The Air Jordan 6 DMP Returns in 2020

by admin | Oct 30, 2019 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

The Air Jordan Defining Moments package was a legendary collection that dropped back in 2006. The collection included both the Air Jordan 6 and an Air Jordan 11, signifying the period in which he dominated the league alongside the Bulls with their 6 championships. In early 2020, the Air Jordan 6 from that package will be released individually.

The Air Jordan 6 will maintain the black Nubuck construction of its original iteration with flashes of Metallic Gold on the heel tab, the midsole, and on the various branded accents throughout the shoe. Topped off with the classic translucent sole, the kicks will retain the Jordan Brand logo on the heel with the added gold “23” adornments, instead of the recently revived Nike Air logo.

The Air Jordan 6 DMP is set to be released January 25, 2020 and will retail at $200. Get ready to make your own defining moments.

Oct 30, 2019 No Comments

Rick Ross and Dwyane Wade Release Two Budding Sneakers Thanks to Mutual Miami Connection

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by Brendon Schunck | Oct 23, 2019 | Celebs, Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers, uncategorised

NBA legend and former Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade has recently collaborated with Rick Ross on a special release of two of his Way of Wade silhouettes. D-Wade’s loyalty to Miami is well-known and Rick Ross’ affinity for the same city can be seen throughout his music material and heard in his songs. Both individuals reside in Miami and teamed up for Li-Ning’s first-ever collaboration with a musical artist.

The Way of Wade 7, or “WoW 7”, is outfitted in a black/purple/gold/red color combination. This is the same model that D-Wade wore during his last season in the NBA. This WoW 7 also comes equipped with a removable crown that velcros onto the heel counter. When the crown is removed, “self made” can be seen written across the heel in red. The pull tabs say “Rick Ro$$” and Dwyane Wade’s Li-Ning ‘Way of Wade’ logo can be seen predominantly across the foot in red.

The second pair released from Li-Ning and the duo of “The Boss” and D-Wade is the Way of Wade Essence Ace II. This sneaker is definitely a lifestyle choice in contrasting with the more performance-based WoW 7. Dressed in an all red upper, this Essence Ace II combines breathable mesh as well as high quality tumbled leather. Li-Ning is well-known for using very high quality materials on their footwear, especially for the Way of Wade line. “Rick Ro$$” is written in black on the side of the midsoles in addition to some Chinese inscriptions as well. Gold lace tips and a red lace lock round out this pair’s details.

Both pairs released October 19th on Li-Ning’s Way of Wade website as well as The Edition Sneaker Boutique in Miami, FL. The Essence Ace II retails for $200 and the WoW 7 fetches a price of $300.

Oct 23, 2019 No Comments

Nike Basketball Open Week Collection, Features Inspiration From All of It’s Brightest Stars

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by Akeem Ivory | Oct 22, 2019 | NBA, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

As the countdown to the NBA season gets closer to striking zero, Nike has no shortage of heat for fans. The Nike Air Zoom Freak 1 “All Bros 2” was just a taste of what else Nike had in store, that sneaker plus an iteration of the Nike Kyrie 5, KD 12, and PG 3 get special treatment in the Opening week Collection.

All are set to release during the first week of the NBA 2019-2020 season.

Nike Kyrie 5 Pineapple House Release Date: October 24 Price: $130

You cant have a collection of SpongeBob characters and not include the yellow sponge’s home. It’s in his theme song “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” The next installment into the KYRIE 5 x SpongeBob SquarePants series honors the beloved character’s home with its pineapple peel-inspired upper and a flytrap resembling the fruit’s leaf.

Nike KD 12 YouTube Release Date: October 26, 2019 Price: $150

To celebrate Kevin Durant’s YouTube channel, sporting a White and Red color scheme. It features YouTube icons on the tongue and heel, a Skip Ad copy on the rip-stop heel tag, and an official YouTube logo is placed on the tongues. Give this sneaker all the characteristics of the video platform.

Nike PG 3 NASA Release Date: October 23, 2019 Price: $110

Giving us the second colorway that draws its inspiration from NASA’s Armstrong Building 703 in PG’s hometown of Palmdale, California. Featuring a Royal Blue mesh and patent leather upper paired with Metallic Silver detailing, Orange and Red forefoot wings on the lower lace cage with NASA patches on the heel tabs. A translucent outsole completes the design.

Nike Air Zoom Freak 1 All Bros 2 Release Date: October 27, 2019 Price: $120

A sneaker that is all about family, inspired by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s relationship with his brothers, Thanasis, Kostas, Francis, and Alexis. The Nike Air Zoom Freak 1 has a fluorescent pinks and deep reds that cover the upper and black backward swoosh filled with gold speckles. These were originally spotted on the feet of Giannis’ brother during Nike’s launch event for the Zoom Freak 1 in Greece.

Oct 22, 2019 No Comments

Jordan Brand’s “Fearless Ones” Collection Unveiled Just In Time for Holiday 2019

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by Akeem Ivory | Oct 21, 2019 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

The most defining signature sneaker any athlete has ever released is on the verge of its 35th Anniversary and as a staple in the community of sneakerhead, the Air Jordan 1 will be celebrated for the impact it’s had on the Jordan Brand. No stranger to collaborations this silhouette will have 13 different iterations in the Fearless Ones collection. Designers and brands which included Ghetto Gastro, Blue the Great, FACETASM, Maison Chateau, Melody Ehsani, and CLOT will put their spin on the iconic silhouette.

In addition to that is are the “Shattered Backboard 3.0,” both the UNC to Chicago and women’s exclusive “Fearless” styles, a new “Bloodline” colorway and the Jordan 1 High Zoom, and the all-new Air Jordan 1 High FlyEase that is Jordan Brand’s first shoe to feature Nike FlyEase technology.

Images and release dates for the entire Air Jordan 1 “Fearless Ones” Collection listed below:

Air Jordan 1 Flyease Release Date: November 1st, 2019

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Fearless” Release Date: November 2nd, 2019

Blue The Great x Air Jordan 1 Mid Release Date: November 9th, 2019

Ghetto Gastro x Air Jordan 1 Low React Release Date: November 14th, 2019

Melody Ehsani x Air Jordan 1 Mid Release Date: November 15th, 2019

Facetasm x Air Jordan 1 Mid Release Date: November 22nd, 2019

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Bloodline” Release Date: November 29th, 2019

Maison Chateau Rouge x Air Jordan 1 Mid Release Date: November 30th, 2019

Edison Chen x Air Jordan 1 Mid Release Date: December 7th, 2019

Air Jordan 1 Retro High Zoom Release Date: December 7, 2019

Air Jordan 1 Mid “Come Fly With Me” Release Date: Holiday 2019

Oct 21, 2019 1 Comment

Kyrie May Have Left Boston But Connections with Concepts Remains, Kyrie 5 “Orion’s Belt”

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by Akeem Ivory | Oct 19, 2019 | NBA, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Concepts have revealed images of the latest collaboration with Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irvin, a relationship that stems from his two-year stint in Boston. The retail store definitely delivers another “Wicked” good sneaker.

The sneaker continues it’s Egyptian-themed establishment by last years’ Kyrie 5 “Ikhet,” this Kyrie 5 is inspired by Irving’s deep fascination with ancient Egyptian culture. Exploring the mysterious construction of the pyramids, and their connection to the solar system.

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Dubbed “Orion’s Belt,” the design features three pyramids on the sneaker’s shroud in accordance with the actual size and order, as a reference to the Pyramids of Giza. Above sits the constellation on the tongue that in theory, these pyramids are perfectly aligned. The rumored these pyramids were submerged at one point come into play, as shades blues along the swoosh and heel-counter represent where the water levels would have receded over time. An exclusive sneaker coming complete with special packaging.

The Concepts x Nike Kyrie 5 “Orion’s Belt” will release on October 26 via Concepts NYC and CNCPTS.com at 11 a.m. EST. Retail is set at $140 USD.

Check out more images of the sneaker below:

Oct 19, 2019 No Comments

The Evolution of Chris Paul’s Signature Sneaker Line

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by Brendon Schunck | Oct 16, 2019 | Featured, NBA, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers, uncategorised

Chris Paul, or “CP3”, has been taking the NBA by storm for the better part of a decade. Throughout his time in the league he has been seen as one of the top-tier point guards while playing with a hard-nose mentality every opponent and teammate has come to expect. CP3 is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, NBA Rookie of the Year (2006), 9x NBA All-Defensive Team, 8x All-NBA Team, and 9x NBA All-Star. With all of these accolades and achievements, Chris Paul has been doing it relatively under the radar in his own signature shoes.

Out of college, Chris Paul was the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft and originally signed a four-year, $600,000 a year deal with Nike. I mean who could forget Chris Paul being a part of Nike’s now famous “Second Coming” commercial from 2007? Paul eventually gravitated towards the Jordan Brand division under Nike, as Michael Jordan hand-picks his brand endorsers himself. Fast forward to 2019 and Chris Paul is releasing his 12th signature shoe with Jordan Brand, yes you read that right, his TWELFTH signature sneaker.

Jordan Brand and Chris Paul have been releasing iterations for the All-Star PG every year since 2008. His shoes fit the bill for fast, athletic point guards, who change direction quickly. Premier Jordan Brand schools like North Carolina, Marquette, Georgetown, Florida, Oklahoma, and California (before they switched to Under Armour) all get outfitted with CP3’s every season. Of course Chris Paul’s former school, Wake Forest, gets special Jordan Brand CP3 sneakers, even though they’re a Nike school.

Chris Paul is second only to Carmelo Anthony, in number of signature shoes under the Jordan Brand wing. Paul currently sits at 12 while Anthony and JB decided to halt their signature sneaker line after 13 models. Russell Westbrook is the only other current Jordan Brand signature sneaker athlete. It’s hard having a shoe do high numbers these days in the market when you’re competing with the likes of the Nike Lebron, KD, Kyrie, Kobe, and Paul George lines, Adidas Harden and Lillard shoes, as well as Steph Curry’s Under Armour series. Putting that aside, it is a major feat to have a signature sneaker line last as long as Chris Paul’s has.

CP has a new home this season with the Oklahoma City Thunder and will look to remain on the top shelf of NBA point guards while wearing his Jordan CP3.XII. Fan-favorites from Paul’s shoe line when it comes to both looks and on-court performance are the CP3.VI and CP3.VII respectively. In fact, Chris Paul’s signature sneakers have even graced NikeiD.com for complete personalization options. Five models in the line have also featured “AE” models to release after the initial launch run. These “AE” CP3’s are basically a takedown version of that year’s signature shoe and feature lighter weight materials and mesh for more ventilation. His new 12th model looks to be a hit as Paul has already been seen rocking a few eye-catching colorways. Look below to see the evolution of the Chris Paul signature sneaker line and to see just why MJ hand-picked CP3 to represent his brand.