Archive for December, 2010

Nike Officially Unveils the Nike Zoom Kobe VI

Nike Officially Unveils the Nike Zoom Kobe VIToday Nike officially unveiled the ZKVI. Each year the Zoom Kobe line gets better and better, these are no exception.

Hit the jump to find out everything you need to know about the performance specs.

Nike and Kobe Bryant today announced the debut of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, a performance basketball shoe inspired by Bryant’s on-court alter ego, the Black Mamba. The design draws cues from the fearsome snake and incorporates key performance elements in a low-profile shoe that weighs just 10.6 ounces in a men’s US size 9.

“The Kobe VI is a very character driven shoe with the alter ego of the Black Mamba prominently featured,” said Bryant. “We continue to evolve the technology to make it a performance based shoe, but aesthetically you haven’t seen a shoe pop like this before. It brings to life what drives me.”

Nike Performance Footwear Creative Director Eric Avar led a team of creatives who worked with Bryant to bring the Black Mamba to life in the Nike Zoom Kobe VI. The shoe’s upper features unique polyurethane “islands” that emulate a snake’s skin and increase or decrease in size throughout the shoe to protect against abrasion and increase durability exactly where needed. To add a lighthearted spin and play off the reptile’s deadly venom, “Venomenon” is inscribed on the front outsole.

“The Black Mamba to Kobe means being one of the deadliest predators on the planet,” Avar said. “That’s his approach to every game – he’s very calculating and he’s very quick.”

A customized fit
Bryant challenged designers to build a shoe with amazing fit. Nike responded with an innovative dual-layer memory foam sockliner that conforms to the foot for a one-of-a-kind custom fit. A Phylon injected midsole adds cushioning for a more anatomically correct fit, and Nike Zoom units in the heel and forefoot provide additional comfort on court.

To emphasize Bryant’s lethal on-court play, Nike’s team of designers built off the success of the Nike Zoom Kobe V shoe’s lightweight, low-cut profile. This year’s shoe features reduced midsole thickness to keep the foot closer to the ground for improved stability and better court feel. The shoe fulfills Bryant’s desire for a true low-top, similar to that of a running shoe or soccer boot, with a low collar design.

The basketball shoe also employs Nike’s innovative Flywire technology in a new, three-layer construction. Inside the shoe a layer of mesh lines the foot, followed by a layer of Flywire and topped off by another layer of breathable mesh with polyurethane islands for abrasion resistance. This unique construction is lighter, more breathable and more conformable to the foot than previous Flywire designs in the Kobe series.

To ensure excellent traction, the Nike Zoom Kobe VI has a solid rubber outsole with a Black Mamba inspired modified herringbone pattern. Certain China editions of the shoe include XDR, or Extra Durable Rubber, for sustained durability against the rough surfaces of outdoor basketball courts.

Blending science and art
The Nike Zoom Kobe VI emerged directly from conversations between Nike’s team and Bryant to ensure the shoe best suited his singular style of play.

“I always talk about good design being a balance between science and art, and one of the great things about working with Kobe is he always grounds every conversation in that concept, starting with the science,” said Avar.

The Nike Zoom Kobe VI launches in retail stores and online at nikestore.com on December 26, 2010. NIKEiD will launch an exclusive sneak preview of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI iD available to Facebook Fans on December 10 at facebook.com/nikeid. Customized versions will be available for sale on December 24 at NIKEiD.com.

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Nike SB Paul Rodriguez V-Rod – Spring 2011 Preview (Part 2)

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At the end of November we brought our readers a look at a blue colorway of the new Nike SB Paul Rodriguez V-Rod. This shoe adds a different flavor to the Paul Rodriguez Nike SB line with a vulcanized sole, slimmer fit, and low construction. Today we’d like to bring you a very sneak peek of two more colorways scheduled to release next Spring. One of these two new colorways comes in black/white, while the other boasts primarily navy blue with few red, black and white accents. Is this shoe growing on you, or not yet?

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adidas Originals Nizza Hi – Lux Fur

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Just yesterday we brought our readers a look at a giraffe-themed pair of the adidas Originals Nizza hi. The idea and execution shouldn’t surprise those who know at least some of what the adidas Originals line is all about. However, the fur use doesn’t seem to be slowing down when it comes to the Nizza model. Pictured here is yet another adidas Originals Nizza hi, this time in black lux fur stretching from the ankle out and down to the white sole. The upper comes in black leather, with few hints of white by way of the eyelets and adidas logo on the tongue. Oh, and the lux fur is removable- but wouldnt’ that defeat the whole purpose? Either way, you can expect these around Spring of next year.

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Nike Sky Force 88 (Vintage) – White/Red

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Back in August we presented the news that the Nike Sky Force 88 would be retroed and released for the Spring of 2011. While many of you may have either missed the news or forgotten it, this is more than a reminder. The white/red Nike Sky Force 88 that will retro in this OG colorway is now close enough to seeing an actual release that some Nike retailers are making it available for pre-order. So if you’re such a big fan that you can’t wait to make sure you’ve gotten your hands on at least one pair, this might be the move for you.

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Air Jordan Retro XIII “Altitude”

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On Black Friday we saw the “Flint Grey” Air Jordan retro XIII hit shelves and then fly off of those very shelves. If you thought that shoe sold quickly, then you will be astonished by how fast these leave the stores and websites of resellers. With the release date of the “Altitude” Air Jordan retro XIII a mere days away, we offer you these sets of quality images to whet your appetite. If you were indecisive about the “Flint Greys,” you might have lucked out, but any indecision with this release could very well cost you much more… literally and figuratively, since resellers will have more of a field day with this retro.

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Nike Air 1/2 Cent ‘Cranberry’ Now Available

Nike Air 1/2 Cent 'Cranberry' Now AvailableNext weekend the Nike Air ½ Cent will release in the ‘Cranberry’ colorway just in time for the Holidays. If you want your pair now and want to pay below the retail price of $190, then PYS has you covered.

Head over to PYS to purchase your pair for $159.99.

Vans California Mid Skool ’77 “Hiker” Taupe for you

Vans California Mid Skool ’77 “Hiker” TaupeIf you are tiered of the so-called funky designs and looking for something simple yet unique, Vans California is the destination for your search.  They are among the leading names in the shoe business, and simplicity in shoe designing has been their flagship over the decades.  Very few occasions they have tried anything experimental in shoe designing.  They have always preferred to stick to the basics in shoe designing and color contrasting, and that has paid for their business.  Just in line with their traditional and usual approach, they have launched their newest collection Vans California Mid Skool ’77 “Hiker” Taupe. Just like their earlier collections, here also you will get the simple yet attractive appearance in shoe designing.

Swede has been their staple material for shoe construction, and over the years, they have enjoyed the status as the pioneer in restructuring Swede.  Here they have restructured Swede in a new manner, and have introduced Taupe Swede to the shoe manufacturing industry.  You will get the touch of this newly invented material on the upper portion, and this material is silk smooth to give the maximum comfort to your feet.  Besides this quality Swede, they have used leather as well for the collars, and quality cords for shoelaces.  D shaped metal rings feature on the shoelace eyelets, and tanned brown appears on the midsole.  For the outsole, they have used conventional and basic Swede material.  To cut it short, Vans California Mid Skool ’77 “Hiker” Taupe is the single answer to your search for something classical and vintage this season.

Nike Air Max LeBron 8 - 'Triple Black' - New Images

This past week the Miami Heats and King James took on his former team the Cleveland Cavs, James was seen rocking the Nike Air Max LeBron 8 ‘Triple Black’ but his pair had a white swoosh instead. The ‘Triple Black’ LeBron 8 was first seen a couple months back, and created quite a buzz. Dubbed ‘Triple Black’ due to the fact that the entire shoe is dress in all black, other wised “murdered out”. The Nike Air Max LeBron 8 has already been seen on eBay, and will hit Nike retailers this saturday, December 11th. Continue on after the jump for more shots of the shoe, and keep it locked with Sneakerfiles for the latest.

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Nike Air Max LeBron 8 - 'Triple Black' - New Images

Nike Air Max LeBron 8 - 'Triple Black' - New Images

Air Jordan XIII (13) Retro – ‘Playoffs’

Air Jordan XIII (13) Retro – ‘Playoffs’ Air Jordan is a popular series and it produces high class sneakers for the basketball players. The design and the color and mainly the comfort make it dependable to the players. Air Jordan XIII (13) Retro – ‘Playoffs’ is one of the hottest sneakers to the basketball players because the legendary player of the basketball history Michael Jordan wore this sneaker in the NBA playoff in 1998. Michael Jordan also wore this sneaker during all stars game that year. The color match of the sneaker is beautiful and this sneaker is featuring leather on the indentation parts with the black color. The color of the out sole is white or red and the midsole is white.

This sneaker will help the basketball players more than the other sneakers because Air Jordan XIII is designed with deep concentration about comfort and its high class design will give the total comfort to the basketball players and it will help to increase the speed and effort of the players. The upper sole of the Air Jordan XIII is coated with soft leather so it gives enough comfort to the players during running and jumping. The sneaker is light in weight and soft so it doesn’t create any pressure on the feet of the players.

The popularity of the Air Jordan XIII has increased day by day. And beside this the designer are trying to improve the design with aerodynamic point of view and they keep their eyes on the comfort. So this model will more popular in future.

Nike Zoom KD III White/Team Orange ‘Home’

Nike Zoom KD III White/Team Orange ‘Home’ is a new version of the pair offered by Nike and it is very different from the earlier version. Instead of thunder blue this pair features a more interesting color scheme of team orange and white. The upper of this pair is dominantly covered with white and accents of orange can be seen on the border of the Swoosh as well as on the tongue border and the inner lining. The shade of DelSol is used very minimally and can be seen on the edge of the logo of Kevin Durant, the Flywire design and the tongue. All the colors look very nice on the white base and render a very fresh feel to the pair.

The upper of this pair is constructed with full-grain synthetic leather along with a flashing panel made up of lustrous micro-perforated leather. This color scheme will be a KD darling in the coming games. You can take a closer look at the pair on the internet. The detailed images of this pair are easily available on the internet. You can also get all the other information which is relevant to this pair. If you are looking for a perfect blend of fresh colors and high quality materials, then Nike Zoom KD III White/Team Orange ‘Home’ will be the best option for you. So just go and grab a pair for your collection and enjoy this new and amazing color combination until the latest releases and color schemes come your way.

“Air Jordan 3 “Doernbecher”

The “Air Jordan 3 “Doernbecher is the latest collection for the basket ball players with a combination of red and white combination. This shoe is very funky and goes well with casual attires, this shoe are designed with infused swoosh, which makes it unique. This shoe is a skill work of Cole Johnson, who is a great fan of sneakers. This sneaker is designed in collaboration with Nike to give a prefect touch to this shoe. The color combination is the idea of Cole, who has given a unique look to this sneaker. The sole of the shoe is designed with a combination of metallic silver and black. The outer sole is designed with an icy blue color combination. This shoe has a good ankle support with good air suspension for free and easy moments.

This shoe is a favorite among the basket ball players who are die hard fans of early basketball legends. The shoes are expected to release in December. The promotions of this shoe are going on in the stores around the world. This shoe comes with a price tag of $160, which is worth buying. You can celebrate his Christmas by adding these shoes in your proud sneaker collection. To know more   about” Air Jordan 3 “Doernbecher you can log on o the website to read and view the articles and pictures. This shoe is made in collaboration with Nike and Jordan, which has resulted in his unique design.

Nike Dunk High Black/RedThe Nike Dunk High Black/Red is the latest creation of Nike’s brand, which is yet to be released in the stores. The shoe is Nike Dunk High Black/Red expected to be in the stores by Jan 2011. These are unique shoes from Nike.  This shoe is made of high quality leather with a funky contrast of black and red combination with a simple design This. shoe has a   high demand among the sneaker freaks; this color combination goes well with jeans and other casual attires. The rim of the midsole is white in color with a black bottom; extra grips are designed to prevent slipping of your feet. The red leather is sewed to the black leather with a fine thread like fabric.

The swooshed is read in color and is designed on the sides of the shoes. The logo and the name of the brand is sewed on the flap of the shoes. The Nike Dunk High Black/Red shoes have an eye-catching combination of read and black with flat lace. The tip of the shoes has small holes for air ventilation to keep your feet fresh without sweating. The inside of the shoes is designed with an inner sole which keeps your feet safe from sprains and injuries. One can visit the online websites to know more about the reviews of these shoes. The Nike has stated this New Year with new designs; the Nike Dunk High Black/Red is a unique design which makes you a proud owner of this shoe.

“Nike Zoom LeBron III “Superman”

The “Nike Zoom LeBron III “Superman” is the ultimate creation by Nike, this shoe draw inspiration from the NBA legends like Clark Kent and LeBron. The most amazing feature of this shoe is the color combination which resembles the Superman, the combination of Blue, Red white and Yellow colors give a funky look to you feet. The ankle is slightly   raised to give good support to you ankles and keeps your leg from twists and sprain. The sole of the shoes is made with a combination of four colors; the bottom of the shoe is also made with this combination. The overall combination of colors makes this shoe attractive and gives a good support to the ankle movements.

The upper position is white in color with a white lace, and the lace is held with the help of yellow lace holes. This shoe is one of the favorites of all NBA players, this shoe help you to move with the game without any injuries. The side of the shoes is made with soft materials which give a good support to you feet and free moments. The shoes look clean and decent with the four color combinations which give a funky look to you feet. This model is a high demand among the basket ball players. To know more about “Nike Zoom LeBron III “Superman”, the internet is the best option. You can view the pictures as well as read the reviews of this shoe. This shoe is the ultimate piece which you should add to you Nike’s collection.

Nike Air Max CB34 Black/Club PurpleThe Nike Air Max CB34 Black/Club Purple is the ultimate sneaker which is the unique collection of Nike. This shoe takes the inspiration from the early basket ball sneakers. This shoe as a unique combination of black and purple colors which is a good choice of the customers. The latest Nike Air Max CB34 Black/Club Purple is the ultimate shoes which one needs to keep his hands on. This shoe was lunched in the market on Dec 2010, which witnessed huge sales in the first one week. The shoes are designed with high quality materials and techniques to with withstand tough use. Sole of the shoes is made with high quality rubber, which gives ultimate comfort while jumping and running.

The entire shoe is black, with a slight touch of purple colors behind the angle and flap of the shoes.These shoes have a high demand among the youngsters, this shoe go well with Jeans and other casual attires. The shoe gives a good cushioning to the feet and helps in free moments. The sides of the shoes have white stripes, which resemble like a zebra. The bottom of the shoes has a good grip with the combination of Black, purple and white colors. Also the word CB34 is written in orange color underneath the bottom of the shoes. To know more about these shoes one can log on to the website for more articles and pictures.

Glitter you feet with the new LIVESTRONG x UNDFTD x Nike Air Force 1 Supreme

LIVESTRONG x UNDFTD x Nike Air Force 1 Supreme

The LIVESTRONG x UNDFTD x Nike Air Force 1 Supreme is the new creation by the leading brand Nike. This shoe is a sportswear shoe with an attractive combination of yellow and black shades. The combination of back and yellow gives a good contrast to the shoes. This shoe is designed to keep your feet safe and comfort from sprains and ankle twists. This shoe is the signature style Lance Armstrong which gives an Air force style to you feet. If you look at the design of this shoe, the midsole of the shoes, we can see a military styled wring Onyourbikekid in a stunning diagonal style. The bottom of the shoes is yellow with a tight grip which prevents slipping.

The logo of Nike is designed on the sides of the shoes; the flap of the shoes has the words Armstrong written in black in the yellow background. The lace of the shoes is flat, which is put in between eight   lace holes. Behind the ankle of the shoes, you can find the logo of Nike brand, which is printed on a yellow background. This shoe is highly inspired by Air force 1 men around the world. The previews and reviews are available online, with the images of shoes in different angles. The LIVESTRONG x UNDFTD x Nike Air Force 1 Supreme is a must have shoes, which should be added to your prestigious collection of Nike.