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- In Retrospect: Air Jordan 6 White/Varsity Red-Black
- Nike Air Max 95 Black/Wolf Grey-Sun Yellow
- Celebrity Rewind: Wale Premiers “Eggplant” Foamposite One in LRG Ad
- Distinct Life x New Balance 30 for 30: Day 11 (NB MT580 “Spy” Black)
| This Day In Sneaker History: Michael Jordan’s “Flu Game” Posted: 11 Jun 2011 12:38 PM PDT In game 4 of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat series, Dirk Nowitzki had a gutsy performance by willing his team to victory despite his sinus infection, which produced a 101 degree fever. How gutsy was this performance you ask? Very. Yet, it would be totally unfair to compare his performance to what His Airness did in game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals. Today, our “This Day In Sneaker History” column highlights MJ’s “Flu Game” performance. In 1997, a flu-ridden Michael Jordan scored 38 points and willed the Bulls to a victory while wearing the Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red. This shoe originally released in 1997, but it retroed in 2003 and 2009. The latter retro owned a few texture differences and featured various elements that connected with Jordan’s memorable game. Is this Michael’s most memorable moment?  Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red  Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red  Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red  Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red  Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red  Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red  Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red  Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red  Michael Jordan (left) wearing the Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red  Michael Jordan (left) wearing the Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red  Michael Jordan (left) wearing the Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red  Michael Jordan (left) wearing the Air Jordan XII Black/Varsity Red © George Kiel III for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us |
| Posted: 11 Jun 2011 12:08 PM PDT We received a wide array of sneaker information and photos this week. Detailed images of the “Dark Pine” Nike Air Foamposite Pro finally hit the web, and many enthusiasts were ecstatic to finally see the Air Jordan 2011 “Warrior” Pack in stores. We also gave you two Celebrity Sneaker Stalker installments this week and constructed a feature around the newly-surfaced “Reebok Back” song. What was your favorite article of the week? Earlier this week, Jordan Brand released the Air Jordan 2011 “Warrior” Pack. Did you purchase or pass on either of these colorways? Check out our Celebrity Sneaker Stalker: Summer Jam 2011 Edition, which includes Wale, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Jadakiss and others. What are your preliminary thoughts on the Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Dark Pine”? To coincide with the newly-surfaced “Reebok Back” song, take a look at our Reebok Back: Top 10 Reeboks We'd Like to See Return. Also, take a look at some of your favorite celebrities, such as Joe Buddens, MIchael Jordan, Kid Cudi, Mike Posner and others, in our weekly Celebrity Sneaker Stalker column. © George Kiel III for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us |
| Posted: 11 Jun 2011 12:04 PM PDT This week has been a good one for sneaker fiends. And that includes our staff. The team chose a variety of kicks this time around, with one writer moving from his normal neutral kicks to a pair that blends in entirely. Which was your favorite pair from the past seven days? Tell us in the comments section. Allison Halfhill A staple for the summertime, this Authentic is perfect for the pool or lake. I dig the blue canvas and the simple design makes it great for rocking sans socks. Vans California Authentic One Piece Blue Heaven/Vanilla Ice Read the rest of Nice Kicks Staff Picks© Alex Kroviak for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us |
| Posted: 11 Jun 2011 11:46 AM PDT Vans, Jordan Brand and PUMA all showed up in force this week. From Cali-inspired collab kicks to performance-friendly Air Jordans, there is something for everyone in the new crop. Any of these kicks can be picked up in the store now, by phone at 512.320.8100 and in many cases, online at Shop.NiceKicks.com. Nice Kicks air jordan 2011 “warrior”Black/Neo Lime CALL 512.320.8100 TO ORDER Varsity Red/Wolf Grey-Medium Grey CALL 512.320.8100 TO ORDER air jordan 2011 “warrior”Tech Grey/Black-Orion Blue-Chlorine Blue CALL 512.320.8100 TO ORDER UNDFTD x PUMA Clyde CanvasBlack/Mineral Yellow CALL 512.320.8100 TO ORDER UNDFTD x PUMA Clyde CanvasPUMA Royal/White CALL 512.320.8100 TO ORDER UNDFTD x PUMA Clyde CanvasWhite/Ribbon Red CALL 512.320.8100 TO ORDER UNDFTD x PUMA Clyde CanvasHemp/Dark Earth Brown CALL 512.320.8100 TO ORDER Vans California Style 31Black/Vanilla Ice BUY IT NOW AT SHOP.NICEKICKS.COM Vans California Authentic One PieceBlue Heaven/Vanilla Ice BUY IT NOW AT SHOP.NICEKICKS.COM Vans California Style 31Black/Vanilla Ice BUY IT NOW AT SHOP.NICEKICKS.COM Vans California Chukka Del BarcoBlack/Vanilla Ice BUY IT NOW AT SHOP.NICEKICKS.COM Vans California Era Reissue NS(Herringbone) Dune BUY IT NOW AT SHOP.NICEKICKS.COM © Alex Kroviak for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us |
| In Retrospect: Air Jordan 6 White/Varsity Red-Black Posted: 11 Jun 2011 11:37 AM PDT Sure, the Air Jordan 6 “Infrared” Pack was one of the most sought after releases of 2010; however, Jordan Brand served us similar Air Jordan 6 entrees prior to its release. In addition to the Air Jordan 6 Black/Varsity Red that released in January 2010, JB unleashed the Air Jordan 6 White/Varsity Red just a week before the aforementioned Air Jordan 6 “Infrared” Pack. Did you purchase the Air Jordan 6 White/Varsity Red, and was it worth $150? If not, are you wishing you would have snagged them last June or did you purchase the "Infrared" Air Jordan 6s instead? How does this colorway rank amongst the other Air Jordan 6s that released last year ("Detroit Pistons", "Lakers", "Black/Varsity Red")? Lastly, was this one of your favorite Air Jordan Retro releases of 2010? Let us know your thoughts on the Air Jordan 6 White/Varsity Red in the comment section below! © George Kiel III for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us |
| Nike Air Max 95 Black/Wolf Grey-Sun Yellow Posted: 11 Jun 2011 11:29 AM PDT The “Blue Spark” Nike Air Max 95 released today; yet, that will not be the only anticipated Air Max 95 colorway this year. Take a look at this Air Max 95 Black/Wolf Grey-Sun Yellow. It specifically features a predominately black leather/mesh base with a strip of Wolf Grey on the side panels. Additionally, minimal Sun Yellow hints appear in the form of the Air Max sole unit and the branding on the tongue and heel.  Nike Air Max 95 Black/Wolf Grey-Sun Yellow © George Kiel III for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us |
| Celebrity Rewind: Wale Premiers “Eggplant” Foamposite One in LRG Ad Posted: 11 Jun 2011 10:28 AM PDT Different label, different haircut, same Wale. In 2008, LRG featured the young MC in a print ad published in Dime Magazine. The progressive spread saw Folarin draped in LRG from head to ankle donning the never-before-worn "Eggplant" Nike Air Foamposite One. The purple pair stole the show for sneakerheads while adding buzz to the budding artist and brand. Wale would become synonymous with Foamposite and the sneaker would eventually release twice. Fast forward to 2011. Foamposite has moved from the nation's capitol to the national market. 100 miles and running, ten plus releases and counting. On a related note RIP to Jonas Bevacqua, co-founder of LRG. Your work continues to inspire. Event: LRG Ad in Dime Magazine  Nike Air Foamposite One "Eggplant" © Ian Stonebrook for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us |
| Distinct Life x New Balance 30 for 30: Day 11 (NB MT580 “Spy” Black) Posted: 11 Jun 2011 09:09 AM PDT After sporting the white New Balance MT580 “Spy vs. Spy” yesterday, Distinct Life’s Rick Williams returns with the black New Balance MT580 “Spy vs. Spy”. Much like yesterday’s weapon of choice, this shoe is also inspired by the “Spy vs. Spy” comic book characters. Obviously, this pair is mainly influenced by the black spy considering its primarily black textured upper and red attributes, specifically on the tongue, toe area, sole and heel.  New Balance MT580 "Spy" Black  New Balance MT580 "Spy" Black © George Kiel III for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us |
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