Posts tagged sneakers
Check Out The Latest Pack From Reebok
Reebok has a new sneaker pack that is perfect for this time of year. This new pack blends well with the fall colors of brown and orange. So if you are looking for some new kicks make sure you check out these three polished looks from this year’s latest “wheat” pack. Inspired by one of the best cold-weather staples, the work boot, the Reebok Classic Leather, Ex-o-Fit High and Ex-o-Fit Low all incorporate elements of the tried and true go-to footwear this Fall. Each style in the Wheat Pack features a supreme wheat-colored nu-buck upper, brown lining and winterized boot laces to give it that rugged treatment. Stand out from the rest by pairing any of these go-to kicks with your warm weather wardrobe. You can pick up your favorite style on November 1st for $74.99 at Finish Line and Urban Outfitters.
Modeled by the popular work boot, the Classic Leather “wheat” features a light beige color, a white midsole, a gum outsole, a brown heel collar, and winterized boot laces. It is the perfect way to add an unexpected casual element to your polished look. Retailed at $74.99 you can pick them up at Finish Line and Urban Outfitters.
Take on brisk days and colder nights with the Reebok Classic Ex-o-Fit Hi and Ex-o-Fit Low. The clean and crisp Ex-o-Fit Low in wheat colored nu-buck will effortlessly accent blue jeans and joggers alike while the Ex-o-Fit Hi relates even closer to the footwear it was inspired by with a high top design and black accents. Pick them up for $74.99 at Finish Line and Urban Outfitters.
Nov 4th
Jordan Brand Will Release The Jordan I Shattered Backboard
Michael Jordan is known for many things on the basketball court. Some might forget that he broke a backboard during a game. It wasn’t in an NBA game or in college. This shattering event took place during a Nike exhibition match played in Italy in 1985. To bring back that memory the Jordan Brand created the Air Jordan I “Shattered Backboard.”
The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG has a black/white/orange colorway to match the uniform that Michael wore during the game. It also has a graphic insole that references his high-flying, glass-shattering maneuver. The Jordan release date for the Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” is currently set for June 27 and will cost you $160.
Jun 22nd
What If Michael Jordan Went To Georgetown?
Could you imagine if MJ went to play ball at Georgetown? If he did we would see more of the Air Jordan shoe line in midnight blue instead of Carolina blue. This weekend though fans of the Hoyas can now rock one of the most iconic and beloved Air Jordan models of all time with their team’s colors. The Air Jordan 11 followed his airness’ insight of bringing a formal look to the court, using patent leather for the first time in an athletic shoe.
The Air Jordan 11 Retro Low ‘Grey Mist’ continues the legacy, with Midnight Navy patent leather and Grey Mist mesh for a look that is smooth and balanced. Releases April 11 on Nike.com (10am EDT/7am PDT). Even though Jordan Brand is calling this version of the AJ XI low ‘Grey Mist,’ many sneakerheads are calling it Georgetown XI’s or even Cowboys XI’s. Maybe Dez Bryant will rock these next year on the field. What is your take? You like this colorway?
Apr 8th
Bugs Bunny Celebrates The 30th Anniversary With Jordan Brand
In 1992 Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny became an unstoppable force when they teamed together for a Jordan Brand TV spot. The two icons let the world into their friendship, a friendship that has spanned 23 years, six championships and countless threats from the intergalactic cartoon world. Plus we got to see them play together in the cult classic “Space Jam.”
This week in an exclusive interview Ahmad Rashad talked with Bugs Bunny on his latest partnership with MJ and the Jordan Brand. Bugs shed some light on his long-standing relationship with Jordan and detailed some of their most notable adventures.
Check out the complete interview!
This weekend Jordan Brand releases the Air Jordan 1 Mid “Hare” and the Air Jordan 1 Mid Lola. The “Hare” takes a playful nod from the Bugs with a white and silver upper, juxtaposed by the multi-colored tongue inspired by Bugs’ signature carrot. The iconic Hare 
Jordan graphic adorns the tongue, in addition to the “Hare” wording located on the heel.
The “Lola” version, honors Bugs’ feisty better half by featuring a shimmer and wheat upper with soft pink accents. A decorative Hare Jordan graphic is displayed on the tongue, in addition to pink glaze and mint green color pops.
Both shoes will release this Saturday, April 4, at select retail stores and Jordan.com.
Apr 2nd
Nike Air Command Force Will Be Available This Fall
The Nike Air Command Force is coming back to store shelves after a two decade hiatus. Originally released back in 1991, and rocked by David Robinson, the Nike retro looks to have sneakerheads drooling. There are two colors seen here in both an OG-inspired leather-based White/Black-Wolf Grey-Volt-Vivid Blue and suede-based Black/Wolf Grey-Hyper Jade-Hyper Pink style code, each of these variations are scheduled to arrive at select Nike Sportswear retailers Saturday, September 20th.
Sep 2nd
Jordan Brand Introduces The Jordan CP3.VIII
Chris Paul is incredibly involved in the design process of the shoe, and works closely with Jordan Brand designers to create a shoe that is made specifically for his game. Paul asks designers to incorporate elements that give him an edge over his opponents, similar to a superhero’s kit with concealed ecret weapons.
Beyond the shoe’s performance elements, the CP3 signature line has always featured personalized touches, helping distinguish Paul’s game-day footwear. The Jordan CP3.VIII continues that trend, with a family tree detailed on the inside of the tongue, complementing the traditional chevron design that pays tribute to the patriarchs of the Paul family.
Paul’s game is notoriously fast, and he requires a shoe he can trust when he’s making quick changes in direction, stopping in an instant or initiating a high-speed attack on the rim. The TPU chassis provides this type of supreme stability for the rapid directional moves that Paul is known for. A unique 
5/8-height, coupled with an innersleeve, delivers a sock-like fit in a model that is made for players with an up-tempo game.
The textile upper provides lightweight support, while reaffirming durability through synthetic overlays on the heel and toe, as well as rubber pods strategically placed in high-contact areas. Nike Zoom units under the forefoot create responsive cushioning, and a herringbone pattern on the heel enhances the multi-directional traction that has become a staple in the CP3 line.
The Jordan CP3.VIII will launch in two colorways — black/infrared 23/white and cool grey/white/black — at global retailers and Jordan.com on Nov. 1, for a suggested retail price of $130.
Aug 27th
Reebok Classic “Shaq Attaq IV” Drops Tomorrow
Originally released in 1994, the Shaq Attaq IV was seen on the feet of dominant big man Shaquille O’Neal during the 1994-1995 season in which he won a scoring title, appeared in the All-Star Game in Phoenix, and NBA Finals against Houston.
A game changer on the court, the Shaq Attaq IV also made history as the first basketball shoe to ever feature Insta Pump technology.
Twenty years after its initial release, limited pairs of the black/white/blue Shaq Attaq IV are set to hit shelves on Friday, July 25th at key retailers Jimmy Jazz, Shiekh, Villa, Shoe City and Eblens for $140.
Jul 24th
Own The Blacktop With Reebok
Take your game outside and check it up with the Blacktop Retaliate, the latest performance basketball model from Reebok Basketball.
Built to meet the demands of athletes without compromising style, the Blacktop Retaliate takes inspiration from the incredibly popular Reebok Blacktop collection originally introduced in the 90s.
Reebok Blacktop: on-court technology, off-court style.
The Blacktop Retaliate will hit shelves at key retailers Jimmy Jazz, City Gear, Expressions, Shoe City and Reebok.com for $125 on June 1st.
May 19th
Get Your Sneaker Geek On
Sneakerheads and Kicksologists are looked on by others as a different sort of breed. My passion for sneakers started up when I was in middle school. The Air Jordan V was the hottest pair of kicks around at that time. Even the Fresh Prince would rock them in Bel-Air. I never got a pair of the AJV’s, but I did score the Bo Jackson Nike SC Trainers.
From then on I was always fascinated by what sneaks NBA players were wearing. Now more than ever the shoe game has gotten as big as a line outside a Footlocker for a Jordan retro release. People are loving the fact that things like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram exist. It now allows them to show off their collection or the pair the just scored after waiting five hours in front of a computer on a Saturday morning waiting for their kicks to go into the virtual shopping cart. Some understand this. Others are shaking their heads. We all have our passions. Some of us just love sneakers.
One company is helping to spread the love of kicks in a very sweet way. The SneakGeek is a site that takes the love for sneakers to a whole new level. This site has phone cases, key chains, USB drives, air fresheners, clothes, and you guessed it shoes.
Recently I stumbled upon this site. (Don’t know why it took me so long actually.) As soon as I saw these phone cases I wanted one. No matter if you have an iPhone, Samsung, HTC and in some “cases” (see what I did there?) iPads you can show off your love for kicks in a whole new way.
I got the iPhone 5c case with the Air Jordan XIII design. The case protects the phone. It is durable and the colors jump right off the case. To match the case I also got the AJ XIII key chain and air freshener for the car. Sneak Geek sells cases with the designs of Air Jordans, Foamposites, Air Yeezy’s, Kobe’s, and LeBron’s and more.
So for those of you looking to take your sneaker game to a whole new level check out Thesneakgeek.com Better go check it out now because just like some kicks being released on a Saturday these cases at SneakGeek sell out fast.
May 10th
Nike Honors Bo Jackson With The “Broken Bats” SC Trainers
With all the different retro kicks to hit the market the “Broken Bats” SC Trainers are sure to be a hot commodity. Bo Jackson was known for his superhero like strength and agility on the football field and the diamond. Nike is paying tribute to one of his iconic moments on the baseball field.
Jackson loved swinging for the fences to try and knock the ball out of the park. Unfortunately he did strike out on occasion. When he did he would take his frustrations out on his baseball bat. He would either break the bat over his head or drive the bat into his thigh and he would need a new bat the next time he was up at the plate.
The shoes already sold overseas, but they are going to be hitting the U.S. this Friday. Thanks to Urban Industry over in the UK, I already got a pair of these limited edition shoes. From my pictures you can see the great detail that Nike put into these SC Trainers.
The shoes not only have his “16″ on the back, but they also have an 8 bit arcade image of Jackson snapping a bat on his knee, swirling wood grain patterned accents on the upper, and the icy blue outsoles read “Broken Bats” when put together. They even have an 8 bit writing of “Bo Knows” inside the shoe. 
Nike released this statement on Bo Jackson and the “Broken Bats.”
“Bo knows this. Bo knows that. And perhaps better than anyone else, Bo knows broken bats. The legendary two-sport phenom had a knack for hurdling over defenders on the gridiron and robbing sluggers of hits with dazzling displays of athleticism. His power in the batter’s box was also evident from his first professional at-bat in 1986. However, when his swing didn’t connect, he made his frustration clear by famously breaking his bat across his leg.
The latest Air Trainer SC pays homage to Bo’s baseball prowess with a Kansas City-inspired colorway. The design also draws from other facets of Bo’s legacy with a digitized Bo Jackson logo appearing on both tongues. But the key detailing comes from under the design. An ice blue outsole houses a “BROKEN BATS” graphic print as a nod to the athlete’s brute strength. Never before has the classic cross-training silhouette told such a rich, nostalgia-soaked story. And you can bet Bo knows that.”
The Nike Air Trainer SC “Broken Bats” are set to release this Friday, April 25th for $130.
Here are some old school clips of Bo making sure that Louisville Slugger stays in business.
Apr 22nd
