Nike Release, Jordan Release

As part of the Air Jordan Championship Pack - Phoenix Suns which is slated to officially release tomorrow at select accounts, Jordan Brand has included the Air Jordan 1 (I) Low Phat - Black - Championship Pack - Phoenix Suns, Air Jordan 1 (I) Low Phat - White - Championship Pack - Phoenix Suns, and this pair of Air Jordan 6 (Six) Rings. They feature a white patent leather design at the base of the upper along with detailed illustrations at the top half, as well as purple and orange accents, matching the colors of the Phoenix Suns. In case you guys didn’t know, the Championship Pack features color schemes of teams that Michael Jordan and the Bulls defeated in the NBA Finals. Available at Footaction this weekend. Release Date: February 28, 2009.

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There are lots of Air Jordan heads out there who try to keep up with all of the Jordan Brand releases, but not many can compete with the son of MJ, Marcus Jordan. He has been seen showcasing his collection as of late, and here we feature a pair of Air Jordan 9 (IX)’s created specially for him. they sport a black upper constructed from leather and suede, along with bright yellow accents. Also, his jersey number (5) is stitched onto the back of the shoe. We highly doubt you’ll ever see these release to the general public.

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The Nike Zoom Flight Club was debuted by J.R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets in this month’s NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest but was obviously overshadowed by Nate Robinson and his KRYPTONATE Foamposite Lite PE’s. The Zoom Flight Club from Nike Basketball pays homage to one of Gary “The Glove” Payton’s signature Nike Basketball shoes, as they both feature the shroud/wrap over the shoe. This colorway is not only going to be released at Nike Basketball retailers but also possibly 21 Mercer Street in New York City, otherwise known as the NSW Store. via SOLEblvd

Nike flywire technology was originally used on the Nike Hyperdunk model, and was revolutionary as it added more support to the shoe without adding a heaviness or bulkiness to the shoe. Nike has gone a step further and has decided to use it on a pair of ACG Boots. Named after a ninja’s favorite weapon (ashiko - ninja foot spikes), they feature a black base along with vibrant accents throughout, as well as ACG technology.

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We’ve seen the Nike KD1, Kevin Durant’s signature sneaker a number of times over the past few months, today, Nike officially unveiled the sneaker and gives us a much better idea of the design and make up of the KD1.

“Working with Nike on my first signature basketball shoe was a dream come true,” said Durant, consensus 2007 National College Player of the Year and Washington, D.C. native. “My goal was to introduce a shoe that performs well, looks great and showcases my roots.”

Nike and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant showcase the next generation of footwear with the launch of the KD1, Durant’s first signature shoe with the brand. By taking a personal journey through Durant’s life, Nike designers seamlessly integrate superior performance with personal design touches.

Durant’s relentless work ethic is well noted and fundamental to the KD1 design. From the age of nine he has been a “gym rat” through and through and the KD1 includes design details that reflect Durant’s determination. His strong work ethic has carried him from his amateur basketball playing days to life now in the league. Nike collaborated closely with Durant to create a signature shoe with performance and design at the forefront.Nike designers met with Durant to get to know his personality and sources of inspiration. The KD1 has many storytelling elements including:
• A postage stamp inspired design on the left tongue because Durant’s mother worked at the post office; a security badge is included on the right tongue for his father who worked as a security officer
• Symbols and numbers on the left outsole represent locations meaningful to Durant
• Elements that represent the hard-work ethic that he puts into his game, such as “1 hr defense drills, 1000 toe raises, grandma brings dinner to the gym” and “I never quit”

The KD1 shoe is a lightweight, well-cushioned and sleek men’s basketball shoe. Durant plays small forward and needs a lightweight shoe that can keep up with his quick sprints down the court. KD1 has a Nike Zoom unit and a lightweight injection phylon midsole for exceptional cushioning. It’s also equipped with plenty of flex grooves on the outsole that forwards need for multidirectional cuts.

The KD1 is now available in the United States at Nike.com, The Sports Authority and Foot Locker. The suggested retail price is $88.

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