As we inch closer to All-Star Weekend in Orlando at the end of this month, more and more special edition sneakers are being released. We attended the exclusive Air Jordan 2012 launch earlier this week, and we also showed you the new releases Nike Basketball has in store for their three top players. Now, Nike Sportswear is giving us new editions of three popular sneakers – the Nike Dunk, Nike Flight One and Nike Foamposite One – to commemorate the All-Star events in Orlando. Read More »

The Air Jordan 2012 isn’t the only new shoe creating some killer hype. Nike Basketball recently released photos for Orlando special editions for three of their largest names: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant. These look extra dope just because of their uniqueness. Nike says the sneakers took their inspiration from a supernova – arguably the most powerful force in the universe – while the outsoles glow in the dark and individual ‘mission patches’ adorn each shoe as a nod to the accolades astronauts receive. Read More »

Showing up and getting 28 in Madison Square Garden in your first start for the Knicks doesn’t just happen. There’s a reason Jeremy Lin is in the position that he’s in, stealing headlines in New York City from the Giants the day after they won the Superbowl.

A lot of it is obviously a right-time right-place thing, but most of it is pure and simple hard work. Lin has worked his ass off to be the player we saw last night carving up the Utah Jazz‘s pick and roll defense. Read More »

We’re a little late to post this, but we think it’s worth a look for our readers. Last week, our friends at Foot Locker debuted this video to kick off February – aka “The Hottest Month Ever” at the retail chain.

For four straight weeks, Foot Locker will be hitting consumer with premium releases from Nike, Jordan, adidas, and more in every category. Read More »

Nowadays it’s common knowledge that C.J. Miles is one of the NBA’s biggest sneakerheads. (If you don’t believe me, WATCH THIS.) And while his collection runs deep with stuff you might be able to get your hands on, he’s also been known to dabble a bit with NIKEiD. With that, check out two versions of the Nike Zoom KD III iD he designed for the court in Jazz colors. Read More »

When the Kentucky Wildcats take the floor in Lexington against rival Tennessee tonight, they’ll be going into battle in their Nike Hyper Elite Platinum uniforms. We were at a special unveiling of the unis last week in NYC.

Check them out after the jump and let us know what you think. Do you like them more than their traditional look? Read More »

If you’re a fan of Penny Hardaway, it’s impossible not to consider what could have been. Penny was All-NBA First Team twice by the time he was 25. Who knows what heights he could have reached if only his body had held up?

That said, there’s no point to focusing on what didn’t happen at the expense of celebrating what actually did. Penny’s all too brief period atop the basketball world brought him a well-deserved enduring legacy, and his eternally cool Nike signature line and 1 Cent logo continues to resonate with sneakerheads of all ages. Read More »

We’ve seen what Nike Basketball is bringing to the table for Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant during NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando, so you knew Nike Sportswear would come strong as well. Using the Nike Dunk High Premium as the canvas, check out three quickstrikes you’ll want to get your hands on. Read More »

By now you’ve seen Kevin Durant‘s latest signature shoe, the Nike Zoom KD IV. But we guarantee you’ve never seen it like this. Introducing the “All-Star” edition, made exclusively for KD’s third NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 26. Check it out: Read More »

By now you’ve seen Kobe Bryant‘s latest signature shoe, the Nike Kobe VII System Supreme. But we guarantee you’ve never seen it like this. Introducing the “All-Star” edition, made exclusively for the Black Mamba’s 14th NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 26. Check it out: Read More »