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March Madness Footwear Faceoff Round 2 Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:25 AM PDT There have been only a few upsets in the first round of the NCAA tournament, but here in the Footwear Faceoff, it’s a different story. Some fresh colorways of the top teams have gone down in the voting in some surprising upsets. Of course some team colorways have blown out there opponent both on court and in our Footwear Faceoff. For your chance to win a pair of Nike iD Hyperdunks, send in your choice for the winner of the Nice Kicks Hyperdunk iD tournament to marchmadness@nicekicks.com. The Nike Hyperdunk ID Champion will be crowned on Tuesday, April 7th, so for example, if the University of North Carolina Nike Hyperdunk ID colorway is your choice, and it wins, your name has a chance to be drawn for the prize. We’ve decided to add some prizes to the giveaway, so be sure to enter! We’ll be giving away Nice Kicks shirts and stickers to those who choose the right winner but do not win the overall grand prize. So keep those picks coming! Click Here to see the the team colorways that advanced and vote for the next round. Connecticut Vs Brigham Young Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Purdue Vs Washington Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Maryland Vs Memphis Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Clemson Vs Morgan State Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Illinois Vs Gonzaga Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. UNC Vs LSU Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Texas Vs Duke Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. VCU Vs American Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

Kicks On Court: Teams go LeBron and Kobe Happy For March Madness Posted: 21 Mar 2009 08:08 AM PDT Yesterday in our Kicks On Court, we showcased round 1 of the NCAA Tournament. In that post, we saw various college basketball players sporting Jordan, Kobe and LeBron sneakers. However, the latter two signature shoe lines were in heavy rotation during the second day of the first round. Many players from schools such as USC, Ohio State and Portland State were hooping in the Kobe and LeBron sneakers. USC’s Zoom Kobe IV features a predominately red base with white and yellow accents throughout the upper. While USC owned specific PEs, teams like Portland State and Ohio State brought out the general releases. Click the jump to see more kicks worn by the tournament teams. Ohio State Buckeyes in various LeBron sneakers P.J. Hill defending in the Nike Zoom LeBron VI Jon Diebler in the Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier II Dallas Lauderdale (left) in the Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier II Taj Gibson in the Nike Zoom Kobe IV PE Josh Southern in the Reebok Omni Hexride PE Jeremiah Dominguez in the Nike Zoom Kobe IV “Del Sol” Andre Murray in the Nike Zoom Kobe IV “Del Sol” Derrick Brown in the Nike Air Penny III C.J. Anderson’s Nike Hyperdunk PE Steve Peterson in the Air Jordan 12 Johnny Flynn laying it up in Jordan Melo M5 Mike Anderson Jr. in the Jordan 6 Rings Pics via Getty Images

Nike Big Nike Hi LE “Phi Slamma Jamma” Posted: 20 Mar 2009 02:23 PM PDT In college basketball, we have seen many great players and teams over the years such as Michigan’s “Fab 5″. However, young basketball fans may not remember the great 1982-84 University of Houston team dubbed the “Phi Slamma Jamma”. Players on that team included Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. With that said, Nike plans on instilling this great team in your head by releasing a Nike Big Nike inspired by the team. The shoe itself features many details inspired by the great University of Houston team. For example, head coach Guy V. Lewis always wore plaid-designed coats, therefore, the shoe contains a red/black plaid design on the side panels and heel area. The colorway is made up of a red base with white accents on the toe box, ankle area, shoelaces and midsole. Obviously, this represents University of Houston’s school colors. Other details include pictures of a basketball goal, the Phi Slamma Jamma fraternity sign and a silhouette of a player. The “Phi Slamma Jamma” Nike Big Nike will be available exclusively at the House of Hoops.  Photos from Foot Locker. Nike Big Nike Hi LE “Phi Slamma Jamma” Nike Big Nike Hi LE “Phi Slamma Jamma” Nike Big Nike Hi LE “Phi Slamma Jamma” Nike Big Nike Hi LE “Phi Slamma Jamma” Nike Big Nike Hi LE “Phi Slamma Jamma” Nike Big Nike Hi LE “Phi Slamma Jamma” Nike Big Nike Hi LE “Phi Slamma Jamma”

March Madness Nike Hyperdunk iD Video Posted: 20 Mar 2009 01:03 PM PDT The Nike Hyperdunk has been a basketball favorite ever since it released last year. Now, you are able to customize your own colorway via Nike iD. With that said, you might want to create a Hyperdunk inspired by the winning team on your bracket. Win a free pair by partaking in our Footwear Faceoff March Madness.

Slayer x Vans Owens Hi Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:46 PM PDT This Slayer x Vans Owens Hi might look familiar seeing that it looks very similar to the Vans Owens Hi Black we showed you last month. However, this colorway, along with the white color scheme (shown after the jump) contain many differences than the regular Vans Owens Hi. We have spotted the Slayer x Vans Owens Hi at Zappos. It features a predominately black leather upper with red accents on the inner lining, heel and tongue. The word, ‘Slayer’ covers the heel in red as well. Also, the white colorway contains the same red accents. Other features include the speckled section on the midsole and the eagle design on the outsole. Thanks to Daily Drop for the info. Slayer x Vans Owens Hi Black Slayer x Vans Owens Hi Black Slayer x Vans Owens Hi Black Slayer x Vans Owens Hi White Slayer x Vans Owens Hi White Slayer x Vans Owens Hi White Slayer x Vans Owens Hi White

Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:38 PM PDT Nike has been pushing hybrids for awhile now. We’ve seen nearly every genre of footwear, no Nike is taking the Tech Challenge tennis line into the hybrid culture. Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid has finally started to arrive at retailers. For those Agassi fans hoping to see the Air Tech Challenge IV, these will have to do, because as of now, there is no plans for the ATC IV OG to be retro’ed.  In the times of a rough economy, count on sneaker companies to give back and hook you up with four shoes for the price of one! (sarcasm) A full size run is available on eBay now. Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid

Converse Weapon ‘86 Returns Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:22 PM PDT The return of a heated Los Angeles/Boston rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics welcomes too the return of the shoe that was at the center of some of the fiercest battles.  The Converse Weapon was the shoe worn by commanders of their squads and Hall of Famers Larry Bird and Magic Johnson in the epic 1986 NBA Finals.  Though many draw a near synonym between the shoes and the two former players mentioned, it should not be forgotten that the Converse Weapon was worn by other NBA greats that include Isiah Thomas, Bernard King, Mark Aguirre, Kevin McHale, Robert Parrish, Bill Laimbeer, as well as a young Karl Malone. Though the Converse Weapon ‘86 may be obsolete as a technical basketball shoe by today’s standards, at the time of its release, the Weapon featured some of the best design for stability that the market had to offer. The shoes feature the Y Bar system which extends the exterior of the upper around the ankle locking the heel in place and minimizing slipping on the foot bed. Converse, a brand that just celebrated 100 years of continued success, will reintroduce the Weapon this month in timeless colors made famous on the feet of Magic and Bird. Celebrating the history of the shoes the shoes feature a 100% original color blocking and a repeating 1986 scoreboard pattern tieing back to the year the Weapon first hit the battle field. Click here to check out more photos of the Converse Weapon as well as some throwback ads from back in the day.  For those looking to purchase a pair of history, the Converse Weapon has just been added to Converse.com for $80. Converse Weapon ‘86 - Black/White Converse Weapon ‘86 - Black/White Converse Weapon ‘86 - Black/White Converse Weapon ‘86 - Black/White Converse Weapon ‘86 - Black/White Converse Weapon ‘86 - Black/White Click here to see photos of the White/Yellow/Purple Converse Weapons

Vans Vault Eco Pack Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:05 PM PDT Nowadays you don’t have to be Al Gore to be pushing the hybrid of your choice around the block. Vans is on top of the green game with their latest release, the Vans Vault Eco Pack. Environmentally friendly kicks are the way of the future and Vans is getting a jump on the competitors with Eco-friendly versions of the Era, Authentic, and a couple colorways of the Sk8 Hi. Of course natural shoes can only be done up in relatively natural colors. You can pick up any of the Eco Pack at Proper. Let us know what you think of these environmentally conscience kicks by clicking here.

Nike Air Max 1 “40th Anniversary of Moon Landing” Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:00 PM PDT The Nike Air Max 1 receiving the most attention right now is the "Seersucker"; however, we have found a more meaningful colorway set to release soon. This particular colorway pays tribute USA’s 40th Anniversary of its moon landing. With that said, this sneaker possesses an futuristic, out-of-space look. The upper consists of a black leather base with areas of quilted black nylon. It also features metallic silver accents on the sole, ankle area, tongue and shoelaces. Continuing its galaxy look, this shoe also has crater-like patterns embossed just above the sole. Stay tuned for release information. Via Colmilludo. Nike Air Max 1 “40th Anniversary of Moon Landing” Nike Air Max 1 “40th Anniversary of Moon Landing” Nike Air Max 1 “40th Anniversary of Moon Landing” Nike Air Max 1 “40th Anniversary of Moon Landing”

Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:24 AM PDT At the end of last month, we showed you a catalog photo of the Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III White/Navy Blue, and many of you thought it was a very nice silhouette and colorway. Therefore, we think your opinion on this color scheme will be the same, if not better for this colorway. Obviously, the colorway matches perfectly with the Cavaliers jerseys. It features a black/white upper with minimal red accents on the top straps and ankle area. Although King James has been rocking the Zoom LeBron VI all season, expect to see him lace the Soldier III up come playoff time. Supposedly, there are a few more colorways that will surface soon. Via kenlu. Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Detailed Photos

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