Another set of Lebron’s kicks has been spotted and this time it’s one of his retro kicks that came out way back when he’s starting fresh in the NBA. Developed by two of Nike’s best shoe designer Eric Avar and Aaron Cooper, the Nike Air Zoom Generation First Game is fashioned with a simple yet combative look that has a well-rounded performance. It’s basic looking outsole has a solid grip system that improves cut and response while a noticeable chrome bumper feature adds an extra balance and stability.
While many sneaker fans are focused on the signature sneakers of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nike has also released a few general basketball sneakers in new colorways for the start of the basketball season. In detail, a new colorway of the Nike Air Max Wavy has surfaced at Eastbay for $80. It contains a Midnight Blue foamposite shell-like base combined with minimal Photo Blue hints such as the swoosh, outsole and the visible Air sole unit in the heel. You can expect to see this sneaker on the feet of a few NBA players this season.
Earlier last month, we previewed a Limited Edt. Vault x New Balance 577 collaboration. The video showed a quick glimpse of animated views of the sneaker set to release later this month. Today, however, a better glimpse of this special collaboration has surfaced, giving us nice solid angles. This pair features a mix of different materials such as croc skin, cracked chrome leather, and a full grain leather on the upper. Blue highlights on the laces, inner liner, and outsole give this pair a great look.
The first part of this release will be an exclusive to Singapore. Only 180 pairs will be sold with a special royal blue velvet jewel box, money bag, lace locks and special hangtag. It also allows each customer access to a rare sneakers collection in the “Limited Edition Chamber” located at the Marina Bay Sands shop. The global release will be much smaller and only come with a Limited Edt Vault money bag. The New Balance x Limited Edt Vault M577BST will be released in Singapore on November 12th and premium sneaker stores worldwide on November 2oth.
Heads in North America can look for the Limited Edt Vault x New Balance 577 at Bodega, UNDFTD, Livestock, Sole Boutique, and Nice Kicks.
Lunar based running shoes continue to move forward with the Nike LunarEclipse+. Dressed in an anthracite and black upper, the shoe possesses minimal Flywire and sits on a Lunarlite midsole. A plush-lined mesh upper provides a light and comfy fit while a floating heel clip adds stability and lockdown. Run with the new and get these at Nike.
After a quick logo change, we finally get detailed pictures of the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Russel Westbrook PE. Having swapped the “R0W” tagging to the new “Why Not” hoop theme, Russ gets outfitted in one of the bolder Hyperfuse makeups. A bright blue upper is placed in between an orange tongue and outsole. White branding and logo standout on this choice PE. While release info is still uncertain look out for this Hyperfuse to hit select spots in the near future.
To further promote its REPLAY campaign, Gatorade has called upon the efforts of some of the biggest Chicago artists to create a city anthem. Artists including Common, Lupe Fiasco and Jennifer Hudson will be lending their talents to this campaign, while mega producer No I.D will provide one of his incredible beats. View the video above to see how “We Can Do It Now” evolved, the special meaning this song has to Chicago and how the actual song was created. Cameos include Dwyane Wade, Common, Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson and No I.D.
It turns out that the Snow Camo Air Moc we checked out just over a week ago is not the only “Athletics Far East” shoe pair that will release soon. In fact, Nike Sportswear is set to give us two colorways of this special edition sneaker. The second pair owns a camouflage ripstop nylon upper showing multiple tans and dark orange. Its sole is brown and speckled. Don’t be fooled by the slipper-like design of this shoe, its ACG roots and tough construction mean it’s built to last. Expect a very limited, Tier Zero drop for this twosome at the beginning of next month.
Nike Air Moc “Athletics Par East” Pack Tan/Orange-Brown White/Cool Grey-Matte Silver November 1, 2010
Jordan hysteria continues to build with new photos of the Air Jordan 13 Black/Altitude Green. The latest in a series of Air Jordan 13 releases and retro+ re-releases, the “Altitudes” return in the same colorway but slightly altered form. Trading in a leather side panel for that of mesh, this updated version is sure to excite fans. With a hoard of Js coming out late this year is the Altitude 13 a standout or simply lost in the crowd? Let us know your thoughts.
Air Jordan 13 Black/Altitude Green 414571-002 10/2010
Renowned designer Tinker Hatfield made a surprise guest appearance at the Sole Collector x Jordan CMFT 11 release event in Santa Monica. Attendees engaged in an informative Q & A with Hatfield, as he answered questions regarding upcoming releases and past designs. One of Hatfield’s most interesting comments pertained to LeBron James’ entourage. Tinker stated that he used to work on the signature lines of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James; however, in regards to LeBron, he said, “I used to work on LeBron’s, until his entourage kind of pissed me off.” He later stated that LeBron was ‘cool’ but his entourage is obviously Hatfield’s problem.
The LeBron line has been nothing less than amazing, and Nike designer Jason Petrie has done an incredible job with James’ last two signature models to say the least. Yet, would you like to see another LeBron James signature model spearheaded by Tinker Hatfield?
