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Sneaker Nicknames Explained: “Do the Right Thing,” “Pigeon,” “Dim Sum” and More

Published on May 13, 2013 by in Kool Kicks

Popular nicknames are usually accepted without many knowing where they stem from. In some instances, sneaker nicknames become synonymous with the collaborator. In this installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained, we discuss one of the most popular sneaker nicknames, as well as one that may be a bit more obscure. Be sure to let us know which sneaker nicknames you would like to know the story behind next week. Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Draft Day” Kobe Bryant will go down as one of the best basketball players of all time. However, he almost took his talents to a much smaller market than the lights and glamour of Los Angeles. It’s hard to imagine Kobe in anything but a Laker uniform, but he was actually drafted 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets. That fact is the inspiration behind the nickname and colorway

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Babies: Kobe 8 System “Purple Platinum”

Published on May 13, 2013 by in Fashion

Article written by: +Albert Costill Posted on: May 13, 2013 Tweet Even though the 2012-13 NBA Season is done for Kobe, and The Lakers, you can still feel his presence with the recent release of the Nike Kobe 8 System “Purple Platinum”. The Black Mamba rocked these kicks months ago on the court, but they officially dropped at select Nike Basketball retailers on May 11 for $150. The latest colorway from the popular footwear series is exactly what the name implies, because these sneaks are all Purple. Besides the gradient base with that majestic shade of Purple, the Nike Kobe 8 System “Purple Platinum” is detailed by Platinum and Black accents. With the fading of court purple to laser purple from front to back, these look like one of the sickest pair of “Lakers” colorways ever released. Besides the eye-catching

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DeMar DeRozan’s Case for 2013 Kicks On Court Champion

Published on May 10, 2013 by in Kool Kicks

We knew something had changed with DeMar DeRozan when he laced up the Air Jordan 11 Low White/Red in the Raptors’ first preseason game this year. You see, the former USC Trojan had exclusively rocked the Kobe signature line since he stepped foot into the league at the beginning of the 2009-2010 NBA season. Attention-worthy player exclusives and NikeiD versions of the Kobes IV-VII graced DeMar DeRozan’s feet throughout his first three seasons in the league. Yet, this season, DeMar predetermined to switch his on-court rotation up – at least for the beginning of the year. “I usually wear Kobes for the entire season, but I wanted to start off the season with something different in the process of me waiting on the Kobe 8s to come in,” said DeRozan. “I just tried to go with old retro Jordans that

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Nike Salutes Kobe: You Showed Us…

Published on April 29, 2013 by in Fashion

Article written by: +Albert Costill Posted on: April 29, 2013 Tweet It’s been a tough month for Kobe Bryant, his fans, and the Lakers. The 34-year-old tore his Achilles tendon during a game against the Golden State Warriors, which resulted in surgery and the superstar getting sidelined for at least 9 months. However, because of the injury and his age, there’s doubt that we’ll ever see Kobe dominate the court again. But, that didn’t stop Nike from giving fans hope. Last week, Nike unveiled an epic black-and-white image that featured Kobe holding a basketball on their Facebook page. The image was accompanied with a checklist of Kobe’s accomplishments with each statement beginning with the words “You Showed Us.” It concludes with “Now, show us again,” a hopeful nod that the Black Mamba will return someday. There’s also an unofficial video

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College Kicks On Court: How the Top 10 First Semester Teams Fared

Published on April 16, 2013 by in Kool Kicks

The college season ended with the two adidas-sponsored programs in the Championship, but throughout the year we have seen a wide array of kicks worn in the Nice Kicks College Kicks On Court column. Last semester we graded the top ten teams, and explained why the top ten teams received the grade they did. Now that the year is over, each of those ten teams has been reviewed and graded for the entire year. Teams, such as Marquette and North Carolina, burst onto the scene in a major way during the second half of the season, but check out how the top 10 First Semester Teams fared, as we dole out the College Kicks on Court Final Grades. St. John’s Red Storm 1st Semester Grade: BFinal Grade: C- The one aspect that set the Red Storm apart in the first

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Black Mamba and 14 of the Coolest Nicknames in Sports History

Published on April 3, 2013 by in Fashion

Article written by: +Albert Costill Posted on: April 3, 2013 Tweet Image via ImageCollect If you follow sports, then you’re well aware that nicknames are a common occurrence. In fact, sometimes the nickname becomes so popular and accepted that it’s the only way we know who the player is. But, how does an athlete earn a nickname or moniker? Well, they could be like Dwyane Wade and just give themselves a nickname, like he did with ‘WOW’. But, that’s not usually the norm. Most of the time an athlete is given a nickname by other people because of that athlete’s skills, physical appearance, resemblance to an animal or object, or just out of respect because that athlete is so sick on the field, court, etc. While there are hundreds, probably thousands, of nicknames in the world of sports, here are

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Color Craze: Revisiting Popular Colorways That Originated on Nike Signatures

Published on March 29, 2013 by in Kool Kicks

On the heels of the discussion of How the “Colorway” has Evolved in Sneaker Culture, we take a look at some of the Nike signature sneakers that debuted some of our favorite, and most talked about, colorways. These recent colorways have, in some cases, influenced the color schemes of other sneakers, or have been so popular that they are regularly recreated via custom sneakers or NIKEiD. Flip through the images and think of the trends started by Nike signature sneakers while Revisiting Popular Colorways That Originated on Nike Signatures. Invisibility Cloak Nike Zoom Kobe 7 “Invisibility Cloak” Iridescent coloring made the Nike Zoom Kobe VII “Invisibility Cloak” highly sought after when the shoe released in February 2012 and again in October 2012. The chameleon-like color scheme also made its way to two all-new sneakers this year. The Nike Air Penny V “Invisibility

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College Kicks On Court: The Best of Championship Week

Published on March 18, 2013 by in Kool Kicks

Championship week was filled with great games and great sneakers. The Miami Hurricanes and UNC Tarheels had one of the best sneaker matchups of the season when they collided in the ACC Championship Game.  UCLA, Louisville, Notre Dame, Kansas, and other adidas schools showcased a wide array of PEs, including school-theme makeups of the all-new adidas CrazyQuick. UNLV big man Anthony Bennet kept his hot streak alive by wearing different shoes every game during the MWC Tournament, and Arizona guard Nick Johnson made another case from himself by stepping off Air Jordans to rock the hard-to-find Nike Zoom KD IV “USA” during the Pac-12 Tournament.  The Maryland Terrapins also made a strong statement by lacing up “Maryland Pride” and “White Ops” PEs during their run in the ACC Tournament. Take a look through the 11 pages of heat rocked by

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Cop or Drop?: Nike Air Penny V “Invisibility Cloak”

Published on March 1, 2013 by in Kool Kicks

One of the more talked about sneakers set to release this weekend is the Nike Air Penny V “Invisibility Cloak”. Using the same color scheme as the Kobe VII that released last year, the “Invisibility Cloak” Penny V features the same color-changing accents on the upper, as well as a glow in the dark sole. The Nike Air Penny V “Invisibility Cloak” will go on sale on March 2, 2013 at select retailers. Will you cop or drop this upcoming Penny V? Nike Air Penny V Black/Atomic Teal-Purple Teal 537331-002 March 2, 2013 $165 Article source: Nick Kicks

 
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College Kicks On Court: Teams Lock in for Second Half of Conference Play

Published on February 25, 2013 by in Kool Kicks

Less than three weeks remain before Selection Sunday decides who has a chance to make compete for the 2013 NCAA Championship. As players dig in for a final run, many teams went the route of banding together by all wearing the same shoes. The UConn Women’s basketball team all laced up the unreleased Nike KD V “Aunt Pearl”, while the Cal Bears all rocked the unreleased Air Jordan XX8 “Blue Camo”. St. John’s continued their unified ways by pulling out a brand new colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe VII iD. Rakeem Christmas headlined Syracuse’s onslaught of kicks with a stunning pair of Nike KD V “Graphic” iD, and Jamaal Franklin was up to his old tricks when he wore the Air Jordan 6 “Carmine” in a game versus UNLV. Not to be outdone, teammate Winston Shepard kept his hot

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