November 14th, 2011 by John K.
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The ‘other’ NBA season continued down in Florida when Dwight Howard hosted the D12 Foundation Celebrity All-Star Game at the the University of Central Florida. This game featured a bit of a twist; the two teams were divided up into New School and Old School, with the former consisting of current NBA players and the latter featuring former NBA stars like Penny Hardaway and Steve Francis. The kicks spotted on court had a heavy ‘Air Penny’ theme, as Penny himself wore the Nike Zoom Rookie ‘Memphis Blues’ during warm-ups and switched up to the all-white Foamposite One 1-of-1 PEs for the game. Other notables included Lil’ Wayne’s Binary Blue Zoom Rookies (he coached the ‘New School’ squad) and Earl Clark’s Glow In The Darks, Gilbert Arenas’ Air Jordan VI ‘Orlando’ Customs, Steve Franchise’s Air Jordan 8.0, Quentin Richardson’s Air Jordan XI ‘DMP’, and Dwight Howard’s adiPower Howard. Check out the additional images from this great charity event below and let us know who takes the crown for the best kicks! Thanks to @notmattg!
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November 2nd, 2011 by John K.
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adidas Basketball star athlete Dwight Howard was recently graced with a number 2 overall ranking in the ESPN #NBARank that went public last month. Arguments can be made for and against Dwight’s placement as the second best player in the league, but given his athleticism at a position in which dominance is so rare, we can see how the Orlando Magic All-Star Center would make any team into an instant title contender. Howard’s newest signature shoe with adidas, the adidas adiPower Howard, surfaced during the summer and released in a few team-based colorways, but the colorway we’ve been waiting for is finally here; featuring a mix of Grey/White/Royal with a speckled midsole and midfoot plate, the adidas adiPower Howard in its flagship colorway will hit adidas Basketball retailers like Foot Locker, Eastbay, and shop.adidas tomorrow, with two more colorways arriving later this year. Check out the new images of the adidas adiPower Howard below and don’t forget to get your pair!
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September 28th, 2011 by Brendan Dunne
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While it makes sense for the majority of Dwight Howard’s sneakers to be done up in blue and white thanks to the Orlando affiliation, the man also has to give a nod to his “Superman” moniker. Comic book heads out there know that The Man of Steel’s costume is equal parts blue and red so here you go, a university red/white version of the adidas adiPower Howard to serve as a counterpart to the blue and whites we showed you a while back. Check out the full look of this new basketball offering from adidas after the jump and let us know if you like em’ more than the other releases we’ve seen from Dwight Howard’s line. Grab these now from the adidas store online.
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August 29th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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With all the attention garnered by NBA MVP Derrick Rose and the featherweight Crazy Light series, Dwight Howard has been almost forgotten when it comes to adias Basketball this summer. You can expect D-12 to be back in the spotlight as soon as the NBA labor dispute is resolved, as the Orlando Magic big man has pledged to continue playing at Amway Arena, though he will indeed become a free agent at the conclusion of the season. But should Howard end up with another team, here’s a look at a signature sneaker that could serve as an adequate ‘road’ choice no matter for whom he ends up playing. The adias adiPower Howard in black and white utilizes the same clean colorblocking as the Magic edition that hit retailers last week; how do they stack up to other frontcourt-oriented models like the Nike Zoom Hyperforce? Click through to see more angles and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date. via US10
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August 2nd, 2011 by Brendan Dunne
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With adidas being faced with the task of creating a shoe capable of handling the raw power of a player as massive as Dwight Howard, you know they don’t have any room to mess around. The upcoming adidas adiPower Howard is D-12′s signature model that he will be rocking for the first half of the upcoming season, switching it out for the adidas adiPower Howard 2 down the stretch. This first Dwight Howard sneaker for next year features his signature number 12 on the ankle padding, with a grid like design on the side panel and an icy treatment on the soles. The liquid colorway shown here keeps it cool with a mix of greys and blues that signify the Orlando Magic connection. Continue reading for a more detailed look at the adidas adiPower Howard and head over to Ultimate Collection to grab your pair now.
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June 7th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Likely due in some part to his Orlando Magic’s disappointing first round loss in this year’s NBA Playoffs, we’ve not seen anything new regarding Dwight Howard’s adidas Basketball signature line in a few months here on Sneaker News. But despite the early exit, D-12 seems intent on staying in O-Town, and here’s our first look at what he’ll be wearing during the second half of the season. The adidas adiPower Howard 2 finds itself in the unique position of following up a model that we’ve neither previewed nor has a clear name. Whether Dwight starts 2011-12 in the ‘adiPower Howard’ or ‘Superbeast 2′ and for how long he’ll wear that model remains to be seen, but you can see more of what figures to be Dwight Howard’s 2012 playoff sneakers after the jump, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for the US release date.
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March 17th, 2011 by John K.
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Earlier Sneaker News gave you a look at Derrick Rose’s second signature shoe, the adidas adiRose 2. Here’s a look at what else adidas Basketball has to offer for the Fall 2011 season; here, we get a look at the adidas adiPower Howard, which features a rugged, strong-as-steel build with improved traction and anti-roll support. Also previewed is the adidas Pro Model 2011 – a popular choice amongst adidas Basketball athletes in the NBA as well as in the NCAA, and the all new adidas adiZero Ghost, which features a a unique upper never seen before from the three stripes camp. Check out all the preview after the jump and let us know which of the four has you interested in the most! via Bounce.
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