Tag: sneakers
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Formal Introduction: The Nike Kobe Prelude V
As much controversy as the original Nike Zoom Kobe IV stirred up (now the Nike Kobe Prelude IV), the then-Zoom Kobe V was even more titillating. Lower, thinner, and generally less substantial in weight, the...
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BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Max 90 Jacquard
Courtesy of Nike, in anticipation of their 'Air Superiority' Air Max 90 release for 2014 -- the Nike Air Max Lunar90 (which is soon mentioned and shown briefly below) is featured in the new line,...
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New Year Kicks Rewind: Kobe, LeBron, Jordan
There was a lot of end-of-year hype and hoopla over the next best round of sneakers to release for hardwood play in 2013. Of course, there was the usual holiday fare, which meant Christmas joy...
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Reebok Classic to re-release Shawn Kemp's Kamikaze
Back in late 1994, when Shawn Kemp had steadily become mighty as the premier All-Star power forward of the Seattle SuperSonics, he finally arrived with a shoe that changed the game -- the Reebok Kamikaze....
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Nike christens 2014, Kyrie Irving with Zoom HyperRev
Kyrie Irving is one of the most talented and dynamic guards currently playing in the NBA. Though he's had a terrible time leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to any sort of on-court success (albeit trying as...
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The adidas D Rose 4.5: Brenda
Just as beautiful as the black, the adidas D Rose 4.5 has also debuted in light scarlet -- most likely to honor Derrick Rose's mother, Brenda. It's a brilliant shoe that sparkles and shines and...
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The adidas D Rose 4.5: Grey
Unlike other recently debuted versions, the adidas D Rose 4.5 in grey is very revealing in its visual details, particularly in its lines upon the upper. There's a great mix of strange and beautiful going...
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The adidas D Rose 4.5: Back In Black
With all of the hubbub about Derrick Rose missing time , it's a wonder that anyone had thought about a second-series D. Rose shoe -- but that's what adidas is for. Adidas debuted the D...
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The adidas D Rose 4.5: The Blueprints
If you haven't seen, you'll see soon -- the adidas D Rose 4.5 has debuted and it's simply a work of art. It's unfortunate that Derrick Rose won't again be playing in another signature shoe,...
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Nike debuts the Nerf-inspired KD VI 'Cool Grey'
Just about every kid that loved basketball had a Nerf door hoop. You know you had one, t0o -- the cardboard graphic-printed backboard with the neon plastic rim and foam ball that you shot with...
