Now that the Reebok Shaqnosis has been re-released in the original white-and-black colorway, the time is ripe break away from the past and put out some new colorways. This colorway is said to be inspired by the 1997 movie STEEL staring Shaquille O’Neal, what has come to be known as the ‘Steel’ Reebok Shaqnosis features [...]
August 20, 2013
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When he began his NBA career, Kobe Bryant had an adidas sneaker endorsement which led to some of the most unique-looking basketball sneakers ever. One of the more memorable kicks was the ones he wore during the adidas EQT Elevation, being re-released for the first time in the ‘1997 Dunk Contest’ colorway worn by Kobe [...]
In a pretty quiet move, Under Armour releases the Micro G Torch II(2), followup to the popular on-court performer; Under Armour Torch. On the Under Armour Torch II, the battle-tested cushioning of UA’s proprietary Micro G foam runs throughout the entire midsole as expected. A new lacing system features two panels that, when tightened, are [...]
August 19, 2013
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Nike uses the new KD VI to debut the new iridescent chroma material option thru the Nike iD sneaker customization program. Sort of what a iridescent paint job is to a car, the Chroma option is to the Nike iD KD VI. Creating a two-tone effect, a KD VI with a Chroma upper will change [...]
August 13, 2013
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Later on this month, Reebok brings back the Kamikaze II of Shawn Kemp fame in a colorway inspired by the University of Kentucky school colors. After signing a letter-of-intent with the University of Kentucky, Shawn Kemp couldn’t play in his freshman year of college since he didn’t get the minimum score requirement on the SAT [...]
There is much more to Jordan Brand than the Retro releases of silhouettes Michael Jordan wore. Some of the best Jordan basketball sneakers aren’t apart of the Air Jordan line. Jordan Brand releases the Jordan SUPERNOVA pack, featuring the first available colorway of the new Jordan Super.Fly 2 and Jordan CP3.VI AE; post season sneaker [...]
July 25, 2013
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Jrue Holiday is coming off of the best season of his career. A first-time NBA All-Star and recent bargaining chip in the trade that sent him to New Orleans for a top NBA Draft pick, Holiday is now being broken off with a special Player Edition pair of the adidas Crazy 8. Not only does [...]
In true Under Armour form, another quiet Quickstrike release of the Micro G Spine Bionic Low is upon is. Those who have been following Under Armour basketball sneakers for a while know that lowtop versions of their kicks are usually reserved for Player Exclusive pairs or strictly given to UA-sponsored athletes or participants in their [...]
July 21, 2013
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At the start of Kevin Durant’s 2013 basketball tour of Shanghai, Nike unveils the ‘Bamboo’ KD VI. Inspired by the plant native to China, the Nike KD VI ‘Bamboo’ has a green upper with bronze on the tongue, medial side, and outsole panel. The character in Chinese for bamboo has been revamped to spell out [...]
July 16, 2013
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Reebok helps bring February to July with two new pairs of the Answer 1 inspired by the NBA All-Star Weekend. Two new pairs of Allen Iverson’s second signature shoe drops towards the end of the month in the ‘All-Star’ Answer 1. There is something for everybody not matter which set you rep with both a [...]
July 15, 2013
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