Archive for July, 2008
Nike Hyperdunk United We Rise Detailed Look
After taking a detailed look at Jordan Brand's piece of the "United We Rise" Pack, the ["United We Rise" Jordan Olympia], we take a look at one of Nike's UWR sneakers, the "United We Rise" Nike Hyperdunk. The "United We Rise" Nike Hyperdunk carries on the principles behind the "United We Rise" theme, a commitment [...]
Nike Air Max Tempo Black Red HOH Exclusive
Continuing our coverage of the recently released pack of House of Hoops by Foot Locker exclusives, we take a look at the "Black/Red HOH" Nike Air Max Tempo. A classic from the late 90s, the "Black/Red HOH" Nike Air Max Tempo features a simple all Black nubuck upper with Red accents and embroidery at the [...]
?uestlove x Nike Air Force 1 Low Gold Ticket ?uesto Detailed Look
In addition to the ["Red ?uesto" ?uestlove x Nike Air Force 1 Low], ?uestlove and Nike came together to create the "Gold Ticket ?uesto" Nike Air Force 1 Low as well. At the release of the "?uestos", all of the boxes will be sealed, Out of all of the pairs released, 12 boxes per city (in the three launch cities) will hold the special "Gold Ticket ?uesto" ?uestlove x Nike Air Force 1. If you find the "Gold Ticket ?uesto" in your box, you will also get a pair of the "Red ?uestos" as well. The "Gold Ticket ?uesto" features the same design as the "Red ?uestos" with a Metallic Gold toe and toe box.
Jordan Olympia United We Rise Detailed Look Plus Jordan Olympia Details
Continuing our look at the Nike/Jordan Brand/Converse "United We Rise" Pack, we take a look at the "United We Rise" colorway of the Jason Mayden designed Jordan Olympia. The "United We Rise" Jordan Olympia will be worn by Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul during the opening round of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Inspired by [...]
LeBron James Unveils the Nike Zoom LeBron VI
Though the Olympics are the pinnacle of sport and athletic achievement, it is also a stage, a world's stage. LeBron James has officially stepped onto this "world stage" with his Nike Zoom LeBron VI. Though their was some controversy surrounding the initial design of the VI and there was some confusion regarding whether or not the sneaker LeBron is seen wearing in these photos is the VI, LeBron James himself confirmed that he is indeed wearing a "United We Rise" version of the Nike Zoom LeBron VI.
Nike Air More Uptempo Olympic Detailed Look
Though we all tend to focus on the 1992 Olympics and the Dream Team, with good reason, we should not forget that Team USA repeated their Gold Medal performance in 1996 at Atlanta. Lead by Scottie Pippen, a returning player from the original Dream Team, Team USA continued their Basketball dominance to win the Gold medal on the team's home soil. During his 1996 Olympic run Scottie Pippen wore the Nike Air More Uptempo, a sneaker that the World could not help but notice due to the huge AIR emblazoned on the side. To commemorate Scottie's Gold Medal winning performance in the Nike Air More Uptempo, Nike recently released the "Olympic" Nike Air More Uptempo exclusively at the House of Hoops by Foot Locker in Harlem. Though not the original colorway that Scottie wore on the Olympic court, the "Olympic" Nike Air More Uptempo features a White upper with a Navy trim and Red accents at the eyelets and Swoosh.
Nike Zoom Flight V Jason Kidd Mavs Detailed Look
There is no denying that Jason Kidd has worn some of the best and most memorable Nike Basketball sneakers throughout his career, especially though, in the 90s during his first run with the Dallas Mavs. Though JKidd is often mostly associated with the Nike Zoom Flight 95, his Nike Zoom Flight V is a classic as well. Continuing their ode to Jason Kidd's early days with the Mavericks, Nike recently released the "Jason Kidd/Mavericks" Nike Zoom Flight V exclusively at the House of Hoops in Harlem. The "Jason Kidd/Mavericks" Nike Zoom Flight V features a White leather upper with a Midnight Navy trim and Pine Green accents. To add a JKidd personal touch, the "Jason Kidd/Mavericks" Nike Zoom Flight V features JKidd's logo on the tongue and on the heel.
