Jordan Brand’s latest Son of Mars offering can be seen in full detail today. Borrowing cues from the iconic Air Jordan 3 White/Cement, this GS silhouette combines a white leather mainstay with black and grey accents, blue lining, red branding, and a partially translucent outsole. This pair is available right now at Concepts for $115. Jordan Son of Mars GS White/Prism Blue-Wolf Grey $115 2012 Jordan Son of Mars GS White/Prism Blue-Wolf Grey Jordan Son of Mars GS White/Prism Blue-Wolf Grey Article source: Nick Kicks
Archive for May, 2012:
LEARNING SEASON: K, Devils take a ‘look at everything’
slideshow By STEVE WISEMAN swiseman@heraldsun.com; 919-419-6671 DURHAM — This past season’s ending, a maddening March rather than March Madness, represented a rarity for Duke basketball. A loss to 15th-seeded Lehigh at the Greensboro Coliseum marked the first time since 2007 that the Blue Devils had failed to win at least one NCAA Tournament game. It was just the fourth time in 28 NCAA Tournament appearances under Coach Mike Krzyzewski that Duke went out without a win. The loss led Krzyzewski and his staff to asked some tough questions about the program. “Sometimes if you leave a tournament earlier, you are more truthful with yourself, not just about that game but about everything,” Krzyzewski said Wednesday. “If you would have won, say, two games and lost in the Sweet 16. Well, we won 30, so it must not be that bad.
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It’s Official: Nike Unveils Air Yeezy II
Article written by: Asmara Wreksono Posted on: May 31, 2012 Tweet Anybody ready for the Air Yeezy II shoes? Nike has finally revealed Kanye West’s second edition of the successful Nike Air Yeezy, and it blends classic Nike features and breakthroughs with the rapper’s sense of aesthetics. The shoes were inspired by old school, basketball high tops combined with the original Nike Air Yeezy design and are built on the Nike Air Tech Challenge II tennis shoe outsole. (Check out Kanye West topping the charts for the 2012 BET Awards.) If you’re crazy about textures, the Nike Air Yeezy II features anaconda-textured quarter panels made with leather and the Vac-Tech Nike swoosh. The shoes are perfect for luxury seekers as the materials used are a mix of plush leather, tough nylon, and super soft nubuck. The reptilian texture doesn’t stop there. The molded
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Air Jordan and Nike Paintings by Eloknows
Tweet Sneaker art continues to grow and artist Eloknows is helping to push the movement forward. As a young painter who loves sneaker from France, Elo combined her passion for sneaker and her skills with the brush and canvas. At only 23, Elo takes her work seriously and hand paints each piece using high quality materials, each of which is protected by several coats of matte varnish. For this set, Elo let us see her love for Jordan Brand and Nike through several popular silhouettes. For more of Eloknows work, be sure to check out her site at shop.eloknows.com As a bonus, Elo has provided us with a stop motion video showing her creative process. Enjoy! Article source: Kicks on Fire
Foot Locker Joins Instagram
Tweet For those that like to post images of your sneakers on Instagram, Foot Locker is giving you a new incentive. In addition to joining the Instagram, you can follow them at @footlocker, you will have the chance to have your images be showcased by Foot Locker on their website, Facebook page and even on signage in stores this summer. How do you do it you ask? Well, just tag your summer Instagram photos using#kickstagram @footlocker and you’ll instantly be entered. If you have no idea what I am talking about, you can install Instagram on both Android and iOS devices. Be sure to give us a follow at @kicksonfire as well. Article source: Kicks on Fire
Air Jordan V “Bordeaux” Custom by Mache for Wilson Chandler
Tweet It is no secret that Mache Customs is one of the illest in the custom sneaker world, so it is no coincidence that Wilson Chandler tapped him for this Bordeaux version of the Air Jordan 5. Obviously inspired by the popular Air Jordan 7 Bordeaux, the model was custom painted by Mache in a size 14. What are your thoughts on this custom job? Article source: Kicks on Fire
Nike LeBron 9 Low Blue/Yellow
Following our look at the Nike LeBron 9 Low “USA” yesterday, sneakerheads now get a glimpse at another LeBron 9 Low colorway set to drop this summer. This pair utilizes Entourage-like tones throughout the entire silhouette, which includes a black and blue synthetic upper, maize trim, and white branding. No official announcements have been made regarding this specific colorway. Source: LRJ23 Article source: Nick Kicks
Air Jordan 11 Cleat Jimmy Rollins PE
All eyes have been glued to the 2012 NBA playoffs, and rightfully so. However, you may want to tune in to some MLB games very soon. Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies has been rocking heat all season, including an Air Jordan 11 Cleat PE. The tonal red colorway with a white sole and branding popped even on the grassy baseball diamond. Keep checking Nice Kicks throughout the summer to see what else Rollins brings out. Could you see these as a sneaker release? Air Jordan 11 Cleat Jimmy Rollins PE Air Jordan 11 Cleat Jimmy Rollins PE Air Jordan 11 Cleat Jimmy Rollins PE Sources: Yahoo WhoSay Article source: Nick Kicks
Jeremy Scott x adidas Collection
Jeremy Scott’s commitment to bold designs and loud colorways is unwavering. This summer, the American fashion designer continues his streak with a trio of mens and women’s silhouettes. Included in this collection is a flower laden JS Bear, a neon green reptile print JS Boot, as well as an orange/yellow JS Wedge. Check out all three pairs in detail below and look for them at select adidas retailers this August. adidas Jeremy Scott Hiking Boot adidas Jeremy Scott Bear adidas Jeremy Scott Wedge Article source: Nick Kicks
Nike Solarsoft Waffle Cruiser
Tweet Nike keeps it both light and classic at the same time with a new spring inspired colorway of the Nike Solarsoft Waffle Cruiser. Featuring a Pine Green/Vivid Orange outlook on line, the model mixes canvas and suede over the sole unit. Scheduled to hit select retailers such as Cali Roots this summer, the Nike Solarsoft Waffle Cruiser will keep you moving and ventilated at the same time. Nike Solarsoft Waffle Cruiser Pine Green/Vivid Orange 511361-300 2012 Article source: Kicks on Fire