We shared the first look of the Nike Air Force 1 “Year of the Dragon II” earlier this month (which was thought to drop in 2013), and to close it out we now have their release date. Inspired by pearls that stand for longevity in Chinese belief, with a White scaled base and “YOTD” detailing. You will be able to kick-it-around in these on September 28th, 2012 at select Nike accounts. Do you plan on copping or passing?
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The Nike LeBron 9 Elite “South Beach” comes to light in another on foot look. Taking on multiple colors throughout the entire sneaker, that has yet to receive a release date. Let us know where these rank amongst all the previous Nike LeBron 9 Elite “South Beach” releases? And, if these become available are they a Must-Cop? Stay tuned to Sneaker Bar for more developing updates.
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Another teaser of a upcoming release has surface and just like the Air Jordan 13 GS “Grape” comes this Air Jordan 5 GS “Strawberry” FLTOTG. Featuring a Strawberry base with White detailing accents and “For The Love Of The Game” logo on the heels. You can expect to see these drop in 2013, and stay tuned to Sneaker Bar for more updates.
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The Air Jordan 9 “Photo Blue” have already stirred up quite the news with Jordan Brand’s factory in China making the mistake of producing over 10,000 pairs with a solid Black outsole. However, as we broke the news that the White outsole version will release; today we bring a detailed Video Review of the pair that will hit retailers. Also featured in the video is the Black outsole version for you to compare the two. Which pair would you rather cop, and are these a Must-Cop regardless?
Air Jordan 9 Retro
Black/Photo Blue-White
302370-007
November 3rd, 2012
$160
What a year LeBron James is having, 2012 NBA MVP, Finals Champion, Finals MVP, Olympic Gold Medal and his Nike LeBron 9 Elite “South Beach” has been his biggest selling shoe to-date. Before he became King James, we was known as “Mr. Basketball” during his Ohio high-school days. While getting drafted as the number one pick by Cleveland Cavilers, Nike made a special House of Hoops exclusive release commemorating LeBron James with the Nike Zoom LeBron 5 “Mr. Basketball”. This release was limited to only 86 pairs worldwide, that made their debut in February 2008. They featured a newsprint covering the entire upper that came with a special LeBron James bag and mimi locker.
Were you one of the lucky 80+ people to receive this exclusive pair? If not, do you wish you could go back-in-time to re-cop once again? What better time to do this theme again on possibly the Nike LeBron X? If they did, would you cop? Lastly, what are your thoughts in general about this past release, and so far what has been your favorite LeBron-to-date?
Nike Zoom LeBron 5 “Mr. Basketball”
White/Black-Metallic Gold
317253 101
Released: February 22nd, 2008
The Jordan Spizike “Gym Red” or what many are calling the Air Jordan 5 “Backout” will debut this Fall. Possibly one of the best colorways to release from the Jordan Spizike line with a deep-bold Red suede base with detailing Black and Grey accents, finished-off by the classic cement print on the toe and heel. For those that are considering these a Must-Cop, get a detailed Video Review below for a better look at this anticipated release.
Jordan Spizike
Gym Red/Black-Dark Grey-White
315371-601
October 20th, 2012
$175
Mark Ong, better known as SBTG used the Air Jordan 4 UNDFTD as inspiration to his Air Jordan 5 “Broken Bones” Custom. Featuring a jagged graphic on the sole that he got from the shark teeth of military fighter planes, a Vietnam War zippo graffiti detailing throughout finished with a set of broken cross bones on the back heel and lace-lock. Maybe one of the more detailed Air Jordan 5 “Backout” we seen yet. What are your thoughts on this custom? Dope or Nope?
Here is a look at a Nike Zoom KD IV iD “Superman” that pretty much sums up Kevin Durant’s year, by being almost unstoppable. The Superman theme has been surrounded around the NBA and sneaker culture throughout the years, thanks to Shaq and Dwight Howard. This pair is almost as tasteful as the Superman ice-cream on a hot sunny afternoon, that you can now design over at NIKEiD.
Mache Customs have took the Nike LeBron 9 Elite “South Beach” and turned them into some of the best colorways we have seen. Here is a look at his latest “SVSM” Nike LeBron 9 Elite Custom, which he goes back to LeBron James High School Days using the St. Vincent St. Mary color-theme. You can now cop your pair of these as he is only expected to make 6 pairs, so head over to machecustoms.com now and cop your size. Dope or Nope?
The Nike Air Foamposite One “ParaNorman” have influenced many customs, and today we share Mache Customs latest work; the Air Jordan 2011 “ParaJordan” Custom. Featuring every detail as the “ParaNorman” Foams that also include a nice glow-in-the-dark features. Take a deeper look below, and let us know what you think of these 1-of-1 “ParaJordan” Custom?
The Nike Zoom Soldier VI have caught people by surprise with how popular they actually are, and here is a Wolf Grey/Black-Cool Grey-White colorway that is now available. Maybe the demand for these just go along with the type of year King James has been having, but regardless you can cop your pair now over at Nike Store.
Nike Zoom Soldier VI
Wolf Grey/Black-Cool Grey-White
525015-002
$120
Many of us should have already been enjoying the Nike Zoom KD IV “Gold Medal”, but now we have to wait until the end of next month; since Nike had a change of heart. Anyhow, the upcoming “Gold Medal” Nike Zoom KD IV still remain a Must-Cop with a Golden synthetic base with USA-inspired Red and Obsidian accents. The insole gets treated with Purple while the Black midsole gets hit with Gold speckles that sits atop a translucent rubber outsole. Expect to get an extra pair of laces to go along with the ribbon for the London medals, and are you considering these a Must-Cop next month?
Nike Zoom KD IV
Metallic Gold/University Red-Obsidian-White
473679-702
September 29th, 2012
$95
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The Nike Air Penny 5 have some nice upcoming colorways still waiting to debut, and today we have the first look at the “Red Eagle” Nike Air Penny 5. Featuring a Red base with splatters of Black throughout that sits atop a White midsole. No word on when these will release or what’s the “Red Eagle” means to Penny Hardaway? Stay tuned to Sneaker Bar for more developing news on this upcoming release.
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Cliche will be celebrating their 15th anniversary with a collaboration from adidas Skateboarding Lucas Puig. Featuring a Dark Blue suede base with Grey leather detailing and Yellow inner lining. The insole and tongue read “Cliché: Celebrating 15 years” and “XV” hitting the side panel. You can look for these to drop at select skate shops shortly.
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The newly Converse MVP Mid takes the Flywire technology from Nike and adds it to their upper. Featuring the Flywire that sits atop the foam-like construction with a White Chevron logo on the side panel. Known for a basketball sneaker you can count on for stability, due to its more than average weight. You can now find these available at select Converse accounts.
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The Air Jordan 3 “Silver Anniversary” dropped back in March 2010. Many people tend to get this mixed up with the Air Jordan 3 “Pure”, which is understandable seeing how they are almost twins. However, this classic release has been spotted to be available in a size 11 from thecoolshoeshine on eBay.
Air Jordan 3
White/Metallic Silver
398613-102
Released: March 2010
