May 13th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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The UNDFTD x Nike “Ballistic Pack” will release on May 25th, 2013. The pack is the second one this year from Nike and UNDFTD, and very much keeps things in line with the prior two-pair set up. Once again a classic Nike Dunk High release of old is brought back-Undefeated’s “Ballistic” pair, which is also coupled with a new age Nike Hyperdunk 2012 to bring things full circle. Check back in with us after the jump for a refresher on the UNDFTD x Nike “Ballistic Pack” and let us know if you’re grabbing either pair when they hit stores on May 25th.
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May 13th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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The 2013 NBA Playoffs continue to be an interesting set of games, with series like those between the Heat/Bulls, Thunder/Grizzlies, and Spurs/Warriors shaping up to be not as lopsided as some may have predicted. Also keeping things interesting are the sneaker selections of the players still in it. LeBron James continues to hold things down with various PE versions of his Nike LeBron X, with teammate Chris Anderson showing support in the same sneaker. Similarly, Kevin Durant has rocked the Thunder-away version of the Nike KD V Elite while Kendrick Perkins went with a gradient flavored Nike KD V pair. Check out the on-court sneakers of those and many more NBA stars right after the jump in this Playoffs edition of NBA Feet.
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April 24th, 2013 by John K.
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This year’s Black History Month collection of footwear releases and PEs by Nike Basketball might’ve been the best we’ve ever seen, because some players continued wearing their pairs long after the appointed month of February was over! The sick graphic on the upper with reflective detailing was the perfect representation of the historical roots of Black History, making these some of the most sought-after kicks of the year. The Nike Hyperdunk 2012 Low never released to the public as only a select number of guards in the Nike Basketball roster wore these, but check out this multi-angle look courtesy of neveaux92 on eBay.
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April 24th, 2013 by John K.
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Still need a dose of Area 72? Here’s a nice detailed look at the Nike Hyperdunk 2012 Low “Area 72″ PE that never released to the public; it features the extraterrestrial graphic on the interior lining with the Area 72 emblem on the insole, but an interesting detail on these shoes is the Year of the Dragon logo seen in the 2012 release of the Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Low “Son of Dragon” Pack that had a bit of a Jeremy Lin tie-in. Definitely an odd combination of the 2012 Chinese Zodiac and the 2013 NBA All-Star Game capsule, so check out the detailed photos below and get your bids in now on this rare size 12 Promo Sample from neveaux92 on eBay.
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April 24th, 2013 by John K.
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Over the five games that were scheduled over the last two nights, a nice selection of sneakers were spotted on feet. The Nike KD V Elite was a popular one, with Jarrett Jack wearing the “Superhero” and J.R. Smith rocking the “EYBL” PE colorway. LeBron James wore a PE colorway of the Nike LeBron X Elite, teammate Dwyane Wade wore a White/Black/Red colorway of the Li-Ning Way of Wade, and opponent Monta Ellis went with the Air Jordan V “3M” from the Raging Bull Pack. Nate Robinson switched back to the Air Jordan XIII “Playoffs” for a bounce-back win against the Nets – maybe he’ll stick with those when the series moves back to Chicago. More NBA Feet below, so check it out and stay tuned for another recap on Friday.
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April 23rd, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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The next “bringback” set from Nike and UNDFTD will indeed include both the classic Nike Dunk High silhouette and the more modern Nike Hyperdunk 2012. Shown here is the Nike Hyperdunk 2012 “Ballistic” from the team up, a sneaker equipped with the same stony set of greens and greys as the pair from way back when that it’s inspired by. Are you feeling the ballistic duo more than the white/gum stuff from earlier this year? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for a release date on the UNDFTD x Nike Hyperdunk 2012 “Ballistic”.
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April 16th, 2013 by John K.
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While we’ll have to wait and see if a Nike signature sneaker for Kyrie Irving is in development, we’re getting some nice detailed photos of his Nike Hyperdunk 2012 PE that he’s been wearing throughout the season. Featuring a solid mix of Black, Red, and Yellow to match the Cleveland Cavaliers uniforms, this Hyperdunk 2012 also features Kyrie’s personalized Nike logo, which we must has some resemblance to the logo on Irving’s alma mater of Duke University. Enjoy the detailed photos below and stay tuned to Sneaker News for any Kyrie updates as we approach the offseason.
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April 16th, 2013 by John K.
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Kyrie Irving‘s bright future is what we’re all focused on, but in this latest installment of Nike Basketball Inside Access, we’re getting a rare look at Kyrie’s past and the significant events that have directed him down a straight path to NBA stardom. Beginning life in Melbourne, Australia and traveling with his widowed father to West Orange, N.J., Kyrie learned invaluable lessons from his father Drederick, a pro-basketball player in Australia, which led him to garner attention from top universities at the age of 15. After one great year under Coach K at Duke, Kyrie has established himself as a premier point guard in the NBA, with a growing laundry list of accolades supporting his case of becoming a prominent face of the NBA for years to come.
Here on Sneaker News, we’ve discussed the potential of Kyrie being the next signature athlete for Nike Basketball, and our readers seem to agree with that notion; with Kobe Bryant going down with injury and his years as a pro dwindling, Kyrie’s window of opportunity seems to be growing. Check out the Nike Basketball Inside Access video with Kyrie Irving below and let us know what your thoughts are on Kyrie Irving’s future in the NBA and with Nike, and stay tuned for a detailed look at his new Nike logo and Hyperdunk PE.
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