The Nike KD VI EXT “Floral” is the latest lifestyle model set to release from Nike Sportswear. Dressed in a full Floral weave upper with metal eyelets, a glossy Black Swoosh and KD logo on the heel sitting atop a translucent outsole.
Look for this Nike KD VI EXT edition to launch worldwide at select NSW retailers on March 15th, 2014.
Nike KD VI EXT QS “Floral”
Multi-Color/Black
652120-900
March 15, 2014
$130
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Set to celebrate the one day which everyone enjoys an entire day to the fullest without being judge is the upcoming Ewing 33 Hi “St. Patrick’s Day” edition.
The Ewing 33 Hi “St. Patrick’s Day” sports a full Green suede and nubuck upper with Irish Orange accents finished with White hits. Look for these to drop on March 12th at select Ewing Athletics retailers.
Ewing 33 Hi “St. Patrick’s Day”
March 12, 2014
$110
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The Reebok Insta Pump Fury, an iconic sneaker from our youth, is a silhouette that has matured with age becoming a true footwear classic. It’s a shoe that looked like it was from the future when it was first released and 20 years on is now firmly regarded as a classic vintage style. The Insta Pump Fury, like a fine wine, is proof that things get better with age, hence the END. x Reebok Insta Pump Fury ‘Claret’.
“Men are like wine – some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.” – Pope John XXIII
The END. x Reebok Insta Pump Fury ‘Claret’ will launch Saturday, March 15th. Further information soon.
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The last time we seen a Nike LeBron 9 Elite “South Beach” inspired Nike LeBron signature shoe was the Nike LeBron 9 Elite “South Beach”.
After King James’ performance last night putting up 61 points, Brandon Weems one of LeBron’s boys posted this photo below in honor of the Kings 61. No word on if this Nike LeBron 11 “Watch the Throne” is expected to release or not, but keep it locked to Sneaker Bar for further updates. Let us know what you think of this model in the comments below.
The Packer Shoes x Stash x Reebok Insta Pump Fury collaboration is set to launch this Saturday, March 8th at Packer Shoes and other Reebok Certified Network retailers.
This Reebok Insta Pump Fury model features a mixture of Blues with speckling detailing and embroidery branding throughout. Check out these detailed photos below and let us know in the comments if you’ll try to score you a pair.
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The next Nike Lil Penny Posite colorway to release is the “Hyper Jade” edition which debuts on June 7th at select Nike Sportswear retailers.
The Nike Lil Penny Posite “Hyper Jade” features a carbon fiber-printed and black leather upper with an iridescent metallic finish on both sides of the ankle. A light blue glow-in-the-dark sole finishes things up. Check out some on-feet photos below and look for the launch to take place this June 7th, 2014.
Nike Lil Penny Posite Pro
Black/Black-Reflective Silver-Hyper Jade
630999-002
June 7, 2014
$180
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Gentry Humphrey has officially confirmed that the Nike Air Foamposite One “Shooting Stars” will release. First debuted by Penny Hardaway during the 2012 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and after 2 years they’re finally set to debut. No official release date has been presented but keep it locked to Sneaker Bar for further updates for the “Shooting Stars” Nike Air Foamposite One.
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Throughout the ZX Series’ history, few shoes pushed forward to the future like the ZX 5000. Following the groundwork laid by models before it, this iconic shoe blended crucial elements of the ZX Series into a brand new design, culminating into a true symbol of performance footwear.
Contrasting with its rough and rugged predecessors, the ZX 5000 was intended as a lightweight runner with a focus on comfort. This was achieved through ultra-lightweight Polypag foam on the upper, reinforced with synthetic suede panels in all of the crucial areas.
What’s more, a brand new outsole design introduced a vital rotation zone and the Torsion system that allowed free independent movement of the forefoot and heel. With the finishing touch of an embossed rubber heel cage, the shoe gave subtle hints to the change that was still to come in this pioneering series.
Ultimately, the ZX 5000 presented a new approach to performance footwear; one that championed innovative footwear that actively adapted to the user, and not the other way around. For the trendsetters, however, it was foot first leap into the future that offered a totally new style to be adopted and adapted.
Rewind back to Nike’s Holiday 1992 footwear lineup and you’ll come across a hidden gem that plays an influential role in basketball shoe design to this day. Without fanfare, advertising or mega-athlete endorsements, the Nike Air Maestro Flight I cements itself as one of Nike Basketball’s all-time best performance sneakers.
Ask any player of this era who wore the shoe and you’ll hear extremely consistent feedback. The shoe was a performance marvel, making an immediate impact with its sock-like inner bootie, ultra lightweight, unbeatable traction and indescribable “it” factor.
BORN ON THE COURTS
The Nike Air Maestro Flight I debuted in October 1992, coincidentally on the heels of the Dream Team winning gold in Barcelona. The game’s international appeal was growing at unprecedented levels. Basketball was scorching hot.
Twenty years after its 1972 infancy, Nike hit its basketball stride with a distinct strategy led by the “Force” line of shoes designed for bigger power players, and the “Flight” line for quick, speedy players. The Nike Air Maestro Flight I fell in the Flight family, building on the popularity established in 1990 with the Nike Air Solo Flight and Nike Air Flight Lite.
Professionals including Scottie Pippen, Ron Harper and John Stockton gravitated towards the Nike Air Maestro Flight I as the ’92-’93 season kicked off in October. Their feedback was instantaneous and positive; they requested league-friendly colorways in addition to the traditional black-white blocking. At this time, player-edition versions in team colors beyond the traditional launch colorways found in stores were just coming into existence.
As the Maestro took shape on the pro hardwood, a young college playmaker also gravitated towards the shoe. Jason Kidd, wearing the Maestro in white-blue, dethroned Duke in the tournament while making headlines throughout his freshman year at Cal.
DESIGN DISTINCTION
Designer Tracy Teague took an unconventional approach to the Maestro, stripping away all unnecessary weight and bulk. Teague’s workmanlike approach shined through as he delivered for athletes seeking a shoe that moved naturally with the foot.
An exoskeleton design with form-fitting inner bootie, Nike Air cushioning, an ankle strap and a galactic-inspired traction pattern were refined in the design review. But there was still something missing. Teague decided to defy convention and shed weight with a synthetic leather called Durabuck. This was a pivotal change — marking one of the brand’s first synthetic leather basketball shoes at a time when full-grain leather was the norm. The new Durabuck material and sock-like inner bootie provided a breathable and comfortable alternative. To top it off, the shoe was one of the first basketball shoes to feature a Phylon midsole providing a lightweight, yet responsive, cushioning system with the Nike Air unit in the heel.
The shoe, in its trademark black-and-white, became a cult classic. Revered for its simplicity, it was purely based on function and rooted in Teague’s industrial design background. At approximately 12 ounces, it was the lightest Nike Basketball shoe of the season and one of the brand’s lightest ever. The dark horse of the Holiday ’92 lineup, it provided a blueprint for future innovation in basketball footwear.
INFLUENCING MODERN DESIGN
Current Nike Basketball shoes such as the Nike Zoom HyperRev draw inspiration from the intuitive fit and feel established by the Nike Air Maestro Flight I more than 20 years ago.
Nike Basketball Footwear Design Director Leo Chang, designer of the HyperRev and known for his work on Kevin Durant’s signature shoes, understands the importance of the Maestro and legacy of the Flight line. The HyperRev is like a rocket sock that directly builds on the superior fit established in 1992 by the Nike Air Maestro Flight I. Progression isn’t forgetting the past, it’s learning from it.
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The Air Jordan 3 Retro kicks off the month of March with its “Infrared 23” debut. This iconic Air Jordan 3 Retro model features a White tumbled and smooth leather upper with the famous elephant print overlays on the toe box and heel. Black detailing takes care of the tongue, ankle collar, Jumpman heel logo and midsole, while Infrared 23 finishes things off.
Check out these few new photos of the Air Jordan 3 Retro “Infrared 23” below and look for them to launch this Saturday, March 8th at select Jordan Brand accounts, including Wish.
Air Jordan 3 Retro
White/Black-Wolf Grey-Infrared 23
398614-123
March 8, 2014
$170
Paying tribute to LeBron James’ Summit Lake Hornets recreational team, Nike Basketball will launch the Nike LeBron 11 “Hornets” this Saturday, March 8th.
This Nike LeBron 11 features a beehive-like hexagonal print upper dressed in Court Purple and Vivid Blue. Other details include a chroma type iridescent also presented on the upper. Look for the latest Nike LeBron 11 colorway to drop at select Nike Basketball retailers, including Wish.
Nike LeBron 11
Court Purple/Reflective Silver-Vivid Blue
616175-500
March 8, 2014
$200
The “Turbo Green” edition of the Nike KD VI Elite model is set to launch on Friday, May 9th, 2014. Dressed in a Turbo Green upper with Yellow Flywire hits, Night Shade detailing finished with Vivid Pink accents sitting atop a full-length visible Zoom Air unit.
Check out some new detailed photos of the “Turbo Green” Nike KD VI Elite below and let us know if you’ll be planning on scooping these up in the comments.
Nike KD VI Elite
Turbo Green/Vivid Pink-Night Shade
642838-300
May 9, 2014
$200
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The Nike LeBron 11 still seems to be rolling out in some fresh new colorways before the official unveil of the Nike LeBron 11 Elite edition.
Dressed in a full Solar Red upper with Black detailing and Turbo Green accents is this new Nike LeBron 11 GS colorway. An interesting unknown feature to this GS model is the logo found on the tongues. Check out the detailed photos below and keep it locked to Sneaker Bar for much more info on this particular Nike LeBron 11.
Nike LeBron 11 GS
621712-601
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The Air Jordan 1 Retro KO High “Chicago” is set to makes its debut on Saturday, March 15th at select Jordan Brand retailers.
Built in a full canvas upper with Nike Air branding and AJKO Wings emblems on the collars. Check out the photos below of this upcoming Air Jordan 1 Retro KO High and let us know if your planning to snag you a pair in the comments.
Air Jordan 1 Retro KO High
White/Gym Red-Black
638471-101
March 15, 2014
$140
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The latest “Year of the Horse” inspired sneaker to hit the net is the Nike Air Footscape Woven Chukka. Dressed in a Light Midnight upper with Bright Citron accents finished with zodiac detailing. Check out these detailed photos below and look for the YOTH Nike Air Footscape Woven Chukka to debut at select NSW retailers this Saturday, March 8th, 2014.
Nike Air Footscape Woven Chukka “YOTH”
Light Midnight/Bright Citron
649790-400
March 8, 2014
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LeBron James reached 40 points so fast during tonights game against the Charlotte Bobcats that he decided to record a career-high and franchise-record with 61 points. Shooting 67% FG Pct and 80% 3-Pt FG Pct it was no shocker that King James was feeling it tonight. Check out some of the in-game photos of LeBron James doing work as he laced up the Nike Zoom Soldier VII PE.
Do you think Nike Basketball will celebrate this record day for King James with a special edition Nike LeBron signature shoe?
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