Tuesday, July 5, 2011

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Air Jordan 5 Independence Day
Star Wars x adidas Fall/Winter 2011
Stussy x Nike Sky Force 88 Pack

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 08:12 AM PDT

This year’s celebration of the US Independence Day holiday was spectacular and historic. Recently also, the Air Jordan 5 sporting “Independence Day” colorway of white, varsity red and midnight navy has been made available. Check retailers near you for availability.

Star Wars x adidas Fall/Winter 2011

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 08:01 AM PDT

Here we take preview at the sneakers from Star Wars x adidas collection for Fall/Winter 2011. Adidas present the iconic characters, creatures, vehicles and styles of Hoth as theme of the design. The iconic sneakers from the collection include Stan Smith 80s Mid Vader, Campus [...]

Stussy x Nike Sky Force 88 Pack

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 07:50 AM PDT

This week, the most anticipated Stussy x Nike Sky Force 88 collection will be made available. The collection feature four colorways with two pairs having camouflage prints on the upper and the other two pairs has tonal application. Preview the sneakers right here. Check the [...]

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Kevin Durant Has Hopes of a Foamposite KD
adidas Originals JS Panda Another Look
LeBron Autographs Shoes for Basketball Camp “Dunk Victim”
Nike Total Air Foamposite Max Metallic Silver/Black Release Date
Nike Zoom Kobe VI Midnight Navy/White-Metallic Silver
The Doggfather’s Footwear: 1 on 1 with Snoop Dogg
Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 “Matte Black”
KIXPO 2011 Event Recap

Kevin Durant Has Hopes of a Foamposite KD

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 01:28 PM PDT

Kevin Durant Talks Childhood Sneakers and Hopes of a Foamposite KD

The story of Kevin Durant's signature sneaker line is often told and one that's held true. Growing up with only three pairs of shoes as a teenager, KD has made sure that his signatures are affordable and hover right around an $88 price tag. With the Nike Zoom KD IV on the way he does have one more request though, a Foamposite version to pay tribute to his DC fans.

“I told Nike to make a Foamposite pair of the KD IV,” Durant said. “Hopefully people in DC will pick them up and support me. They always do that anyway but I’m sure if I throw some Foams out there they will do it even more.”

The KD IV will carry over the Zoom Air cushioning and the low-cut seen on the KD III along with adjustable midfoot straps and Thunderbolt traction. Stay tuned to see if it gets a Foamposite makeup.

Source: NewsOK

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Post tags: Foamposite, Kevin Durant, Kevin Durant Shoes, Nike, Nike Zoom KD IV, Zoom KD IV

adidas Originals JS Panda Another Look

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 12:58 PM PDT

adidas Originals JS Panda

Jeremy Scott has always been known for his elaborate and unique designs. From the adidas Originals JS Wings to the adidas Originals JS Bear, this designer has become one of the most recognizable names in the sneaker industry. Today, a pair that we first saw January has resurfaced for a final time before its August 1st release date. This pair features an entire upper comprised of black and white fur with an enlarged panda bear head in place of the tongue. Other features include a black midsole with white contrast stitching and black laces. Look for this pair to release at select adidas retailers worldwide.

adidas Originals JS Panda
U42612
August 1, 2011

adidas Originals JS Panda

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Post tags: Adidas, adidas originals, adidas Originals JS Panda

LeBron Autographs Shoes for Basketball Camp “Dunk Victim”

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 12:28 PM PDT

A few summers ago, it was a video of LeBron being dunked on that took over the web. This time around, it’s a vid of LeBron doing the dunking. Last week, a camera phone video spread of an unlucky skills camp attendee being on the wrong end of a King James dunk. Naturally, the high school junior didn’t have much of a chance of staying on his feet after the collision (Imagine a bike on a train track), but the story does have a happy ending. LeBron saw it fit to present the camper with a special gift: autographed Nikes. The camper’s bruises, both to his body and ego, will probably heal long before having a pair of worn and autographed LeBrons isn’t very, very cool.

Source: Rivals

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Post tags: LeBron James Shoes, Nike, Video

Nike Total Air Foamposite Max Metallic Silver/Black Release Date

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 11:58 AM PDT

Nike Total Air Foamposite Max Metallic Silver/Black Release Date

Following a slew of Foamposite One and Foamposite Pro releases, the Nike Total Air Foamposite Max is set to return in the original Metallic Silver/Black colorway. Pictured above is an OG pair from 1998 with clear retro images yet to surface. This shoe returned once in the past decade without iridescent bubble branding. Original detail is expected to be intact on this September 30th release.

Nike Total Air Foamposite Max
Metallic Silver/Black
472498-040
9/30/11
$225

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Post tags: Foamposite, Nike, Nike Total Air Foamposite Max

Nike Zoom Kobe VI Midnight Navy/White-Metallic Silver

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 11:40 AM PDT

Nike Zoom Kobe VI

Following the “Imperial Purple” Nike Zoom Kobe VI we showed you earlier today, we now have images of another upcoming Kobe VI colorway. This particular pair will be a must-have for you Georgetown Hoyas fans out there. It features a primarily Midnight Navy scaly upper with multiple hints of white on the Swoosh, midsole and heel construction. Additionally, Metallic Silver branding contrast nicely with the dark toned upper. Look for the Nike Zoom Kobe VI Midnight Navy/White-Metallic Silver to release some time in the fall.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI Midnight Navy/White-Metallic Silver

Source: in52

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Post tags: Kobe Bryant, Nike, Nike Zoom Kobe VI

The Doggfather’s Footwear: 1 on 1 with Snoop Dogg

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 10:58 AM PDT

The Doggfather's Footwear: 1 on 1 with Snoop Dogg

"I worked with the designers at adidas to come with a look that was casual but athletic, stylish AND comfortable…classic but new and fresh…a shoe like the big Snoop Dogg. They did a good job incorporating my comments, and we created something real dope and the people have been responding well." – Snoop Dogg

Although you may primarily associate Snoop Dogg with Chuck Taylors, the West Coast rap legend has been a big time supporter of adidas over the years. Whether he has been spotted escorting Darth Vader down the streets of New York, backing Kobe Bryant signature adidas sneakers or persuading world-renowned athletes to wear his shoe, Snoop Doggy Dogg has definitely represented for Three Stripes very well.

The D – O Double G spoke with us about a number of topics including his involvement in the Snoop Dogg x adidas Freemont project, his disappointment of the Lakers’ season, Matt Barnes’ choice to wear his “Snoop Dogg” adiPures and of course, what sneakers he has in rotation. View our in-depth, three-page 1-on-1 interview with Snoop Dogg below.

Snoop Dogg sitting courtside wearing the adidas adiPure "Snoop Dogg"

Nice Kicks: What happened to your Lakers?

Snoop Dogg: Next question! Just kidding. Pau didn't show up in the playoffs, and you can't expect Kobe to be Jordan when Pau is not acting like Pippen. We got beat by a Mavs team that was playing out of their minds. You have to give Dirk and them respect. We can't win every year, but trust me, we'll be right back in the mix next year, ya dig?

Nice Kicks: Matt Barnes wore the adidas adiPure “Snoop Dogg” when he got ejected from the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game late in the season. Is he one of your favorite players on The Lake Show?

Snoop: Matt’s my boy! I been real cool with a whole lot of the Lakers’ players over the years, but he's the first to show love and wear my shoes in the game. That was big having the D-O-double G eyes on that Staples hardwood.

Nice Kicks: Were you in attendance during that game, and did you know Barnes was wearing this shoe?

Snoop: I knew he'd be wearing the shoe, but I think I was on tour promoting my latest album, Doggumentary. I been around the world and back, jacc!

Matt Barnes wearing the adidas adiPure "Snoop Dogg"

“Matt’s (Barnes) my boy! I been real cool with a whole lot of the Lakers’ players over the years, but he's the first to show love and wear my shoes in the game. That was big having the D-O-double G eyes on that Staples hardwood.”

- Snoop Dogg

Nice Kicks: Who rocks the best sneakers courtside at the Lakers games?

Snoop: Shout out to David Beckham. If u look real close you may have seen him representing the Snoop Doggs live and in person.

David Beckham sitting courtiside wearing the Snoop Dogg x adidas Freemont

Nice Kicks: You pushed the adidas Kobe 2 a few years back. Would you still rock it?

Snoop: Yeah I would! Adidas stays pushing the envelope with their designs, and that's part of why we work so well together. I usually like to stay with more of their classic look, but sometimes I be on that space age sh*t too.

Read the rest of The Doggfather’s Footwear: 1 on 1 with Snoop Dogg

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Post tags: interview, Snoop Dogg, Snoop Dogg x adidas Originals Fremont

Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 “Matte Black”

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 10:44 AM PDT

Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 "Matte Black"

It may be 2011, but Nike Basketball is channeling early-nineties Wolverines style with its new Hyperdunk offering. Matte Black Flywire is used for the construction of the entire upper, with a gloss Swoosh and collar and dark grey outsole serving for contrast. The latest addition to the Hyperdunk line is already the most aggressively designed to date, and this murdered out colorway has it looking intimidating enough to scare competition right off the court.

Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011
“Matte Black”

Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 "Matte Black"

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KIXPO 2011 Event Recap

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 10:28 AM PDT

Kixpo 2011 Event Recap

Everything is bigger in Texas, sneaker events included. This past weekend, Cowboy Stadium played host to the fifth anniversary of Kixpo. Attendees were able to buy, sell, trade, and compliment cool kicks on the home turf of America's team. Mayor ran the play-by-play and Stalley laid down the halftime show at a great event that brought many sneakerheads together.