Mar
Nike Angers Irish Over Release Of ‘Black And Tan’ SB Dunk Sneakers
Nike released a new SB Dunk Low last week, dubbed the “Black and Tan Quickstrike,” in an attempt to honor Ireland leading up to St. Patrick’s Day. But, instead of getting a positive reaction, the Irish are outraged. Apparently, someone at Nike didn’t do their research. While the shoe company named the sneaker after the [...]
Mar
Nike Releases 2012 Air Max Barkley Sport In ‘Action Red’
Nike recently dropped an updated version of Sir Charles’ 1994 signature sneaker, the Nike Air Max Barkley Sport, in “Action Red.” It boasts the same bulky build with a red leather upper alongside mesh perforations, and black and white accents throughout. The new Barkley shoe also features Hyperfuse construction, making it ideal for today’s basketball [...]
Mar
Jordan Brand As-You-Go Cool Grey/University Blue Colorway
Jordan Brand unveils yet another new addition to their 2012 Spring/Summer releases. This one’s the Jordan As-You-Go model in a grey/university blue colorway The Jordan As-You-Go model mixes various detailing from other styles, such as the elephant print on the toe, and the “cool grey” and “university blue” color hues. According to HypeBeast.com, the new [...]
Mar
Jordan Brand’s Air Jordan Son Of Mars ‘Pop Art’ Edition
Nike and Jordan Brand will release a new Air Jordan Son Of Mars sneaker this Saturday (March 3), this one being the “Pop Art” edition. According to HypeBeast.com, the sneaker was originally named the Son Of Mars “Olympic”, but was re-named the “Pop Art” edition due to the design’s influences. The colorful offering from Jordan [...]
Feb
Penny Hardaway Unveils Exclusive Nike Foamposite ‘Shooting Stars’ At All-Star Weekend
Just over a week ago, Nike had the sneaker world in a frenzy over the release of the Air Foamposite Galaxy shoe, which prompted camp-outs of over a week from heads who wanted to make sure they got their pair before supplies ran out. The sneaker originally debuted in 1997, and were the most expensive [...]
Feb
Nike Sportswear 2012 Dream Team Collection
It’s been nearly 20 years since the 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball team, dubbed The Dream Team, took the courts in Barcelona for the 1992 Summer Olympics … blowing out opponents by an average of 44 points. To celebrate their anniversary, Nike Sportswear has rolled out several notable pieces of footwear and apparel to [...]
Feb
Air Jordan Spizike University Blue/White Colorway Dropping Later This Month
Following the release of the “New York Knicks” colorways for the Air Jordan Spizike’s in November, Jordan Brand is set to unleash a new colorway as part of the upcoming 2012 NBA All-Star festivities. The Spizike University Blue/White release features a blend of the aforementioned university blue and Italian blue patent leather, while nubuck and [...]
Feb
Jordan Brand’s Jordan 1 Flight Black/Cement Grey Colorway Coming In March
In addition to the release of Jordan drops like the Air Jordan 2012 and Jordan IV Retros, the athletic brand is also set to roll out a new colorway for the Jordan 1 Flight. Here’s a peak at the black/cement grey colorway, which takes inspiration from the classic Air Jordan 1 with a high-top design, [...]
Feb
Air Jordan 2012 Dropping This Month
While Jordan Brand plans to drop some nice retros this year, their Air Jordan 2012 is highly anticipated. Set to drop this month, the sneaker marks the 27th shoe in the Air Jordan franchise. As you can see from the pic we spotted on HypeBeast.com, this year’s model builds off of the Air Jordan 2011′s [...]
Feb
Air Jordan IV 2012 Retros White/Cement Grey Set To Drop In Two Weeks
With 2012 marking the 23rd anniversary of the Air Jordan IV, Jordan Brand has plans for the release of all four original colorways of the IV sneaker throughout the year. Late last year, we posted a first look at the white/cement grey retro of the Air Jordan silhouette (via HypeBeast.com), and now, here’s yet another [...]
Feb
Nike 2012 White/Blue Colorway For Air Flight ’89
In December, we reported on the release of the Chicago Bulls-themed Air Flight ’89 from Nike … and now, it’s joined by another colorway. Dropping on the 23rd anniversary of its original release, this classic 1980s silhouette releases a new white/blue colorway. The new release features a white leather upper with splashes of blue on [...]
Feb
Nike Updates Iconic Cortez For 40th Anniversary
Created by American track and field coach Bill Bowerman, the Nike Cortez is considered, by many, the brand’s first iconic shoe. It was also their first overall. It was first introduced in the early 1970s and “changed running,” according to Nike.com. “People said it felt like running on the moon. It won races,” Nike is [...]
Jan
Nike Basketball: KobeSystem Lecture — Level 4 Explosion (w/ Kanye West & Tony Robbins)
Following the introduction of the KobeSystem earlier this year, Nike and Kobe Bryant continue to follow out new clips from the series in support of the NBA star’s new VII System Supreme sneaker. In the latest clip, class in in session for day four of the KobeSystem lecture … which has already seen Aziz Ansari, [...]
Dec
Nike Air Jordan 10 ‘Chicago’ Coming In January
After months of rumors, the anticipated Air Jordan 10 “Chicago” sneaker is finally set to drop in Spring 2012. Southeast sneaker source AtlantaGotSole.com recently offered a look at the upcoming sneaker, mocked up in tumbled leathers amidst a mostly white and black upper. The Chicago 10′s boasts hints of red with the bold Jumpman logo [...]
Dec
Nike Drops Air Flight ’89 In Sport Red/White Colorway
Nike’s Air Jordan XI Retro Concords may have been one of the most anticipated sneaker releases of the year (see report here), but these new Air Flight ’89s are very cool as well. Arriving in time for a 23-year anniversary release, the sneaker makes its return for 2012 in a Sport Red/White colorway. The Chicago [...]
Dec
Release Of Nike’s Air Jordan XI Retro Concords Causes Shopping Frenzy Across U.S.
The release of Nike’s Air Jordan XI Retro Concords last Friday (December 23) caused a shopping frenzy across the nation with sneaker fanatics clamouring to get their pair before stores’ stocks sold out. Some stores even witnessed a little craziness when the shoes went on-sale at midnight on Friday. According to the L.A. Times, a [...]
Dec
Jordan Brand x Nike: Carmelo Anthony Melo M8 ‘Explosive Flight’ Commercial
With the NBA upon us, Jordan Brand unleashes all their new kicks. The latest is the new signature sneaker for New York Knicks superstar, Carmelo Anthony. In this latest campaign ad, Anthony is adorned in Team Jordan attire, where he emerges from the court like a watery apparition. Dubbed “Explosive Flight,” Anthony showcases his hoops [...]
Dec
Nike Basketball: Zoom Kobe VII Supreme ‘Adaptation’ Commercial
With the NBA’s opening day less than two weeks ago, Nike unleashes the new Nike Kobe VII … and it’s brand new commercial. The Kobe VII System Supreme is a performance system allowing players to customize the shoe, switching ankle support and midfoot cushioning, based on their style of play, whether that’s one that relies [...]
Dec
Jordan Brand x Dwyane Wade: This Is Flight (Commercial)
Most NBA coaches always preach “defense wins games.” Well, that’s the premise for a new Air Jordan commercial, released in support of Dwyane Wade’s new sneaker, Jordan Fly Wade 2. In the clip, Wade’s team has the ball stolen while on offense. The robber than sprints down court for what should be a standard fast-break [...]
Nov
First Look At The Upcoming 2012 White/Grey Air Jordan IV Retro
There’s been several previews of these over the last several weeks, but none as clear as this. HypeBeast.com recently got a clear look at the upcoming white/cement grey retro of the Air Jordan IV, who calls it “arguably one of the more anticipated releases of 2012.” It features many of the same characteristics that of [...]
Nov
Up-Close Look At Manny Pacquiao’s Ultimatum KO Hoodie By Nike (Video)
Nike dropped their Manny Pacquiao Ultimatum KO Hoodie on Friday (November 11) in very limited quantities. This a brief video giving fans an up-close look at Pac-Man’s latest hoodie from the sportswear giant. The clip shows off features such as Nike’s “sphere technology” and taped seams, various patches — including “8 World Titles”, “Southpaw”, a [...]
Nov
A Sneak Peak Of The Air Jordan 3 Retro Black/Varsity Red
Last week, we posted the Retro Flip Black Air Jordan 3, and now, another version has been revealed — the Retro Black/Varsity Red-Cement Grey According to HypeBeast.com, the new Varsity Retro 3 will spot a glossy black tumbled leather upper, accented by cement grey on the tongue, inner liner and mid-eyestay, as well as elephant [...]
