Air Jordan 1 "Pinnacle"

The word "pinnacle" is defined as the culmination or the highest point of something. Upon checking out these pictures, the quality of this release certainly looks to be on a higher level than most Jordans. Unfortunately, the asking price went way up as well. The Air Jordan 1 "Pinnacle" gets dressed in an exotic black base while 24k gold detailing turns the luxury factor up a few notches. Accessories like a fancy dust bag come with the drop as well. If you've got nothing to do with a small fortune, you might consider dropping 20 on these as the Air Jordan 1 "Pinnacle" will be dropping this Saturday at Titan BGC. 

Adidas Overhauls Football Shoe Line

A few days before Nike unveiled the brand's latest football boot, the folks at Adidas announced they were rebooting (pun totally intended) their football shoe program. That means after a tremendous run of success, the Adidas Predator, 11Pro, Nitrocharge and F50 Adizero are going bye bye. Replacing them will be two boots that cater to two different kids of players, regardless of what position on the field they may play.


While no official reveals have been made the names of the two boots are the Ace and the X. The former is made for the player who likes to control the game, while the latter seems ideal for the player who enjoys creating chaos on the pitch for those tasked to defend him or her. Expect more info to come down the pipeline very soon.

Introducing the Nike Hypervenom II

The way football is played changes faster than it takes Gareth Bale to storm down the side of a pitch. And the way football equipment is designed in the presents reflects the fast-paced and ever-evolving nature of the modern game. When it was introduced, the Nike Hypervenom was created for today's striker: one who not only relies on shot power and accuracy, but possesses deadly agility to best opposing defenders.

With that in mind, the Hypervenom II's design promises to be a natural progression in that line of thinking. Instead of the honeycomb texture found on the first model, the new Hypervenom sports an enhanced mesh and NikeSkin upper with Flywire that works to optimize ball control and to lock down the foot to prevent any slippage. In addition to the upper's big redesign, the Hypervenom II sports a Flyknit collar to create the feeling of the shoe being one with the foot. But if you're not feeling the high-top look, versions without the collar will be available as well.

In terms of on-pitch support, expect to see footballers such as Neymar, Wayne Rooney, Edinson Cavani, Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane and Alex Morgan lace up the Nike Hypervenom II. The boots will go on sale before the end of May through the Nike Football app as well as stockists like Pro Direct Soccer. Expect local Nike Football retailers such as BootCamp to get them in as well.

A Sneak Peek at The Nike KD8

Kevin Durant didn't have a great year after winning his first NBA Most Valuable Player award. Injuries kept him from leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a playoff spot in a Western Conference that seems to get even more competitive by the year. With this in mind, Durant links up once again with designer Leo Chang for the KD8 seen below in sketch form. Using the sabertooth tiger as one of the jump-off points for its design, the KD8 promises to be the most technologically advanced shoe in the KD line. 

The KD8 is expected to launch on the 23rd of June. However, they start hitting retailers on the 1st of July. 

Topshop and Adidas Originals have collaborated once again.

Following a successful collaboration that released last year, Adidas Originals links up with UK fashion label Topshop once again for a collection of footwear and apparel. Much like last year's output, the clothes marry Adidas' sportswear design cues with Topshop's street fashion sensibilities. But this time around, the Adidas Superstar takes center stage in terms of footwear. The shell-toed sneaker gets a couple of new colorways: one with a white upper sitting on top of a clear sole, and a cracked metallic silver look as well. Anyone interested in shopping the collection can make a run now to select Topshop stores.

Vans x Zio Ziegler Footwear Collection

Vans, the California skate footwear institution keeps it close to home with this collaboration with San Francisco-based artist Zio Ziegler. Citing 90's graffiti and skateboard art as his influences, Ziegler's work is composed mainly of paintings and murals both large in scale and laced with detail. Aside from the walls of galleries and the offices of some of the biggest tech firms in the world, Ziegler's vibrant art style finds a new home on a Vans collection that includes an Authentic, Slip-On and Sk8-Hi. Whether you're an art lover or simply interested in a new pair of loud kicks for the summer, you can pick up a pair now at select Vans concept stores.

Uniqlo Sneakers are Coming

The day has finally arrived. Uniqlo, the Japanese fast fashion institution finally comes out with sneakers. Sure, they've dropped a few before, but none on the massive scale at which the brand operates nowadays. The styles themselves aren't anything truly groundbreaking - just riffs on classic canvas slip-on and plimsoll shapes in a number of colors. But in the middle of a Philippine summer, the last thing you need on your feet is more heat. Hopefully these styles make their way soon to a Uniqlo near you.

Russell Westbrook finally gets a signature shoe.

Images via shoulee81

Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder isn't one for subtlety. When he's not lighting up opposing teams on the basketball court, he catches eyes with his off-court style. In a rather fitting move by the folks at Jordan Brand, the dynamic point guard and self-proclaimed "Fashion King" of the NBA finally gets a shoe to call his own. However, from the looks of it, the Air Jordan Westbrook 0 is a lifestyle shoe and certainly not one for use on the hardwood. The actual silhouette is pretty clean. A mid-top done with premium uppers sitting nicely on top of a vulcanized sole. D-Ring eyelets and a ghillie lacing system round out the design.

Based on information making its way around the internet, the Air Jordan Westbrook 0 should be making its debut sometime in October. Check back for more information and official looks as they surface.