Browsing the "Basketball" Category
May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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This newest release from Nike Basketball represents a perfect storm of technology and pop culture. The Nike Max H.A.M. takes its name from the lead single from Watch the Throne, and while this model released just in time for summer ball will indeed go hard, the serendipity of combining Hyperfuse and Max Air into a title that captures the tech and a piece of time capsule slang makes these more interesting. Add in the reasonable $95 MSRP and these two colorways are potential sleeper hits, and you’ll find them available now at Finish Line.
Nike Air Max H.A.M. Low
Violet Force/Volt-Stadium Grey
579580-500
Photo Blue/Team Orange-Night Stadium
579580-400
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May 17th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Kevin Durant’s post-season sneaker output will have another release join its ranks tomorrow in the form of this “OKC Home” Nike KD V Elite colorway. Just how long can KD hang around to put in work with the shoes though? That wouldn’t be much of a question last year, but the Westbrook-less Thunder are having a tough time at it this year. Stay with us through the click to get a good look at the Nike KD V Elite and see this pair in stores tomorrow or right now from kicksclusive on eBay.
Nike KD V Elite
White/Tour Yellow-Photo Blue
585386-100
05/18/13
$180
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May 16th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Nike’s recently introduced Violet Force will play a key role in the LeBron James signature releases scheduled for next Saturday, May 25th. This vibrant purple color makes up the midsole and sockliner of the ‘Sport Turquoise’ LeBron X Elite, a supporting role that’s roughly the opposite of the distribution of the other drop in question. The Nike LeBron X Low finds itself halfway between Hornets and Sprite with this explosive inversion of the aforementioned Elite colorway; will the $95 price difference figure into your selection? Let us know your plans after you’ve seen these ‘Violet Force’ LeBron X Lows up close below, and be sure to pick up a pair on the release date at retailers like Concepts.
Nike LeBron X Low
Violet Force/Volt-Sport Turquoise-Pure Platinum
541100-001
05/25/13
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May 16th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Ewing Athletics just dropped off another preview of the upcoming Ewing Focus, this time dressed up in the Knicks colors once again. The combo is an “away” looking one, and it’s also one that Patrick Ewing himself actually wore back in the 1993 NBA Playoffs. There’s still no concrete release info for the Ewing Focus Retro, but giving the speed at which Ewing Athletics has been dropping hints, we’re hopeful that they’re not too far away in the future. Get the full teaser after the jump and keep it locked on Sneaker News for all your Ewing Athletics updates.
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May 16th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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When it comes to the NBA, the Nike LeBron X player exclusives are pretty much limited to the man himself King James. In other leagues though, we’re seeing players get blessed with their own colorups of his latest signature shoe. Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury is the latest player in that realm, on who has been given a “home” and “away” version of the shoe to go with her Phoenix Mercury jersey. Now that this precedent has been set, is there any chance that we will see her transition to some Elite versions come the post-season? Continue reading for the shots of the Nike LeBron X Diana Taurasi PEs below and tell us in the comments if you like what you see.
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May 16th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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There’s more visually engaging Hyperflight releases on the horizon, as following the Superhero collection, we’ve seen two upcoming releases unveiled this week. One makes its mark with a tiger stripe upper, and this other pair expands on that both in terms of color and the shoe’s own design. The Nike Vis Zoom Hyperflight combines Eric Avar’s futuristic 2001 design with cutting edge full-length visible Zoom Air cushioning as seen on the LeBron X for an update whose first colorway features a streaky lenticular upper, which accounts for that multi-colored “hologram” vibe. Stick with Sneaker News for updates including the Viz Zoom Hyperflight release date and let us know what you think after seeing new images below.
Nike Vis Zoom Hyperflight
599451-601
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May 16th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Perhaps even more exciting than the on-court sneakers for the Thunder as they fell to Memphis last night in the Western Conference Semis were some of the shoes sitting court-side. The Nike KD V “What the KD” in particular, which was laced up by constant PE flaunter and close friend to Kevin Randy Williams. The Nike KD V proper seems to be at the end of its life-cycle by now, so we’d be pretty surprised if these made it to retail, making these passing glances all the more precious. Stay with us through the click to see the on feet shots of the “What the KD” Nike KD V and check back with Sneaker News for more info going forward.
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May 16th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Kevin Durant’s Oklahoma City Thunder are done for the season, but his next Nike Basketball signature shoe is coming up as the first of the next generation. The Nike KD VI goes back to a lower cut, and makes its mark with a unique offset lacing arrangement that along with the toe Swoosh points to the recent FB phenomenon. These KD 6s kick off the third quarter with a Monday, July 3rd release date; will you take advantage of an extended weekend to grab yours at launch? Let us know your thoughts on the KD VI after taking in more photos below and stick with Sneaker News for the latest.
Nike KD VI
599424-700
07/03/13
$130
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