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LeBron Wore A New Nike LeBron 14 PE This Past Weekend
By SoleInsider
There was a big NBA match-up this weekend that has LeBron and the Cavaliers take on Kawhi and the San Antoni Spurs. It took the entire 48 minutes and an additional 5 more (overtime), but the Spurs managed to get the W. Although LeBron and company didn’t get what they are after, LeBron went out in style as he was seen wearing a brand new colorway of his upcoming signature shoe, the Nike LeBron 14.
Said to be a PE colorway, this LeBron 14 comes in a clean Grey and Maroon color scheme that keeps things fairly simple, but sometimes (like in this case) less is more. Additional features on the shoe include the speckled midsole, icy outsole and the darker Maroon placed on the branding. I mentioned that this colorway appears to be a player exclusive, but would you like to see these release sometime down the line? Let us know in the comments below.
images: NBAE/Gus Chan for The Plain Dealer/John Kuntz for Cleveland.com
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Nike Officially Unveils The NikeLab x UNDERCOVER SFB Jungle Dunk
By SoleInsider
Nike has officially unveiled their latest collaboration with Japanese brand UNDERCOVER known as the NikeLab x UNDERCOVER SFB Jungle Dunk.
NikeLab has worked with UNDERCOVER designer Jun Takahashi to bring his latest footwear idea to life. This design is a winter boot that merges the upper of the Nike Dunk, the tooling and outsole of the SFB Jungle Boot and the heel cage of the Air Huarache. It balances the designer?s aesthetic with winter-ready design features and the basketball, skateboarding and street heritage of each shoe.
As far as materials go, the NikeLab x UNDERCOVER SFB Jungle Dunk has a tumbled leather upper, Magwire lacing system and water-resistant toe atop a durable rubber outsole with increased traction and drainage ports on the forefoot. Other details include the word CHAOS on the back heel strap of the left shoe, and BALANCE on the back of the right shoe ? which nod to similar applications on UNDERCOVER apparel. The sidewall of the shoe has a triangle pattern, also featured in UNDERCOVER and NikeLab Gyakusou collections.
The NikeLab x UNDERCOVER SFB Jungle Dunk will be available beginning January 28 in two color options of royal blue/white and navy/black on nike.com/nikelab and at select NikeLab stores.
Nike And Jordan Brand Open Up A New Store In Beijing
By SoleInsider
After opening the doors to Nike Miami last week, the Swoosh has taken things to an international level with the opening of the Nike & Jordan Basketball Experience Store.
The new location, which is open now, is Nike’s largest basketball-focused space in China at 6,550-square-feet. The store is designed to deliver the best of Nike?s personalized services, from the Nike+ Basketball Trial Zone to product customization, creating a seamless link between Nike?s digital and physical platforms. As expected, the Nike & Jordan Basketball Experience Store also offers some of the hottest Nike Basketball, Nike Sportswear and Jordan product, including fan-favorites and new releases like the Air Jordan 1, LeBron 14, Kyrie 3, Nike Special Field Air Force 1 and Nike Air More Uptempo.
Take a look at detailed images of the space and let us know if you plan on making a visit any time soon.
We’re less than a week away from LeBron’s latest signature model arriving at retailers, and a whole lot has changed when compared to the past few Jason Petrie x LeBron James Nike Basketball models. First things first: the LeBron 14 will debut in the “Black Ice” colorway on January 28th, 2017 for $175 USD. Rumor has it that grade school sizes will also be available, but we’re still waiting on information regarding the price point for youth sizes. You can check out a full store list for where to buy the Nike LeBron 14 Black Ice below, and we’ll continue to update it as we get word from more stores regarding availability throughout the week.
The Nike LeBron 14 is in direct contrast with the past few LeBron signature models. The dependency on Hyperposite is no more, as the seamless slip-on upper utilizes a dual-zone composite mesh material with auxetic overlays for added support while maintaining a lightweight ride. The Hexagonal Zoom Air units return for the third straight year with a slightly overhauled look for maximum volume Zoom Air. This also marks the first signature LeBron to feature a strap since the LeBron 5, but obviously, his Nike Soldier series has had a field day with different strapped constructions over the past decade.
Be sure to check out more official detailed images of this weekend’s Nike LeBron 14 “Black Ice” release and stay tuned for more retail updates regarding where to buy the LeBron 14 Black Ice below. In the meantime, head over to our Release Dates page for an updated look at the latest and greatest offerings from Nike Basketball.
20 Years Later, The Nike Air Foamposite One Is Still Ahead Of The Curve
By SoleInsider
In 1997, everything about the Nike Air Foamposite One screamed future. 20 years later, it’s still screaming.
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Eric Avar, the mind behind the Foamposite and Kobe Bryant’s partner in crime at Nike a few year later, had an interesting inspiration for the shoe – a beetle. Or to be more specific, the skeleton of a beetle. Usually when you hear about stories behind the design, it’s man-made stuff like cars, planes, etc. Nope, the Foams were inspired by a beetle. The shoe was the result of Avar being ahead of the curve.
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The actual making of the Foamposite forced Nike to look outside of the box. Because the material that was to be used on the shoe was unlike anything Nike had worked on before, it required a wholly different method than ever before, so they tapped car manufacturer Daewoo to help devise a method in making it a reality. You’ve no doubt heard the story of the $750,000 mold that was created just to build the Foams, but let that sink in for a second. Nike spent $750,000 – not including all the money burned on research and development – just to create something that was at the time yet to be proven to work. The process – which took two years to go from concept to reality – was not only out of this world, but it could have been out of reach if Nike hadn’t taken that gamble. To get to the future, you need to take some risks sometimes.
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For such a revolutionary and highly experimental shoe, Nike needed an athlete who represented not where the game was but where it was going. So it made sense that they were going to have Scottie Pippen launch the Foams. That’s right, one of the great sneaker “what ifs” is who Foams should have gone to. According to legend, Avar wanted Pippen to wear the Foams but Penny wanted them for himself when he caught a peek of them in a design meeting. Penny had the foresight and Nike let him have it, breaking from his own signature shoe line to rock them.
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Penny wasn’t the only the player of the future that would earn the distinction of debuting the Foams to the world. The 1997 Arizona Wildcats all received pairs of the Royal Blue Foams during their run to the National Championship, but Mike Bibby was the only star who actually put them to use on the court. At the time, many believed Bibby to be the next superstar point guard. So the shoe of the future was being worn by the point guard of the future. Makes sense, right?
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It wasn’t always easy for the Foamposite, of course, as while it might have been futuristic, it was maybe too futuristic for many. With a premium price point and a look that nobody was feeling, there was a time when you could find them at Nike outlets in the middle of the 2000s. It would take a mix of nostalgia, Wale, hip-hop, and the DMV to bring the shoes back to the forefront. A new and futuristic colorway, the Eggplant, might have also helped matters too.
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In 2012, the sneaker world was shaken up when graphics appeared on the Foamposite for the first time with the release of the Galaxy during NBA All-Star Weekend. It set the stage for the future of the Foams, as many more colorful takes on the shoe would follow. It was impossible to follow up the Galaxy, but Nike tried their damnedest to hope lightning would strike twice.
Now we see Foams of all kinds sit in stores once again, much like we did before it’s late 2000s revival. This time around, they’re sitting because sneakerheads have shifted in favor of sneakers with minimalist design and maximum comfort, whether it be adidas NMDs, Nike Lunarcharges or even New Balance 247s. But don’t count the Foams out as we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Royal colorway this past weekend. Between the expected rollout of new Foams in 2017 and kids once again looking for what’s new and fresh, we could be at the cusp of the cycle starting once again for the shoe. And if not, then 20 years as the sneaker of the future is not a bad title to have, right?
NikeLab And Jun Takashi Combine The Dunk, Jungle Boot, And Air Huarache
By SoleInsider
UNDERCOVER‘s Jun Takahashi has been one of Japan’s most influential designers for his ability to not only buck trends, but to create them through contemporary simplicity and a knack for head-turning aesthetics. You’ve seen this countless times with the ongoing Nike Gyakusou running collections, an homage to Jun’s love and daily ritual of running recontextualized as fashionable apparel. Now Jun’s latest creation combines three seemingly unconnected Nike offerings in the Nike Dunk, Nike Jungle Boot, and Nike Air Huarache for the UNDERCOVER Nike Jungle Dunk, available in two colorways on January 28th from NikeLab locations.
Jun set out to create a winterized boot that was fashionable enough to be considered streetwear ready while harkening back to some of Nike’s most iconic designs in the areas of basketball, running, and skateboarding. While the UNDERCOVER Nike Jungle Dunk debuted at international retailers this past weekend, an official launch will hit NikeLab locations and online at nike.com/nikelab this Saturday. The unmistakably UNDERCOVER design offers up a winter-ready construction thanks to an SFB boot outsole found on Nike’s restructured ACG category while the Air Huarache’s heel cage features ‘Chaos’ and ‘Balance’ in an homage to finding your center in the hectic nature of the modern-day metropolis. While the silhouette is definitely a Nike Dunk in origin, the sidewall utilizes a bold triangular pattern featured in past NikeLab Gyakusou collections.
Two colorways range from a Black/Loyal Blue to a simple White/Game Royal. Be sure to check out more of the latest UNDERCOVER Nike Jungle Dunk creation below and know that you can buy your pair from select retailers and NikeLab stores on January 28th. For more of the latest weekend offerings, be sure to head over to our Release Dates page.
Nike Is Releasing The OG Air Max 90 Colors In Flyknit
By SoleInsider
How many different renditions of the Nike Air Max 90 “Infrared” are out there? We’ve seen the iconic colorway modernized with Hyperfuse, Engineered Mesh, Ultra outsoles, and now the legendary aesthetic will return with the introduction of the Nike Air Max 90 Flyknit on March 3rd, 2017 at select international shops. That won’t be the only OG colorway that Nike Sportswear is bringing back in a new woven construction either, as a women’s Concord and Laser Pink rendition will also be available in early March.
The Nike Air Max 90 Flyknit Infrared benefits from a unique woven pattern that still represents the original panels of Tinker Hatfield’s running icon through a unique color-blocking that sees Wolf Grey, White, and Black shades cluster together to differentiate the lines and contours of the OG. Of course, the pair wouldn’t be complete without the signature shade of Infrared on the new slimmed-down heel and outsole unit. What do you think of the coming Air Max 90 Flyknit Infrared?
Be sure to check out the other colorways below and stay tuned for more Release Date updates right here on Sneaker News.
LeBron Breaks Out Another Grey and Maroon Nike LeBron 14 PE
By SoleInsider
Has LeBron James met his match in Kawhi Leonard? The Spurs MVP candidate battled the Cavaliers, scoring a career-high 41 points in an overtime victory against LeBron and company on Friday night, but what really caught our eye was the latest LeBron 14 PE. LeBron’s taken a liking to grey and maroon themed exclusives in the early goings of the Nike LeBron 14 unveiling, as you can see a similar option against the Portland Trailblazers here.
This Nike LeBron 14 opts for a darker shade of grey and features a distinctly different color-blocking though, as a speckled midsole unit contrasts an icy outsole while darker shades of maroon land on the Swoosh and ‘LJ’ branding. LeBron even wrote his kids’ names on the heel counter as ‘Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri’ can be seen scribbled on as a last minute addition. What do you think of the latest Nike LeBron 14 PE? Check out more action shots below and stay tuned for more updates right here on Sneaker News.
Previously featured in legion green, the Nike Mayfly Lite is introduced in a vibrant finish of legion green for its latest rendition to start off the year. which is defined by a sleek weather resistant construction instead.
The lightweight and breathable textile upper which holds water resistant qualities, is essentially treated in the defining hue. The pinkish tone is further complemented with max orange accents adorning the inner lining, while a clean white phylon midsole unit for lightweight cushioning with a rubber outsole for traction and durability rounds out the sleek design.
This women’s pair is currently available at elect Nike retailers overseas first, although, a stateside release is imminent.
Look Out For The New Nike Air Max 90 Ultra Flyknit 2.0 Infrared
By SoleInsider
Introduced earlier this summer, the new Nike Air Max 90 Ultra Flyknit 2.0 consists as another modern makeover of the iconic runner, which is treated in the iconic Infrared color scheme.
Essentially maintaining its iconic profile intact, the runner?s upper has been revamped with a seamless, all-woven construction that strays from its usual leather, mesh or suede makeup. Tonal Hyperfuse overlays adorn the mudguard and Swooshes for reinforcement, as well as defining its recognizable aesthetic, while the collar has also been slimmed down for a more comfortable slip-on feel.
More lightweight and breathable overall, the model is suggested to make its arrival on March 3, according to select Nike retailers overseas.
Draped in a similar color scheme like the aforementioned pair, although in a reversed manner, the low-top is draped in two tones, with nightshade and chile red-shark. Premium suede and leather comprises the overall upper, while a crisp white midsole unit offsets the vivid profile. Finally, a chile red outsole rounds out the sleek design altogether.
Priced at $90, you can purchase this vibrant pair at select Nike retailers nationwide starting Thursday, January 26th.
First offered as the mystery Christmas offering last month, the exclusive Nike Kyrie 3 Samurai will be offered to the public once again in more quantities this week.
Draped in the favorable black/red colorway, the defining aesthetic is prominent across the upper with vibrant red accents, in addition to samurai sword-inspired Swooshes in silver gracing its side panels. Finally, a black/white rubber sole unit with additional red hits on the outsole rounds out the sleek design altogether.
Priced at $120, you can purchase this exclusive pair at select Nike retailers once more, starting Thursday, January 26th.
Click and bookmark our official Nike Kyrie 3 Samurai launch page now for more images, the latest information and release details.
With the Nike Kyrie 3 Samurai releasing in a few days, the next colorway of Kyrie Irving’s newest signature sneaker is showcased in more detail, as it’ll be offered in hyper cobalt.
While the sneaker’s distinctive upper is draped in white, the defining blue accent is prominent on the inner lining and outsole unit, which pronounces the overall profile, as well as creating a simplistic two-tone color scheme. Glossy black swooshes further accentuate its design, while pops of bright crimson also appear on the outsole.
Retailing for a price tag of $120, you can expect to find this latest pair at select Nike retailers nationwide starting Wednesday, February 1st.
Nike Air Zoom Generation Retro Chrome Heels Come With New Sticker
By SoleInsider
Those of you old enough to remember the first time you opened your box to find LeBron’s first signature sneaker, the Nike Air Zoom Generation, should remember that the unique chrome heels came with a protective plastic sticker to prevent any scratches or minute damages. A bit has changed for the coming Nike Zoom Generation “First Game” 2017 retro, out this Wednesday, January 25th for $175 USD at only a handful of select retailers.
While we’re still waiting on more information to come in regarding LeBron’s first ever retro release, the Nike Zoom Generation First Game features a number of differences when compared to the original. Not only has the overall quality of leather changed – a more sturdy and durable lifestyle-like tooling accompanies the retro release – but the protective sticker on the heel has also changed. It’s a minor difference, but it looks like Nike Sportswear is selling the Nike Zoom Generation as a premium, limited edition retro offering given the appearance of the NSW-inspired box and the limited quantity of the release.
Check out more detailed shots of the coming Nike Air Zoom Generation First Game below and if you can’t wait until the eBay.
While the university red colorway released this past weekend, the Nike Kobe A.D. is scheduled to debut in midnight navy next for its latest iteration this year.
With the dark blue tone dominating its overall profile, the sneaker is comprised of engineered mesh, while pure platinum and pristine white accents are prominent throughout, in particular, the Swooshes, inner lining, sheath logo on the tongue, lunarlon foam in the midsole with Zoom Air unit in the heel and the outsole. Additionally, a shimmering blue finish with touches of red are evident on the rear to round out its respective palette.
Priced at $160, you can purchase this bold pair at select Nike retailers starting next Wednesday, February 1st.
