Nike Basketball Unveils All-Star Coloways

by Akeem Ivory | Jan 23, 2020 | Sneakers

Nike Basketball has unveiled its All-Star Weekend 2020 Colorways, this includes signature sneakers from Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paul George, and Kevin Durant’s.

The Nike Kyrie 6 dressed in a Red base paired with Gold and Black detailing throughout atop a speckled translucent outsole. This will be paying tribute to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls’ 1996 championship, sporting a graphic inner lining pattern resembling the carpet that MJ laid on crying after winning his first NBA title following losing his father earlier that year. Other details include “06/16/96” text on the lower tongue of the right shoe and “06/19/16” on the left nodding to Irving’s only NBA Championship.

Nike LeBron 17 will be honoring the Space Jam franchise, One of two colorways that will be releasing includes a “Monstars” and a“Toon Squad” makeup both complete with Space Jam branded insoles. As LeBron James is gearing up to release the sequel to the beloved Space Jam movie it is only right to debut this colorway in Chicago.

This Nike Zoom Freak 1 is the second sneaker inspired by film “Coming to America,” the design resembles the uniform that Eddie Murphy wore while working at McDowell’s restaurant. Featuring a mostly Black upper detailed with identical tartan graphics on the tongues, reverse Swoosh logo and heels. A White midsole atop a Dark Blue rubber outsole completes the design.

In addition to the shoes, Nike will also be releasing matching apparel branded with “Coming to America” on both the jacket and pants.

Speaking of continuing themes the Nike PG 4 gives another nod to a Gatorade coming dressed in a tie-dye color blocking that is a mix of George’s favorite Gatorade flavors. Orange and Lime Green accents are used throughout completed with Gatorade’s signature “G” logo appearing on the tongues.

Although Kevin Durant won’t be playing during All-Star Weekend, expect to see the signature colorway make it debut during the All-Star Weekend festivities. The colorway was designed by Chicago navite Don C. The colors on the upper and stars on the tongue nod to the Chicago flag.

This special offering of the Nike KD 12 joins Don C’s upcoming Nike Air Force 1 High that will be celebrating 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend in his hometown of Chicago.

Jan 23, 2020 No Comments

Top 15 Kicks Worn During Week 13 of NBA Season

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by Brendon Schunck | Jan 21, 2020 | Featured, NBA, Sneakers

Week 13 in the NBA was packed with heat on the court. Lebron James is still at it, hurting feelings wearing colorways of current and past models that the public has no chance of getting their hands on. Kyrie Irving is back in action and sporting some never-before-seen P.E.’s of his sixth model. The Jordan XXXIV’s are seeing more and more P.E. mock-ups hit the hardwood in what are most of the time met with fanfare. Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to wear sleek iterations of his first signature sneaker.

In surprising fashion only two Kobe models made our Top 15 countdown this week, largely in part due to Lebron James, Kyrie Irving, and Jordan Brand athletes all rocking heat in the same week. A brand new Nike basketball model was debuted by one of Nike’s budding young superstars. Martin Luther King Jr. day brought out some past Nike “BHM” hits as well as some meaningful customs. Will P.J. Tucker take home the top spot this week or did Lebron James wear an unreleased colorway that was just too good to ignore? Find out below in our Week 13 countdown.

15. Nike Adapt BB 2.0 – Ja Morant – Memphis Grizzlies

14. Jordan XXXIV “MLK” – Zion Williamson – New Orleans Pelicans

13. Nike Zoom Freak 1 “Mariah” – Giannis Antetokounmpo – Milwaukee Bucks

12. Nike Kobe 7 “BHM” (2012) – Lonzo Ball – New Orleans Pelicans

11. Jordan XXXIV P.E. – Carmelo Anthony – Portland Trail Blazers

10. Nike Kobe 8 “Area 72” (All-Star) – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder

9. Nike Lebron XVII “Cool Grey” P.E. – Lebron James – Los Angeles Lakers

8. Nike Kyrie 6 P.E. – Kyrie Irving – Brooklyn Nets

7. Jordan XIII Low “MLK” Custom – Bam Adebayo – Miami Heat (done by @solesbysir)

6. Nike Lebron XV “Jordan V” P.E. – Lebron James – Los Angeles Lakers

5. Nike KD IV (sample) – P.J. Tucker – Houston Rockets

4. Nike Kyrie 6 P.E. – Kyrie Irving – Brooklyn Nets

3. Jordan III “Lakers” – P.J. Tucker – Houston Rockets

2. Nike Lebron XV “Zoom Generation” P.E. – Lebron James – Los Angeles Lakers

1. Nike Lebron XVII “I Promise” (Alternate) – Lebron James – Los Angeles Lakers

Jan 21, 2020 No Comments

Sneaker Release Calendar 1/14-1/18

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by admin | Jan 15, 2020 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

This week is set to be an interesting week for sneaker releases. This week Nike is set to drop the DNA Series “87 x 91” which includes two iconic silhouettes, the Nike Air Huarache and the Nike Air Max 1, with palette swaps of one another’s legendary color-blocking. The PG 4 debuts a bubbly Gatorade collaboration and Kyrie brings in the Chinese New Year with the upcoming Kyrie 6. Jordan Brand is also bringing some interesting choices to the table with the dynamic Why Not Zer0.3 getting a classic Jordan colorway with the “Unite” colorway and the Jordan Women’s OG makes its first appearance since 1998. The big launches of the week, however, go to the Ivy Park x adidas collaboration which has been building steam for over a year and has made waves in the digital sphere recently with their impeccable influencer rollout. Let us know your favorite drop of the week.

Nike

Kyrie 6 “Chinese New Year” 1/15

$130

DNA Series “87 X 91” Pack 1/15

$250

Kyrie 6 “Bred” 1/16

$130

Air Max 270 React ENG “Laser Blue” 1/16

$170

WMNS Air Max 270 React ENG “Eggplant” 1/16

$170

PG 4 “Gatorade” 1/17

$120

Jordan

Jordan WMNS OG 1/16

$140

Air Jordan 34 “White Iridescent” 1/16

$180

Why Not Zer0.3 “Unite” 1/16

$130

Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Black Satin” 1/18

$170

Adidas

Dame 6 “Hecklers” Glory Blue 1/18

Dame 6 “Hecklers” Core Black 1/18

Dame 6 “Hecklers” Shock Yellow 1/18

Dame 6 “Hecklers” Solar Red 1/18

$110

Ivy Park x adidas Nite Jogger “Ecru Tint/Grey” 1/18

Ivy Park x adidas Nite Jogger “Maroon/Solar Orange” 1/18

$160

Ivy Park x adidas Ultraboost 1/18

$200

Ivy Park x adidas Super Sleek 72 “ FTWR White/Maroon/Dash Grey” 1/18

$100

Jan 15, 2020 No Comments

Top 15 Kicks Worn During Week 12 of NBA Season

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by Brendon Schunck | Jan 13, 2020 | Featured, NBA, Sneakers

Week 12’s Top 15 Kicks Worn on Court was riddled with Kobe signature models. Lebron James debuted a polarizing XVII colorway inspired by his “I Promise” school. Russell Westbrook returned to Oklahoma City for the first time since being traded this past off season. Both Westbrook and Harden rocked ‘OKC’ themed color schemes in their respective signature sneakers to pay homage to the team and city that housed them during their young careers. DeMar DeRozan also returned to his old Raptors home and rocked some Toronto colored red/black Kobe P.E.’s.

We didn’t think it was possible for P.J. Tucker to out-do his Jordan 4 “Wahlburgers” when it comes to on court wearing and rarity of the shoe. Not only did Tucker surpass that, he rocked a sneaker most people have never even seen before and that no other NBA player has a chance of getting their hands on (besides KD). Let’s just put it this way, you can find the Jordan 4 “Wahlburgers” on StockX and eBay – what P.J. Tucker wore this past week will most likely never make it on any of those selling platforms. With that being said, look below to see what exactly P.J. Tucker wore that was so rare and to also see who came in second behind him.

15. Jordan Melo 5.5 “CNY” P.E. – Carmelo Anthony – Portland Trail Blazers

14. Nike Lebron 9 “Cannon” – Naz Reid – Minnesota Timberwolves

13. Adidas Harden Vol. 4 “OKC” P.E. – James Harden – Houston Rockets

12. Jordan IX Boot “Michigan P.E.” – DeAndre Bembry – Atlanta Hawks

11. Nike Kobe 7 “Prelude” – Lonzo Ball – New Orleans Pelicans

10. Nike Kobe 1 Protro P.E. – DeMar DeRozan – San Antonio Spurs

9. Jordan XXXIV “The Brotherhood” P.E. – Jayson Tatum – Boston Celtics

8. Nike Kobe 6 “Lightbulb” – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder

7. Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 “OKC” P.E. – Russell Westbrook – Houston Rockets

6. Nike Kobe 6 “3D” (ASG) – Tobias Harris – Philadelphia 76ers

5. Jordan VII “Miro” – P.J. Tucker – Houston Rockets

4. Nike Lebron XVII “I Promise” – Lebron James – Los Angeles Lakers

3. Nike Zoom Freak 1 “Skills Academy” – Pat Connaughton – Milwaukee Bucks

2. Nike Lebron XV “Yeezy” – Lebron James – Los Angeles Lakers

1. Nike KD IV “Wear-Test Sample” – P.J. Tucker – Houston Rockets

Jan 13, 2020 No Comments

Top 15 Kicks Worn During Week 11 of NBA Season

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by Brendon Schunck | Jan 6, 2020 | Featured, NBA, Sneakers

Week 11 in the NBA was all over the place – when it came to what players had on their feet. Signature debuts, exclusive P.E.’s, custom sneakers of classic shows/movies, new colorways of new signature sneakers and classic signature shoes to round it off. Paul George debuted the much anticipated Nike PG 4 in both a basic black/white iteration and a blue/red/white Clippers color scheme. P.J. Tucker continues to wear shoes on court that are next to impossible to get and/or haven’t seen an NBA floor in 10+ years. Carmelo Anthony rocked a P.E. colorway of one his his more successful and fan-favorite models.

Who is your top pick when it comes to wearing the most heat on court in NBA games? Is P.J. Tucker just that far ahead of the pack? Can players like Montrezl Harrell, Buddy Hield, Tobias Harris, Lebron James, Gary Harris, or Allonzo Trier challenge the Houston sharp-shooter? What shoes and colorways would you like to see NBA players rock on the hardwood? Check out below to see what kicks rounded out week 11’s list.

15. Q4 Sports The Specialist “Friday” Custom – Langston Galloway – Detroit Pistons (done by @andr3wtl)

14. Nike Zoom Freak 1 “Soul Glo” (alternate) – Giannis Antetokounmpo – Milwaukee Bucks

13. Nike Shox BB4 “Metallic Silver” – Vince Carter – Atlanta Hawks

12. Nike Lebron XII Low “Lebronald Palmer” – Montrezl Harrell – Los Angeles Clippers

11. Nike Kobe 4 “Gradient Home” – Trey Lyles – San Antonio Spurs

10. Nike Kyrie 6 “Chinese New Year” – Bruce Brown Jr. – Detroit Pistons

9. Nike Lebron VII “Cool Grey” – Lauri Markkanen – Chicago Bulls

8. Nike Kobe 4 Protro P.E. – Isaiah Thomas – Washington Wizards

7. Q4 Sports The Specialist “Fresh Prince” Custom – Langston Galloway – Detroit Pistons (done by @andr3wtl)

6. Nike Zoom Freak 1 “Soul Glo Remix” – Giannis Antetokounmpo – Milwaukee Bucks

5. Nike Huarache ’09 “Chris Bosh P.E.” (All-Star) – P.J. Tucker – Houston Rockets

4. Jordan Melo 5.5 P.E. – Carmelo Anthony – Portland Trail Blazers

3. Nike PG 3 “Oregon P.E.” – Paul George – Los Angeles Clippers

2. Nike PG 4 – Paul George – Los Angeles Clippers

1. Jordan 5 “Fresh Prince” (Friends & Family) – P.J. Tucker – Houston Rockets

Jan 6, 2020 No Comments

Top 15 Kicks Worn During Week 10 of NBA Season

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by Brendon Schunck | Dec 30, 2019 | Featured, NBA, Sneakers

We are officially 10 weeks into the NBA season. Christmas Day games have come and gone and the new year is just a couple days away. Custom sneakers ruled this year’s Christmas week games as Nike and Adidas did not have any official Christmas pack release for 2019. The top sneakerheads in the league are having to get more and more creative with their shoes of choice if they don’t want to repeat pairs they’ve already worn on court.

The next wave of Kobe Protros has arrived, this time being the Kobe 5. Lebron James continues to mix old and new; wearing his 17th signature a majority of the time, sprinkled in with a few wears of his older models like the Air Zoom Generation, III’s, VII’s, etc. P.J. Tucker still is a force that cannot be touched when it comes to wearing kicks on court. What $15,000 shoe did P.J. wear on court this past week? What two college player exclusive’s made our list for week 10? Can anyone compete with Pistons guard Langston Galloway when it comes to custom sneakers? Was James Harden trolling the Warriors rocking a particular new colorway of his signature shoe in their latest matchup? Look below to find out where week 10’s top sneakers landed in our countdown.