Group play for Team USA Basketball has concluded and it looks like the victory lap that many anticipated has hit a few snags along the way. After a dominant exhibition season and a pair of easy wins to start the tournament, USA barely squeaked out wins against Australia, Serbia and France. While they are still undefeated heading into the knockout rounds, all the talk about international basketball taking a step back these past few years sounds a little haphazard now.

Since we are still a sneaker blog based in America (and because the Philippines didn’t even make it to Rio), we’ll be rooting for KD, ‘Melo, Uncle Drew, Boogie and the rest to take home the gold this week. Here’s a look back at the kicks they’ve worn so far including some new colorways of the Nike KD 9, Nike Kyrie 2, Air Jordan XXX1 and many more. Hopefully someone gets real bold and break out some gold (probably Draymond Green) for the medal rounds.

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Kevin Durant – Nike KD 9 USA

Kyrie Irving – Nike Kyrie 2

Carmelo Anthony – Jordan Melo M12 USA

Jimmy Butler – Air Jordan XXX1 USA

DeMarcus Cousins – Nike Zoom Clear Out USA

Klay Thompson – ANTA KT1 USA

Draymond Green – Nike Zoom Clear Out USA

DeAndre Jordan – Nike Zoom Clear Out USA

Kyle Lowry – adidas Crazylight Boost 2016 USA

Harrison Barnes – adidas Crazy Bounce 2016 USA

DeMar DeRozan – Nike Kobe 11 Elite USA

Paul George – Nike Hyperdunk Flyknit 2016

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To follow-up on a recent gym red colorway, the Nike Air Max 95 Ultra SE is now revealed in an upcoming fall-appropriate finish.

Sporting a mixture of olive with yellow gold-like accents across its seamless foam and mesh upper, the component is also detailed with perforations along its eye stays to enable superb ventilation as well. A two-toned exposed flywire system complements the understated build, as it all rests atop a matching full-length sole unit to top it all off.

A release date has not been announced yet, but, stay tuned to KicksOnFire for additional updates.

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Author’s Take

I?ll always be a fan of this model. I really like the exposed lacing system and the build on this pair is just appealing. This colorway is a crowd pleaser as well.

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Last offered in lasered iterations, the Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 returns this summer in an autumn-inclined colorway.

Flaunting premium suede across its upper, dipped in night maroon, complementing accents of vachetta tan adorn the tongue label, lacing panel on the ankle and intricate detailing across the heel to pronounce its bold, yet understated colorway. The two tones are simply offset by a crisp, white rubber sole unit that finishes off the clean design.

You can find this pair at select Nike retailers overseas now, but, a stateside release is expected to make its arrival soon.

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Author’s Take

I used to wear this silhouette often back then. I’m still a big fan of the model and in this colorway, it’s just another appealing option.

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Following this pair in four shades, another multicolored Nike Air Huarache is currently available, as the color scheme seems more appropriate for the upcoming Fall season.

Flaunting a mixture of sail white and midnight navy across its upper, the two tones are complemented with its signature TPU heel cage in ale brown. The model is rounded out with a matching sail white midsole unit and navy outsole to cap off its respective colorway.

Retailing for $120, you can find this pair at select Nike retailers worldwide now.

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Author’s Take

You can never go wrong with this silhouette. The colorway is an appealing option as well. I’m just a fan overall.

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With the Olympic colorway as the most notable iteration so far this summer, the Nike Air Max BW is revealed in a new colorway as part of the brand’s Fall 2016 collection.

Dressed in a clean and bold two-tone combination, sail white covers the sneaker?s mesh and leather upper, while it’s nicely contrasted by a midnight navy-colored rubber sole unit that?s equipped with the signature air bubble unit in the heel for enhanced cushioning. Furthermore, subtle hits of ale brown adorn the heel via branding.

Retailing for $120, you can purchase this pair at select Nike retailers nationwide now.

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Author’s Take

I?m a fan of the silhouette overall and this colorway is simple, but, still appealing. I?m biased, but, it?s a really nice offering.

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Nike Sportswear revived those old school 90s telephone ads when re-introducing the retro Nike Zoom Talaria to the world. The cult-classic silhouette featured a premium ride thanks to Zoom technology and was at the top of plenty of retro running collector’s lists given how difficult the 1997 model was to find before a re-release happened this past March. Now after initial original colorways have hit retailers, NSW is getting creative with a number of lifestyle-ready looks.

The Nike Talaria is back in a new black and brown look perfect for the coming Fall 2016 season. The casual take features a premium black leather construction with brown piping throughout. But there’s more – that same brown shade doubles as a reflective 3M material when the light hits for a head-turning look perfect for nighttime running. Also included is premium metallic gold speckling on the outsole unit that perfectly compliments the casual brown throughout. No word yet on a release date, but check out more official Nike photos after the break and stay tuned for more right here on Sneaker News.

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Following a brief first look, new detailed images of this new Nike LeBron 13 Elite EXT is now revealed.

Exhibiting more lifestyle appeal compared to its original counterpart, the model is treated with vachetta tan leather covering its perforated upper. Matching laces provide a clean look to its sleek profile, as contrasting accents of black for its carbon fiber shank complement the colorway. Finally, a crisp white rubber sole unit tops off the aesthetically pleasing design.

A release date has not been announced yet, but, stay tuned to KicksOnFire for additional updates as they arise.

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Author’s Take

I’m a sucker for this colorway. Whatever silhouette it’s on, I’m instantly a fan. It flaunts lifestyle appeal and style nicely.

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It’s usually this time of year when we start seeing previews of LeBron’s next signature sneaker, but even with the anticipation of the Nike LeBron 14, the Swoosh is still creating new renditions of the Nike LeBron 13 Elite. This EXT-like leather rendition is the most premium creation utilizing the LeBron 13 Elite as a blueprint to date, and it pays off thanks to smart use of the popular vachetta tan color throughout.

The LeBron 13 Elite tweaked some of the performance technologies to help LeBron shed some weight for the added playoff push. The overall aesthetic remained relatively unchanged by adding a huge carbon fiber shank, losing the posite construction for a synthetic Kurim rubberized textile, and more. The addition of a premium leather sees embossed Swoosh details on the side panel, added perforations up the tongue, subtle yet effective red speckling on the exposed Dynamic Flywire and heel branding, and a milky white outsole. There’s no word yet on a release date, but you can grab this premium LeBron pair right now on eBay.

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The women’s rendition of the Nike Internationalist receives a vibrant update to cap off the summer season.

Styled in a combination of obsidian/digital pink-sunset, the classic retro runner has been modernized with more stylish flair. The understated tone is prominent across its toe box and side panels, while sunset orange is prominent for its overlays and laces. Pink swooshes add even more vibrance to its already eye-catching design, as the rear section bears a triangular motif for a distinctive finish.

All resting atop a white midsole unit and black outsole, you can purchase this pair at select Nike retailers overseas first, while a stateside release is imminent.

Images: Titolo

Author’s Take

I’m a sucker for this silhouette. I’m just a fan of its sleek/classic design. The colorway is a solid option for the ladies this season.

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Just like this recently featured AM 95, the Nike Air Max 90 is treated in the same three-tone finish, consisting of ale brown, navy and white.

The defining earthy hue is essentially prominent on the suede toe box and laces, while navy converges across the collar section, tongue, inner lining, mudguard and visible air bubble unit in the heel to reinforce the understated palette.

Topped off with contrasting white on the midsole unit to cap off the respective colorway, you can find this pair at select Nike retailers overseas first, while a stateside release is imminent.

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Author’s Take

This model is one of my favorite silhouettes. The color combo is appealing overall and you just can’t go wrong with a pair.

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While a neutral olive pair is currently available, the newly-introduced Nike Air Presto SE is set to be released in the ubiquitous triple black finish as well this season.

Unlike its traditional counterpart, this rendition boasts a stretch mesh upper that promotes sufficient breathability and natural comfort throughout. Further detailed with its signature TPU midfoot cage system, the silhouette is topped off with a matching phylon midsole and air-sole unit that provides soft, lightweight cushioning.

You can expect to find this pair at select Nike retailers very soon for a retail price tag of $130.

Stay tuned for updates.

Images: Nike

Author’s Take

I like this revamped look more. It makes the model a bit more stylish and the colorway is just a versatile and appealing pair.

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With its initial debut back in 1997, the classic Nike Air Zoom Talaria has been revived this year in the form of a new black and gold finish.

Staying true to its classic design, the low-top sneaker is comprised of a leather and breathable mesh build. Black consists as its dominating tone while bronze/gold-like detailing is implemented across the toe box, heel section and midsole to pronounce its stealthy profile. Further equipped with 3M reflective accents on the trim, ankle and rear, the model is topped off with a white midsole and gold-speckeld outsole.

Stay tuned to KicksOnFire for an official release date.

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Author’s Take

I’m just a fan of the retro style/silhouette. This color combo is a solid offering and I’m assuming it’ll be relevant to the Summer Olympics.

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With Team USA Basketball (men’s and women’s) dominating the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — this upcoming Nike Hyperdunk 2016 Low LMTD USA pays tribute specifically to the formidable women?s team of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

Draped in the nation’s signature colors of red, white and blue — flywire cables are implemented on the upper to hug your foot alongside laces for complete midfoot lockdown. A special graphic is also seen on the insoles, medial and heel section of the silhouette to further coordinate with its respective theme, as it all rests atop a faded red/white midsole unit and blue outsole.

Retailing for $130, you can purchase this pair at select Nike retailers starting Saturday, August 20th.

Images: Nike

Author’s Take

I?m just a sucker for this theme. It really looks nice on this silhouette too. I?m a fan overall. I would consider purchasing if I played bball often.

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While we all patiently wait to see what LeBron’s next signature shoe will look like, it looks as if the someone could have already leaked the shoe. What you see above is rumored to be the Nike LeBron 14. While nothing official has come out of Nike (yet), I really wouldn’t be surprised if this in fact ends up being LeBron’s 14th signature.

Our first look at the (rumored) Nike LeBron 14 shows a couple of new features on the shoe. For starters, it appears as if the shoe is done with a one-piece upper made out of mesh and synthetic material. I also see the use of Flywire for additional support, and a new lacing system that we’re not used to seeing on LeBron models. This particular colorway comes in all-Black from top to bottom. The only type of branding I’m able to see based off of this picture is the Nike Swoosh placed on the rear medial side portion of the midsole. Do you guys think this is really the Nike LeBron 14? A sample? Let us know what your initial thoughts on the shoe are.

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Check out this new colorway of the Nike Air Zoom Flyknit Streak 6. Dubbed the Unlimited, this two-toned motif is said to be inspired by the the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Available now, let’s get a closer look at the shoe.

The Nike Air Zoom Flyknit Streak 6 Unlimited comes dressed in a Flyknit woven upper done in Volt and Pink. Breaking up the two-toned look of the shoe is the Black placed on he outsole and branding hits on the tongue, heel and side panels. A White midsole and Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot make this an exceptional performance shoe. Out norw, pick up your very own pair at select retailers for $160.

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Author’s Take

I usually tend to stat away from Volt at this current moment, but it actually works really well on this shoe. It definitely helps the shoe make a statement.

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