signature model would feature interchangeable sockliner/insole options, similar to the Air Jordan 2011, and perhaps even more so to the recently released Zoom Kobe VII System. These new pics show off the super high-cut bootie with matching dragon-decorated ankle strap, clearly a bold new direction for the Air Jordan heritage line. You’ll need to see for yourself, so continue on after the jump for more info and images of the ‘Year of the Dragon’ Air Jordan 2012 and stay tuned for release info coming soon.
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January 2nd, 2012 by Aaron Kr.
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By now, it’s hardly news that Nike has some big things in store for the new year. In addition to the recent activation of Nike’s official Twitter and Instagram accounts, they are also launching a new inspirational campaign dubbed, Make It Count, asking you what you will do to make 2012 a legendary year. In addition to some tweets from notable athletes, Nike has also launched some teaser vids, one with an intriguing “save the date” message letting us know that something major will be going down on January 19th. No word yet on if the announcement will be sneaker-related, but in the meantime, stay tuned to @NIKE for a number of upcoming #MAKEITCOUNT videos and Instagram pics by guest photographer, 13th Witness. Check out more info and teaser vids after the jump and let us know – How will you make it count in 2012?
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December 29th, 2011 by Aaron Kr.
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‘Tis the season for year-end recaps, and we couldn’t be any prouder to unveil our annual Top 30 Sneakers of the year list. “Best of” lists are a dime a dozen these days, so here at Sneaker News, we like to really go the extra mile in our efforts to pinpoint the top sneaker releases and stories of the past year. After the exhaustive process of choosing and narrowing down all the selections, each of the 30 shoes is ranked by the members of the Sneaker News team, with the eventual averages determining the final order. While we recognize that these lists are completely subjective, we stand by our selections, and with the staggering wallet-draining onslaught of juicy sneaker releases that the year had to offer, we can guarantee that there will be something for everyone. In addition to the stellar crop of 2011 footwear, we’re also excited to introduce some new features of the yearly SN Top 30 extravaganza – a gorgeous HD slideshow gallery for each selection, an editors’ picks section at the end and even a Top 30 book coming soon. You’re really in for a treat this time around, so clear your schedule and head over to flip through our HD gallery right here for the Top 30 Sneakers of 2011.
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December 28th, 2011 by Aaron Kr.
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As of midnight last night, the Sneaker News 2011 Readers’ Choice Poll results were officially in the books, leading us right up to tonight’s moment of truth and the unveiling of this year’s winners. There were runaway landslides and some neck-and-neck battles, obvious favorites and a few sleepers, and when it was all said and done, we’re left with a year-end awards list determined entirely by you, our faithful readers. You might not be on board with all the winners, and quite frankly, neither are we, but at the end of the day, majority rules and the people have spoken. Keep reading to see what shoes took the crown in each category and thanks to all who participated in the Sneaker News 2011 Readers’ Choice voting.
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