The Life and Culture of Kicks

Basketball

Who says digging in the sneaker crates can’t have reviews?

(I swear these kicks could have looked WAY better)

Remember the Alpha Omega Pack? Remember how is stayed on the shelves? Remember when the price went down and everybody started wearing only the Air Jordan 1′s (Alpha)?

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Hmmmm… looks like Diggin in the Sneaker Crates just got a little meatier… review coming soon on the main site. More preview pics coming here on the blog.

Its all part of my debut for my new site… now I just have to finish it. :)


Will Kobe bring out the Dark Knight??… look like he did LOL

Will the Lakers pull this one out? As I write this, he is putting up free throws to break the tie game.

Lakers lead by 2!!!

EDIT

If you haven’t caught on by now, the Lakers won. It was a big game and great to watch. Can’t wait till next year


Kobe V’s and Nike iD… I may actually make one

(may make them.. that is IF they work on the court)

As I just tweeted a couple of hours ago, I just picked up a pair of Kobe V’s at FootAction and will be picking them up somewhere between Monday and Wednesday.

Which ones did I get? These RIGHT HERE (for some reason that I can’t possibly think of… Eastbay gave this sneaker colorway more attention and pics than the others)

Anyway, I look forward to making these custom Nike iD joints… they look pretty good.  But I’m telling yall, if the ones I got to play ball in don’t do to well… I ain’t spending 130+ bucks for a custom one LOL

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Can’t wait to get them on my feet to try them out.


Blurry Goodness – Nike Foamposite “Eggplant” Soles

Its blurry but it’s still good. Just felt like posting it for no reason what so ever other than its icey goodness.


Any Chance in Getting This Colorway? Air Jordan 2010

[colorway by BP]

I think it would be VERY nice of Brand Jordan to come up with these colorways. The white and grey with black is the vest but I wouldn’t mind that all white with just some hints of columbia blue… hmmmmm. mouth watering.

Can you imagine actually playing ball in these?


the Nike KD II is interesting…

(have to admit I love the simplicity)

Its not the best looking kick, nor is it the most popular, but it has something… not sure what. It just belongs on your feet for some reason. I would definitely ball in these, that’s for sure. Get more info HERE about them.


Remember This – Nike Zoom T-Bug Flight

(don’t think they will retro these for some reason)

This sneaker may bring back memories (it doesn’t for me) for some of those who watched the game of basketball back in the day. According to the magazine this pic was scanned out of Kicks Magazine, these were worn by non other than Tim Hardaway.

You know what I wonder? I wonder if these “fingers” actually worked. They look like they should but I don’t know… anyway, I like the white and grey one the most (in the upper left).

Can’t see them retro’ing these pair though but what I can imagine is that they make some sort of Tim Hardaway “Air-Max-Allot” hybrid or fusion. If they do that I can’t imagine  how the “fingers” will fit into the hybrid though but they would just HAVE to be in there


The Legend of MJ… scanned

(I wonder how this ends up… lol)

Slam Magazine special on Micheal Jordan issued many moons ago. Nothing more for me to say right now other than that.

Does it mean that I have a problem if the first thing I did was look at his footwear? LMAO


FIRE!!!! Nike please make colorway – Premium Pete’s ‘Space Jam’ Foamposite Concept

(there is no reason NOT to make this)

OMG I know this came out such a long time ago on Sneakernews.com but I just wanted to say that if Nike did this colorway up, it would be a game changer.

I am very sure that everybody would be trying to get these. I don’t know if it would be as popular as the Eggplant but it sure would be up there.

Space Jam Foamposites…. wow…


I’m telling yall Nike gotta be scared – Autographed Pair of Brandon Jennings PEs

(it’s just getting more interesting folks)

If you go to Brandon Jennings blog you will see that they are having a contest for kicks… signed kicks right HERE. I am sure there will be plenty of people signing up to win those. Its not my favorite colorway on these sneakers but they still look pretty darn good so I can’t complain (like I usually do) too much.

First saw thos info on Sole magazine HERE. I have to say that I agree with the first comment on their post and that is, “how about ‘i will buy these shoes if you ever release them!’”

When do they come out??? Especially this one RIGHT HERE? I need that one for sure.

http://solecollector.com/live/all/win-an-autographed-pair-of-brandon-jennings-pes/


It’s not a game… Under Armour is dead serious… Under Armour Micro G Fly

(can’t stop… won’t stop)

I thought these guys were joking when they said they wanted in on the basketball areana. I really thought they would come up with some lame-o looking sneaker that may work but that’s it. Well, if this is what its gonna look like, you better beieve they will be on my feet THIS year. I already saw someone wearing a pair of these )not this style) when I was coming off the train.

Let me tell you, they look better in real life, and that is saying something considering that they  look good now.

Under Armour is not playing yall… they want your money. Nike and the rest better look out.

For more information and pics click HERE. You will be glad you did!


Under Armour Micro G Fly Mid… Nike look out cause it looks fresh

(awe man this looks good)

Sole Magazine got the shots HERE if you want to see… I just have to say that Under Armour is moving up real quick. Could it be possible that I may get a pair???


Air Jordan Spiz’ike – Fresh Since ’85 in Fire Red and Black

(and I never look back since being fresh since ’85)

This is a definite collectible right here. Reminiscent of the Air Jordan III “Fire Red”, these kicks are a must have for those who want a pair of kick tat represent some real MJ history.

I don’t plan on getting them (tight budget), but I would if I could. They are still available in stores and online at the NikeStore right HERE


Nike Half Cent Penny still at NikeStore

(just wish the green was a little darker… or something)

Plenty of sizes left of this one for yall. If you want to go for it, the world is yours! The ticket price for your feet is still 190 Bucks and its available at NikeStore right HERE (man, I have been hanging out on that site for a minute now… been seeing allot of cool gear there).

The “silver surfer” (my nickname for them lol) Penny is also avaiavle in a few sizes.


LeBron Air Max VII “Christmas Day” Basketball Shoe still available at NikeStore… hurry

(these are collectibles, no doubt)

Wasn’t sure myself when I first saw them on Sneakernews last month is they were going to look good, but after seeing them in person, it made me wish I had bough them in my size (I am on a budget now… only gonna get 3 sneaker this year).

If you want to get them, better hurry because they only have 3 sizes left as of me typing this. You can get it at NikeStore.com right HERE.


Colorways, colorways, colorways… the Air Jordan 16.5 Team Sneaker

(soon the whole team will be wearing these… wait a minute…)

Brand Jordan has a hit on their hands and they know it. The air Jordan 16.5 looks like something any basketball player (or casual wearer for walking around in the streets) can get with. And talk about colorways. The whole team on the floor can wear different colorways and still have a couple left over. I think there are 7 different colorways so far.

You can pick up the colorway on Finishline if you want them  HERE (they are not on NikeStore for whatever reasons… why even show the picture? lol)


Air Jordan Retro VI HAS RELEASED… and you can still buy them online

(hmmmm… nice entry page for Jordan releases Nike)

I didn’t stay up all night trying to buy these so I don’t know if the sites crashed while people were trying to buy it… but since there are so mny sizes left, I am gonna guess that the sites did ok last night.

If your are still looking for a pair, they still have plenty of sizes at NikeStore.com over HERE. The sneaker has 4 reviews already at the store.


Nike Kobe ZOOM V iD

(great idea putting the Kobe V on Nike iD)


On Sale: Air Jordan 2009 Men’s Basketball Shoe

(love the marble… but where is my “bulls” last shot colorway?)

You will never guess what is on sale at NikeStore.com??? Ok, you got me. Its the Air Jordan 2009 Men’s Basketball Sneaker. Its not only still on sale, but the price has been almost cut in half. Many on the sneakernets (including myself) put down these kicks. As it stand right now with me, the main reason why I am still upset is because the colorway I would LOVE to see was not released (probably wasn’t even in the cards… only BP of NikeTalk gave me hope)

Make no mistake though, the sneaker is top tech all the way. I have been in sneaker hibernation for the year so far. It was looking like it would stay that way unless something I really wanted came down the pike (like those re-re-release of the Eggplant Foams coming in March for $200) but I may get these. Can’t hurt at $110 bucks

If you want them, then head over to NikeStore.com and get them HERE. 2 colorways left but the black and white has the most sizes. If you play ball and they got your size, give them a shot.


Scottie Pippin in American Dad… and not a Air Max Alot’s in sight

(and I guess that’s good cause they look ugly)

Hybrids are in. Retros are in. Fusions are in. Even hybrid retro fusions are in. But these thing takes the cake. Receiving lots of bad comments are the least of Nike’s worries with these. There factory exploding from the mere presence of these.


Saturday the 16th, 2010 – NikeLIVE with Kobe Bryant

(well, well, well… Facebook live stream ‘huh Kobe?)

It comes on at 6pm my time (EST). AND its going to stream live on Facebook (click HERE for info). Now that’s an interesting development.


Save A Sneaker: Air Jordan XV SE

Air Jordan XV SE by bp__photoshop-showcase

(BP of NikeTalk just saved the AJ XV SE)

A sneaker or shoe can be saved (most of the time) by a change in how the colorway is done. Here is another example of what could have made a sneaker come from just being something that you get because you couldn’t get something else Vs. actually wanting the product. Here BP shows us what could have been with the Air Jordan XV SE. The SE has a few great points with it that I liked (especially technology wise), but the colorways was a no go for most of them.

Would you get these if they came in this colorway?


A Colorway That May Just Work – Air Jordan 2010 in Black – University Blue

(I think we found a AJ2010 colorway that works people)

Those Air Jordan 2010′s didn’t get a great reception from the sneakernets (just take a look at Sneakernews and Nicekicks comments to start) but it is very possible that the 2010′s just needed a colorway that works.

Hell, even the see-through circle don’t bother me anymore.

Clear soles, patent leather (patent leather seems to be a favorite for Brand Jordan), and interesting details and a good colorway I think saves this sneaker from almost certain sneaker death.

Now if we can get this in a black-red colorway and a white-red (traditional MJ colorways as a Bull) I think we will have a see-through winner.

More info and pics can be seen on sneakernews.com HERE

Pics via Sneakernews from Kinstar.com


I am totally loving SneakerNews HD and those SpaceJam pics

(and it looks SOOOOOOO good)

Lets hope that SneakerNews keeps up the good work and adds more high definition pics and stories to go with them. You can see the SpaceJam story HERE and be sure to visit HERE SneakerNews HD for all those HD pics (and the stories that go with it)


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