Welcome to THE GAME PLAN, a new section on DimeMag.com where we collaborate with CHAMPS SPORTS to bring our readers the best one-stop head-to-toe collections for ballplayers nationwide.

Next up: The latest product to hit the Game Plan is the Nike Basketball Elite 2.0 Superhero Collection. Superheroes may be fiction, but out of this world abilities and impenetrable gear will make you think otherwise. The Collection is based on Superhero storylines of LeBron, Kobe and KD. LeBron’s Unstoppable Power, Kobe’s Deceptive Speed and Kevin Durant’s Ultimate Control all shape the collection in a unique way.

Footwear drops at your local Champs Sports on 4/27. All apparel is available now in-stores.

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During his playing days, Charles Barkley was an advertising monster with Nike, and now the new lifestyle “Metallic Green” Barkley Posite Max is being released with a futuristic look. Combining elements of past Barkley sneakers, designer Marc Dolce took inspiration from a dinosaur exhibit in a museum. The shoe features a green hue on the nubuck and Foamposite-based upper. Read More »

The march to the NBA Finals should be an exciting one — at least in the West. In the Eastern Conference, it probably won’t get murky for LeBron James and the Heat until the Eastern Conference Finals, where they’ll almost assuredly play the winner of the Indiana/New York second-round matchup. Read More »

N7 is Nike’s commitment to bringing the benefits of sports to Native American and Aboriginal communities, and on April 11, Kevin Durant will debut another new colorway in the line — the N7 KD V. Read More »

Hopefully, you had a chance to check out the new Elite series from Nike Basketball that turned their three biggest athletes — LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant — into would-be superheroes. That thinking is now being put into T-shirt design with the new “Superhuman” T-shirt collection. Read More »

Are you ready for the NBA’s second season? Nike is, and they’re coming through with a new Elite series featuring Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant decked out as superheroes. They are getting some new sneakers too. Read More »

We’ve seen some incredible colorways come out this year for the Nike LeBron X, custom designs included. This one is called the “Jaded Hulk,” and it’s from Chef from GourmetKickz. The sneakers feature frayed purple textile on the upper to help symbolize the transformation into the Hulk. There is also gradient coloring on the side panels, a speckled midsole, customized insoles and tongue, as well as that popping eye towards the back heel. Read More »

It’s only been perhaps 48 hours since official images of the Nike Air Foamposite One “All White” dropped, and the hype is already building. Completely white, with a clear icy outsole, these shoes will release on March 29 at select Nike Sportswear retailers. Read More »

Easter Sunday is always a good time for sweet tooths. Candy, chocolate, eggs filled with jelly beans — it’s one of my favorite holidays (and it’s even better this year with the season three premiere of Game of Thrones). Nike Basketball is getting in on the fun as well. They’re releasing an Easter egg-inspired collection featuring the Kobe 8 System, the KD V and the new LeBron X Low. Read More »

By this point, everyone should know who Mache is. He’s unique, creative, and probably the best custom sneaker painter out there. We’ve featured some of his past work, but if you’re still blind to his talents, you should check out the new issue of Dime Magazine. For now, take a look at these insane Nike LeBron X custom joints. Read More »