If you've been following the development of Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant's sneakers, you might have seen a few recurring color stories with each new iteration in his signature line. An "Aunt Pearl" KD shoe is always a hit among collectors, but his "Weatherman" sneakers are just as personal. Check the jump for what Nike has to say about the KD 7 "Weatherman", as well as details on local price and availability.
With Adidas Originals making a huge push to keep Superstars on the streets this year, one of the brand's latest releases to come down the pipeline is a collaboration with skate legend and artist Mark Gonzales. Instead of being treated to a loud execution, The Gonz keeps his Superstar 80s simple by employing a pure white premium leather upper with subtle details such as signature characters on the tongue, and debossed "Gonzales" tags on the lateral sides of each shoe. The intention was for the shoe to be a blank canvas, giving people a choice to redefine the shoes by customization, or to leave them as they are. Check an Adidas store near you for availability.
Way before Kendrick Lamar gave them a shoutout in his epic internet-breaking freestyle, the Nike Cortez enjoyed a big moment in popular culture thanks to a feature in the movie "Forrest Gump". This classic Cortez sports a premium leather upper with hits of royal and varsity red, while a vintage-treated tongue rounds out the design. If you weren't able to pick up a pair the last time they came out, Nike is set to give these Tom Hanks approved kicks another run at retail come February 28. With no details for a Philippine release coming down the pipeline as of this writing, let's hope local storeowners are Forrest Gump fans as well.
=Although the "Shine Through" Pack released only a few months ago, Nike Football isn't wasting any time rolling out new colorways for 2015. Dubbed the "Highlight Pack", Nike's latest collection of football boots dresses up all four of the brand's flagship silhouettes in vibrant color schemes equally at home under the bright lights of Champion's League football, or on the pitch at your next weekend kickaround. If you're looking for a new set of spikes, select models are available now at Nike stores, and from special local football retailers such as BootCamp.
Aside from all the hoopla and festivities that come with NBA All-Star Weekend, the break serves as a venue for both brands and ballers to showcase some sick new shoes. James Harden of the Houston Rockets was one of those guys. While the All-Star Game MVP honors went to Russell Westbrook, "The Beard" put up an astounding 29-8-8 stat line while rocking a Player Exclusive version of the Nike Hyperchase.
Hit the jump to learn more about this new Nike Basketball silhouette.
Any basketball fan out there knows that this year's NBA All-Star festivities are going down in New York City this weekend. To celebrate the occasion, Adidas Originals released a pack that drapes the brand's iconic Superstar silhouette in the colors of rival ball clubs from The Empire State. Whether you're a fan of the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets, or a fan of cool looking shoes in general, the "East River Rivalry" pack is another solid addition in what's already looking to be a good year for the shell-toed sneaker. Pick yours up today from select local Adidas stores.
With this year's NBA All-Star Game going down in New York this weekend, the reality remains that it's only just another thing happening in The City That Never Sleeps. Regarded by many as the greatest city in the world, the architecture, infectious energy and fast pace of NYC serves as the inspiration for Nike Basketball's All-Star collection featuring the LeBron 12, KD 7, Kobe X and Kyrie 1.
After months of speculation, New Balance is officially entering the football shoe market to. This means that the iconic running shoe brand will be relieving Warrior of the label's football shoe and apparel duties. New Balance Football will soon be getting some visibility on the pitches of some of Europe's best clubs as the brand will be producing the kits of Liverpool, Sevilla, Porto and other clubs. In addition, the brand will also be releasing a new line of footwear which will be seen on the feet of former Warrior-contracted players like Vincent Kompany and Marouanne Fellaini, as well as a host of new signees as well. Only time will tell if the New Balance brand will come to rival established brands like Nike, Adidas, and Puma for pitch dominance. But in the meantime, expect the kits to debut come the 2015/16 season, while the first salvo of New Balance Football boots is expected to release sometime in Spring.
The Converse Jack Purcell is one of those sneaker designs that's been in the game for so long but hardly shows its age. However, news broke recently of Converse planning to rework the tennis classic. Pictured here are the products of the said reworking, which retains the canvas classic's simple look while packing in some modern tech.
These Jack Purcells feature Ortholite insoles loaded with Nike Zoom Air, more durable canvas uppers and polished aluminum eyelets, among many other features. There isn't any word on whether this build will replace standard editions or if it'll occupy a position on the market much similar to the Converse Chuck Taylor '70. Check back for release info as it comes along.
When your signature shoe line goes ten shoes deep, that's a huge accomplishment. Kobe Bryant Nike signature line hits the double digit range as the Kobe X will be dropping this weekend. Check out this in-depth feature that breaks The Black Mamba's latest silo down.
Superior functionality is often driven by a less-is-more design philosophy where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The KOBE X blends three essential performance elements crafted into a clean, minimalist form.
Kobe Bryant's comeback season may have ended prematurely thanks to surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, but that hasn't stopped Nike from unveiling The Black Mamba's latest signature shoe. Going ten shoes deep with a brand is a pretty big deal. But instead of doing things big, Eric Avar and his team cooked up a simple, understated design that deceptively packs some big tech upgrades.
The Kobe X sports a new textile upper inspired by sharkskin. It promises light weight, ventilation as well as more strength and durability than traditional mesh. In terms of cushioning, Zoom Air makes a return to the Kobe line, much to the delight of older Kobe she collectors. This time around, it combines with modified Lunarlon to form a hybrid system that espouses stability, comfort, and enhanced natural motion. And in terms of traction, the translucent outsole features an intricate framework of tiny nodules geared to grip court surfaces at high speeds, much like the tires used by race cars.
Pictured here is the "5AM Flight" colorway which serves as the launch color for the Kobe X. It takes inspiration from Kobe Bryant leaping off a high dive shortly after having a procedure to repair his torn achilles. The jump is symbolic of his drive to face fears and his determination to amaze even with the odds finally stacked against him. Expect many of the succeeding colorways to go that route when it comes to storytelling.
The Kobe X will hit select Nike retailers as well as Nike.com this weekend, Feb 7.
