John Kim 
Last night, we wrapped up the month of April with 10 major sneaker headlines that defined the jam-packed month. As we begin the month of May, we expect an even larger volume of breaking news for a number of reasons – the NBA Playoffs, the 2014 World Cup, the French Open, and all the other major dates in the annual sneaker calendar. There are some items in here that you may be keen on, but if you’re not sure where to take the first step in mapping out what may go down this month, look no further.
Starting off, we expect Nike to come with a special edition colorway of the KD 6 to celebrate Durant’s MVP and/or Scoring Title. Following that, major sporting events like the French Open of Tennis and the World Cup are likely to produce some themed kicks as well. We don’t want to spoil it all here, so check out some of the headlines and predictions we expect to surface in the next 31 days and let us know what you might be looking forward to.
Nike KD 6 “MVP” or “Scoring Title” Emerges
Whether it be the 2014 MVP or the 2014 Scoring Title, expect Nike to come forward with a special KD 6 releases commemorating the star’s accomplishments.
Nike Completes The Set, Releases Air Tech Challenge II “French Open”
The French Open is ready to begin, so expect Nike to unveil the fourth and final special edition Air Tech Challenge II colorway of the Grand Slam set.
More on Mark Parker’s Nike Free Mercurial Superfly HTM
Mark Parker wore a sick sneaker version of the all new Mercurial Superfly football cleat. Will it release?
adidas Basketball Brings Out Some Special PEs for Wall, Lillard, and More
adidas Basketball’s Rose-less roster is doing just fine, and it would be a nice treat for the three stripes to hit their best players (Wall and Lillard) with some PE heat.
Major Brands Focus Their Attention on Brazil
We’re certain that all the World Cup kicks we’ve seen thus far are only the tip of the iceberg. We’ve yet to see the other half of the Brazil Pack, and Nike just completed a huge Media Event in Madrid last week.
Spotlight on Holiday 2014 Air Jordans
Watch for the Black Friday Air Jordan 6 “Infrared” and Holiday-centered Air Jordan 11 “Legend Blue” to get some added exposure.
More Previews Of The Kobe 9 EM and Elite Low
The Kobe 9 EM and Elite Low will be a big player once the NBA season is over. With more Kobe 9 EM releases confirmed and the Elite 9 Low arriving later, keep your eyes peeled for some new editions to pop up.
