April 15th, marks the anniversary of Jackie Robinson, and to celebrate Nike has designed a special Nike Baseball Swingman Pack. The Pack features the Air Max 360 Swingman and the Air Swingman MVP Metal cleat from Ken Griffey’s collection. You can find both models available at select retailers like Eastbay and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Following the UNDFTD x Nike Dunk High “Bring Back” Pack, the two brands collaborate once again on their latest UNDFTD x Nike Dunk High “Ballistic”. Featuring an Olive-like base with Black accents and both Nike and UNDFTD branding throughout. No release date just yet, but keep it locked to Sneaker Bar for more updates.
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Laker Nation might be down right now with the latest season-ending injury to Kobe Bryant, but New Balance tries to bring some spirit to Hollywood with their latest LA Lakers-inspired 580 model. This New Balance 580 “LA Lakers” features a Grey pigskin suede base with a mesh upper along with Purple and Yellow detailing. You can find these now (just released) at select retailers like Packer Shoes.
Here in the East Coast we have yet to start feeling the warm weather, however looking into the future we preview the Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski Mid “Fleece Pack”. The pack consist of two models both featuring a warm fleece base in either Brown or Black sitting atop a rubber sole. Check out the preview look, and let us know if these are DOPE or NOPE?
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Wolverine is one of the more popular marvel characters who possesses animal-keen sense, enhanced physical capabilities and a healing factor that allows him to recover from virtually any wound, disease, or toxin at an accelerated rate.
Julien Bouil uses the “Electrolime” Foamposite One as the base to his latest Nike Air Foamposite One “Wolverine” Custom. Featuring LED lights on the outsole, with the Weapon “X” logo on the tongues and the Wolverine character on the back heels. Check out the detailed video review below, and let us know if these are DOPE or NOPE?
The Air Jordan 8 Retro “Phoenix Suns” are expected to debut next month and as we shared several detailed images, we now have the first video review. The model pays tribute to the ’93 Finals when MJ and the Bulls won their first three-peat against the Phoenix Suns. Check out the review below, and let us know if these are a must-cop?
Air Jordan 8 Retro
Black/Bright Citrus-Cool Grey-Deep Royal Blue
305381-043
May 18th, 2013
$160
The Nike LeBron X EXT “Red Suede” have yet to receive an official release date, but with the other models set to release, it’s only a matter of time till we hear something on these. They feature an all Red suede base with Black stitched Swoosh and the Lion logo on both heels sitting atop a translucent outsole. Check out the first video review on the “Red Suede” LeBron X EXT below, and keep it locked to Sneaker Bar for more release info.
The Air Jordan 1 Retro “Quai 54” also known as the “Ruff N Tuff” released on June 2009. Featuring a Laser Blue base with speckled White and Black midsole along with the “Quai 54” logo on the tongues to pay tribute to the legendary basketball tournament that takes place every year in Paris. These were an exclusive release that left many #sneakerheads with out a pair.
Jordan Brand has had great success over the years with their Quai 54 models, but is it time to start seeing these retro? How many of you were able to get their hands on the Air Jordan 1 Retro “Quai 54”? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below?
Air Jordan 1 Retro Ruff N Tuff
Laser Blue/Black-White-Bllase/Noir-Blanc
372389-401
Released: June 2009
Retailed: $110
Kreative Dimensions took the Air Jordan 9 “Silver Anniversary” model and turn them into an Air Jordan 9 “Playoffs” Custom, inspired by the Air Jordan 8 “Playoffs”. Featuring a Black base with a multi-colored heel design with a White inner lining. Take a look at the images below, and let us know if these are DOPE or NOPE?
Hassan Martin scored 19 points to lead the Jordan Brand Classic’s Regional home team past the away team 114-102 today at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. DeAndre Bembry put up 26 points for the Regional Black team to lead all scorers.
This year’s Regional Game featured 20 of the top prep basketball players from New York City and surrounding areas, with the vast majority verbally committed to schools including Georgetown, UConn, Syracuse, Miami, St. Joseph’s and Illinois.
After getting off to a commanding start and holding a narrow lead at halftime, the away team couldn’t keep pace at the end in a game that saw seven lead changes and 12 players score in double digits.
Martin (Rhode Island) was named team MVP and led the way for the home team, but was followed closely by Jonathan Severe (undecided) with 16 points and Jaquan Lynch (Florida International) with 13.
For the away team, Bembry (St. Joseph’s) was named MVP, and added nine rebounds and three assists to his impressive stat line. In addition, Tyler Roberson (Syracuse) and Michael Young (Pittsburgh) each scored 19 points.
For more information, please visit JordanBrandClassic.com.
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Jamal Murray of Canada scored 16 of his game-high 24 points in the second half, but his International White Team came up just short as the International Black Team hung on for a 76-72 victory during the 7th annual Jordan Brand Classic International Game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
The game, which featured the top 16-and-under players from outside of the U.S., saw five ties and four lead changes as both teams battled through the 40-minute contest. The Black International team jumped out to an 11-point first quarter lead before the white team settled in to draw within a basket at the end of the 3rd quarter.
For the Black Team, Lorvo Mazalin of Croatia scored 12 points to go along with eight rebounds and a steal on his way to team MVP honors. Thon Maker of Australia added 12 points and four rebounds to the winning effort. Andrea Latorre (Italy) and Luc Loubaki (France) joined Mazalan and Maker as the only other players on the team in double figures, scoring 10 points each.
The White team also had four players in double figures. In addition to Murray’s 24, Cheick Diallo (Mali) added 12 points and Georgio Papagiannis (Greece) and Wesley Silva (Brazil) each had 10.
For more information, please visit JordanBrandClassic.com.
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Nike is giving the boot to several small, local retailers. Without explanation.
CBS3 first reported Friday afternoon that the athletic wear company told select area stores that as of June 30, their accounts are being cut off. The reason why remains unclear.
Business owners throughout the Philadelphia and Camden regions have received emails from the sporting apparel and footwear company saying that the retailer is “exercising its right to terminate your accounts.” It’s unknown whether Nike is taking the same approach with stores in other cities.
Keith Sherman, store manager of the three Real McCoy Athletic Footwear locations throughout the region (in Olney, on Cecil B. Moore Avenue and in Camden), says Nike products account for 75 to 80 percent of his store’s sales. “Those numbers are staggering,” he said over the phone Friday.
Even more mysterious is the manner in which Nike is handling the situation.
“We had scheduled a meeting at the Nike Headquarters in Portland, Oregon with our sales rep,” Sherman said. “And that meeting was canceled that day — they wouldn’t even see us,” he added. The account termination email arrived in store owner William Chung’s inbox shortly after the canceled meeting in Portland. The notice listed “no reasons whatsoever” as to why Nike was severing ties with the shop. Sherman says Real McCoy Athletic Footwear has been doing “good business” with Nike for over 23 years.
Currently, small “mom-and-pop” shops like Top Shoes, Center City Sports and Shoe Plus are among the only known stores affected.
Nike said in a statement released to CBS3:
“Nike is constantly evaluating its distribution needs with a view to enhancing its brand. This includes adapting our distribution strategy to the changes in our consumers’ purchasing behavior, the retail landscape, and our brand strategy.”
Nike did not return our request for comment on Friday. More to come.
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Nike Sportswear has just released a brand new Nike Air Force 1 Low model that features Elephant Print texture. Dressed in a White leather base with University Red branding and Black Elephant Print seen on the toe and lace loop. You can now find these available at select NSW accounts like Nike Store and Rock City Kicks.
Nike Air Force 1 High ’07
White/University Red-Black
315121-113
$100
The Air Jordan 13 “Pantone” has some rumors rolling around about an official release sometime in 2013. However, we have no other information on a release, but we do have some detailed images to share of this unreleased model. Check out the images below, and for those that are sick of waiting to see if these will ever release, than hit up collect2death on eBay.
Nike Runner has just released their new lightweight and advanced Nike Flyknit Racer. Featuring a Black and Red base with White branding and midsole that you can find at select Nike retailers like 21 Mercer.
Nike Sportswear has just released their “Turquoise Pack” that features the Air Max 1 and Air Max 90. Both models feature a Turquoise color-scheme that is available now at select NSW accounts like Extra Butter.
