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Sneaker Talk: Nike Air Flightposite “University Blue”

The futuristic-looking Nike Air Flightposite made its debut back in 1999 and was designed by Eric Avar. It was one of the first Nike Basketball models to feature Nike’s Foamposite technology. Often considered one of Nike’s most comfortable basketball shoes, their design is seamless and created from a molded liquid.

Looking back at one of the more popular colorways to debut, the Nike Air Flightposite University Blue that released in 2003. Having an amazing look, the shoe features a Pearlized White Foamposite shell with University Blue accents atop a matching White rubber sole.

How many of you would love to see this colorway of the Nike Air Flightposite re-release once again in the near future? Check out more detailed photos below and leave your thoughts in the comments section.

Nike Air Flightposite
Color: White/University Blue
Style Code: 624015-141
Release Date: 2003
Price: $160

Nike Air Flightposite University Blue 624015-141

Nike Air Flightposite University Blue 624015-141

Nike Air Flightposite University Blue 624015-141

Nike Air Flightposite University Blue 624015-141

adidas is Close to Jumping Over the Jumpman

Nike Jordan adidas May 2017 Market Share

We all joked about Yeezy jumping over the Jumpman when Kanye West first signed with adidas. Now, it’s actually not too far off from happening – talking about adidas as a brand (not just Yeezys).

According to data from retail researcher NPD Group, Nike’s share of the US athletic footwear market was 34.7% last month, a dip from 35.9% in May 2016. Jordan Brand, the Nike-owned basketball sneaker line, had 11.8% share, a dip from 14.8% in May 2016. adidas? Its share nearly doubled year over year, from 6.3% in May 2016 to 11.3% in May 2017.

The biggest reason Adidas is on the rise is because of an industry trend that benefits the brand: casual sportswear. That refers to both apparel and sneakers, and adidas has always been known for streetwear, or as the category is called these days, “athleisure.” It’s a trend many bemoan (including Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank), but a trend that hasn’t gone away.

Nike, Inc. (which includes Nike, Jordan Brand and Converse) is still the most dominant brand in sportswear, but adidas isn’t too far off from catching up.

While adidas isn’t ready to officially pass Nike, they do have a good chance of passing Jordan Brand very soon. What do you guys think of this? Time for Jordan Brand to start focusing more on “athleisure” wear than core performance? Leave your thoughts in the comments section.

Source: Yahoo Finance

Nike LeBron Soldier 11 “Bred” Release Date

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The upcoming Nike LeBron Soldier 11 Bred colorway is set to kick off the month of July. Every year, LeBron James’ signature shoe releases in a Black and Red makeup and the Nike LeBron Soldier 11 is the latest one to receive the the classic theme.

This Nike LeBron Soldier 11 features a full Black-based upper that’s complimented with Red accents on the inner liner, heel and insoles. A speckled Nike Swoosh logo appears on the midsole, while sitting atop a rubber branded outsole.

Nike LeBron Soldier 11 Bred Release Date

Look for the Nike LeBron Soldier 11 “Bred” to release on Saturday, July 1st at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $130 USD.

Nike LeBron Soldier 11 “Bred”
Color: Black/White-University Red
Style Code: 897644-002
Release Date: July 1, 2017
Price: $130

Nike LeBron Soldier 11 Bred 897644-002

Nike LeBron Soldier 11 Bred 897644-002

Nike LeBron Soldier 11 Bred 897644-002

Nike LeBron Soldier 11 Bred 897644-002

Nike LeBron Soldier 11 Bred 897644-002

Nike LeBron Soldier 11 Bred 897644-002

adidas Confirmed App Hacked in China Scoring 80 Pairs of “Zebra” YEEZYs

adidas Confirmed China Hack Zebra Yeezy

How many of you were able to score the “Zebra” YEEZYs today? adidas made it a lot easier this time to score a pair, and while they’ve been working hard to improve their adidas Confirmed app, looks like it still has flaws.

It appears that a couple of hackers broke into the adidas Confirmed app to score about 80 pairs of “Zebra” adidas Yeezy Boost 350s. When picking up their massive stock, the two who are being called, “nerds” were jumped and beaten having all their YEEZYs left on the floor of the mall in Shanghai.

adidas has yet to release a comment on this matter, but you can check out the videos that have been all over social media below.

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Also Available in “Casino Red”

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Casino Red

The Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid is officially back for the upcoming season, as Nike just dropped three brand new colorways for the month of June. This is all hype before the Jordan Converse Pack makes its debut next week.

Built to look like just like the OG pair from 1983. The release a nylon and leather constructed upper that’s accented with Red on the tongue, back heel, side logo and rubber outsole. It also comes equipped with Lunarlon insole for added comfort.

Take a closer look below and you can now find the Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Casino Red available at select Converse retailers like Sneaker Politics. The retail price tag is set at $85 USD.

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid
Color: White/Casino-White
Style Code: 155651C
Price: $85

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Casino Red

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Casino Red

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Casino Red

Big Baller Brand ZO2 “SHO’TIME” Releasing Sooner Than Expected

Lonzo Ball’s first signature shoe with the LA Lakers, the Big Baller Brand ZO2 Lakers “SHO’TIME” has now received an update and is expected to release sooner than expected.

The shoes became available right when Lonzo Ball was select 2nd overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the LA Lakers. At first, the ship date was scheduled for February 2018, in time for All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Today, they’ve release an update stating that the ZO2s will now be shipped on November 24th, 2017 in-time for the holiday season.

Pre-orders are still available at bigballerbrand.com with sizes 8-13 priced at $495 and $695 for sizes 14-15. Anyone plan on copping?

Big Baller Brand ZO2 Lakes SHO'TIME Release Date

Big Baller Brand ZO2 Lakes SHO'TIME Release Date

Big Baller Brand ZO2 Lakes SHO'TIME Release Date

Big Baller Brand ZO2 Lakes SHO'TIME Release Date

Big Baller Brand ZO2 Lakes SHO'TIME Release Date

Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Essential in White and Black

Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Essential White Black

Sometimes simple is better and that is exactly what this brand new Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Essential colorway offers. Nike has debuted several color options of the Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Essential, but they’ve yet to officially release a clean White and Black themed pair.

The shoe features a textile upper with supportive no-sew overlays that offers a lightweight comfort, along with synthetic leather mudguard for durability. Completing the design is its dual-density Ultra 2.0 cushioning with a durable rubber outsole.

Check out more detailed photos below and look for the these to release very soon at select Nike Sportswear retailers like Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $120 USD.

Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Essential
Color: White/White-Black
Style Code: 875679-102
Price: $120

Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Essential White Black

Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Essential White Black

Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Essential White Black

Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Essential White Black

Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Essential White Black

Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Essential White Black

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid “Green Apple”

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Green Apple

Before the Jordan Converse Pack officially debuts, Nike is releasing a few vintage-inspired colorways of the Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid for the month of June 2017.

Built to look like just like the OG pair from 1983. The release a nylon and leather constructed upper that’s accented with Green on the tongue, back heel, side logo and rubber outsole. It also comes equipped with Lunarlon insole for added comfort.

Take a closer look below and you can now find the Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Green Apple available at select Converse retailers like Sneaker Politics. The retail price tag is set at $85 USD.

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid
Color: White/Green-White
Style Style: 156973C
Price: $85

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Green Apple

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Green Apple

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Green Apple

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Green Apple

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Releases in “Candy Grape”

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Candy Grape

With the Jordan Converse Pack officially set to release, Converse has brought back a few brand new colorways of their classic Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid silhouette for Summer 2017.

This pair comes dressed in a White and Candy Grape color scheme. Featuring a nylon and leather constructed upper that’s accented with Purple on the tongue, back heel, side logo and rubber outsole.

Take a closer look below and you can now find the Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Candy Grape available at select Converse retailers like Sneaker Politics. The retail price tag is set at $85 USD.

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid
Color: White/Candy Grape-White
Style Code: 156972C
Price: $85

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Candy Grape

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Candy Grape

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Candy Grape

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Candy Grape

Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid Candy Grape

Nike Air Max Plus TN Ultra “Triple White”

Nike Air Max Plus Triple White

The Nike Air Max Plus first debuted back in 1998, when it hit the scene the shoe was an instant hit. Almost 20 years later, Nike Sportswear’s classic Air Max silhouette is back outfitted in a modern aesthetic with this recent release suited for the warmer months.

Dressed in a clean White and Pure Platinum color scheme. This Nike Air Max Plus features a breathable mesh upper with its signature designed overlay covering the entire shoe. Adding a bit of color is its visible Air Max sole unit that rests atop a solid White rubber outsole.

Check out the detailed photos below and look for the Nike Air Max Plus Triple White iteration to release very soon at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $170 USD.

Nike Air Max Plus TN Ultra
Color: White/White-Pure Platinum
Style Code: 876267-004
Price: $170

Nike Air Max Plus Triple White

Nike Air Max Plus Triple White

Nike Air Max Plus Triple White

Nike Air Max Plus Triple White

Nike Air Max Plus Triple White

Nike Air Max Plus Triple White

Nike Air Max Plus Triple White

The New Balance 1500 Returns with Pink Shades

New Balance 1500 White Pink

The New Balance 1500 returns for the summer reason in two fresh new looks. Both pairs are dressed using a White, Pink, Teal and Black color scheme. The first pairs features a White suede and nylon upper contrasted with Pink suede around the toe panel and Teal wrapping the heel. For the second pair, it features a Black upper with Teal suede around the toe area and Grey appearing on the heel with Pink accents on the “N” logo.

Take a look at both pairs below and you can now find either New Balance 1500 colorway arriving to select New Balance retailers for the warmer months.

New Balance 1500 White Pink

New Balance 1500 White Pink

New Balance 1500 White Pink

New Balance 1500 White Pink

New Balance 1500 Black Pink Teal

New Balance 1500 Black Pink Teal

New Balance 1500 Black Pink Teal

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Check Out this Unreleased adidas Yeezy Boost 750 Sample

adidas Yeezy Boost 750 Sample

With the adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Zebra” set to making its return tomorrow, June 24th, we now take a look at this never-before-seen adidas Yeezy Boost 750 Sample. The shoe originally surfaced earlier in the week and was shared by Yeezy Mafia.

Unlike the retail adidas Yeezy 750 Boost release, this one comes equipped with an all-new build. The shoe ditches its usual material that’s replaced with a textile upper. Suede detailing covers the panel and overlays, while sitting atop a glow-in-the-dark rubber outsole.

It’s highly unlikely for this pair to ever release, but it has been confirmed that these are a legit sample. What do you guys think of these 750s? Let us know in the comments section and stay tuned to Sneaker Bar for more adidas Yeezy updates.

adidas Yeezy Boost 750 Sample Textile

Nike Kyrie 3 “Aqua” Releases in August

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While Kyrie Irving is enjoying his off-season, Nike Basketball is pushing out several new releases of his signature shoe. One of those pairs is this Nike Kyrie 3 Aqua iteration scheduled to release later in August 2017.

Dressed in an Aqua and Black color scheme. This Nike Kyrie 3 features a full Mint Green upper for a nice pastel look that’s contrasting with Black detailing on the tongue label, inner liner, Nike and Swoosh logos. A speckled midsole and translucent outsole completes the design.

Nike Kyrie 3 Aqua Release Date

Look for the Nike Kyrie 3 “Aqua” to release on August 19th at select Nike Basketball retailers. The retail price tag is set at $120 USD.

Nike Kyrie 3
Color: Aqua/Black
Style Code: 852395-401
Release Date: August 19, 2017
Price: $120

(The retail release)
Nike Kyrie 3 Aqua Tiffany

(The PE version)
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CLOT x Nike VaporMax Releasing on July 28th in Europe

CLOT Nike Air VaporMax Red Flyknit

The CLOT Nike VaporMax was first spotted at the Strawberry Music Festival 2017 in Xi’an. This new collaboration expands the relationship between both CLOT and Nike Sportswear. For their release, the shoe will come dressed in a Red and Black color scheme.

CLOT’s take on the Nike Air VaporMax features a full Red Nike Flyknit upper with Black detailing throughout. Dual branding hits the tongues, while having an all-Red full-length Air Max sole unit. Other details include text on the soles that references to the “dense clouds of smoke and toxic vapor.”

CLOT Nike VaporMax Release Date

Look for the CLOT x Nike VaporMax to release later this summer at select Nike Sportswear retailers. The retail price tag is set at $200 USD.

CLOT x Nike Air VaporMax
Color: Red/Black
Style Code: AA2241-006
Release Date: July 28, 2017 (Europe)
Price: $200

UPDATE: The CLOT Nike VaporMax releases on July 28th at select European retailers like German based Overkill. An official stateside release has yet to be announced. Stay tuned for updates.

CLOT Nike Air VaporMax Red Flyknit

CLOT Nike Air VaporMax Red Flyknit

CLOT Nike Air VaporMax Red Flyknit

CLOT Nike Air VaporMax Red Flyknit

CLOT Nike Air VaporMax Red Flyknit

CLOT Nike Air VaporMax Red Flyknit

CLOT Nike VaporMax

CLOT Nike VaporMax

CLOT Nike VaporMax

CLOT Nike VaporMax

CLOT Nike VaporMax

CLOT Nike VaporMax

CLOT Nike VaporMax

CLOT Nike VaporMax

Nike Kyrie 3 “Tuxedo”

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As a flipped version of the White/Black iteration, Nike Basketball will be releasing the Nike Kyrie 3 Tuxedo colorway. This sleek Nike Kyrie 3 is fashionably dressed in a clean Black and White color scheme.

Having a predominantly Black upper, White contrasting accents covers the Nike Swoosh logos, Kyrie tongue logo, and midfoot section. A speckled midsole and Volt appearing on the two pods beneath the forefoot completes the design.

Nike Kyrie 3 Tuxedo Release Date

Look for the Nike Kyrie 3 “Tuxedo” to release on July 21st at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $120 USD.

Nike Kyrie 3 “Tuxedo”
Color: Black/White
Style Code: 917724-001
Release Date: July 21, 2017
Price: $120

Nike Kyrie 3 Tuxedo 917724-001

Nike Kyrie 3 Tuxedo 917724-001

Nike Kyrie 3 Tuxedo 917724-001

Nike Kyrie 3 Tuxedo 917724-001

Nike Kyrie 3 Tuxedo 917724-001

Nike Kyrie 3 Tuxedo 917724-001

A$AP Bari Reveals VLONE x Nike Air Force 1 High Colorways in Paris

A$AP Bari took over Paris to for his first official VLONE fashion show. For us the highlight of the show was his footwear as he revealed four upcoming VLONE Nike Air Force 1 High colorways. Earlier in the week he gave us a sneak peak, and now we get a first look at his next moves with the Swoosh.

Each of these Nike Air Force 1 High colorways are all constructed using a Black tumbled leather upper that’s accented in Yellow/Red, Royal Blue, Yellow and Green. The tagline “Every Living Creative Dies Alone” is featured on the ankle strap.

Check out the VLONE Nike Air Force 1 High colorways below and stay tuned to Sneaker Bar for more updates as they develop.

VLONE Nike Air Force 1 High

VLONE Nike Air Force 1 High

VLONE Nike Air Force 1 High

VLONE Nike Air Force 1 High Colorways

VLONE Nike Air Force 1 High Colorways

VLONE Nike Air Force 1 High Colorways

VLONE Nike Air Force 1 High Colorways

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