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| Vans Vault Native American Binding LX Posted: 02 May 2010 07:44 PM PDT
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| Posted: 02 May 2010 06:03 AM PDT
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| Posted: 01 May 2010 04:28 PM PDT
Earlier this week, we announced on the store blog that Nice Kicks would host a special vault release party for the 2005 retro Air Jordan 10's. We also set up an Air Jordan 10 “Steel Grey” OG giveaway contest for our fans on the site. Click here to enter now for your chance to win a size 13, deadstock pair of OG Air Jordan 10 “Steel Grey”. Atlanta Hawks point guard Mike Bibby and Miami Heat guard Quentin Richardson both wore classic Air Jordan retros earlier this week in the 2010 NBA playoffs. Check out our Kicks On Court to see legendary Air Jordans they wore. Was the “Silver Anniversary” Air Jordan 11 Retro a purchase or a pass today? What are your thoughts on the newly-designed Jordan Rare Air? New York based company Milkcrate Athletics has sued Nike over LeBron James’s sneakers. Check out details here. © George Kiel III for NiceKicks.com, 2010. | Permalink | 6 comments | Add to del.icio.us |
| Posted: 01 May 2010 03:28 PM PDT
After watching the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers series, there is no doubt Kevin Durant will be one of the better players of this decade. Likewise, his signature sneaker line is destined for greatness as well. This season, the Nike KD II has been one of the more impressive and player-friendly sneakers on the market. Although it doesn’t receive as much attention as other signature sneakers such as the Nike Air Max LeBron VII and the Nike Zoom Kobe V, it is undoubtedly not far behind those aforementioned sneakers performance-wise. With that said, check out our Nike KD II performance review to see why every basketball player should have these in the closet.  Nike KD II Performance Review Card Strengths: When we interviewed Kevin Durant’s former college teammate DJ Augustin last summer, we wondered why he spoke so poorly of the Nike KD1, yet raved about the Nike KD II: “I didn't like them (in regards to the Nike KD1). I told him they were ugly, but the new ones that are low-top with a strap across the middle are very nice though (Nike KD2). I like them. I don't know if you have seen them yet but they're nice.” – DJ Augustin. It wasn’t the fact that the Nike KD1 was that atrocious; it’s more so foreshadowing that the Nike KD II is undoubtedly a remarkable basketball sneaker both design-wise and performance-wise. Priced at $85 (“All-Star” Nike KD II $95), the Nike KD II is definitely the basketball sneaker deal of the year. With that said, you are getting your money’s worth and more when investing in these. Yet, what are specifically obtaining when purchasing the Nike KD II you ask? Kevin Durant’s second signature sneaker owns three player-friendly qualities that will enhance your play on the court: cushioning, stability and traction. First and foremost, every player wants to feel comfortable and at ease on the court, and this shoe assuredly aids one’s comfort level by providing an extreme amount of cushioning mainly in the forefoot. Nike Zoom Air technology provides responsive cushioning and allows the player to be quick on his/her feet laterally and vertically. For example, when going for a rebound, a player’s ’second jump’ can be much quicker than others due to the KD IIs extreme amount of soft cushioning. Nike focusing more on the forefoot rather than the heel lines up with how the game is basically played these days. Most players are play on their toes 90% of the time during the course of a game; therefore, forefoot cushioning and stability are essential; as stated earlier, the Nike KD II specializes in both. As far as stability, this shoe possesses an attribute that we have seen on many sneakers over the years. Nike applied an enlarged midfoot strap upon Kevin Durant’s request. This particular element locks down the foot and literally marries your foot to the shoe. It prevents one’s foot from sliding around when making a sharp cut or pivoting quickly. Lastly, the Nike KD II was created with unbelievable traction thanks to the Nike Fit Rubber cupsole this shoe owns. The sole, which contains injection-molded Phylon, features an abundance of flex grooves which yields augmented traction and flexibility. We must applaud Nike for incorporating some of Kevin Durant’s personal details on the outsole all while maintaining a great level of traction. Weaknesses: While the Nike KD II’s forefoot elements are second to none, its heel attributes lack tremendously. This is not totally a bad element considering basketball is played on your toes for the most part. However, those who rely on heel support may want to look elsewhere for a good basketball sneaker. Also, the Nike KD II is not a very breathable sneaker. As you can see, there are not many perforations anywhere on the upper. Overview: Overall, the Nike KD II is one of the more player-friendly sneakers on the market. Its three-headed monster of cushioning, stability and traction gives this shoe an advantage over a lot of basketball sneakers out there performance-wise. Nevertheless, its design cues are also like nothing else on the market today. The 5/8ths cut, along with the midfoot strap and the injection-molded Phylon reminds us of vintage basketball sneakers that propelled Nike to the forefront of basketball. Click here to view detailed photos of various Nike KD II colorways along with some shots of Durant his second signature sneaker on court. Read the rest of Nike KD II Performance Review© George Kiel III for NiceKicks.com, 2010. | Permalink | 5 comments | Add to del.icio.us |
| Jordan Accolades Dark Cinder/Khaki White Posted: 01 May 2010 02:28 PM PDT
The Jordan Accolades lineup hasn’t made much of a splash in the world of sneaker heads. It hasn’t even received the attention that the Spizikes, 6 Rings, or even Fusions have. However, Jordan Brand continues the argument that it can build something that is bigger and better than the Jordan line that revolutionized sneakers. Built on the Air Jordan X sole, The Jordan Accolades Dark Cinder/Khaki-White features a soft dark cinder that covers the upper with an elephant print running down the lace panels down to the heel. These are finished off by a three-tone sole with dark cinder on the upper portion, khaki in the middle, and white outsole. Unlike the previous Jordan Accolades we have seen, the upper portion of the shoe will feature no laser etching and feature a strictly suede material. How do you feel about this colorway of the Jordan Accolades? Set to retail at $115, will this be a purchase you make considering the onslaught of ‘heat’ set to release not only in the month of May, but throughout the year? Read the rest of Jordan Accolades Dark Cinder/Khaki White © Albert Lin for NiceKicks.com, 2010. | Permalink | 16 comments | Add to del.icio.us |
| Footwear Faceoff: Joe Johnson vs JR Smith Posted: 01 May 2010 01:28 PM PDT
Earlier today, our Kicks On Court highlighted Denver Nuggets shooting guard JR Smith rocking the “Silver Anniversary” Air Jordan 11 Retro the night before its actual release date. However, did he sport the best Air Jordans in today’s Kicks On Court? Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Joe Johnson sported one of his many Air Jordan 12 Retro PEs in last night’s game 6 of the Milwaukee vs Atlanta series. Many of you have raved about his Air Jordan 12 PEs all season long including the black/red Air Jordan 12s he had on last night. Were his PEs enough to compete with Smith’s sneakers or do the “Silver Anniversary” undoubtedly stand alone at the top? **Note**: Participate in our newly-designed Footwear Faceoff voting poll below and choose whose basketball sneakers you liked more.  Joe Johnson posting up in his Air Jordan 12 PEs  JR Smith shooting in the "Silver Anniversary" Air Jordan 11 Retro
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