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• Converse Weapon EVO
• New Items in UBIQ Vintage Vault
• Nike Blazers for Spring 2010
• Air Jordan 6 Retro Doernbecher Freestyle
• Dwyane Wade wearing Air Jordans in NBA Live 2010
• SUPRA NS Steve Aoki Release Party
• Air Force 1 Bespoke - Dan Gamache

Converse Weapon EVO Posted: 17 Aug 2009 12:45 PM PDT Recreating a legend, Converse unveils the Converse Weapon EVO. The Weapon EVO is a newly re-engineered performance basketball sneaker that also celebrates the heritage of the original. The Weapon EVO evolves from the original Converse Weapon with their best technology for today's top athletes. The Converse Weapon EVO introduces their latest cushioning technology from Converse, Converse Ball Technology. The technology utilizes several polyurethane balls in the heel, which during play rebound and push back on the players impact. To add a sleek and attractive taste the cushioning is enclosed in a clear TPU cage. For ankle support the shoe features the original Y-bar and "broken Herringbone" for superior traction. The Converse Weapon EVO will first release in two coloroways that couldn't be more fitting. Based on the famous “Choose Your Weapon” ads, Converse took a modern inspiration on Lakers and Celtics colors.  Both are available now for $90 at Converse.com.  Coming later this season, Converse will introduce a number of other original colorways. Read the rest of Converse Weapon EVO © Andrew Finston for NiceKicks.com, 2009. | Permalink | 6 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Converse, Converse Weapon Evo

New Items in UBIQ Vintage Vault Posted: 17 Aug 2009 12:25 PM PDT Philly boutique UBIQ has one of the best selections of sneakers new and old.  Recently they just updated their vault of vintage goodies.  Click here to check out some gems from yesteryear. Related posts: Ubiq x Reebok Pump & Ventilator “Farewell Collaboration” UBIQ Grace Patent Leather Pack UBIQ Grace Mid Fall/Winter 2008 © Matt Halfhill for NiceKicks.com, 2009. | Permalink | 5 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Vintage

Nike Blazers for Spring 2010 Posted: 17 Aug 2009 12:19 PM PDT Nike’s original basketball shoe, the Nike Blazer, has become the canvas for a number of different color and material treatments from Nike Sportswear.  Photos have surfaced online of two Blazers that will make their way out in the first two months of 2010 priced at $88.  Check out both after the break. Read the rest of Nike Blazers for Spring 2010 © Matt Halfhill for NiceKicks.com, 2009. | Permalink | 12 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Nike, Nike Blazer

Air Jordan 6 Retro Doernbecher Freestyle Posted: 17 Aug 2009 10:39 AM PDT Jordan Brand is teaming up with the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital again to help raise funds for significant medical research and resources. Last year, we saw the creative vision of Tony Taylor Jr. on the Air Jordan 1 High, and now we have a first look at this year’s project, the Air Jordan 6 Retro. The shoe features a dark navy blue upper with some interesting accents like the dramatic stitching and an embossed “06-08″ on the side panel. The rest of the shoe is filled out with a red tongue, heel tab, and midsole, along with gold inner lining and ankle collar. Just like the recent Olympic 6 Retro, the shoe also has a clear outsole. Other features include the satin/nylon inner lining and insole along with the words “What Time Is It?” and “Game Time!” embroidered on the inside of each tongue. No details on the release date, but like last year’s release, you can expect the shoe to drop this Fall. Check out the pics from Marquee Sole after the jump, and let us know what you think about this year’s collaboration. Read the rest of Air Jordan 6 Retro Doernbecher Freestyle © Peter Sim for NiceKicks.com, 2009. | Permalink | 71 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Air Jordan 6, Air Jordans

Dwyane Wade wearing Air Jordans in NBA Live 2010 Posted: 17 Aug 2009 09:49 AM PDT For the past several years many first looks at sneakers have come by way of sneaker shots of upcoming video games.  With such detail and high resolution graphics, sneaker brands realize the opportunity that is provided to them by getting their shoes in the game. In some preview shots of the new NBA Live 2010, one can clearly see Carmelo Anthony wearing his latest signature, the Jordan Melo M6, but what caught our attention was Dwyane Wade wearing the Jordan 16.5.  Keeping things true and authentic, EA Sports has Dwyane wearing Jordan Brand product, but one might beg to ask the question of how long did EA Sports know about Wades eventual move to JB from Converse?  Check out more shots of the Melo M6 and Jordan 16.5 from NBA Live 2010 after the break. Read the rest of Dwyane Wade wearing Air Jordans in NBA Live 2010 © Matt Halfhill for NiceKicks.com, 2009. | Permalink | 31 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Air Jordans, NBA Live 2010

SUPRA NS Steve Aoki Release Party Posted: 17 Aug 2009 08:58 AM PDT LA’s Steve Aoki aka Kid Millionaire is on his grizzly with his label Dim Mak and the countless DJ gigs across the globe.  Being the heir to the Benihana Empire isn’t a bad look either. If you’re in the LA area and looking for some “good times on the reg”, check out the release party of Mr. Aoki’s official SUPRA NS signature Strapped Wildlife going down tomorrow night from 7-9PM. There will be food, adult beverages, and music provided by Laser Beam and DJ Benji Madden. Peep the shoes and full details for the party after the jump. Read the rest of SUPRA NS Steve Aoki Release Party © Peter Sim for NiceKicks.com, 2009. | Permalink | 20 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Supra

Air Force 1 Bespoke - Dan Gamache Posted: 17 Aug 2009 08:58 AM PDT The latest Air Force 1 Bespoke to circulate the web provides an interesting textural contrast between elephant print and suede. This particular Bespoke is the brainchild of Dan Gamache. As you can see, this shoe possesses a mostly maroon make-up with aqua accenting in the swoosh, laces, outsole, and elephant print lining. And of course the icy sidewall can’t go unnoticed! Read the rest of Air Force 1 Bespoke - Dan Gamache © Bert Geyer for NiceKicks.com, 2009. | Permalink | 27 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Nike, Nike Air Force 1

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