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The Nike Air More Uptempo Will Officially Release On Nike Next Week
By SoleInsider
The Nike Air More Uptempo has been spotted for sale at several different Nike retailers and stockists, but it still hasn’t been officially released by Nike. That means the wider release is still upon us. If you’re one of the people who still hasn’t managed to pick up a pair, you may have better look once Nike officially releases them next week.
The unique look of the Air More Uptempo makes its return 20 years after it made its initial debut. Coming in its OG colorway, the shoe remains true to form as the larger than life “AIR” branding appears on the sides of the shoes. Releasing April 21st, are you looking forward to finally picking up a pair? Let us know in the comments below.
The NBA Playoffs finally get underway tomorrow and the Cavaliers will be facing the Detroit Pistons in the first round. With the Nike LeBron 13 Elite just releasing yesterday, it’s very likely that we’ll be seeing LeBron wear the 13 Elites for his entire postseason run and we’ll no longer see the original LeBron 13.
But if you’re looking for a pair of LeBron 13 Lows that you can rock casually or on the court then you may be interested in this new black and red colorway. This LeBron 13 Low starts off with a Black upper and is accented by University Red on the tongue and heel pulls tabs, outsole and the Nike branding that appears throughout the shoe. A White midsole adds some balance and contrast to the overall look of the shoe.
Arriving at select Nike retailers in the near future, let us know your thoughts on this colorway of the Nike LeBron 13 Low. Is this your favorite one so far?
Another colorway of the LeBron 13 Low that I like. I’ve liked almost every clorway that has released a lot better than the original mid/high LeBron 13. Nike did a good job with this low-top.
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Buy, Pass, Wait: Nike Air Foamposite Pro University Red, Air Jordan 9 Low, Porsche x adidas Ultra Boost
By SoleInsider
We’re still suffering from a Kobe hangover at the KoF Offices, so of course we’re going to to be talking about what’s next for Mamba and the swoosh in this week’s edition of Buy, Pass, Wait. But there is still some other non-Mamba news to talk about, including the release of a new Nike Air Foamposite Pro in a familiar color scheme, the Elite edition of LeBron and KD’s kicks, an all-white Ultra Boost that might be too pricey for most people and an Air Jordan retro that we’re pretty sure will hit clearance racks and outlet stores soon.
Juan Martinez, Editor-In-Chief: (PASS) Take out the swoosh and I might consider it. I’ve always preferred the Foamposite One to the Pro when the colorways are similar except in very specific cases and this isn’t one of them.
Juan Carrillo, News: (PASS) I don’t think I will ever buy pair of Foams. I just can’t get behind the bulkiness and overall look of the shoe. With that being said, the University Red has to be one of the nicer tonal colorways I’ve seen in quite some time, but it still doesn’t take away that it’s being used on a model I don’t like.
Andres Carrillo, News: (PASS) I’ve never been a fan of the Foamposite silhouette no matter if it’s the One or the Pro. However this red and black colorway is one of the nicest I’ve seen in a while. The $230 price tag is just too much though. Plus I feel that it would be hard to wear Foams casually.
Renz Ofiaza, News: (BUY) I haven’t purchased this silhouette in a while and it’s one of my favorite basketball sneakers, especially in this colorway. This should garner enough attention for fanatics of the model.
Nike LeBron 13 Elite
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EIC Juan: (WAIT) Out of Nike’s Big 3 (sorry, Kyrie), LeBron has been the most consistent when it comes to improving upon the looks of its regular season cousin. The 13 Elite looks to be another solid entry, but if history is any indicator of how these will perform at retail, I expect to see this sit for a while and receive gradual price drops.
News Juan: (PASS) Much better than the non-Elite version, but I still see some similarities stemming from the LeBron 13. Being that I can’t get behind LeBron’s 13th signature shoe, this one will also have to be a pass for me.
Andres: (WAIT) I actually like the LeBron 13 Elite better than the original. The Univeristy Red colorway that just released is my favorite out of the three. $200 is too much, but if they go on sale down the line I may consider buying a pair.
Renz: (WAIT) Between this and the Foamposite Pro, I’ll side with the Pro. Overall, I’m biased towards the colorway though. I like the cleaner makeup of the upper but I can’t agree to that price tag.
Nike KD 8 Elite
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EIC Juan: (PASS) If they release a version of the KD 8 Elite without the sleeve, I’m inclined to at least give it a shot. Hopefully they perform on the court as well as Nike is hyping them out to be because there isn’t a whole lot of confidence for these. You know it’s bad when you trend on Twitter and the words “what are those?” are involved.
News Juan: (PASS) Two reasons why I won’t be picking these up:
1. Since this shoe is strictly for basketball, I can’t pick these up since my knees no longer allow me to play the game.
2. My legs are way too big to be messing around with a shoe like this.
Andres: (PASS) This new KD 8 Elite may be a beast on the court, but that high compression sock just kills the entire shoe in my opinion. I’ll just wait for the KD 9.
Renz: (PASS) The model is certainly built for playing bball. I like the application of a calf-length compression sock and the upper’s cleaner design. I’d try it on rather than purchasing.
Porsche Design x adidas Ultra Boost
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EIC Juan: (PASS) I need to see them in person. Adding more layers to the Ultra Boost seems totally counter to the whole philosophy of the shoe and this looks to be case from just seeing the preview images. I’m sure they’ll feel great, but I’m not sure about what Porsche brought to the table.
News Juan: (BUY) Pretty solid looking collaboration for the Ultra Boost. I may not be very familiar with the work of Porsche Design, but I can already tell that they know what they’re doing when it comes to designing good looking shoes.
Andres: (PASS) $350???? That’s all I had to see to decide that these are a pass for me. Plus I don’t do all-white Primeknit.
Renz: (WAIT) I like the clean and simplistic design, especially in all-white. If the overlays had a smoother profile, I would’ve liked it even more. I’m just against that steep price tag, but I get it, it’s a collab.
EIC Juan: (WAIT) It’s a fine colorway for an Air Jordan that looks decent – but not great – as a low-cut. If these get a deep enough price cut I can myself copping a pair but it’s not high on my list of sneaker priorities.
News Juan: (PASS) For the most part, Jordans get a bad rap when done in low-top form. With that being said, I can tolerate the 9 in low top fashion, just not in this colorway. If a better colorway on the Jordan 9 Low arises sometime this year I may pick it up, I just can’t in this colorway.
Andres: (PASS) The Air Jordan 9 is a silhouette I’m not too fond of, and the Low doesn’t make things any better. The colorway on this particular pair is actually nice, but it still doesn’t make me want to buy a pair.
Renz: (WAIT) I’m usually not a fan of the model in this cut, but in this colorway, it’s pretty appealing and versatile. If it was priced a lot lower, I would consider purchasing.
Your Final Words On Kobe Bryant’s Signature Line
EIC Juan: I hope it continues in earnest and isn’t just some nostalgia act. It’s something Kobe has mentioned before, but even if he’s no longer an active player, it would be cool to see him being just as maniacal about making sure his stuff is the most technologically advanced basketball shoe out there. Eric Avar thought he could have a day off, but nope, Mamba stays being crazy. Retros of early Kobes like the Zoom Kobe 1 would be appreciated because my OGs are now a full size too small and short for me, but I’m looking forward to the Kobe 12, 13, 14 and beyond…
News Juan: My hatred for Kobe prohibited me from buying any of his signature shoes. Once I heard he was calling it quits, out of respect I quickly went and ID’d a pair of his Kobe 10s. Although at time his Nike signature line was overlooked in favor of LeBron and KD’s lines, I always thought they were clean looking shoes especially since I’m a big fan of the low-top look. Now that he’s gone from the NBA, I think more people are going to appreciate his shoes even more. Just take a look at how the FTB collection did. Like the saying goes, “you don’t know what you have until it’s gone”. Good bye Kobe. I hate you. I respect you. Thanks for the memories.
Andres: Since I really began getting into sneakers a few years ago, I didn’t really know about or appreciate any Kobe shoes say before the Kobe 8 came along. Now that I look at them there’s a few that I would add to my collection. I’ve never bought a Kobe sneaker but I plan to change that when I buy my first pair of Kobe 11s real soon. I also look forward to what Nike and Kobe have planned for the future.
Renz: I’m not really a big Mamba fan (I do appreciate and respect his greatness) but, I haven’t paid attention to Kobe’s signature line of sneakers until recently such as the 8th and onward with Nike. Overall, I really like the simplistic and cleaner build of the 11, but it does resemble its predecessors quite a bit when I look back at the previous designs. It’s funny because I admired his line with adidas even more, especially when The KOBE first came out. I just fell in love with its minimalism. I wonder how the line would’ve progressed after the TWO, if he hadn’t signed with Nike. But, with the Swoosh, my favorites consists of the 10 and 11.
This Dank Customs Nike Kobe 9 Black Mamba Custom Drops The Top
By SoleInsider
Who was lucky enough to pick up the Nike Kobe 9 Fade To Black, aka FTB, aka Black Mamba? If you managed to get your hands on a pair, I’m pretty sure your pair looks nothing like the Nike Kobe 9 custom you see above. Created by Dank Customs, the high-top sneaker gets transformed into a low-top.
Created exclusively for New England Patriots Wide Receiver, Brandon Gibson, Dank manages to convert the high-top into a low-top all while making it look easy. The rest of the shoe appears to remain true to form, but chopping the top off the shoe is more than enough change on this custom. Does it look better, or was it cool as is? Let us know in the comments below.
The White And Varsity Red Nike Air More Uptempo Is Now Available
By SoleInsider
A couple of weeks ago we gave you a look at the official images of the White and Varsity Red colorway of the Nike Air More Uptempo. At the time there was no release date yet for the retro Nike Basketball shoe.
Fans of the silhouette will be happy to know that this instant classic white and red color option is now beginning to arrive at select retailers. With a White leather covering the majority of the upper, Varsity Red lands on the larger than life “AIR” branding on the side panels as well as on the outsole, heel and Nike branding.
Will you be picking up this Chicago Bulls colorway of Scottie Pippen’s Nike Air More Uptempo. Make sure you hit up your local Nike retailers for availability.
Nike created an iconic sneaker when they made the Air More Uptempo. Whether you’re a fan of the shoe or not, the AIR branding gets everyone’s attention. I personally like this colorway better than the black and white pair that also recently released.
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Joining the Nike Kyrie 2 EYBL that released today exclusively at House Of Hoops Fulton in Brooklyn, there is another Nike Basketball silhouette that also joined in on the EYBL fun.
No it’s not the LeBron 13, Kobe 11 or KD 8, it’s the Nike Hyerlive. This EYBL colorway of the Nike Hyperlive comes with a bright yellow upper and black accents on the branding, tongue, laces, and inner liner. A white outsole wraps up the look on this Hyperlive that is available now in Brooklyn just like the Kyrie 2.
Which EYBL sneaker do you like better, the Kyrie 2 or the Hyperlive? Let us know in the comments below.
Yellow and black is one of my favorite colorways on a shoe so this is probably my favorite colorway of the Hyperlive along with the red All Star Paul George version. Too bad they’re only available in New York which is on the other side of the country for me.
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What do you do with your leftover pizza? Wrap it in some aluminum foil and stick it in the fridge, of course. And that’s the specific inspiration for this creative new take on the Nike SB Dunk Low, featuring a crinkled “foil” upper with black accents all “wrapping” the pepperoni pizza graphic on each insole. Almost as good as an actual slice of leftover pizza, the “Cold Pizza” Dunk Low Pro is being delivered now to select Nike SB suppliers like Premier.
Celebrate Bryants Historic Career With The Nike Kobe 11 Draft Day
By SoleInsider
With #MambaDay in full effect, additional images of the upcoming Nike Kobe 11 Draft Day are provided, which is essentially a colorway that derives from the Charlotte Hornets — the team originally drafted Bryant in 1996 with the 13th pick.
Spending his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, this variation of the silhouette is a homage of what could have been. Flaunting the Hornets’ respective palette, white in addition to light grey translucent overlays are utilized across its engineered mesh upper, while the defining tones of court purple and blue lagoon adorn the inner lining, tongue, laces and Swoosh branding.
Finished off with a clean white full-length sole unit, you can purchase this commemorative pair at select Nike accounts starting April 28th for a price tag of $160.
I’ve shared before that I’m a fan of the silhouette’s design. This colorway is a nice homage and it’s pretty appealing in general. Fans of the Black Mamba should consider purchasing.
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Cavaliers Colors Inspire The Nike LeBron 13 On Court
By SoleInsider
Previously believed to be a GS exclusive colorway, we have now gotten confirmation that this upcoming colorway of the Nike LeBron 13 will also be releasing in men’s sizes.
Covered in a gradient effect throughout the upper, this LeBron 13 features a combination of Wolf Grey, Black, and Cool Grey on the gradient upper with Bright Crimson detailing on the branding, outsole and Flywire. There is also metallic accents throughout the shoe to finish off the look. It’s being said that the colors used on this LeBron 13 are a nod to the past and present colors that have been used by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What are your thoughts on the Nike LeBron 13 On Court? They are currently scheduled to arrive at select overseas retailers on April 21st and we’re still waiting on a US release date. Stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for the latest.
Nike Confirms Mamba Day Kobe 11 Was Most Successful NIKEiD Launch In History
By SoleInsider
Mamba Day was a monumental day for sports, social media, and sports outfitter Nike. As the Black Mamba walked off into the sunset with a mind-boggling 60-point performance, the numbers off the court were equally impressive; Nike confirms a complete 100% sell-through of the Kobe 11 “Mamba Day” iD shoe, becoming the most successful launch on the platform. In addition, the Mamba Day numbers on Twitter and other social channels were ground-breaking, with 2.87 milion uses of #MambaDay, 45 million views of “The Conductor” on YouTube, and over 400,000 Mamba Day Generator posters created by fans.
A Detailed Look At The Nike LeBron 13 Elite University Red
By SoleInsider
The new Nike LeBron 13 Elite recently released in University Red, as we now take a closer look at the revamped model.
Unlike its traditional counterpart, the sneaker flaunts a cleaner knitted upper and the absence of hyperposite overlays on its ankle portion. Additional details consists of an enlarged carbon fiber plate, a snug inner bootie for lockdown and stability, as well as two additional Zoom Air units to ensure sufficient comfort and cushioning throughout.
Finished off with an icy translucent outsole, you can purchase this latest variation of the silhouette at select Nike retailers now for $275.
I’m a fan of the sneaker in general and I like the cleaner build of this variation. This colorway is certainly appealing, but the price is still too steep for me.
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A Detailed Look Nike LeBron 13 Elite University Red
By SoleInsider
The new Nike LeBron 13 Elite recently released in University Red, as we now take a closer look at the revamped model.
Unlike its traditional counterpart, the sneaker flaunts a cleaner knitted upper and the absence of hyperposite overlays on its ankle portion. Additional details consists of an enlarged carbon fiber plate, a snug inner bootie for lockdown and stability, as well as two additional Zoom Air units to ensure sufficient comfort and cushioning throughout.
Finished off with an icy translucent outsole, you can purchase this latest variation of the silhouette at select Nike retailers now for $275.
I’m a fan of the sneaker in general and I like the cleaner build of this variation. This colorway is certainly appealing, but the price is still too steep for me.
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The Nike Air Foamposite Pro Varsity Red Is Almost Here
By SoleInsider
We’re only a day away from the return of the Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Varsity Red”. The iconic 2002 colorway hasn’t seen the light of day since original landing at retail shelves, but this Foamposite Pro isn’t necessarily a true and through retro given the alternate mini-Swoosh branding taking a different color to task and a new, premium black leather tooling throughout. The Varsity Red Foamposite Pros are slated to arrive at retailers tomorrow, April 16th for $230 USD, but incase you can’t wait, check for your size right now on eBay.
Essentially flaunting its defining colorway across its sleek, molded upper, the eye-catching tone is offset by black accents gracing the leather eye stays, tongue, laces, inner lining, Swooshes across its side panels and outsole unit.
Further detailed with its signature carbon fiber shank, the model is finished off with matching pull tabs which allow an easier accessibility when inserting the foot.
Priced at $250, fans can purchase the model once again at Nike retailers on Saturday, April 16th.
I haven?t purchased this silhouette in a while and this is tempting. I?ve always liked this model and especially in this colorway. I?m sure it?ll garner the attention it deserves nonetheless.
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The Nike Flyknit Racer Multi-Color Returns With A New Grey Tongue
By SoleInsider
The Nike Flyknit Racer remains one of Nike’s go-to lifestyle offerings over three years after debuting. And with summer only a few months away, now’s the time to invest in a new pair of the breathy, comfortable Flyknit silhouette. That’s why we’re so excited to see the return of the iconic Nike Flyknit Racer “Multi-Color”. This pair is a near retro (although we already saw a restock last summer) but instead of the traditional black tongue, an alternate Dark Grey tooling stands in as a replacement. European shops like Sneakers Addict are reportedly stocking this pair on May 13th. Check out a detailed look below and we’ll keep you updated on a stateside arrival in the near future.
