Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals couldn’t have gone better for Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Not only did they put a serious beatdown on the Golden State Warriors, but KD debuted his upcoming Nike KD 9 silhouette for the world to see. The first Flyknit upper in Kevin Durant’s signature series promises to be a smash hit thanks to Leo Chang’s design work and the fact that the shoe underwent a price overhaul to be an affordable $150 USD at retail. Today we get a look at an upcoming “Oreo” like colorway that utilizes a high contrast Black and White scheme atop the slip-on upper. Do you think the KD 9 will be a success both on and off the court? Check out a full view of the latest colorway below and stay tuned for a release date in the near future.

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Aside from joining forces with Givenchy?s Riccardo Tisci, the Swoosh’s venture into high fashion is continued with a new collaboration by Balmain?s creative director, Olivier Rousteing.

This standout Olivier Rousteing x NikeLab Football Nouveau collection consists as the brand’s latest offerings for its summer of sport series. Utilizing the lifestyles of professional football players competing in Europe?s biggest championship this summer as the source of the capsule’s aesthetic inspiration, men?s and women?s pieces are designed with luxury finishes, particularly gold, to emulate champions.

The overall line includes a tweaked N98 Jacket and top, in addition to luxe variations of the Footscape Magista, Free Mercurial, Hypervenom and Tiempo silhouettes.

You can expect to find the entire range by the French fashion designer at select NikeLab retailers, starting on June 2nd.

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Author’s Take

I’m a fan of these high-end collabs. Tisci’s was solid and this forthcoming range is pretty nice as well. I like the overall inspiration and the outcome.

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Last night, Kevin Durant debuted the Nike KD 9 in Cool Grey during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors.

A closer look at the new silhouette is given, as the defining hue essentially covers its intricately knitted upper. Complemented with metallic silver Swooshes, subtle accents of pink are prominently located on the pull tabs and translucent outsole for a touch of vibrancy.

An official release date has not been announced yet, but stay tuned to KicksOnFire for additional updates.

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Author’s Take

Compared to the 8s, this isn’t that bad. I like the new makeup of the upper. It looks really clean in this colorway as well.

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Tonight’s big game between the OKC Thunder and the Golden State Warriors could be the determining factor in regards to which Western Conference team will advance to the NBA Finals. For this pivotal game, Kevin Durant debuted his newest signature shoe, the Nike KD 9; we first saw the shoes during Nike’s Innovation Summit back in March, and today this slick new grey/pink pair is ready for the world stage as millions of NBA fans have tuned in to this Sunday night bout. We’ll have more release information for you soon, so stay tuned to Sneaker News for your KD 9 info as we near the late June release.

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The Nike Air Max Plus has always been a hit in European markets but is slowly becoming a featured retro stateside too. With more interest in the early 2000s running model that sports the ubiquitous flame-like supportive overlays and one of the more original Air Max units to date, today we get a look at a few summer ready pairs that feature a bolstered mesh for a ventilated ride. A cool shade of Racer Blue and a dash of vibrant University Red add a new twist to the Air Max Plus perfect for the warmest months. Be sure to check out the latest Nike Air Max Plus colorways landing at retailers for the summer and grab your size right now via Foot Locker.

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The Nike Free Trainer 1.0 is one of the newest runner that Nike has come out with recently. There’s no doubt that the bold Nike Free Trainer 1.0 collaboration they had with Concepts garnered a lot of attention, but if you’re looking for something a little bit more subtle, perhaps this Black and White offering is more of your style.

The uniquely constructed upper come win a predominantly Black colorway. The tonal look is offset by adding hits of White in areas such as on the branding, Flywire and heel pull tab. To give the shoe some extra “oomph”, the sole Free sole comes in a marbled Black and White motif. Available now at select retailers for $150. Let us know if you plan on scooping up a pair in the near future.

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Author’s Take

I saw this model over the weekend and it looks like a pretty clean running shoe. I may not be a fan of the Free technology, but there’s no doubt that the shoe looks pretty sweet.

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This remixed version of the Nike Air Max 90 is ready for the Summer, are you? If you’re still on the hunt for that perfect Summer time sneaker, I highly suggest you take a look at the upcoming Nike Air Max 90 Ultra Triple White. More modern and lighter than the AM 90 we’re used to, let’s get a closer look.

Right off the bat, the feature that stands out the most is the fact that the entire shoe comes in an all-white aesthetic. The upper is constructed out of a seamless synthetic, which ends up giving the shoe more of a sleek look and feel. In an effort to make the shoe lighter, the shoe’s outsole loses some weight, which in return make the shoe even more comfortable. Extra perforation is placed all over to help keep you feet feeling fresh. A set of white laces, lining and branding hits complete the look of the shoe. Said to be arriving later this Summer, is this on your watch list?

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Author’s Take

It’s dope. I’m all for modern and more comfortable versions of the Air Max 90. The all-white look is classic and will look great this Summer.

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How many different versions of the Nike Air Max 90 will we see this summer? There’s a brand new golf cleat inspired by Rory McIlroy’s love of the model, luxurious leather woven uppers, pairs that ditch the seems entirely for a ventilated mesh base, and much more. But just in case you want something on the simpler side of things, then why not try this “Triple White” Nike Air Max 90 Ultra on for size? The outsole sheds some extra weight inspired by the lightweight tendencies of Nike’s Ultra Moire running model while a seamless synthetic upper mimics the numerous OG panels of the iconic silhouette with added perforations throughout to compliment the warmest of months. What do you think of the look? Check out a detailed view below and be on the lookout for this AM90 to hit retailers later this summer.

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Looks like there is some life left in the Toronto Raptors after all. After being demolished for two straight games in Cleveland, pretty much everybody had written off the Raptors as being the latest team to succumb to the overpowered Cavs. But DeMar DeRozan and Bismack Biyombo (!) had other plans as the All-Star swingman scored 32 points and the big man had a playoff franchise record 26 rebounds to extend the series.

DeRozan continues to make a case for being the lead athlete of a hypothetical Nike Kobe brand as he wore two pairs from the Black Mamba Pack. He has worn multiple pairs throughout the Raptors’ playoff run and last night he double dipped with the Nike Kobe 3 Black Mamba and the Nike Kobe 6 Black Mamba.

As for the rest of the night in kicks, LeBron James rocked another Nike LeBron 13 Elite, Kyrie Irving wore a grown version of the Nike Kyrie 2 GS Skateboard, James Johnson goes retro with his Air Jordan 11 72-10 and much more.

Photos courtesy of Vaughn Ridley and Tom Szczerbowski of Getty Images/NBA, Frank Gunn and Nathan Denette of The Canadian Press/AP Photo.

DeMar DeRozan – Nike Kobe 3 Black Mamba

DeMar DeRozan – Nike Kobe 6 Black Mamba

James Johnson – Air Jordan 11 72-10

Iman Shumpert – adidas Futurestar Boost

Terrence Ross – Li-Ning Way of Wade 4

Cory Joseph – Nike Kyrie 2 Inferno

Kyle Lowry – adidas Crazylight Boost 2.5

J.R. Smith – Nike LeBron 13 Low

Kyrie Irving – Nike Kyrie 2 Skateboard

LeBron James – Nike LeBron 13 Elite

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With the boldest look we’ve seen for the shoe since the Concepts collab when the model debuted in January, the Nike Free Trainer 1.0 now arrives in a black and white colorway with an eye-catching marbled sole. Of course, any mixture of black and white be it marbled or speckled will automatically garner the “Oreo” nickname?and there are few colorways we’ve seen more deserving of that moniker than this Free Trainer 1.0. If you’re a sucker for the cookies and cream look, you can pick these up now at select Nike retailers like Sole Classics.

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As if the OG mesh Nike Roshe Run wasn’t lightweight and breathable enough, this new GS version could very well be the breeziest of them all! Rockin’ a clean Black and White colorway, let’s get a closer look at one of the latest remixed versions of the shoe, the Nike Roshe One Flight Weight.

This version of the Nike Roshe Run comes still comes with breathable mesh upper, but you look closely, the openings are much much bigger, which in return provide more ventilation. In addition to the new construction, the sole also comes with flex grooves that help provide more overall flexibility. Thoughts on this new Roshe version? Let us know in the comments below.

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Author’s Take

It’s interesting. I’m not for it or against it, but I guess it works on those super-hot days.

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Ghost Green is an ideal kind of color to rock during the Spring/Summer. It’s bold and vibrant and really helps give any shoe a nice pop. The latest model to rock the bright colorway is none other than the Nike Air Max BW Ultra.

The Nike Air Max BW Ultra is a lighter and more comfortable version of the Air Max BW model. Although the highlight of the shoe is the Ghost Green, the bold hue only acts as half of the primary color, as a White hue takes care of the rest of the upper. Additional White can be seen on the Nike Swoosh, midsole, lining and laces, while a Black outsole completes the look of the shoe. Available internationally, expect these to drop stateside in the near future for $130.

Author’s Take

It’s a perfect blend of White and Ghost Green. It’s not overpowering, but it definitely makes a statement. Pretty nice in my opinion.

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Another colorway of the upcoming Nike KD 9 has surfaced, and this version has the model donning the classic Black and White aesthetic. Let’s take a closer look.

Both Black and White take care of the shoe’s upper, which is constructed out of the mot advanced Flyknit to date. A bold White Nike Swoosh makes its way to the side panels, all while sitting on top of a Zoom Air sole unit. Expected to release on June 18th, is this a colorway you’re looking to pick up?

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Author’s Take

I like this simple colorway. You really can’t go wrong with a Black and White hooping shoe. The Flyknit construction looks pretty dope as well.

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The usually vibrant Nike Air Tech Challenge II gets a refined makeover with the its latest iteration featuring a suede and leather upper with laser cut perforations on the toe box and quarter panels. Already on the shelves in a black colorway, up next is this “Birch” version in a tonal light tan upper with a solid white sole unit. The classy new look for the Air Tech Challenge III LSR is arriving now at Nike Sportswear retailers like Heist.

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Nike ACG has been updated for the modern day thanks to heavy doses of bolstered Flyknit, fuse, and Nike Free technology to transform the usual hiking trek into survival of the fittest in the major city. The All Conditions Gear will linger around for Summer 2016 too thanks to the addition of the upcoming Nike ACG Lupinek Flyknit Low . Today we get a detailed on-foot view of the “Oreo” colorway, as the diverse offering features unique structures on the mudguard, a supportive natural motion outsole unit, and plenty of triangular motifs on the heel and midsole unit while a luxurious leather tongue adds some structure. Are you a fan of the look? Check out a detailed look below and know that international spots like Invincible will be stocking this pair tomorrow, May 21st.

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