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By John K. · Published Feb 10th, 2012

Nike Basketball Black History Month 2012   Release Reminder

Black History Month celebrates those individuals who have instilled significant marks in the culture and history of African-Americans, and through sport, , , and 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.



By Aaron Hope · Published Feb 10th, 2012

Nike LeBron 9 Dunkman TD

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



By John K. · Published Feb 10th, 2012

NBA Feet: Around The League 2/8   2/9

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! 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. 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 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!



By John K. · Published Feb 10th, 2012

Nike LeBron 9 iD   New Options Sneak Peek

Just a few days ago, Nike iD teased us with some new customizable options for the Nike LeBron 9, hinting at a possible Foamposite-like material on the upper. Here we have a first sneak peek at what might be in store for the iD, and it’s clear that there is in fact Foamposite or a similar material in place of the lightweight weave panel on the upper. Of course, this isn’t the first time Foamposite was used on a LeBron – that wonderful distinction goes to the Nike Zoom LeBron IV. Check out some of the sneak peeks below and we’ll hit you up with more updates as this interesting development unfolds. via lrj23



By Aaron Kr. · Published Feb 10th, 2012

February 11, 2012:  Biggest Release Day Ever?

Sure, some solitary sneaker releases like the recent Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’ Retro and a few others have packed as much (or more) anticipation and frenzy, but we’re not sure if there’s ever been a date in sneaker history with so many high profile releases all dropping on the same day. Where do we start?  How about the Dave White Air Jordan 1 which has been heavily previewed and eagerly awaited while sitting in limbo without a confirmed release date? Or maybe the Nike ‘Black History Month’ Collection featuring Nike Basketball’s three-headed signature model monster and an accompanying set of four NSW offerings? Still not cracking your wallet open? Perhaps the ‘Old Royal’ Air Jordan X will change your mind. Or with Valentine’s Day on the way, maybe it will be a pair of the ‘Voltage Cherry’ Air Jordan IV GS for the lady or little lady in your life. Last but not least is the ‘Dynamic Blue’ colorway of the popular Zoom Rookie LWP model which has thus far been absent from the 2012 release schedule until now.

Quite a crop indeed, and while there is no singular release in the eleven sneakers anywhere near Concord-ian magnitude, the sum of all these parts adds up to quite possibly the most action-packed release date we’ve ever seen and a lot of difficult decisions for sneakerheads everywhere. Oh yeah, and by the way, White/Cement Air Jordan IV’s drop next Saturday and the All-Star weekend batch at the end of the month may trump this week’s bonanza. Hottest month ever? Foot Locker thinks so. Time to smash open those piggy banks and gear up for month long release mayhem, all starting tonight at midnight on NikeStore and nationwide at brick and mortar retailers like Extra Butter. Let us know what you’ll be copping tomorrow night and stay tuned to Sneaker News for all the latest on the February heatwave.



By Aaron Hope · Published Feb 09th, 2012

Nike LeBron 9 iD   New Options On The Way

Listen up, LeBron lovers!  Nike’s been relatively quiet on the Valentine’s Day-themed sneaker front this year, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be gifted a tasty treat.  Coming up on V-Day (the same day as the Air Jordan 2012 iD launch), NIKEiD will offer a series of new options on the Nike LeBron 9 Limited iD; what exactly will that mean?  Right off the bat, the ‘Limited’ tag represents the potential for both a premium construction and small quantities available, but we’re all left wondering what kinds of things to expect next week.  Should we read into the wavy texture on King James’ crown logo, or perhaps the Dunkman-esque palette on the graphic they tweeted?  A great mystery on a day known for romance, one of the very best of the basketball genre will be taking on some new looks in a few days, so stick with Sneaker News to see what’s in store.



By Brendan Dunne · Published Feb 08th, 2012

Nike LeBron 9 Swingman   Available on eBay

If you’re on board with the , you already know that these next couple of months are going to be fairly busy when it comes to copping sneakers. The ‘Black History Month’ version is right around the corner, with other impending releases like the ‘Summit Lake Hornets’ and the ‘All-Star’ sure to cause a stir as well. So with all those ahead, why not get a bit of important shopping out of the way early? As luck would have it you can do just that with the Nike LeBron 9 ‘Swingman’ now. Check out the extra photos we’ve got for you after the jump and pick them up a couple weeks in advance of their March 2nd release date via limitedshoes on eBay.

Nike LeBron 9
Green Abyss/White-Obsidian-Light Blue Heather
469764-300
03/02/12
$170



By John K. · Published Feb 08th, 2012

Nike LeBron 9 Low Easter   Detailed Look

The upcoming 2012 NBA All-Star Game will tie in Nike Basketball’s Big Three with the ‘Big Bang’ theme, but what’s in store for Easter? We’ve already seen the Easter, which features the minty-fresh two-toned colorway, and the (pictured here), but we’ve yet to see any Kobe VII ‘Easter’ variety – but we’ll keep you updated on that. Going back to the , the Summer 2012 release (likely to be April) combines the Mint Candy and New Green with a Dark Grey Hyperfuse shell upper, but why not go for the full green upper like the KD? It would look awfully similar to the ‘Focus Pack’ of the Air Max 360 BB Low that hit last year. Check out this exclusive detailed look at the Low ‘Easter’ and we’ll keep you updated on all Nike Basketball releases that are set to arrive soon.

Nike LeBron 9 Low
Dark Grey/Mint Candy-Cool Grey-New Green
510811-001



By John K. · Published Feb 08th, 2012

Nike Basketball Introduces 2012 All Star Collection

, , and are without question three of the most powerful forces in the NBA, traveling to unforeseen heights that few other have ever reached. A numerous collection of MVP awards, All-Star accolades, post-season successes, and international presence have placed a cosmic spotlight on these three mega-stars, and to celebrate their 2012 NBA All-Star Game selections is a special ‘galaxy’ theme inspired by space exploration and the supernova. The , , and all feature the inter-galactic imagery with gleaming glow-in-the-dark outsoles and unique mission patches adorning each distinct shoe. The Nike Basketball 2012 All-Star Collection will become available on February 25th on the eve of the All-Star Weekend’s main event at select Nike Basketball retailers, so continue reading for a detailed look at this astronomical collection below.



By John K. · Published Feb 08th, 2012

NBA Feet: Around The League   2/6   2/7

The NBA headlines continued over the last two days, as some major milestones were reached by two of the greatest players of this generation. Both and moved up on their team’s respective all-time scoring list this week, further padding their Hall Of Fame resumes with impressive marks. The show continued in New York City as the Harvard grad continued to show the promise he first displayed in the 2010 Summer League games, while and the Thunder stopped a magnanimous effort by , who dropped 48 points in a loss. Check out a full visual recap of the games below and stick with Sneaker News for more NBA Feet coverage throughout the rest of the season! via Yahoo!





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