Tag: sneakers
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All Balls: The adidas D Rose 4.5 'Draft Lottery'
The 2008 NBA Draft Lottery was one of the more surprising lotteries in its history. The Chicago Bulls were just starting to come together and look like a team on the rise -- and they...
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Dover & Mercer: The Kobe 9 Elite 'Volt' Pack
Having released ahead of the official global retail date exclusively at 21 Mercer and Dover Street Market New York in New York City, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Volt' Pack is a celebration of the...
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N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike KD VI Illusion
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...
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N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Maestro
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,...
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N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike LeBron 11 Gator King
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...
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Graffiti Bridge: The Nike LeBron 11 'Home'
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...
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BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Tech Challenge II 'Hot Lava'
Courtesy of Nike: The Air Tech Challenge and the Air Tech Challenge II redefined tennis shoes. The ATC II’s synthetic leather upper allowed it to stand up to the rigorous back and forth, while also...
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BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Trainer 1 PB
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...
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#KOBESYSTEM: The Nike Kobe Prelude VIII
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...
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Today Was A Cool Day: Air Jordan 10 Retro 'Cool Grey'
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...
