Nike Dropped More Shoes Celebrating Kobe Bryant's Career.

With all the stuff that went down the past weekend, you might have heard of basketball player named Kobe Bryant. You know, the Los Angeles Lakers guard whose career spanned 20 seasons, 5 rings, and 60points in his last NBA game? 

Well, in celebration of Kobe Bryant's visit to Manila this weekend, Nike released a special limited edition Nike Kobe XI Elite Low that commemorates his 20 year career.

Dubbed as the Kobe XI "Great Career Recall," the shoe sports a black dominant upper with gold accents and a gold swoosh. A plain white outsole finishes the shoe on the bottom. 

The Kobe XI Elite Low colorway seen here is exclusive only to the Philippines and China. He debuted it on his first day of the Mamba Mentality Tour today at the Ususan Basketball Court in Taguig City. A limited run is available in Manila, retailing at Php 9895 at Nike Park, BGC. 

Now you can cop the shoe King James beat the Warriors in!

He did it. Lebron and the Cavs became the first time to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the NBA finals, erasing both the Warriors' historic season and decades of heartbreak for Cleveland sports fans. And he did most of the work in the Nike Lebron Soldier 10, the latest in the Lebron takedown line.

Sporting a stretch lined upper, responsive Zoom Air cushioning, and three distinct lockdown straps, the Solider 10 is no budget baller model. If King James can go all in and bring a title to Cleveland in them, you'll be able to do some great stuff on the court too.

The Nike Lebron Solider 10 will drop on Nike ID for a limited time only on June 21.

Nike Kobe 11 x Mark Parker "Muse Pack"

Kobe Bryant may have played his last game in the NBA a little over a month ago, but the colorways of his latest (and probably last on-court) signature shoe are still hitting shelves. The latest to drop is part of the "Muse Pack" - a mini-collection of Kobe 11s designed by 3 of the biggest personalities in Nike history. This is is designed by Nike CEO Mark Parker and draws inspiration from the animal Kobe likens himself to - The Black Mamba.

Read more after the jump and find out local release details as well.

Where Can You Cop The Nike Kobe Black Mamba Pack

With less than 20 games to go before Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant calls it quits on his storied career, Nike Basketball is pulling out one last hurrah to honor #24. Spanning all of Kobe's signature Nikes as well as the shoes he's been associated with ever since signing with The Swoosh, The Black Mamba Pack will be a must have for any Kobe fan. Act fast, as each shoe in the pack will be extremely limited and will only drop at Titan Two Parkade.

Check the jump for release dates.

Introducing the Nike Hyperdunk 2016

Ever since Nike introduced Flyknit, it was only a matter of time before the brand would go hard with it. Thanks to Kobe Bryant's signature shoe line, we've gotten glimpses of how Flyknit kicks work on the hardwood. But never quite like this.

The Hyperdunk is a staple of the Nike Basketball footwear range. And despite a few clunkers in terms of looks over the years, the line always seems to pack the brand's latest innovations right in a pair of shoes. This year, the Hyperdunk goes the way of the Magista and the Koston 3 by utilizing a full Flyknit sock tuned for stretch, lockdown and breathability, while staple technologies such as Flywire and Zoom Air will keep hoop heads happy. Rounding off the shoe is an advanced herringbone outsole for beastly traction on the court.

If you're not feeling the Flyknit upper, Engineered mesh versions of the Nike Hyperdunk 2016 will be out as well, available globally beginning in July.

Nike Introduces the KD9

Nike recently held an event they called the Innovation Summit, which is pretty much a gathering to show off the coolest shoes and gear the brand has in the works. While many of the things unveiled garnered their share of buzz, few were as talked about as the Nike KD9. Built for the versatile game of Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant, the KD9 is the first shoe in the KD line to incorporate Flyknit construction engineered down to the pixel. Other features include a tapered Zoom Air unit and anatomical flex grooves to heighten natural motion. The game of basketball has changed, and it's time for shoes to change with it.

Watch for the KD9 to hit Nike Basketball retailers on June 20.

Check Out Kevin Durant's Crazy New Shoe

As the NBA season starts to wind down, the grind of the playoffs begins to kick into second gear. With each game bearing more weight, Nike equips their signature stars with gear made to bear the intensity of the post-season. The first shoe to be unveiled is the Nike KD8 Elite. Designed by Leo Chang, it isn't hard to see that the shoe can be pretty bold in its design. With a silhouette that extends way past the shin, the KD8 Elite blurs the lines between basketball shoe, sock and compression tight.

The in-game benefits may be plenty, but really though, good luck putting them on the first time.

Check the jump for more pics and local release info.

Nike Air Force 1 Ultra Flyknit

 The Nike Air Force 1 holds revered status in sneaker culture. It's transcended seamlessly from hardwood to street fashion. Sneaker trends come and go, but a clean pair of Uptowns always looks good in any rotation. While it may seem like an insane idea to mess with such a legendary silhouette in any way, Nike brings it to the present by utilizing a combination of Flyknit and Flywire. The result is a lighter, stronger Air Force 1 that's open to some crazy design possibilities. Pick up a pair from today at retailers such as Commonwealth in SM Aura and Titan Two Parkade.

More release details after the jump.

2016 Nike Basketball BHM Collection

By this time, you know the drill. Every year, Nike Basketball rolls out a limited edition collection paying tribute to the achievements of black athletes worldwide. This year, the Nike Black History Month (BHM) Collection draws from a vibrant African-inspired color palette while mixing in some geometric detailing.

The collection may span sports from tennis to football, but it seems like only the basketball footwear will be making its way to local shores.  Hit the jump for the local release info.

Introducing The Nike Kobe 11

With Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant set to retire at the end of the NBA season, Nike has finally introduced what looks to be The Black Mamba's final on-court shoe. Before pictures even broke, there were rumors swirling of Tinker Hatfield leading the design that were ultimately proven to be false. Eric Avar once again takes the reins in coming up with a shoe that puts together all the things he and Kobe have sought to establish throughout Bryant's Nike Signature line.

The launch colorway is called the "Achilles Heel" -  a nod to both the mythical Greek warrior as well as the injury that ended Kobe's season in 2013. Available globally in select Nike Basketball retailers on January 9.


Hit the jump for more photos.

Nike Basketball Christmas Pack

For this year's Christmas-themed pack, the folks at Nike Basketball took inspiration from fire and ice. With the temperatures dropping, the hardcourt action for all 4 Nike Basketball signature athletes is only starting to heat up. Icy blue hues and and warm reds make up the latest batch of holiday kicks to be sported by Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kyrie Irving. Look for the entire Nike Basketball Christmas pack to hit select local retailers on December 26.

Hit the jump for more pictures and release info.

Introducing the Nike Kyrie 2

Cleveland Cavaliers Point Guard Kyrie Irving is steadily making his back to the hardwood. And when he does, he'll be doing it in a new pair of shoes.

Read on below for a little rundown of the Nike Kyrie 2 as well as local release availability.

Nike Football Tiempo Legend 6

The Tiempo is one of the foundations of Nike's football heritage. With all the changes in the way players play football, and with boots becoming lighter and faster, the Tiempo has become the silhouette that blends a classic feel with cutting edge technology. The sixth Tiempo is no different. In place of quilting, The Tiempo Legend 6 features an inner support skeleton aimed to deliver the quilted leather feel without any perforations. It also helps to ensure a more consistent fit, something to address the way leather boots stretch over time.

Watch out for players such as Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Jerome Boateng, Hugo Lloris and Andrea Pirlo to lace them up very soon. We'll get our chances come early December.

Nike Basketball "Opening Night" Pack

The first game of every NBA season is important. Aside from the celebrations that come with the return of the NBA, a team's first game usually sets the tone for the season. That's why players have to show up. And they usually do in cool shoes.

The season may have already tipped off, but Nike Basketball decked out their signature athletes in special "Opening Night" colorways for game number 1. Out of the pack, the only silhouette making its way to local stores is the LeBron 13. Check with select Nike Basketball retails such as Titan for availability.

Nike CR7 Mercurial Superfly "Savage Beauty"

Inspired by the volcanic islands of his homeland, Cristiano Ronaldo's latest signature football boots are a thing of beauty. Savage beauty, that is. How they got the lava graphics on the Flyknit upper, I'll never know. But believe me, these things are a sight to behold. So if you're a CR7 fan, better head on to Bootcamp now and cop a pair of these because they're pretty limited in number. If Flyknit isn't your thing, there's a takedown version available as well. Savage beauty. There's an allegory to Ronaldo's game in there somewhere.

Nike LeBron 13 "Horror Flick"

Halloween may be done, but the latest colorway of the Nike LeBron 13 definitely fits right in. Inspired by King James' love for scary movies, the white upper and the red splatter make for a shoe that certainly sends a message that you're out for blood when you show up to your next pickup game rocking them. Watch for these to drop on November 13th (Friday the 13th, no less) at select Nike Basketball retailers as well as Nike.com.

Celebrate LeBron James' 25,000 Career Points with a Special LeBron 13

Being the youngest NBA player to score over 25,000 points is pretty special. To celebrate the occasion, Nike is giving LeBron James and all his witnesses worldwide a chance to score a special LeBron 13 off NIKEiD.

The NIKEiD Lebron 13 25k is available on NIKEiD for a limited time only. Hit the jump to know all the customizable details.

The Nike Mag Goes Back to The Future

If you followed the Back to The Future movie trilogy, the future has arrived. Aside from the DeLorean and the hoverboard, the Nike Mag was one of the most iconic items from the series. Almost 30 years after first being spotted on screen, the Nike Mag is back for another run, this time complete with its self-lacing abilities. Michael J. Fox already has his, but the rest of the world will have to wait until spring of next year to score a pair. To the dismay of many collectors, the shoes will once again be released only via auction, with proceeds going to Parkinson's research. If you're planning on getting a pair, better save your money now.

Introducing the Nike LeBron 13

Tailor-made for arguably the most explosive baller on the planet, the Nike Lebron 13 combines lockdown fit and dynamic cushion to match the power and speed of LeBron James.

Read on below to get more of the tech specs and design inspiration for King James' newest shoe.

Nike Kobe X "Mambacurial"

Kobe Bryant loves football. And it pops up every now and then in his signature shoe line with Nike. First seen on the Nike Kobe 8, the Nike Kobe X takes design inspiration once again from the Nike Mercurial - a range of football boots ideal for speedy, attack minded players. Hence, the "Mambacurial" nickname. Whether you're down with the beautiful game or not, you gotta admit it's a pretty beautiful shoe. Look for it at Nike Basketball retailers like Titan starting this weekend.