Browsing the "Basketball" Category
May 16th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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The Nike Zoom Hyperfranchise XD has touched down just in time for summer ball. The Hyperfranchise is a perfect choice for outdoor basketball on asphalt, because it’s equipped with an Extra Durable Rubber outsole that resists abrasions. This latest release is the first ‘home’-ish colorway trotted out to date, a Chicago Bulls-leaning style that echoes one of the most popular playground looks over the past twenty-eight years. Click through to see more angles of this Hyperfranchise now available at select Asian retailers, and stick with Sneaker News for the latest.
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May 15th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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2013 marks the twentieth anniversary of Nike Basketball’s original signature athletes colliding in the NBA Finals. A matchup so perfect it’d make the MVPuppets jealous pitted Michael Jordan’s two-time defending champ Chicago Bulls against rebellious 92-93 MVP Charles Barkley’s Phoenix Suns. And on the eve of the ‘Playoff’ Jordan 8 Retros next month, we see a classic Sir Charles model take on a style that’ll be gracing an AJIV later in the fall. This Fire Red Nike Air Force Max 2013 gets the ‘Toro Bravo’ tag with its aggressive colorway, and you can see a new set of images below while we wait for next Saturday, May 25th’s release at spots like Sneaker Bistro.
Nike Air Force Max 2013
University Red/Black-Anthracite-Cool Grey
555105-600
05/25/13
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May 15th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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The Nike KD V “What the KD” is on display for us once again, with the just the left shoe being shown off in this teaser. Of course on these mash-up models seeing both sides is important, as the two shoes generally slap different graphics on. This pair is no different, with %50 on display being comprised of such releases as the “All Star”, “BHM”, and “Energy” Nike KD Vs. Continue reading for the full shot and check back with Sneaker News for release info in the unlikely event that these make their way to retail.
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May 15th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Russell Westbrook is among the NBA’s truly elite talents; just ask Kevin Durant how much of an impact he makes. That’s why Jordan Brand chose him as one of the Jumpman’s youth movement representatives, and a young baller can further relate to the twenty-four year old Westbrook as represented in this new spot for Champs Sports. Backed by T.I.’s ‘Go Get It’, ‘Game Starts Here’ shows how Jordan has you covered head to toe this summer, both on the court and off. Three summery styles are emphasized in ‘Grape’, turquoise and citrus; let us know your choice after watching the video below.
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May 15th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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The Nike Kobe 8 Mambacurial will release on June 7th here in North American, having already arrived at select Asian spots. The sneaker is one with heavy soccer ties, ties that link back to Kobe’s upbringing in Italy that had him equally exposed to basketball and “football” as our European friends call it. The Engineered Mesh upper pioneered by the Nike Kobe 8 proper is reworked here, picking up an alternate bootie look from the Nike Mercurial Vapor IX. Get the full images on the gorgeous Nike Kobe 8 Mambacurial, release date June 7th, right after the jump and let us know in the comments if you think this is the best style to date for Kobe’s eighth signature shoe.
Nike Kobe 8 System MC
Red Plum/Electric Green-Pink Flash
615315-500
06/07/13
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May 15th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Are Kevin Durant and his various Nike KD V Elite PEs on the way out of the playoffs? It sure seems that way, as OKC has fallen to a near-insurmountable 1-3 in their current series with Memphis. And as one of the league’s premier sneaker stars wavers another stands strong, with LeBron James and the Heat happily pushing the Bulls aside and going up 3-1. Slightly unexpected sightings from this set of NBA games sneaker-wise included a very special Air Jordan V on feet for JR Brick Smith, a random Nike Air Force Max 2013 courtside for the Spurs, and the recurring LeBron Zoom Soldier fare on the feet of one Danny Green. Continue reading for all those and more in this edition of NBA Feet.
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May 15th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Further proof that we’re missing out on so much potential NBA Playoff goodness with all the injuries to big names: Derrick Rose‘s secondary adidas signature. There are only a select few athletes who have achieved success sufficient to warrant a sneaker offshoot, so even while we haven’t gotten to enjoy D-Rose’s on-court mastery in a good while, seeing him in a rarefied class with LeBron, Kobe, KD and Dwyane Wade is a solid reminder. This adidas Rose 773 Light colorway is one you’d naturally connect with fellow Chicago legend Michael Jordan, with its mix of Bulls and UNC colors making for a solid summertime hoop shoe. Check them out below and keep your eyes peeled because availability in Asia means they’ll hit US retailers soon.
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May 15th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Dwyane Wade’s first Li-Ning signatures sold so well that the Way of Wade has spawned a second line. The Li-Ning Wade All City is another example of the design language used in D-Wade’s sig series, including the unique ‘W’ shaped eyestay that’s one of the defining features. These are more affordable than the Way of Wade, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be easier to get your hands on, especially for US sneakerheads. Furthering this notion is the fact that the Wade All City hit for April in China, so check them out after the jump below and let us know if you plan to leverage overseas connects to grab a pair.
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