by Sir Lucas Leftfoot on 2012/01/27
Updating a previous story, the Nike Air Max NM Black/University Gold-White release date is scheduled for next Saturday, February 4th, and if you were wondering why you ought to buy it, these photos may just help you along. The shoe sports a clean black nubuck overlay, a great contrast against the white mesh base, while the the gold jelly Swoosh adds a nice effect. Finishing off the shoe, the Air Griffey Max 1-style midsole is colored in simple black, with gold through the air bags. Hit the jump for plenty of photos, courtesy of InsideTheSneakerBox.com, and expect these in stores next weekend. [click to continue…]
by Sir Lucas Leftfoot on 2012/01/27
Today’s #KobeSystem Level 5 lesson taught you how to dominate things like waffles, retirement, breakfast and iambic pentameter. But there are basketball concepts to be dominated as well, such as the pump-fake. Check out this diagram (full, click-to-enlarge image below the cut) giving you a simple breakdown, courtesy of Beef and the folks at Nike Basketball. [click to continue…]
by Sir Lucas Leftfoot on 2012/01/27
As happens sometimes, Nike will apply an underlying theme to several different models during the 2012 NBA All-Star Game (something we’ve seen in the past with a ‘woodgrain’ theme). And this year, that theme is the galaxy. Or Big Bang. Or whatever you want to call it, but the point is that a lot of shoes, the LeBron 9 All-Star for example, will feature a space-themed look with myriad colors and stars and whatnot. And today we get another look at the Nike Zoom Kobe VII All-Star, which sports just such a look. No explicit details yet, but we’re expecting a Nike Zoom Kobe VII All-Star release date around mid-February, but stay tuned for news. [click to continue…]
by Sir Lucas Leftfoot on 2012/01/27
Nike Training continues its renaissance of some classic cross-trainers as the Nike Air Trainer Classic Low is now hitting stores in a white/turquoise-grey colorway. A clear descendant of the Air Trainer SC, the shoe features a unique quarter-panel-area, mixing grey leather and turquoise textile on this one, set against a white leather base. Hit the jump for plenty of looks and grab these now at retailers like WestNYC.com. [click to continue…]
by Sir Lucas Leftfoot on 2012/01/27
While Level 3 talked adaptation, and Level 4 covered explosion, #KobeSystem Level 5, arguably the most informative segment to date, educates us on domination, with Kobe giving an entire list of things you must dominate (that list includes waffles, the sun, ninjas and breakfast). While that gives Jerry Rice a tremendous amount of confusion, and puts Kanye West to sleep, hopefully you’ll handle it better. (Click here for the a look at all things #KobeSystem.) [click to continue…]
by Sir Lucas Leftfoot on 2012/01/27
Amar’e made the most of the NBA lockout days, getting a side job at Foot Locker to help pay the bills, but now the season is back on. So as you’d imagine, he had to have that awkward conversation with his boss where he told him that he had something better going on. Hit the jump for the full video. [click to continue…]
