Though the championship inspiration is clear, we all wondered why Nike would push out so many Zoom Kobe IV colourways when we know the ZK5 is right around the corner.  It’s not too often that we see non-retro releases of an earlier sneaker than is the more recent, but such is the case with the Nike Hyperdunk Low.  You could say it’s a sequel of sorts, but given that the Hyperize is already firmly set as the number one choice for this basketball season, it’s slightly strange to see its predecessor suddenly pop up in a lowtop.  Then again, we’re not complaining either, cos this shoe looks pretty much perfect in the Chicago-style colourway.  Take a look at these photos in advance of the 2010 release and stick with Sneaker News for updates on the entire Nike Hyper- series.  via Kinstor

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Saturday, October 10th, 2009.  The day that the House of Hoops opens at Northline Mall in Houston, TX could very well be the last, considering the ridiculous fire hazard that’s sitting in there.  They really brought the heat for this opening, and while the Cherry Hill, NJ store got some love of its own with a duo of Philly Hyperizes for the occassion, when you get a look at the list of stuff they have in store, you might think somebody in Foot Locker corporate was from ‘Space City’.

The Astros and Rockets were both named for Johnson Space Center and each gets its own Hyperize, but that’s just the start.  Jordan Brand offers its own duo with the bred Air Jordan Force XIII (AJF 13) and a brand new Air Jordan 1 High Strap in white with navy and red accents.  Rounding out this apparently incomplete list is a huge run of reissues from earlier HoH-exclusives including, but not limited to (deep breath): Hypermax Tennis Ball Pack, Reggie Miller Air Total Max Uptempo PE, Air Penny II Retro in black and copper, Zoom Kobe IVs for Lower Merion and Rice, Zoom LeBron Soldier IIIs for Christ the King and SVSM, the Phi Slamma Jamma Big Nike High and the Hyperize Decades Pack (whew!).  Check out photos of these tape-cutting kicks in just that order and if you’re in H-town, head over to Northline and check it out.

House of Hoops Houston
4400 A North Freeway | Map
Houston, Texas 77022

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USC has a great football tradition, but their inclusion in the NCAA pack of Nike Hyperize PEs was something of a mystery.  Southern Cal may have gotten some (illegitimate?) attention when Tim Floyd brought OJ Mayo to town, but other than that, it’s hard to compare their basketball program to Jim Calhoun’s reign of success in Storrs, Connecticut (even with his own recent allegations).  Just when you feel like you can english-major a meaning out of that pairing, in come Texas and Illinois to further muddy the picture.  Now what it looks like is a bunch of contending schools, with the new Longhorn and Illini joints going with black and navy blue, respectively, for a nice away look.  Both have dropped alongside the USC and UConn Nike Hyperize PEs at House of Hoops.

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Back in August, House of Hoops opened up one of its new locations in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and to celebrate, Nike released two Philadelphia-inspired Hyperize colorways because of the store’s proximity to the City of Brotherly Love. This weekend will see another new House of Hoops open its doors, this time at the Northline Mall in Houston, Texas. Once again, to commemorate the new store, two new colorways of the Hyperize will be dropping this weekend, both inspired by Houston sports teams. The classic color schemes from the Astros and Rockets have both made their way onto the Hyperize. The Astros edition sports a mostly Orange upper with additional Yellow, Navy and White accents, while the Rockets version keeps it just a little more subtle with a Red upper highlighted by splashes of White, Yellow and Black. Both pairs will drop this weekend at the grand opening, so if you’re a Houston die-hard, don’t let these pass you by. Via FootLockerUnlocked.

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This year, Nike will be outfitting some NCAA basketball squads with some slick new Hyperize Supremes in their teams’ colors, and here we get a look at two of the first team PE colorways to surface. One pair reps for the UConn Huskies, one of the premiere college basketball programs in the nation, with a White leather upper accented by sections of Navy and Red. The other Hyperize Supreme dons the crimson and gold of the USC Trojans, who might be better known for their legendary college football prowess, but still hold their own in hoops. Both pairs feature the team’s logo on the tongue and will be released in limited quantities, making these a must have for the Huskies and Trojan faithful. If you want to show your team pride or just like the colorways, you can find both versions now at Osneaker.

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It’s unfortunate to hear that Andre Iguodala’s signature Hyperize PE’s were banned by NBA regulations.  Gum soles are a popular accent for sneaker fans, it seems that Andre is just gonna have to wait until Nike can whip him up something new.  Luckily for Pau Gasol, though, his Hyperize PE’s are ready to rock!  A white base with purple and gold accents, the Hyperize also features Gasol’s signature logo on the tongue.  We’ll see how fly these make Gasol look fly as he tries to help the Lakers go for another ring.  For those who also wanna show Lakers love, wait for these to drop in November at House of Hoops. via FootLockerUnlocked.

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Most sneakerheads are well aware of the infamous “banned” Air Jordan 1’s that Michael defiantly wore back in 1985, but since then, the NBA rules and regulations regarding footwear have loosened up quite a bit. That said, apparently, there are still certain things considered off-limits when it comes to players’ kicks. The most recent victim of the NBA shoe ban is Andre Iguodala, whose Nike Hyperize PE’s have been deemed unacceptable by the league for having gum outsoles. We’re not exactly sure why gum soles are not permitted, but Iguodala is understandably bummed by the ruling and recently aired his feelings on his Twitter page, along with a photo of three pairs of his outlawed Hyperize PE’s. Keep reading to see AI’s current replacement, a pair of Zoom Kobe IV PE’s that he was seen rocking at the recent NBA Media Day photo shoots. Additional photos via NT.

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Last week, we brought you some news on the new additions to DJ Clark Kent’s Nike 112 Pack, and many of you were disappointed to learn that both the Hyperdunk Supreme and Air Force 25 Low Supreme installments of the pack would only be available as China Quickstrikes. Needless to say, many U.S. sneakerheads were disheartened to hear that these beauties would not be making it to the States, but now through the power of the world wide web, you might be able to find a pair easier than you think, providing you’re willing to pay a little extra. If you’re itching to complete your 112 pack collection, you can find this crazy Elephant print covered, Neon Yellow accented 112 Hyperdunk now at RMKstore on eBay.

Style: 333373-003
Color: Cement Grey/Black-Neon Yellow

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