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Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low “Hyper Grape” Release Date

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Mario Briguglio
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The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low “Hyper Grape” will release on July 12th, 2014 at select Nike Basketball retailers. Inspired by music and its ability to transcend the decades, with artists, songs and dance moves that stand the test of time (clear nod to Michael Jackson). The Hyper Grape upper pays homage to pop music and includes a moon surface graphic on the outsole.

Check out the official photos of this new Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low below and let us know what you think in the comments.

Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low “Hyper Grape”
Hyper Grape/White-Cave Purple
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July 12, 2014
$200

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Inside Access: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low

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Mario Briguglio
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Kobe Bryant demands provocative design innovation. Aesthetics aside, his appetite for the most revolutionary footwear technologies, materials and fit have fueled a special connection with Nike designer Eric Avar. The two have pushed the limits for a decade, with their vision coming full circle with the KOBE 9 Elite Low and special muses inspiring each colorway.

Reverting to a higher cut for the first time since the KOBE 3 in 2007, Bryant’s ninth shoe challenged convention when it launched last December. The KOBE 9 Elite Low version debuts in new colorways beginning July 12, with innovation and inspiration that will change summer basketball.

DESIGN GENESIS

The KOBE 9 Elite Low is Bryant’s most innovative shoe to-date, featuring three leading technologies: Flyknit, Flywire and Lunarlon. Flyknit provides a lightweight, breathable solution for a summer basketball shoe that performs equally well indoors or outdoors.

“Nike Flyknit acts as a super skin, giving athletes articulated strength similar to the engineering of a spider web – tension and strength just where they’re needed,” said Eric Avar, Nike VP of Innovation.

Flyknit and Flywire technologies are a one-two punch, leading to a dynamic fit for intricate, on-court footwork. Eliminating bulk and distraction was a focus for Avar with disciplined design in a low cut with no distractions.

PURPOSEFUL

Flyknit technology introduces a new way to create a shoe upper out of what is essentially yarns. It drastically reduces waste from the upper with a low cut and efficient production process compared to traditional methods.

INSPIRATION

The KOBE 9 Elite Low brings Bryant’s muses to life. The artistry of music and its ability to move and inspire people has always intrigued the athlete. From classical to pop, he has appreciation for multiple genres.

The KOBE 9 Elite Low Hyper Grape is linked to music and its ability to transcend the decades, with artists, songs and dance moves that stand the test of time. The purple upper pays homage to pop music and includes a moon surface graphic on the outsole.

The KOBE 9 Elite Low Beethoven pays tribute to the German composer and pianist, and more specifically the power of his Ninth Symphony from the early 1800s. The grey color of this colorway represents Beethoven’s timeless quality.

The KOBE 9 Elite Low Hyper Grape releases on July 12, while the KOBE 9 Elite Low Beethoven debuts August 16; both globally at Nike.com and select retail locations.

Nike Kobe 9 Elite “Hyper Grape”
July 12, 2014

Nike Kobe 9 Elite “Beethoven”
August 16, 2014

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Nike #BETRUE 2014 Collection

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Mario Briguglio
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Nike is proud to announce the 2014 #BETRUE Collection of uniquely designed footwear and apparel that is inspired by the LGBT community, and celebrates the passion and pursuit of sport by all athletes. This year’s collection includes the Nike Free 5.0 and Nike Free OG, as well as the Nike SB Zoom Janoski. The signature #BETRUE T-shirt anchors the apparel pieces, with the addition of a #BETRUE tank and #BETRUE City Pack T-shirts that highlight the energy of #BETRUE in four cities across the United States.

The #BETRUE collection features rainbow colors as a reflection of the diversity within sports and Nike’s support for the LGBT community. The 2014 collection also continues to build on the #BETRUE print that launched in 2013, with an update to the bold geometric shapes and a unique pattern with the words “Be True” embedded in the print.

“We are a company committed to diversity, inclusion and unleashing human potential,” said Tim Hershey, Nike Vice President of Global Merchandising and Executive Chair of Nike’s LGBT & Friends Employee Network. “Nike believes if you have a body you are an athlete and we’re delighted that #BETRUE is becoming a call-to-action for all athletes to be their most authentic selves.”

NIKE FREE RUN 5.0 AND OG #BETRUE

In honor of the 10th anniversary of Nike Free, the 2014 #BETRUE collection includes both the Nike Free Run 5.0 and the Nike Free OG to celebrate the full spectrum of an athlete’s pursuit of sport—from performance to lifestyle. The Nike Free 5.0 features a reflective #BETRUE tribal print, which includes the words “Be True” among the bold patterns and shapes that compose the unique print. Nike Flywire on the 5.0 also reflects the color line in the gradient of the rainbow, and the sockliner and shoelaces also highlight #BETRUE. Both models create a rainbow between the left and right shoes when looking at the pair from multiple perspectives–front, back and above.

NIKE SB ZOOM JANOSKI

Professional skateboarder Stefan Janoski is one of several Nike elite athletes showing their support for #BeTrue in June. Janoski has lent his Be True signature to his signature shoe, the Nike SB Zoom Janoski. His hand-drawn Be True signatures on white canvas paper were turned into a rainbow print pattern for the upper, with no two pairs of the Nike SB Zoom Janoski #BETRUE exactly alike.

NIKE #BETRUE CITY PACK AND #BETRUE RUN CLUBS

City Pack T-shirts will be available exclusively at four Nike store locations to celebrate #BETRUE in those cities:

  • Los Angeles (LAX)
  • San Francisco (SF)
  • Portland, Oregon (PDX)
  • New York City (NYC).

Select Nike store locations will host #BETRUE run clubs in June:

  • June 4: Nike Santa Monica
  • June 5: The Grove and NTLA
  • June 14: Nike Portland
  • June 21: Nike Chicago
  • June 25: Nike SF
  • June 29: Nike NYC

Nike will donate up to $500,000 of net proceeds from the sales of the #BETRUE collection to the LGBT Sports Coalition to support the goal of ending discrimination in sport. Nike helped to found the coalition in 2011 and has supported its mission through the #BETRUE collection since 2012. Nike will host the coalition’s third-annual summit in Portland, Ore., on June 13-14.

The #BETRUE Collection will be available beginning June 3 at select factory stores and on June 5 at nike.com, select Nike Stores and additional Nike Factory locations.

Nike Stores:

Nike Seattle
Nike Portland
Nike San Francisco
Nike Union Street
Nike Running The Grove
Niketown LA
Nike Santa Monica
Nike Chicago
Nike Mall of America
Nike Boston
Nike Georgetown
Niketown NY
Nike Running Flatiron

Nike Factory locations:

Citadel (Los Angeles) – June 3
MLK (Portland, Ore.) – June 3
National Harbor (Washington, DC) – June 3
Somerville (Boston) – June 3
Aurora (Chicago) — June 15

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Reebok Classic Leather “Exotics” Pack

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Mario Briguglio
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The latest Reebok Classic Leather “Exotics” Pack includes two classic silhouettes styled in either a Metallic Silver suede or Matte Gold leather. Both pairs have a scaly reptilian texture that is now currently available through select retailers including Titolo.

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Preview Look at the Nike Kobe 9 EM GS “Floral”

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Mario Briguglio
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The Nike Kobe 9 EM will soon be introducing their “Floral” design release, that will debut in grade school sizing. Dressed in a full Floral pattern upper with Black detailing sitting atop a White sole.

No release date has been set, but stay tuned to Sneaker Bar for more updates and let us know if you’re feeling this new “Floral” Kobe 9 EM in the comments.

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Sophia Chang x PUMA Collection

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Mario Briguglio
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Sophia Chang a New York artist has hooked up with PUMA to release an exclusive collection that includes the PUMA Basket Classic and Disc. Inspired by the city she loves, both silhouettes have highlights from NYC in each design. Look for the collection to release on July 1st through select retailer including PUMA.com.

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Jordan CP3.VII AE “Brazil”

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Mario Briguglio
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The Air Jordan Brazil Pack is set to release on June 21st, 2014 retailed for $500. The pack includes the Air Jordan 6 and Jordan CP3.VII AE, both dressed in a Black base with Green and Yellow accents to represent the colors of Brazil for the 2014 World Cup.

Take a better look at the Jordan CP3.VII AE that will release along with the Air Jordan 6 “Brazil” and let us know what you think in the comments. Is this pack you plan on trying to get?

RELATED: Air Jordan Release Dates

Air Jordan Brazil Pack
Multi-Color/Multi-Color
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June 21, 2014
$500

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Air Jordan 11 Low “Black Snake” Custom

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Mario Briguglio
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The Air Jordan 11 Low “Green Snake” to most sneakerheads could have been design better. Some would say just by adding a Black midsole would have made a world difference (check the custom pair out). Others like “me” would have scratched that idea and went with a pair similar to this Air Jordan 11 Low “Black Snake” Custom.

Designed by Jeremy Sandbakken, this Air Jordan 11 Low still incorporates a snakeskin overlay, but is just totally Blacked out with minor Volt accents on the tongues and outsole.

Peep out the full photo below and let us know what you think in the comments. Do you agree with us that this would make for a sick release, or do you disagree?

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Nike Air Max 93 “OG Pack”

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Mario Briguglio
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After a few exclusive Size? releases, the Nike Air Max 93 is back and will be arriving to multiple retailers. Set to return in two original colorways both built with a combination of neoprene, faux leather, and mesh. Look for the debut of the Nike Air Max 93 “OG Pack” to release this July through select NSW retailers like Crooked Tongues.

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White/Bright Citrus-Hyper Blue-Black
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Nike Air Max 93
White/Dusty Cactus-Black
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Nike Lunar Force 1 Low “University Red”

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Mario Briguglio
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This Summer looks to be heating up thanks to the upcoming Nike Sportswear collection. One of the releases to look forward to is this Nike Lunar Force 1 Low in a University Red and Black colorway. One of the highlight features to this silhouette is the cracked pattern on the Lunarlon midsole. Check out the additional angles below and stay tuned to Sneaker Bar for a U.S. release date.

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Nike Zoom Uptempo V PRM “Metallic Gold” Pack

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Mario Briguglio
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Returning this Summer is the Nike Zoom Uptempo V in two new “Metallic Gold” accented colorways. Both pairs are constructed in a leather base with mesh collar and Gold accents throughout. No U.S. release date has been set for either Nike Zoom Uptempo V “Metallic Gold” colorways, so stay tuned to Sneaker Bar for further updates.

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Source: Kinetics

New Balance 574 “Aqua Blue”

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Mario Briguglio
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Part of a New Balance Summer 2014 Collection is this 574 silhouette. Dressed in a Aqua Blue suede base with Salmon Red accents sitting atop a cement print heel wrap. You can now find these available through select New Balance retailers like Packer Shoes.

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New Balance “Moby Dick” Pack

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Mario Briguglio
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Inspired by an epic sea story of Captain Ahab’s pursuit of a whale that he calls Moby Dick, is this New Balance Pack. The pack includes the New Balance 1300 and the New Balance 998, both resemble the colors of sea and a whale to go along with the inspiration. You can pre-order either pair of your liking now through retailers like END.

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ASICS Gel Lyte V “Atomic Blue”

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Mario Briguglio
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ASICS is indulging us with a lot of choices in several upcoming colorways from all their best models this July. One of the releases is this ASICS Gel Lyte V “Atomic Blue” colorway that is built with a combination of suede and mesh that is currently available for pre-order now through Titolo.

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Preview Look at Four Upcoming Nike LeBron 12 Colorways

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Mario Briguglio
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We all have seen what the Nike LeBron 12 is expected to look like, but here is a preview look at four other upcoming colorways that we could see release. No confirmed release has been made on these colorways, but from the first look only two of them kinda stand out from the rest.

You have a Christmas like pair that would be fitting for the holidays, and there is a Knicks looking pair that is expected in every Nike LeBron lineup. However, the other two pairs has us stumped at the moment. Take a look at all four colorways below and let us know what you think in the comments. Stay tuned to Sneaker Bar for more updates on the upcoming Nike LeBron 12.

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Eastbay Says You Need to Keep Them on Your Radar Tomorrow?

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Mario Briguglio
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It looks like Eastbay has something special up their sleeves for us tomorrow, as they tweeted out saying, “Just a heads up! You’ll want to keep Eastbay on your radar tomorrow. #PrepareToWin.” Could we potentially see another huge restock available on Eastbay? I guess we’ll all find out tomorrow, unless some of you have the inside scoop?

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