| Bring ‘em Back: Nike Air Force 1 “Linen” Posted: 29 May 2011 01:30 PM PDT 
In 2001, the States were blessed with retros. From the "Concord" Air Jordan 11 to the Air Jordan 3 Black/Cement, a wave of heat dropped in the US. Unfortunately for Uptown heads, one special pair did not: the Nike Air Force 1 "Linen". Exclusive to Japan, the Linen/Atmosphere pair became one of the most coveted releases among sneaker fiends. Some hooked it up with an abroad connect and a few were lucky enough to grab B-Grades at US outlets. Never the less, the ten-year mark proves time for a retro. Hey Nike, yes you, bring 'em back! Shoe: Nike Air Force 1
Color: Linen/Atmosphere
Released: 2001
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| Weekly Wallpaper: Nike Air Force 1 Denim/Metallic Bronze Posted: 29 May 2011 01:15 PM PDT 
One of the biggest releases of the year, this Air Force 1 deserves its due time on your desktop. Dressed in dark denim and sporting contrast stitching, an outlined Swoosh and leather tabs, this shoe moved quickly yesterday. Don't worry, though, we captured this pair for your desktop. 2560 x 1600, 1920 x 1200, 1680 x 1050, 1440 x 900, 1280 x 800 [ download ] 1024 x 768 [ download ] 1920 x 1080, 1366 x 768 [ download ] 640 x 960 (iPhone) [ download ]
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| The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Posted: 29 May 2011 12:55 PM PDT 
Samples, customs, and previews highlight this week's the good, the bad, and the ugly. We fill the slots with a new colorway of a revamped Air Jordan, a custom that calls for a real life release, and a scrapped sample. What was what and what went where? Figure out that riddle by reading our picks. THE GOOD- AIR JORDAN 6 “COOL GREY” CUSTOM 
Customs have been killing it lately and the Air Jordan 6 "Cool Grey" is no exception but rather the new standard. This great work by Mizee is inspiring and would make a great release. Who'd like to see a new "Cool Grey" Jordan every year? Read the rest of The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
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| Kicks On Court Weekly Recap – Fab Five Posted: 29 May 2011 12:27 PM PDT 
The 2011 NBA Playoffs have been very exciting to say the least. We have witnessed some very memorable performance and will continue to highlight the various kicks worn in this postseason. Kevin Durant debuted the “Home” version of the “Scoring Title” Nike Zoom KD III, while his teammate Nate Robinson was spotted in a 2010 released Air Jordan retro. Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James continue to silence the critics with stellar performances in the shoes they have been wearing throughout the postseason. Lastly, Shawn Marion’s game 5 performance reminded us of his time with the Phoenix Suns. Take a look at our Kicks On Court Weekly Recap – Fab Five.  Kevin Durant posting up in the Home "Scoring Title" Nike Zoom KD III Kevin Durant debuted the “Home” version of the “Scoring Title” Nike Zoom KD III earlier this week. Although he did not have the game he wanted to (he switched to the “Home” Nike Zoom KD III after one quarter), it was nice to see a new colorway of Durant’s third signature on court.  Shawn Marion dunking in the Nike Air Max Fly By Shawn Marion scored 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds in game 5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks series. This was by far his best performance in the playoffs since his days in Phoenix. We also took notice of his subtle Nike Air Max Fly By PEs.  LeBron James embraces Dwyane Wade while wearing his Nike LeBron 8 PS "Home" PE LeBron James is steadily quieting the critics as the 2011 NBA Playoffs continue. He has been nothing less of a clutch performer in the last two games of the Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls series. Also, his Nike LeBron 8 PS “Home” PE has caught the attention of many.  Dirk Nowitzki wearing the Nike Hyperdunk 2010 Dirk Nowtizki is arguably the best performing player in the 2011 NBA Playoffs thus far. While wearing the Nike Hyperdunk 2010, he has undoubtedly closed out the Thunder in the final two games of the 2011 NBA Western Conference Finals  Nate Robinson in the Air Jordan 2 White/Metallic Silver-Natural Grey Nate Robinson is a Kicks On Court favorite whether he is on the court or spending most of his time on the bench. We spotted him wearing the Air Jordan 2 White/Neutral Grey while cheering his team on in game 4.
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| Nice Kicks Staff Picks Posted: 29 May 2011 11:55 AM PDT 
This week may have the highest Air Jordan concentration Staff Picks has ever seen. Three different AJs appear this time around, ranging from a new take on a certified classic to a bright and shiny new silhouette. Which was your favorite sneaker this week? Fill us in in the comments section. George Kiel III
I’ve always wanted to see what an all-grey color scheme would look like on the Air Jordan 6. I think every Jordan silhouette should have an all-grey color scheme at some point. I must give props to Mizzee for this custom design. Air Jordan 6 “Cool Grey” Custom Read the rest of Nice Kicks Staff Picks
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| In Those Jeans: The 15 Best Denim Sneakers Posted: 29 May 2011 11:26 AM PDT 
Yesterday’s Denim/Bronze Nike Air Force 1 release had the sneaker community buzzing. Whether you're a fan of denim from head to toe or just like it in small doses, many brands have dressed some of their best silos in the familiar fabric. Today we take a look at fifteen of the best. Which pair is your favorite? Tell us by voting on the last page. Nike Air Max 1 Nike Air Max 1 Ahead of its time? Perhaps. This Air Max 1 release placed washed denim on the running classic. Read the rest of In Those Jeans: The 15 Best Denim Sneakers
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| In Retrospect: Air Jordan 9 White/Black-University Blue Posted: 29 May 2011 10:55 AM PDT 
The Air Jordan 6 dominated the first half of 2010; however, Jordan Brand sprinkled a ton of Air Jordan 9 releases throughout the summer and fall. One of the first Air Jordan 9 releases of 2010 came in the form of this White/Black-University Blue pair. When photos first released, many thought this was the return of the classic “Powder Blue” Air Jordan 9. Yet, with closer looks at this shoe, one could see a big difference in blues between the “Powder Blue” Air Jordan 9 and this retro. Nevertheless, it was still a definite purchase for many. Did you purchase the Air Jordan 9 White/Black-University Blue, and was it worth the money you paid for it? If not, are you wishing you would have snagged them last year? How does this colorway rank amongst the other Air Jordan 9 releases in 2010 (“Bin 23″, “Silver Anniversary”)? Lastly, was this one of your favorite Air Jordan Retro releases of 2010? Let us know your thoughts on the Air Jordan 9 White/Black-University Blue in the comment section below! RELATED: I Love College: Sweet 16 'Carolina' Air Jordans  Air Jordan 9 White/Powder Blue  Air Jordan 9 White/Powder Blue  Air Jordan 9 White/Powder Blue  Air Jordan 9 White/Powder Blue  Air Jordan 9 White/Powder Blue
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| Nike Air Max 90 Black/Metallic Silver-Photo Blue Posted: 29 May 2011 10:27 AM PDT 
Following the Nike Air Max 95 Black/Stealth Grey-Photo Blue we showed you a couple of weeks ago, we have now spotted a very similar Air Max 90 colorway at JD Sports. This pair features a mainly black base comprised of leather and mesh much like the aforementioned pair; yet, this Air Max 90 owns a metallic silver strip on the side panels. Also, Photo Blue hints appear in the form of the Air Max unit, tongue branding among other sections. View detailed photos below.  Nike Air Max 90 Black/Metallic Silver-Photo Blue
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