Following an exclusive ID option, the newly-introduced Nike KD 9 is unveiled in latest colorway, officially dubbed, “Birds Of Paradise.”

While a backstory of the sneaker’s distinct aesthetic has not been revealed it, the silhouette is actually part of Durant’s latest tour to China, which may suggest that it’ll be offered in China first, but, the model is listed for availability at Nike stockists nationwide on August 19th.

Essentially defined by its flyknit upper dipped in a mixture of teal and green, the vibrant palette is complemented with tonal black located on the rear, inner lining, laces and pull tabs, as it all rests atop a white Zoom sole unit. More accents of teal are implemented on the tongue, Swoosh branding on its side panels and midsole as well.

The official retail price tag is listed at $150.

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Author’s Take

I like the silhouette overall and this colorway is probably one of the best so far. I’m biased towards the palette.

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Initially revealed, official imagery of the Nike KD 9 Unlimited is now presented, as the basketball silhouette’s defining vibrant theme simply pays homage to the forthcoming 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Essentially sporting a multicolor flyknit upper that features tones of volt, orange, pink and more, tonal black across the majority of its composition complements the palette, while more pops of volt are evidenced on the Swoosh, tongue tab and frontal portion of its outsole. In addition, the zoom component is also treated in pink to perfectly coordinated with the respective theme.

Set to release at Nike retailers on August 4th, the model is officially listed for a price tag of $150.

Also, check out Durant’s latest trip to China in the video below!

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Author’s Take

I’m a fan of the sneaker in general and this colorway is pretty appealing. It’s a nice tribute to the summer games as well, but an Olympic colorway would’ve been nicer.

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While its original variation released last week, the Nike Hyperdunk 2016 Flyknit edition is treated in the USA Away theme as well.

Essentially noted to commemorate this year’s Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the newly-introduced basketball sneaker is rendered in a patriotic-like color scheme. Dark obsidian and bright crimson covers both halves of the upper woven construction, while the respective theme is encapsulated with pristine hits of white gracing the reinforcing heel cap and midsole unit. Other notable elements include large Swooshes across the heel unit, an extended sock-like collar for additional support and more blue accents gracing the flywire system.

Finished off with an icy translucent outsole, you can purchase this pair at select Nike retailers nationwide starting July 18th for a retail price tag of $200.

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Author’s Take

I like this pair more than the original because of its construction. The theme is a cool gesture obviously, but, it looks solid on the model overall.

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Following a sneak peek this past December 2015, another look at the upcoming Nike Roshe 2 is provided, as these inaugural colorways are expected to make its debut sometime later this year.

Staying true to its original design language, the popular lifestyle silhouette seems to be more refined than its predecessor. The upper seems to be constructed of smooth textile and additionally reinforced with side panels. Furthermore, the Swoosh is more pronounced, while the model bears an inner-bootie like collar, as it rests atop a revamped outsole.

Men’s colorways are offered in Iguana Green, Midnight Navy, and Black/Anthracite, while the women receive Atomic Pink, Grey and another variation of Black/Anthracite.

Stay tuned to KicksOnFire for its official release.

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Author’s Take

I’m a fan of the silhouette overall and I like the refined/sleeker look. The colorways are solid so far and it should receive a lot of attention as well.

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Nike Sportswear is honoring the 20th anniversary of the Atlanta Olympics with this clean Nike Air Trainer SC High. It’s rare for an Olympic-themed sneaker to not feature a patriotic red, white, and blue, but this Nike retro instead opts to pay homage to the official Atlanta Olympics logo which at the time featured a 90s heavy influence of teal, gold, and a rainbow array of colors splashing on the torch. The premium build adds a unique peach logo on the tongue in honor of Georgia, America’s ‘peach state’, while a bolstered hair suede works well with a premium micro-perforated leather. The side panels even display a hidden reflective feature. Luxurious gold touches add a premium accent while a translucent outsole sees a multi-color confetti print liven up the whole affair. This Nike Air Trainer SC High “Atlanta Olympics” will arrive at select retailers on July 19th. Check out more detailed photos below and be sure to stay updated on the latest release dates right here on Sneaker News.

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Last seen in chlorine blue, the Nike Flyknit Air Max is introduced in another vibrant colorway to perfectly coordinate with the summer season.

Sporting a mixture of blues across its defining woven upper, the knitted composition also intertwines pops of pink on its flywire system, which spreads across its side panels and the rear portion of its midsole piping. Offset with black accents on the laces, inner lining and pull tabs, the model is further pronounced with a white Swoosh.

Finished off with its signature translucent full-length air-enhanced sole unit, you can expect to find this women’s pair to debut at select Nike retailers soon.

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Author’s Take

I’m a fan of the silhouette in general. I like the design overall and I’m just biased towards runners. This colorway isn’t for me though.

#ChicksOnFire Collections: Jodi Goldberg (@jodirockstar)

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Kevin Durant’s career has allowed him to embrace some newfound hobbies and passions over the last decade. As his basketball talents take him all over the world, Kevin has developed an affinity for photography, global travel, and other hobbies that he shares with his Nike compatriot Leo Chang. Today, Nike announces that KD will partake in a week-long tour in China to share the new KD 9 with his massive fanbase in Asia; with stops in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Taipai, there’s no doubt that KD will be carrying his camera around with him to take some more shots for his personal portfolio.

The next major stop after China will be Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games in August, so Nike has unveiled two key releases of his new KD 9 shoes that are set to hit stores leading up to the big sporting event. The “Unlimited” colorway, which boasts an energetic black/neon/pink composition, will hit stores on August 4th, while the nature-themed “Birds Of Paradise” will become available on August 19th. Get a detailed look at both upcoming KD 9 shoes ahead and mark your calendars for those key dates if you’re waiting for the next KD 9 drops.

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The Kobe 11 is back with another new graphic, this time paying homage to Kobe’s Black Mamba alter ego with a new snake logo on the heel. Known as the Kobe 11 “Green Mamba”, the pair utilizes an aggressive thrashing pattern with brief touches of a snakeskin print throughout while reflect silver lands on the Swoosh to stand out. What do you think of the look? No word yet on a release date, but we’ll keep you updated right here on Sneaker News.

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Nike Basketball and Kobe Bryant are making this whole retirement thing work out quite nicely, as a number of great Kobe 11 colorways have set the tone for the post-playing days Kobe lineup. The Black Mamba imprint shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon, and the latest release is proof with the introduction of the Kobe 11 Mambacurial. The soccer boot inspired design sees bold ‘Nike’ print branding on the side panel while the usual Swoosh blocking is moved to the forefoot with an oversized blown up placement to fit with the splashes of volt, royal, and fuchsia patterns throughout. Check out more photos below and let us know what you think of the new Mambacurial Kobe by taking your thoughts to our comments section.

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Few things genuinely shock me when I pass by your run of the (Ontario) mill(s) sneaker store anymore. After several years on the job, you become numb to a few things, namely the amount of new sneakers that you see on a daily basis. Seeing them in person obviously serves a purpose and you get to see and interact with people to get a feeling for what’s really “trending” instead of just looking at the analytics of every tweet and post, but the actual joy of discovery is often times gone. It takes that special something to truly make me do a double turn and it takes something remarkable to inspire an impulse buy. The Nike Zoom Air 96 Olympic was just that sneaker.

Penny Hardaway’s Olympic player exclusive has been on my radar of must-haves since well, ’96 when he wore them in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta as part of the second Dream Team (sorry, 1994 FIBA squad). The Zoom Flight 96 featured an elegant wavy design that was typical of 90s – in a good way – design back then and it was on the feet of one of my favorite NBA players of all-time. Back in 1996 when my source for information on kicks were NBA-related magazines and whatever blurry photo I could find on the LA Times, I really thought the Zoom Flight 96 was going to be the Nike Air Penny II. That wouldn’t be the case and the Zoom Flight 96 went to become a fun footnote in Penny’s sneaker history and a surefire candidate for a future Sneaker Grails post.

I knew that the Nike Zoom Flight 96 Olympic was coming back this month, but all signs were pointing to an end of the month release. Imagine my (very pleasant) surprise when that wasn’t the case. Check out the unboxing above as part of our KoF Live series when we open them up on Facebook Live.  Let us know what you think about the shoe in the comments.

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Not too long ago we gave you a heads up that a handful of Prestos with graphic patterns on the upper were going to release later on down the line. One of those releases is the Nike Air Presto Fire Waves you see above.

The graphic placed on the Presto upper comes in a combination of Vivid Sulfur, Black, Sail and a little bit of Racer Blue. The actual consists of Fire Waves placed all over the overlay, while the hits of Black noted on the cage, laces, toe cap and outsole tone it down a bit. No word yet on when these bad boys will release, but one they do are you looking to pick up a pair?

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The latest colorway of the Nike Kobe 11 to be unveiled has the shoe’s upper covered in a graphic that appears to mimic the look of a snake, a reptile Kobe likes to associate himself with. Let’s get a closer look at the shoe.

The Kobe 11 is seen dressed in a color combination consisting of Black and Green with just a touch of Silver placed in areas such as the Nike Swoosh and the bold Mamba logo on the heel. If you take a closer look at the heel you will also see that it comes in a snakeskin textured fashion. Said to already be available internationally, we will let you know if/when these get a stateside release.

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Author’s Take

I’m surprised not more snake-themed Kobes exist. it fits so well with his Black Mamba persona. This pair looks clean! I’d like to see them release in the states.

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Nike Sportswear manages to keep things interesting for the Nike Air Huarache with unique new colorways like this one you see before you today. Designed for the ladies, this Air Huarache features a look not quite like anything we’ve ever seen before on the tried and true silhouette, constructed with a textured textile upper in a unique color block of off-white neoprene with shades of dark and light pink, finished with black for the rubber Huarache heel counter. Lady Huarache fans can find this intriguing new colorway arriving now at select Nike Sportswear retailers like Rock City Kicks.

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The Nike Kobe 11 will soon come out with a Mambacurial colorway. It has now become the norm to see a Mambacurial colorway on the Nike Kobe signature line, so this really shouldn’t come as no surprise.

Unlike past versions of this theme, the Nike Kobe 11 Mambacurial kind of has inspiration from a handful of different Mercurial releases, so in a way it sort of like a Nike Kobe 11 What The Mercurial. The shoes comes with panels that represent different Mercurial models from 1998 all the way to 2016. As of right now the shoe is slated to drop on September 15th for $160. Keep it locked as more info and images are sure to follow.

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Author’s Take

It’s actually pretty cool. Love the vibrancy and contrast on the shoe. Looking forward to this release.

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Just a heads up for anyone who was looking forward to the Nike Zoom All Out Flyknit release. The Bright Crimson colorway along with a handful of other colorways are now available for purchase.

The Nike Zoom All Out Flyknit is said to be a modernized version of the classic low-top running shoe. The most notable features include the Flyknit constructed upper paired up with the Flywire caging system. The sock like upper assures you will have a nice and snug fit. Below you will find a full visible Air Unit sole. The upper comes in a Bright Crimson colorway, while the sole comes in Volt. Out now at nike.com and other Nike retailers, pick up a pair for $200.

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Author’s Take

I’ve yet to see them in person, but so far I like what I see. I’m actually surprised people aren’t talking more about this shoe.

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