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N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike KD VI Illusion
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N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike KD VI Illusion

By Sandy DoverJanuary 28, 2014

Kevin Durant's latest shoe is already unorthodox, as far as shoes go. The tongue is off to the side and basically a sheet of thermoplastic textile; it's an ultra-low cut sneaker, befitting of a soccer...

N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Maestro
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N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Maestro

By Sandy DoverJanuary 28, 2014

Kobe Bryant's latest shoe is already pretty avant-garde, but now it's getting some New Orleans treatment. A part of the Nike 2014 NOLA Gumbo Collection, his new edition shoe, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Maestro,...

N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike LeBron 11 Gator King
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N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike LeBron 11 Gator King

By Sandy DoverJanuary 28, 2014

Well, it's unofficial whether the Nike 2014 NOLA Gumbo Collection is the official 2014 All-Star footwear lineup for the brand's top Nike ballers, but it is known that these pay homage to the city hosting...

Graffiti Bridge: The Nike LeBron 11 'Home'
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Graffiti Bridge: The Nike LeBron 11 'Home'

By Sandy DoverJanuary 24, 2014

Though they're being called the 'Graffiti' colorway, LeBron James has himself another version of his signature shoe -- the Nike LeBron 11 'Home'. Dating back to seven years before, various shoes in the LeBron series...

BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Trainer 1 PB
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BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Trainer 1 PB

By Sandy DoverJanuary 24, 2014

Though this model is specially made to honor the National Football League's 2014 Pro Bowl, the Nike Air Trainer 1 has a unique root to basketball. The first cross-trainer ever commercially and intently made for...

#KOBESYSTEM: The Nike Kobe Prelude VIII
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#KOBESYSTEM: The Nike Kobe Prelude VIII

By Sandy DoverJanuary 24, 2014

Courtesy of Nike: Sitting atop designer Eric Avar’s KOBE 8 SYSTEM brief as he began designing the shoe: Kobe Bryant wanted a shoe that acted as an extension of his foot, mirroring his quick performance...

Today Was A Cool Day: Air Jordan 10 Retro 'Cool Grey'
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Today Was A Cool Day: Air Jordan 10 Retro 'Cool Grey'

By Sandy DoverJanuary 24, 2014

The Air Jordan X was one of the most famous shoes of the Air Jordan series. Originally a Nike shoe by name, the Air Jordan X was Michael Jordan’s initial comeback shoe and the precursor...

Hate It Or Love It: The Air Jordan 1 Retro '94
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Hate It Or Love It: The Air Jordan 1 Retro '94

By Sandy DoverJanuary 24, 2014

Honestly, the Kicks & Sportwear committee (of one) here at Baller Mind Frame doesn’t quite know what to think of the Air Jordan 1 Retro ’94. It seems that the shoe itself takes on different...

Sport Royalty: The Nike BHM LeBron 11
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Sport Royalty: The Nike BHM LeBron 11

By Sandy DoverJanuary 20, 2014

As has become custom, Nike is honoring the forthcoming Black History Month by introducing a new 2014 collection that is focused on a few of the brand's biggest athletic stars of pan-African ancestry, American and...

Sport Royalty: The Nike BHM KD VI
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Sport Royalty: The Nike BHM KD VI

By Sandy DoverJanuary 20, 2014

As has become custom, Nike is honoring the forthcoming Black History Month by introducing a new 2014 collection that is focused on a few of the brand's biggest athletic stars of pan-African ancestry, American and...