Were you lucky enough to get your hands on the Nike Air Zoom Generation yesterday? LeBron’s first ever retro finally dropped in incredibly limited numbers marking almost a decade and a half since the silhouette first arrived at retailers. The Nike Zoom Generation almost looked completely different too, as Nike SNKRS went into another ‘Behind The Design’ story featuring rare wear-test samples, early design sketches, and the overall history Kevin Durant Shoes of how LeBron’s debut model came to be with the help of designer Aaron Cooper.The Nike Zoom Generation was created by a number of incredibly talented designers, as Nike Basketball wanted to make sure they got the first signature model Lebron 13 right for a kid ‘just from Akron’ who had inked a 7-year $90 million contract before ever playing a professional game. Tinker Hatfield spearheaded a design team with veterans Eric Avar (famous for his involvement in the Nike Kobe signature Kobe AD Shoes line) and Aaron Cooper (the man behind Scottie Pippen’s footwear). According to Nike SNKRS, Cooper was the first to sit down with LeBron to ensure the aesthetics were on point not only from an on-court perspective but in a lifestyle Kobe 7 context as well.Surprisingly enough, LeBron preached comfort over anything else in his first signature model. According to Cooper, finding a balance between functionality and an athlete’s originality is rather difficult. “The art is really their personality, their style. The other Adidas Harden Vol 1 end is the science and when you hit the balance between the two, it’s the sweet spot. You can’t pull them apart. That’s what we at Nike are always after.” Cooper found the perfect balance in the theme of a James Harden Adidas Shoes ‘modern day soldier’, something that’s been echoed in LeBron’s Nike Soldier series, now a full 10 models in. The idea came from LeBron’s AAU travel teams wearing fatigues as a uniform to represent discipline and unity.Cooper continued: “The overall aesthetic Harden Vol 1 Shoes of the shoe is like a futuristic special forces boot for the court. The height of it, the collar line and the angularity of the color blocking. We also developed a textile to have this jungle boot feel to it. Kyrie 3 Similar to our SFB boot that has this blend of ballistic mesh and leather.”Of course, LeBron’s controversial H2 Hummer, a gift from his mother in High School paid for by a loan she took out on the basis of LeBron’s Kyrie 3 Shoes star potential, served as another main inspiration. That could be found through the lace eyelets, the overall typeface on the ‘LeBron’ branding throughout, and the unique herringbone traction pattern. Early samples show a higher construction complete with a unique cut-out Lebron 14 Low heel – something that would be scrapped for the Zoom Generation but could be found on Kobe’s first model with Nike a few seasons later. The overall Swoosh placement was experimented with as well, as early samples showcase the main LeBron Soldier 10 heel Swoosh with the mesh side panel void of the logo. For more on that, read our Classics Revisited: Nike Air Zoom Generation Wear-Test Sample piece.Check out more detailed shots of early wear-test samples and sketches of the Zoom Generation Kobe A.D. below and head over to Nike SKRS for the full story on how LBJ’s first model came to be.
The 2017 NBA Finals starts today and you might see Kyrie Irving lace up this Nike Kyrie 3 Obsidian that James Harden Shoes is releasing this weekend. The basketball sneaker’s obsidian upper is highlighted by metallic gold accents on the swoosh logos and tongue, with other details including a speckled white midsole and gum rubber outsole to complete the look.Look for the Nike kyrie irving shoes Kyrie 3 Obsidian at select Nike stores and online on June 3 for a retail price tag of $120. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for more updates and the latest sneaker news.
New flavor alert! The Nike PG 1 Harden Shoes surfaces in yet another impressive colorway. This time around the shoe has a bit of a Undefeated-inspiration to it as a Olive base is nicely contrasted by the Orange, Black and White hits placed throughout. Just like all the colorways Lebron 14 that have been released or unveiled, this pair also comes with a unique construction as the upper is made out of a combination of suede and mesh. The Orange hits on the branding and Flywire gives the shoe a nice Kobe 10 bold hit, while the speckling on the midsole also gives the shoe some added depth. Although most of us wish these end up getting a release date, nothing is confirmed just yet. Is this the best Nike PG 1 colorway Kobe AD yet?
This image is blurry as f*** and could be of a fake sneaker. According to a reliable Under Armour source, this is what the Curry 3.5 will look like. There has, of course, been no official confirmation and again, Harden Vol 1 take this image with a grain of salt — it may only show us what the Curry 3.5 could look like.People often ask why we post these images; we post them to instill the above warning. Once these hit socials Lebron Shoes and get reposted people just take it as fact that these are what’s coming in a couple months when that may not be the case.The tooling looks similar, but the heel is different, perhaps to lighten up the sneaker but Kyrie 1 still retain its support features? The upper and tongue also look much more perforated. But who knows right now? Let us know what you think in the comments, and reserve harsher judgment for when we have more concrete information.
Steph Kd 7 Curry and the Golden State Warriors will be celebrating the Chinese New Year throughout the later parts of this month and February with their special edition “CNY” sleeved jerseys, and now Steph has a matching pair of his Curry 3 LeBron Ambassador 9 model to wear with the ensemble with the UA Curry 3 Chinese New Year dropping at select retailers tomorrow, January 21st for $140 USD.The UA Curry 3 features a bold striped heel and midsole unit for the festive Year of Lebron James Shoes the Rooster while a Chinese-themed Rocket Red mesh base contrasts the Metallic Gold branding on the ‘UA’ tongue. Will you be grabbing the UA Curry 3 Chinese New Year tomorrow? Check out more detailed shots below and stay tuned for Kyrie 3 Samurai more Release Date updates right here on Sneaker News.
We gave you a first look at the Nike LeBron 14 Low Prism Pink alongside the Nike LeBron 14 Low Mint Foam less than two weeks ago. Official images were provided Lebron 14 Elite a few days later, but a release date was never announced. We now have a release date, and guess what? The Nike LeBron 14 Low Prism Pink drops tomorrow!This version of the Nike LeBron 14 Low comes with a woven Nike Kyrie 3 upper done in Prism Pink. The shoe also comes with some mesh accents noted on the heel, while leather accents take care of the toe. Continuing the tonal theme of the shoe is the matching Zoom midsole and translucent outsole KD 9 down low. Summer approved? Most definitely. Priced at $150, pick these up from Nike.com on July 7th.
The Nike LeBron 14 Low is getting a military theme for its next colorway this season in the form of an olive hue Kobe Shoes across its upper. Made of nubuck, mesh and woven materials, the basketball sneaker is also accented with pops of crimson on the rear with 3M reflective detailing on the back pull tab and swooshes. A marble-like patterned rubber outsole finally KD Shoes completes the stylish look altogether.Retailing for a price tag of $150, look for this colorway of the Nike LeBron 14 Low at select Nike stores and online soon. Be sure to click and bookmark our Air Jordan 13 GS Wolf Kobe Bryant Shoes Grey hub page now for the shoe’s latest release info and up-to-the-minute updates and images. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news and release dates.
The Nike Air More Uptempo is dropping new colorways next Kobe 9 month and one of those is this University Blue hue. The basketball shoe features a UNC Tar Heels-like color scheme with University Blue covering the upper and midsole. White oversized “AIR” lettering across the shoe, perforations, swooshes on the tongue, Kobe A.D. NXT toe and heel complete the two-tone look altogether.Retailing for a price tag of $160, look for the Nike Air More Uptempo University Blue at select Nike stores and online on September 1. Be sure to click and bookmark our Air KD 9 Shoes Jordan 5 GS Sunblush hub page now for the shoe’s latest release info and up-to-the-minute updates and images. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news and release dates.
After releasing in Triple White at the Lebron 11 beginning of the month, the Nike Air Shake Ndestrukt will be dropping in a brand new colorway to kick off the month of August this time covered in Gym Red.This Nike Air Shake Ndestrukt features a premium Gym Red leather Kobe 6 all throughout the upper with mesh being placed on the medial side underneath the asymmetrical lacing system. The usual branding is seen on the midfoot, strap, and heel for that classic look. Down below we see a contrasting sole unit Lebron Soldier 9 in Summit White that has been hit with a Gym Red Swoosh.Look for the Nike Air Shake Ndestrukt in Gym Red to release on August 1st 2017 for a retail price of $140.
We’re less than a week away from Kyrie 2 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 “Chase Down” colorway Lebron 14 Shoes 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 Kd 5 where to buy the Nike LeBron 14 Chase Down 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 Lebron 12 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 Kyrie Shoes 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 KD 9 Elite strapped constructions over the past decade.Be sure to check out more official detailed images of this weekend’s Nike LeBron 14 “Chase Down” release and stay tuned for more retail updates regarding where to buy the LeBron 14 Chase Down below. In the meantime, head over to our Release Dates page for an updated look Kd 8 at the latest and greatest offerings from Nike Basketball.
