June 30th, 2011 – Written by J. Slade Tweet Li-Ning continues to provide us with strong silhouettes in the BD Defend line. Seen featuring a colorway fit for the Houston Rockets, the model sports a red leather textured base with yellow accents. Li-Ning also give the shoe some additional highlights with the BD logo on the tongue and heel with the Li-Ning logo following the same path. Finally, we get a does of white on the outsole and along the edge of the Li-Ning logo on the side panel. Li-Ning BD Defend Red/Yellow Li-Ning BD Defend Red/Yellow Li-Ning BD Defend Red/Yellow Li-Ning BD Defend Red/Yellow Li-Ning BD Defend Red/Yellow Li-Ning BD Defend Red/Yellow Li-Ning BD Defend Red/Yellow Li-Ning BD Defend Red/Yellow Li-Ning BD Defend Red/Yellow Source: US10 You Might Also Like: Li-Ning BD Defend Everyday Li-Ning BD Defend Cleveland “Away” PE Li-Ning Defend

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June 30th, 2011 – Written by J. Slade Tweet It was just yesterday that we learned that LeBron James sold over half a million sneakers for Nike last year. Today, we get a peak at LeBrons next signature sneaker at Nike, the LeBron 9. Of course there are some updates, such at Hyperfuse, Flywire support, and carbon fiber. While we see LeBron signature on the tongue, it looks like they are moving away from the Lion logo with a new crown logo surrounded by an “L” and “J”. Though these are just teaser images, I can see people getting excited about the new line already. First Look: Nike LeBron 9 First Look: Nike LeBron 9 First Look: Nike LeBron 9 Source: Counter Kicks You Might Also Like: Nike LeBron 8 “Big O” Custom Nike LeBron 8 V2 “Home” “Away” PE Nike

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June 30th, 2011 – Written by J. Slade Tweet The Asics Gel-Lyte III has been a bit of a Rock Star lately and so hav the FC Barcelona. With several high profile releases already under its belt, it was only a matter of time before the two came together. Using red and directoire blue and accents, the primarily white mesh sneaker plans to make an impact on the running shoe game. Complimented by tonal blue laces, the model features a multi-colored outsole that sits just below the dual colored midsole. FC Barcelona fan or not, these look like they could turn some heads. ASICS Gel-Lyte III White/Directoire Blue HN538-0141 2011 ASICS Gel-Lyte III White/Directoire Blue ASICS Gel-Lyte III White/Directoire Blue ASICS Gel-Lyte III White/Directoire Blue Source: Titolo You Might Also Like: Zillon x Asics Gel Lyte III Jun Watanabe x Asics

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A new model, dubbed the Jordan Courtside, has been slated for an August release. This performance-based basketball shoe makes use of elements sneakerheads all know and love, including an Air Jordan 3 based sole unit and an Air Jordan 4 heel cup. Three colorways will be available this August: Black/Challenge Red-White, Black/Black and White/Black-Varsity Red. Would this be a pair you’d rock on court? Jordan Courtside Black/Challenge Red-White White/Black-Varsiy Red Black/Black August 2011 $110 Jordan Courtside White/Black-Varsity Red Jordan Courtside Black/Black The all black ones actually aren’t bad…but I’d rather just get some black cats. Not bad but nothing to go crazy over. Article source: Nick Kicks

Pump, Pump it up! The Reebok Insta Pump Fury has been spotted in yet another colorway. This time, the futuristic silhouette has been given a black and neon yellow look. The majority of the inner liner is seen here in a black synthetic material while the inflatable lockdown-upper features a bright yellow tone. Hints of pink on the tongue and heel finish the pair off. This pair has already been spotted at select retailers. Reebok Insta Pump Fury Black/Neon Yellow/Pink J82266 June 2011 Source: Kicks-Crew Article source: Nick Kicks

Go DJ, it’s in cool grey. The Jordan Jeter Cut Stealth/Graphite finds Derek’s signature baseball trainer paying homage to the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey”. Grey suede gets help from patent accents and a white midsole similar to the famous retro. Available at Finishline. Jordan Jeter Cut Stealth/Graphite-White 440753-002 $95 Jordan Jeter Cut Stealth/Graphite Article source: Nick Kicks