Kicks Through the Lens (Week 1 of Playoffs)

Kicks Through the Lens (Week 1 of Playoffs)

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by | Aug 25, 2020 | Featured, NBA, Sneakers

Week 1 of the playoffs is officially over and boy were we entertained. There were a couple usual sweeps that we saw coming but for the most part all of the series have been very competitive. Will there be an upset on the horizon if one of these higher seeded teams doesn’t get their act together? Is the East more of a race than people anticipated? Nothing like having playoff basketball in August and September to help answer all of these questions.

 

Kawhi Leonard’s new signature shoe with New Balance is displaying some very colorful iterations – ones that go against Leonard’s reserved personality. Kobe’s 42nd birthday would’ve been this past week and players all over the league were paying tribute and sporting old signature models of his. Budding young superstar, Luka Doncic, has put the league on notice that he not only has arrived, but he is here to stay and to take over. Jordan Brand is probably sitting back grinning ear to ear, happy that they were able to sign the now 21-year-old to their company. Paul George’s kicks have been on fire, unfortunately his game has yet to resemble his “Playoff P” mantra. P.J. Tucker wowed us the past week with yet another sneaker we have never seen on court. King James paid homage to Crenshaw’s very own, Nipsey Hussle. Will someone knock off Lebron for this past week’s #1 spot in our Kicks Through the Lens?

 

 

15. Adidas D.O.N. Issue #2 “Pick & Roll” – Donovan Mitchell

 

           

 

 

14. Jordan XXXIV P.E. – Kemba Walker

 

     

 

 

13. Nike PG 1 P.E. – Paul George

 

     

 

 

12. OVO x Jordan XVI – P.J. Tucker

 

     

 

 

11. New Balance The KAWHI – Kawhi Leonard

 

     

 

 

10. Nike Kobe 5 Protro P.E. – P.J. Tucker

 

     

 

 

9. Nike PG 1 P.E. – Paul George

 

     

 

 

8. Jordan CP3.XII (Southern University) Custom – Chris Paul

 

     

 

 

7. Nike Kobe 5 Protro P.E. – T.J. Warren

 

     

 

 

6. Jordan XXXIV “Welcome to the Zoo” – Jayson Tatum

 

     

 

5. Nike LeBron XVII “Air Command Force” (Alternate) P.E. – LeBron James

 

     

 

 

4. Undefeated x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Dirty Dozen” – Joe Harris

 

           

 

 

3. Nike LeBron XVII “Crenshaw” P.E. – LeBron James

 

           

 

 

2. Jordan XXXIV “Taco Jay” P.E. – Jayson Tatum

 

                             

 

 

1. OVO x Jordan VIII “Charles Oakley” P.E. – P.J. Tucker

 

           

    

 

 

 

 

Aug 25, 2020 No Comments
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “5 Rings” Set to Return In 2020

The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “5 Rings” Set to Return In 2020

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by | Aug 25, 2020 | Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike has officially brought back Kobe signature sneaker back onto the market since Kobe’s tragic passing in January. Under the umbrella of Mamba Week, we have a full roster which features the Kobe 5 “Big Stage”,Kobe 5 “5x Champ”,Kobe 5 “Girls EYBL” and Undefeated Kobe 5.

These are not the only sneaker dropping in the near future, both the Bruce Lee Kobe 5 shoes and the “5 Rings” are set to return to shelves.

The Nike Kobe 5 “5 Rings” originally released Summer of 2010 in celebration of Kobe Bryant’s fifth NBA championship,will be returning in Kobe 5 Protro form with none of the exterior being changed.

Featuring a Purple-to-Yellow upper detailed with laser-etched verbiage spelling out “Five Rings” and depicting Kobe’s great accomplishments. Yellow Kobe tongues and Swooshes on the sides atop a gradient midsole and translucent outsole completes the design.

Check out the first look images at the Kobe 5’s below and stay tuned for updates.

Aug 25, 2020 No Comments
Nike Goes Big For Mamba Week

Nike Goes Big For Mamba Week

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by | Aug 24, 2020 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

In honor of the birthday of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, Nike has taken this week to release a plethora of the Nike Kobe V Protros. Kicking off with last Sunday’s release of the “Big Stage” V, Nike has been honoring the legacy of one of basketball’s greatest heroes for the entire week of what would have been his 42nd birthday. 

Not only is Nike honoring the Black Mamba through new releases, they also announced they are donating $1 million dollars to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. 

Not only does Mamba Week celebrate the birth of Kobe Bryant but celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Lakers 2010 championship victory. The “Big Stage” Kobe V Protro is a fusion of both the Big Stage Home and Away colorways Kobe wore on the court during the 09-10 season. The tattoo-like details that show up on the silhouette’s lateral sides have been updated to reflect some of Kobe’s achievements during the seasons as well. 

Nike follows up the Big Stage Kobe V Protro with the “5x Champ” Kobe V Protro which is an homage to the iconic jackets Kobe wore following the Lakers’ 2001 and 2002 Championship victories, most specifically the one from 2001 which it mirrors almost exactly. The Lakers colorway is also topped with a snakeskin texture as a nod to the Mamba himself. 

Alongside the “5x Champ” Kobe V Protro, Nike is reviving the Black Mamba inspired City jerseys originally introduced in 2017 after Kobe’s retirement. The black snakeskin jersey features 8 on the front and 24 on the back–honoring the entirety of Kobe’s storied career. 

The biggest draw may be Thursday’s Undefeated Kobe V collaborations. The Los Angeles-based sneaker boutique is no stranger to working with Kobe. After a collection centering on Kobe’s acolytes, Undefeated returns with the focus on Kobe himself. Undefeated’s “What if” collection features two separate pairs of shoes that highlight the teams that passed on Kobe during the 1996 draft while the white blue and gold pair are reference to Kobe’s original draft team, the Charlotte Hornets. 

Mamba Week comes to a close on Saturday with the Nike 5 Protro “Girls EYBL” an ode to Kobe’s unflappable love for women’s basketball and to honor the memory of the Mambacita, Gigi Bryant. The “Girls EYBL” Kobe 5 Protro is inspired by Medusa of Greek mythology who bore the ability to turn her enemies into stone. The dark green shoe features gray along the eyelets and on the toe box, as well as the EYBL logo stamped on the tongue.

The Mamba lives forever.

Aug 24, 2020 No Comments
Kicks Through the Lens (Last Week Before Playoffs)

Kicks Through the Lens (Last Week Before Playoffs)

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by | Aug 18, 2020 | Featured, NBA, Sneakers

The NBA playoffs kicked off last night with a slew of games that garnered much attention. But before we even get to sneakers worn during the playoffs, there was one last week of the ‘regular season’ which we must highlight. Devin Booker did all he could do to will the Suns to an 8-0 record in the bubble, but fell just short in Phoenix’s bid for a playoff spot. Looks like this will be the last week we’ll see Booker’s sneakers on our countdown until the 2020-21 season. The ever-so-honest and non-apologetic, Jimmy Butler, dipped into his bag and brought out an old pair of Jordan XXX1’s. Luka Doncic debuted what appears to be his new logo drawn up by the team over at Jordan Brand.

 

Veteran PG, Chris Paul, also had a debut of his own. Paul donned his 13th signature sneaker with Jordan Brand, the CP3.XIII. Carmelo Anthony continues his run of nostalgia with his true fans, bringing out a P.E. colorway of his Melo 5.5’s wrapped in Blazers black and red. Paul George is rewinding the clock back 3-4 years, as we continue to see him break out his Nike PG 1’s in numerous color schemes. Will the NBA players’ feet heat up during the playoffs along with their games? What colorways and models do you want to see from your favorite superstars?

 

 

15. Jordan React Elevation P.E. – Luka Doncic

 

           

 

 

14. Nike KD 13 “EYBL” – Ja Morant

 

     

 

 

13. Adidas Harden Vol. 4 “Camo” – James Harden

 

     

 

 

12. New Balance KAWHI – Kawhi Leonard

 

     

 

 

11. Jordan XXX1 “All-Star” – Jimmy Butler

 

     

 

 

10. Jordan CP3.XII (Savannah State) Custom – Chris Paul

 

     

 

 

9. Pharrell x Adidas Crazy BYW 2.0 – Austin Rivers

 

     

 

 

8. Nike PG 1 “USA” – Paul George

 

     

 

 

7. Adidas D.O.N. Issue #2 – Donovan Mitchell

 

     

 

 

6. Nike Kobe 9 Elite “Brave Blue” – Ja Morant

 

     

 

 

5. Jordan CP3.XIII – Chris Paul

 

     

 

 

4. Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 – Russell Westbrook

 

     

 

 

3. Nike Kobe 5 Protro P.E. – Devin Booker

 

     

 

 

2. Jordan Melo 5.5 P.E. – Carmelo Anthony

 

           

 

 

1. Nike LeBron XVII P.E. – LeBron James

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

Aug 18, 2020 No Comments
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1300 Details

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1300 Details

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by | Aug 13, 2020 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

New Balance’s heat check year has no plans on coming to an end. After a litany of fire releases, NB is keeping the heat up with another collaboration with New York streetwear brand Aimé Leon Dore. 

After a group of well-received 827s, ALD and New Balance keep the pace with a fresh pair of New Balance 1300s in both Green and Pink. Their mesh upper base is flanked by suede overlays with the staple reflective N emblazoned on the sides. The aged tongue featuring co-branding from Aimé Leon Dore and New Balance ties it all together for a subtle yet vibrant take on the classic silhouette. 

Check back for updates on the release of the Aime Leon Dore x New Balance 1300.

Aug 13, 2020 No Comments
Undefeated and Nike Set to Release Three Colorways of Kobe 5 Protro

Undefeated and Nike Set to Release Three Colorways of Kobe 5 Protro

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by | Aug 12, 2020 | Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

As a follow-up to the successful Undefeated x Nike Kobe 4 Protro collection in 2019, the L.A.-based sneaker boutique may have a new Nike collaboration in the work.

According to py_leaks Undefeated and Nike will release three colorways of the Kobe 5 Protro. The three color options commemorate a few of Kobe Bryant’s basketball accomplishments including: “Multi-Color/Metallic Gold-Multi-Color” for the “Double Digits,” while “Hall of Fame” comes in a “Metallic Gold/Multi-Color-Field Purple,” and the “U13” dressed in “White/Metallic Gold-Rapid Teal.”

Each pair will feature Undefeated branding on the tongues, insoles, and heels. Look for the Undefeated x Nike Kobe 5 Protro Collection to release this Fall 2020 at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $190 USD.

One of three colorways has been officially revealed via solebyjc, here is the first looks at the Undefeated x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Hall of Fame” that will be releasing alongside the “Double Digits” and “U13” colorways later this fall.

Aug 12, 2020 No Comments