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The most recent Nike Zoom Hyperenforcer to make a splash was the ‘Think Pink’ version, a bold breast cancer awareness colorway. This upcoming Hyperenforcer goes the opposite way color wise grabbing just black and white for the upper, but still manages to be unique with the striped look on the various panels of the shoe. The result really shows how far the the black and white approach can be stretched given a little geometric detail, with the patterning not quite reaching Freegums levels but still standing out. Hit the jump for some extra shots of the Nike Zoom Hyperenforcer in black and white. via Kenlu
Nike Zoom Hyperenforcer
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Kobe Bryant is leading the NBA in scoring so far in this compressed regular season, and has been sufficiently impressive in the young year that his one-time teammate and longtime rival Shaquille O’Neal conceded that the Black Mamba is indeed the greatest Laker in history. Kobe eclipsed Shaq for fifth on the all-time scoring list last night, just over a week after passing Jerry West for the Lakers franchise points record, and will tie another mark in about the same amount of time when he makes a fourteenth consecutive All-Star appearance. Kobe is a phenomenon that no one shoe can contain, so even when the Kobe VII System has more options than ever, takedown models like the Nike Zoom Kobe Venomenon II pictured above provide a variety of entry points for the massive and still growing Asia-Pacific basketball market where these have historically been limited. How do these compare to last year’s Venomenon debut, Kobe’s Dream Season or KB24 models, or any of LeBron James’ secondary sigs? via taobao
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Black History Month celebrates those individuals who have instilled significant marks in the culture and history of African-Americans, and through sport, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant have established themselves as examples of greatness, supremacy, persistent hard work, and success. Through the Nike Basketball Black History Month Pack, Nike pays homage to these three individuals and other important figures of Black History by releasing the three signature shoes in special colorways. Each pair features a Midnight Fog and Black base, adorned with an African quilt pattern that evokes tradition and history. You can catch all three pairs at select Nike Basketball retailers tomorrow, so let us know which of the three you like best and check out what’s available now on eBay.
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Most superhero sagas begin with some kind of childhood drama, and it could be anything from slaughtered parents to radioactive exposure or genetic variance. Would the same apply if a kid were met with an emotional watershed moment that was overwhelmingly positive? Because if so, we’d better put measures in place for how to deal with a bunch of slam-dunking supermen in about twenty years. The Nike LeBron 9 ‘Dunkman’ TD is sure to put a smile on your face as you lace up your little sneakerhead, its tonal grey/black and Volt colorway right in the intersection of mainstream trends and childish playfulness. This is the first time in a good while that we’re seeing the ‘Dunkman’ motif on a toddler-sized Nike LeBron signature; will it also be the first time you share this recurring theme’s ‘powers’ with your youngster(s)? Let us know when you click through to see more angles, and get ready for the whole family to suit up like the Dunkman on March 2nd. via The Closet Collectors
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With all the commotion about the ‘Galaxy’ colorway slated to release on the eve of NBA All-Star 2012, be careful not to overlook the Nike Air Foamposite One release a short while later that we’ve been watching for a good while now. The ’Electrolime’ Air Foamposite One gets back to this model’s uniformly colored heritage with a new shade so vibrant that these have managed to escape the Iowa/Wu-Tang/Pittsburg/LIVESTRONG typecasting that seems to all too often pidgeonhole black and yellow designs. These also feature just a hint of navy blue on the ’1c’ logos and insoles, perhaps the tiniest reference to University of Michigan star Chris Webber who wound up wearing his college colors again in Golden State where he was traded for Penny Hardaway on Draft Day 1993. Have another look after the jump and let us know if uniformly-colored or patterned Foamposite is the way to go. via ST
Nike Air Foamposite One
Electrolime/Electrolime-Black
314996-330
03/17/12
$220
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Who rocked the best kicks over the last two nights? That title might go to Jordan Crawford and his Air Jordan V ‘Raging Bull’ in a losing effort against the Knicks, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t other heat! Quentin Richardson rocked the Air Jordan X ‘Old Royal’, while the Chicago counterpart popped up on a few more players like Demar DeRozan, who has been exclusive to the Kobe VI for a while. LeBron James wore the Black/Red PE of his LeBron 9 again, Jordan Hill of the Rockets wore the Air Flight ’89 in a fitting colorway, and Jeremy Lin continued the Knicks’ ‘Linning’ ways with the Hyperfuse Low. We’ve got more NBA Feet going full speed ahead so take a look below and let us know who you thought had the best kicks! via Yahoo!
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Sneaker News has been filled with information on the upcoming 2012 NBA All-Star sneakers, but did you know that the annual ASG standouts represent a relatively recent phenomenon? Even as recently as two decades ago, we only had a tiny fraction of the amount of energy and attention put into today’s All-Star Game shoes; why do you think a simple all-red sneaker from 1995 has us talking about Scottie Pippen so much each February? It was during that second MJ-less ASG that Pip broke out the infamous red Air Flight Maestro, a model whose essence has been distilled and enhanced with a Max Air cushion in the heel to create the Nike Flight Maestro Plus. This latest drop isn’t an All-Star tribute or even a direct link to Pippen’s NBA career, but rather a trendy take on tumbled nubuck that adds bright blue and green accents to a simple grey/black/white base. You’ll find these at select Nike Sportswear retailers like Oneness today, but with all the All-Star heat arriving in the next couple weeks, how will you choose which pairs you want most?
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College basketball offered up some premium entertainment last night as the UNC Tar Heels squared off against the big-time rival Duke Blue Devils and Big East heavyweights Syracuse and Georgetown got down and dirty in Western NY. Not much more can be said about the history behind these two match-ups; Duke and UNC have been trading blows for decades, while ‘Cuse and G-Town – without question one of the biggest rivalries in college sports – threw down in what is likely to be their last bout in the Carrier Dome, so it’s clear why Jordan Brand selected this great night to debut the all-new Air Jordan 2012. The UNC Tar Heels sported PE colorways of the Air Jordan 2012 ‘University Blue’, while Georgetown spiced things up by throwing some Volt into the mix by way of the ‘Wolf Grey’ joints. We’ve got some nice in-game action shots for you below so take a look and stick with Sneaker News for more NCAA Feet action as we near the tournament! via Yahoo
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While the Air Flight One is headed toward the stars via Orlando, the spectacular hybrid model that was most young sneakerheads’ first exposure to its signature pods is headed in the opposite direction. Given their history (first Shaq in ’96, then the ’09 Finals), you might think that’d be LA, but we’re actually talking about a colorway that always does well everywhere, any time of year. The Nike Zoom Rookie is ready to debut its ’Blackout’ colorup, a subtly stunning mix of Anthracite Foamposite, black nubuck and the ever-present translucent outsole. These have the unenviable task of following the aptly named ‘Dynamic Blue’ joints to retail, but there’s little cause for worry about betting on swift sales when these hit select Nike Sportswear retailers on March 3rd. via Kicks-crew
Nike Zoom Rookie LWP
Black/Anthracite
472688-010
03/03/12
$200
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adidas Basketball is determined to make sure that the 2012 NBA All-Star Game isn’t an entirely Swooshed out affair, dropping a couple special signature sneakers from their premier athletes. The adidas adiZero Rose 2.5 and the adidas adiPower Howard 2 are the models in question, both of which come in a vibrant set of citrus tones resulting in a unified look across the sneakers. We already know that both Derrick Rose and Dwight Howard have the capabilities to make a huge on-court impression, so will the big weekend along with these powerful colorways galvanize interest in their latest? Stick tuned for our All-Star coverage for how that pans out, and remember that both of these models will pop up at adidas Basketball retailers on February 23rd. via US10
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