Sneaker Rx

Nike Zoom Kobe VII "Wolf"

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:33:25 -0400

Another “Predator Pack” release for the Nike Zoom Kobe VII is on the horizon. Today, March 16^th, the Kobe VII “Wolf” drops. The shoe is a wolf silver with orange accents. The ominous wolf is present on the back of the sneaker. These are sure to lighten some pockets this weekend.

Nike Easter Collection. Lebron 9 Low x Kobe VII x KD IV

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:24:10 -0400

While Easter is often the time of worship and devotion, it also has become a time for annual sneaker releases. This year Nike holds tradition and prepares to release Easter inspired kicks for its Big 3. Each shoe carries a mint candy green hue, in concordances with light pastel colors that go with Easter. All three release on April the 6^th. Click read more for more images and pricing details.

The Lebron 9 Easter is a low style version. Different from its taller counterpart it has a full shoe length Air Max bubble and Hyperfuse base. The Lebron 9 Low Easter is mainly a dark iridescent greenish grey with the mint candy green accents and sole.

Nike LeBron 9 Low
Dark Grey/Mint Candy-Cool Grey-New Green
510811-001
04/06/12
$150

The KD IV Easter is the brightest of the 3 and is the normal KD IV style. The whole shoe pops in the mint candy color and has new green accents. A dash of lavender is tossed in on the underside of the strap that crosses the shoe and at the place where it attaches. These seem to be the hottest of the 3 kicks, garnering much buzz.

Nike Zoom KD IV ‘Easter’
Mint Candy/New Green-White
473679-301
04/06/12
$95.00

The Nike Zoom Kobe VII Easter offering is also a part of his “Predator Pack”. The predator of choice for the Easter sneaker is the poison dart frog. We saw glimpses of this shoe earlier in the year. The Kobe VII Poison Dart Frog mirrors the skin of the amphibian in a black and mint combination. And like the rest of the predator pack, an image of the animal is present on the back of the shoe.

Nike Zoom Kobe VII ‘Poison Dart Frog’
Mint Candy/Black
488371-300
04/06/12
$140

Nike LeBron 9 “Summit Lake Hornets”

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:55:15 -0500

The releases of Nike’s NBA Big (James, Bryant, and Durant) seem to keep rolling out one pair after another. Mr. James’ Nike LeBron 9 is a steeple of the sneaker landscape right now and Nike continues to wow us with eye popping colorways. This weekend shows the releases of the Lebron 9 “Dunkman” “Mango” and “Griffeys”, but several sneaker aficionados have been waiting for release info on the Lebron 9 “Summit Lake Hornet”, which pay homage to Lebron’s adolescent AAU team. Nike took to Twitter today to give a release date, March 31^st, which gives a little breather on sneakerhead pockets. Expected to be limited, the “SLH” sports purple and aqua colors reminiscent of the early Charlotte Hornets. I’m sure these Brons will make for happy hunting.

Nike LeBron 9
“Summit Lake Hornets”
March 31, 2012
$170

Nike Zoom Kobe 7 ‘Poison Dart Frog’

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:16:44 -0500

Kobe Bryant recently had his nose broken during the All-Star Game but seems to have no plans to slow down, and neither does his signature shoe line. Today Nike revealed a new animal in the Mamba’s “Predator” collection called the “Poisonous Dart Frog”. About 2 weeks back we saw a sample of the Kobe “PDF” with the glow-in-the-dark frog skin. The actual version of the Nike Zoom Kobe 7 ‘Poison Dart Frog’ dispensed with that and sports a LA Laker color way. The primary skin of the shoe is yellow with areas of black resembling the frog with a purple heel cap. And like the other “Predator” kicks it sports the frog on the crest on the heel. These are set to leap into stores on March 19^th.

Model: Nike Zoom Kobe VII
Color: Court Purple/Wolf Grey-Black-Tour Yellow
Article #: 488371-500
Release: May 19, 2012
MSRP: $140

Nike All-Star Game “Galaxy” Collection Artwork...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:11:00 -0500

Nike All-Star Game “Galaxy” Collection Artwork via http://kick-draw.tumblr.com/

Adidas x David Beckham - adiMEGA Torsion Flex CC

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:59:25 -0500

Adidas and Mr. Ball Bender himself, David Beckham, team up for the adiMEGA Torsion Flex CC. The running shoe features Adidas’ breathable ClimaCool technology as well as a Torsion Flex sole. Perfect for summer training, the flagship coloway is a popping orange and royal blue. Also pictured are a more modest black and white colorway. These are set to release sometime Spring/Summer 2012. Check back for more release info.

Air Jordan 4 “Cavs”

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:37:00 -0500

Year of the 4’s? It would seem so! After the “Cement” 4 and “Voltage Cherry” 4, Jordan Brand has another 4 colorway on the horizon. At first look it would seem as if these would be immediate fodder for Spike Lee courtside at MSG, especially given MJ’s history against the Knicks. But as it were Jordan flips the script and names them after another team whose heart was broken by “His Airness”, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sporting the 80’s orange and blue over a black base, the Air Jordan IV “Cavs” are set to drop sometime in the near future, also coming in kids sizes. Are these on your radar? I’m sure Craig Ehlo won’t be grabbing a pair! via rstor

Air Jordan IV
Black/Orange Blaze-Old Royal
308497-027

ASG Nike Galaxy Collection On Court

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:41:00 -0500

Bryant in Nike Zoom Kobe VII "Galaxy"

Bryant in Nike Zoom Kobe VII "Galaxy"

Bryant in Nike Zoom Kobe VII "Galaxy"

Bryant in Nike Zoom Kobe VII "Galaxy"

James in Lebron 9 "Galaxy"

James in Lebron 9 "Galaxy"

James in Lebron 9 "Galaxy"

Durant in KD IV "Galaxy"

Durant in KD IV "Galaxy"

Durant in KD IV "Galaxy"

ASG Nike Galaxy Collection On Court

Nike Unveils Revamped NIKE+ TRAINING

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:09:00 -0500

Nike once again galvanizes the sports and training landscape with new improvements and technology. Nike just introduced the new Nike+ platform. Taking the current Nike+ to the next level the technology now goes beyond speed, heart rate, and time, and crosses over into realm of basketball. That’s right basketball! The new technology uses sensory throughout the whole shoe gauge vertical, speed, intensity, as well as rate to motivate you to go higher and further. Like its predecessor, the new Nike+ uses the iPhone/iPod and Nike training apparatuses. Nike+ becomes your handheld trainer with a variety of workouts and drill tailor made to your liking and current goals. And if that wasn’t enough, all of your data and progress is sent to the internet for your personal records and analysis. Another facet to this technology is the gamesmanship that it allows for. As you train Nike+ allows you to challenge and compete with others who also are Nike+ users, which turns your daunting workout into a competitive match between you and others when and wherever are. The Nike+ technology will be available for the whole Lunarlon+ Collection, including the Nike Hyperdunk+, the Lunar Hyper Workout+ and Lunar TR1+. All this is set to launch on June 29^th. Nike has done it once more, catapulting our sports and training into the stratosphere. Let the games and training begin! Hit READ MORE for more videos and pictures of the shoes, technology, and performances, as well as the sports stars exhibiting the technology.

Lin Gets Contract Extension From Nike

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:14:00 -0500

As #Linsanity continues to build the Taiwanese-American star continues to capitalize off his phenomenal skills. Jeremy Lin’s recent explosion on the court was not only caught by Knick fans and sports outlets, but by sponsors as well. As Asian sporting companies like Li Ning, Peak Sports and Qiaodan Sport began courting Lin, the mighty Nike swooped in on Lin and renewed his contract. Lin who currently wears the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011, will more than likely have a PE Edison fashioned for the Knick orange and blue. Let the #LINSANITY continue! Hit read more for what Nike had to say in their statement.

When your number is called, be ready.

Jeremy Lin might not have been a household name a few weeks ago, but he was still in the gym. Still putting in time to be the best player that he could be because he believed. Through being undrafted and cut, and then sitting on the bench in New York, Lin believed he would get his opportunity to show that he belonged in the NBA. He did get that opportunity and when it arrived, he was ready. Basketball never stopped for Lin, even when the circumstances were not what he had hoped.

While a 6-foot-3 point guard from Harvard isn’t the prototypical NBA player, when you boil it down, what matters isn’t who you are, but what you can do. Thanks to his hard work ethic and commitment to getting better, Lin has proven he can do the things necessary to be an NBA point guard. In the past two weeks, he’s shown he can be the starting point guard for a New York Knicks team that was desperate for stability.

Since Lin has taken over the reins at the one spot, the Knicks have won seven straight games. Lin is averaging 24.4 points and 9 assists per game over those seven victories. He’s getting his teammates -all of them involved and he’s changed the spirit of the team. He’s gone from last man on the bench to playing under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden and his transition has been a smooth one because he was ready. Whether you’re playing under bright lights with the biggest stars in the game or in a dimly-lit gym by yourself, play for the right reasons, train as though you’re training for your big break and when it comes, you’ll be ready.

What a #Linderella story…

Air Jordan X ‘Stealth’

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:57:38 -0500

Photos of the Air Jordan X ‘Stealth’ have hit the net leaving sneaker savants with something to be desired. Similar to the Countdown Pack “Shadow Greys”, the “Stealths” 10s readopt the black silhouette, but this time completely ravaging the shoe of color. The only light sport on this Batman-esque shoe is the sole which is white and grey. Will this kick take off like the “Old Royal” and “Chicago” 10 releases of earlier this year? Only time will tell. Stick around for exact release info later. Photos via AGS.

Air Jordan X ‘Stealth’
Black/White-Stealth
310805-003
$160

Air Jordan XI "BLACKOUT" Sample + Other Samples

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:43:11 -0500

Since the beginning of 2012 there has been speculation and conjecture about what Jordans will drop this year. Neck deep into February we see various samples hitting the web, leaving sneaker fans anxious for what’s next. No sneaker has caused more buzz than the “Blackout” Air Jordan XI’s samples. AJXI’s seemingly being the most sought after Jordan shoe, it is understandable. But the “blackouts” aren’t the only sample out there setting the net ablaze. Hit the “READ MORE” to see a few recent samples.

Air Jordan 11 Low – White / Black – Varsity Red

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:57:09 -0500

As our pockets recover from blasts Jordan Brand keeps firing at us, a new preemptive strike looms in the form of the Air Jordan XI Low White/Red. Expected to release in May, this non-OG 11 still should get much play amongst sneakerheads. The crisp white on white upper and mid is set uptop a varsity red sole. Seeing that this combo is fresh and new, you can expect them to fly off shelves just as the summer begins to kick off. A little less perilous to the pocket, these “lows” are expected to retail at $140.

Air Jordan 11 Low
White/Black-Varsity Red
528895-101
05/05/12
$140

Nike Introduces Nike Flyknit + Flyknit Racer

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:41:00 -0500

Nike’s ever quest to be at the apex of the sporting world has been an unabated endeavor since Nike’s inception in 1964.Nike continues to do so, creating new technologies with every shoe with revolutionary shoe shaping and weightlessness. Nike recently continued this trend with the brand new unraveling (literally) of the Nike Flyknit technology. The Flyknit Racer running shoe follows Nike’s recipe of less is more by incorporating groundbreaking technology; all within an astounding weight of 5.6 ounces. The shoe is made with an innovative technology erases seams, glue, sewing, and cutting. The shoe’s rudimentary element is a woven tapestry silhouette that ergonomically moves and contours to the natural movements of a runner’s foot. Taking 4 years of work to complete by engineers and programmers, its genesis came from feedback that stated that people wanted a lightweight shoe that fit like a sock. Nike did just that creating a runner’s masterpiece with runners as the muse. You can check the shoe out at 21 Mercer, who are going to be selling the phenomenal shoe sometime in July. Are you ready for Flyknit?

Air Jordan VI/VII "Gold Medal" Pack [FIRST GLIMPSE]

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:45:03 -0500

Since the beginning of the year speculation and buzz has gone on about what Jordans will hit the shelves in 2012. From Stealth 10s to Red low 11s there’s been a low hum of news. Today we finally see visible proof of a jaw dropping release this summer. What started as sketches has now come into fruition in the form of the Air Jordan VI/VII “Gold Medal” Pack. We may see this pack just in time for Olympic gold. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. via neighborbeast/sneakertube

Nike Lunar Safari

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:38:00 -0500

The Nike Lunar Safari blends the popular Lunar training technology with the also popular Air Safari 87. This mash up collides together to showcase cool and efficacy. The running/training shoe will popular amongst the summer workout circles as well as the summer fashion circles. Set to release sometime this summer, the Lunar Safari has a Fuse base with the classic safari print on the two and heel; all laid atop of a Lunarlon sole. I don’t know about you but this is on my summer list of kicks.

Nike Rolls Out USA Basketball Hyper Elite Uniform

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:34:00 -0500

The 2012 Summer Olympics set in London are right around the corner. The Team USA features heavyweights like: Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Derrick Rose, and Dwyane Wade. And luckily all of the aforementioned players have signature sneakers that will more than likely adopt the USA red, white, and blue colorway. In the body equipment part Nike has unfurled the USA Basketball Hyper Elite Uniform. In these pictures you can see Kobe sporting the Nike Zoom Kobe VII, KD sporting the Nike KD IV, and Lebron and D. Will in the new Nike Hyperdunk 2012. Best believe Team USA will be stylish on their way to another GOLD MEDAL.

Nike Air Yeezy II

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:48:00 -0500

Kanyevil is back again with the highly sought after Nike Air Yeezy 2. These kicks, which hip-hop heads and sneakerheads will google over, are the perfect marriage between music and design. There’s two colorways that we know of for now: Zen Grey and Black. With both colors sporting a neon green sole and hot pink coloring by the top of the shoe. Only a few people have been seen in these so far, of course the god MC, Jay-Z, Theophelius London, and Mr. West himself. There’s no exact date but March seems to be the target month for the release. The price tag I’m sure is going to be upwards of $200 like its predecessor. Cop or Not?

Nike LeBron 9 Low Red/Aqua [FIRSTGLIMPSE]

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:07:00 -0500

Lebron James has the luxury of being in Miami in the Big 3. And we as sneaker fans have the luxury of the 1980’s South Beach colorway. The colorway comes in a variant of red to neon pink and the traditional aquamarine blue. Next up to bat are the Nike LeBron 9 Low Red /Aqua. This is also the first look at the Lebron 9 in its low form. Like the Lebron Pre-Heat (South Beach) these are sure to make waves.

True. Blue.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:26:00 -0500

True. Blue.