With the NBA play-offs drawing near, Nike is set to release a "Playoff" edition of their Zoom LeBron IV. Similar to his PE White/Crimson pair, the "Playoff" LBJ IVs feature a White Upper with a Crimson Strap, Midnight Navy accents, and a Midnight Navy outsole. The Nike Zoom LeBron IV "Playoffs" are set to release on April 16th.
 
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Kix and the City's best of May

-Shop Spotlight #2: The Revolution that is the Reed Space, Part II "Vive Le Revolucion" [Article]

-BusinessWeek Online Article "In Siren Song of Swoosh" featuring quotes from MaZe of Kix and the City [Article]

-Purple Reign: The Meaning Behind ALIFE Rivington Club's Cryptic "Purple HAZE Square", and why, It's Just The Beginning [Article]

-Introducing New Kix and the City Category -  "Wear Fresh Kix" [Article]

-Akademiks Champagne and Shoes: Spring/Summer Footwear Line Preview [Article]

-KATC FEATURE: "Keeping it on the Go" with ARI and his Beautifully Complex "Menthol 10s" [Article]

-Around Kix and the City: A Quick Trip to Nike ID *PICS* [Article]

-Nike Air Force 1: A New York City Icon to Turn 25 in 2007 [Article]

-Around Kix and the City: CLOT x Nike Air Max 1 NL "Kiss of Death" on Display at ALIFE Rivington Club [Article]

For all of May's posts click here

Also be sure to check out our Shop Spotlights, Sneaker Events, and KATC Features sections for older, but equally important Kix and the City articles

From the top of the Bronx, down through Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and out to Queens, the entire city was completely drenched in Clot x Nike Air Max 1 and Invisible Woman Air Force 1 hysteria. Not even the heavens above could prevent the madness.
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CLICK HERE for DAY 2 of the "Fantastic Four Pack/CLOT Air Max Madness"

The question was not IF people were going to camp out, the question was more WHEN people were going to camp out.  This question has been answered.  The answer is now. 

There are several people already lined up outside of NORT/Recon for tomorrow's release of the CLOT x Nike Air Max 1s and the Nike Fantastic Four Pack.  Unfortunately though, it is pouring in NYC.  I hope, for their sake, that they packed the proper attire for such an outing.

*Disclaimer* Kix and the City does not promote/condone lining up/camping out in any way, shape, or form.  It is our duty though, to report it.

Pics Courtesy of Menace5Star Via NT

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The KickzStore.com $50 Gift Certificate Contest is back from a week off.  Read below for your chance to win.

As a reminder:

For the next 2 weeks, Kix and the City will be offering all of our readers the opportunity to win a $50 gift certificate to, and courtesy of, KickzStore.com.  During each week of this contest, Kix and the City will be giving out TWO
individual $50 gift certificates to be utilized on anything available
on KickzStore.com.  Each week the contest parameters will change, so be
sure to check in.

Contest Rules:

1) Submissions will be accepted via EMAIL ONLY at kixandthecity@gmail.com, subject line "GIVE ME MY KICKZSTORE.COM GIFT CERTIFICATE"
2)
All submissions must include the alias name that you would like Kix and
the City to use when announcing you as the winner, your full name
(which will not be revealed), and of course, the answer(s) to the
question(s) posed in the contest
3) The FIRST TWO COMPLETELY CORRECT SUBMISSIONS received will be considered winning submissions
4) All submissions must be received by Sunday 11:59pm EST.
5) Winners will be both announced on the site, as well as, notified by email
6)
In order to prevent fraud, each contest WINNER must submit the mailing
address they plan on using when ordering off of KickzStore.com.  This
address will not be utilized for anything other than cross referencing
the winner and the order.  Submitting your address is only necessary
once you have been announced as a winner.
7) One entry per person
Previous Winner's are ineligible for subsequent contests

Questions for Week #3

1) In KATC FEATURE: "Keeping it On the Go with ARI", ARI mentioned that his Menthol 10s would pay homage to Nike in what specific way?

2) In KATC FEATURE: All Eyes on Him: An Interview with Calvan Fowler, the Man behind "Jordan Heads" The Film, Calvan mentioned having a problem with a pair of his Nike sneakers.  What was this problem?

New Arrivals at KickzStore.com

Congratulations to RETROBOSS and SPECIAL K for winning Week #2 of the KickzStore.com $50 Gift Certificate Contest.

RETROBOSS and SPECIAL K were the first to correctly guess the sneaker behind the pixelated curtain...

My Favorite Kix from My Collection

1992 OG Air Raid "Peace"

The KickzStore.com contest will resume next Monday.  Be sure to check back then for another chance to win.

While uncovering the mystery behind ALIFE's "Purple Square", I also had the pleasure of checking out (and taking pictures of) the AKA x Nike ID "Wet Look" Dunk Set.  This one of a kind set is currently being auctioned on eBay to benefit the Free Arts Organization.  With two days left, the auction is currently at $14,700.  To check out the auction and to learn more about the organization and kix, click here.

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