Back in December we found out that LeBron James became Team Nike for life as he signed a lifetime deal with the brand. There was one big detail that was left out though, how much the deal was worth. All we knew was that “ESPN believed that it ?easily surpasses? the 10-year, $300 million deal that Kevin Durant signed last Summer.”

Today more details surfaced on the deal. According to Maverick Carter, LeBron’s childhood friend and business partner, the deal is worth a massive $1 billion. Carter recently sat down for an interview with GQ where he gave up the information.

How much was the deal for?
I can’t say.

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While it was officially introduced just a few days ago, in addition to a preview of upcoming colorways expected to release soon, another rendition of the newly-introduced Nike Air Zoom 90 IT is previewed, as it’s rendered in the iconic Infrared finish.

Essentially inspired by the iconic Air Max 90 runner, this silhouette is specifically built for the golf course. Comprised of a waterproof, one-piece bootie construction, the tooling is revamped with an air-cushioned sole applied in the forefoot to offer lightweight and responsive cushioning, in addition to a rubber outsole with integrated traction.

An official release date for this particular pair has yet to be announced, although more colorways are scheduled to arrive at Nike retailers on June 1st.

Stay tuned to KicksOnFire for additional updates.

via: NB

Author’s Take

I was actually wondering if the colorway would be offered on this silhouette. Given that the model is inspired by the AM90, it seemed obvious. Like I shared before, if I was an avid golfer, this will be my go-to pair.

This New Air Jordan 12 Grey/University Blue Has A Familiar Look To It

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If the Oklahoma City Thunder are going pull off the unthinkable and dethrone the defending NBA champions the Golden State Warriors, they’re going to need better performances from Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Yes, they did each score in the upper 20s and Westbrook took over towards the end of the game, but they also combined to miss 34 shots and the Warriors almost had another shot at the win if not for a blown call by the referee late in the game. But as fans we’ll take it because this means the Thunder are not going to back down from the Warriors behemoth and you know Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and the rest are going to bounce back from this with a better game. Should be a fun six more games, right? What?

Westbrook’s late-game greatness meant plenty of time for us to check out his Air Jordan 30 PE that should really be available for us to cop. As for the rest of the night in kicks, we saw Andre Roberson in some Master 12s, Steph continues to wear his Curry 2.5s, Dion Waiters broke out some Kyrie 1s and much more.

Photos courtesy of Thearon W. Henderson and Christian Petersen of Getty Images/NBA

Russell Westbrook – Air Jordan XXX PE

Andre Roberson – Air Jordan 12 The Master

Dion Waiters – Nike Kyrie 1

Draymond Green – Nike Zoom HyperRev 2016

Stephen Curry – Under Armour Curry 2.5

Klay Thompson – ANTA KT 1 Playoff

Andre Iguodala – Nike HyperLive

Serge Ibaka – adidas Rose 773 4

Kevin Durant – Nike KD 8

Steven Adams – adidas Rose 773 4

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After a five year hiatus of not being sold to the market, the iconic Nike Lunar Flow is set to make a comeback this season with slight material variations compared to its predecessor.

Showcased in black/white, green/red, and a blue/white version, which takes cues from the silhouette’s original neoprene release back in 1988, these revamped pairs incorporate a slightly wider mesh underlay to enhance more ventilation and breathability across the upper. The rest of the panelling is constructed with thin Hyperfuse strips to keep the profile intact, as it all rests atop a comfortable and crisp Lunarlon midsole unit.

Other notable details matching laces, the recognizable Swooshes across its side panels and more distinctive branding across its heel and tongue tab.

You can expect to find all three colorways at select Nike accounts overseas first starting this Friday, May 20th. Stay tuned for its arrival stateside, which should be very soon.

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Author’s Take

I haven’t been aware about this silhouette until now. At least the name, but I do remember the profile. I’ve shared before that I’m a die-hard fan of runners and it’s nice to see this style revived. The upcoming colorways are solid too.

Watch: The Air Jordan 12 GS University Blue Proves That Life Isn’t Always Fair

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Nike’s back with a new Dunk colorway that will be a favorite of carnivores, but something the vegans avoid with an upper that imitates raw meat. The Nike Dunk has skipped out on the immensely creative thematics that usually occupy its panels as of late, so it’s good to see the silhouette return to some head-turning ways here. The color choice is rather simple, as Challenge Red upper is interrupted by accents of Sail throughout in an effort to capture the marbelized fat seen on only the most premium cuts of beef. What do you think of this Nike Dunk High? Check out more detailed photos below and know that Rock City Kicks is stocking this skate classic today for $110 USD.

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The latest variation of the Nike SB Dunk Low is arriving at retailers, as its particular makeup is inspired by coffee — the popular brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans.

While a direct correlation with Starbucks seems to be an obvious inspiration, the coffeehouse chain’s distinctive color for its branding is evident across the sneakers inner liner and outlining of the Swoosh in vibrant green, while the shoe’s khaki brown upper emulates the infamous drink or bean perfectly.

Touches of white for the laces, Swooshes, tongue and midsole unit caps off the overall palette. Retailing for $100, you can purchase this latest pair at select Nike accounts nationwide now.

via: RCK

Author’s Take

I used to collect this silhouette often back then. I actually would consider purchasing if this released before, but since I’m over that phase, it’s a pass. The execution is nicely done though.

Watch: Is The Air Jordan 11 Low Varsity Red The Summer’s Biggest Release

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The newly-introduced Nike Air Presto Flyknit Ultra has been offered in quite a number of colorways recently, as we focus the spotlight on this wolf grey iteration.

Essentially maintaining its iconic profile intact, the model is defined by its revamped upper, which is constructed of a much more breathable knitted component in the tonal hue. Further detailed with matching TPU overlays for its heel and lacing cage system, the silhouette is topped off with a white sole and more grey accents on the heel.

You can purchase this pair at select Nike accounts worldwide now for a retail price tag of $180.

via: FD

Author’s Take

I?m a fan of its original build but I like this a bit better. The new construction offers more functionality and this colorway is pretty versatile.

Watch: Is The Air Jordan 11 Low Varsity Red The Summer’s Biggest Release

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LeBron James has been loyal to Nike ever since he was pursued by brands long before his professional days. Late last year, it was confirmed that Nike had given the King a deal so sweet that it committed him to the brand for the rest of his life (yes, his life), and in a recent interview between GQ and his business manager Maverick Carter, the bare essentials of this agreement have finally surfaced. As it turns out, Nike gave LeBron James its biggest contract in history with  a billion-dollar guarantee that will pay him throughout his playing days, into retirement, and into his final days. Now that we know LeBron is getting this kind of money, do you foresee other cash cows like Steph Curry and Kevin Durant demand big numbers? Read the excerpt from the GQ interview about the deal below.

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Roger Federer is still deciding if he’ll skip this year’s French Open depending on how his body feels after nagging knee and back injuries, but if he does hit the clay, he’s got a new colorway of the Zoom Vapor Tour 9.5 waiting for him. The high performance tennis model designed specifically for Federer’s elite level of play receives this appealing new look in Obsidian with hits of light blue, white. Meanwhile, the supportive TPU counter at the midsole comes in translucent orange to match the clay courts at Roland Garros. Luckily for all of us that aren’t elite tennis players participating in this year’s French Open, this latest look for the Zoom Vapor Tour 9.5 is available now from Nike.com and select NikeCourt retailers.

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It’s been previewed for a couple months now, but the story behind the inspiration of the “TV” colorway of the Nike Kobe 11 has been a little fuzzy so far. Now with the official photos and release details straight from Nike, the picture has finally come in to focus. Growing up in Italy, young Kobe became a student of the game early on by studying video-taped basketball games his grandfather would bring over from the States. This colorway takes inspiration from the VHS color bars and black and white “fuzz” found on old tapes liked the ones Kobe used to learn from the NBA greats. Releasing exclusively in kid’s sizing (3.5Y-7Y), the Kobe 11 “TV” will be avaialble at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com beginning May 27th.

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One of the most popular colorways ever of the Nike SB Stefan Janoski will be making a comeback.

Originally having released back in 2013, the Nike SB Stefan Janoski Floral Digi-Camo will be returning in 2016. This eye-catching colorway of the popular Nike SB silhouette features a multicolor digi-camo graphic all throughout the upper with White Swoosh branding, black laces and inner liner, and a white vulcanized rubber midsole.

The Nike SB Stefan Janoski Floral Digi-Camo is currently scheduled to return this weekend, May 23rd, at select Nike location in Japan. We are still awaiting a US release date to stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for more information.

via: Nike

Author’s Take

If there was one colorway of the Nike SB Stefan Janoski that I would like to own it would be this one. But since the shoe isn’t comfortable on my feet I don’t plan on picking up a pair.

Watch: The Air Jordan 12 GS University Blue Proves That Life Isn’t Always Fair

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Releasing this upcoming weekend will be the next colorway of the Nike Kobe 11. With Kobe Bryant having retired over a month ago it seems that people aren’t too interested in the Kobe 11 anymore.

Maybe this new Carpe Diem colorway will change things a bit. Inspired by the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Carpe Diem, this colorway recalls Kobe?s 2009 Championship and every day he seized thereafter. The engineered mesh upper on this pair of Kobe 11s has been done in Black while Court Purple lands on the Kobe logo on the tongue, and University Gold covers the Swoosh. The quilted inner liner is done in a combination of Black and University Gold.

Set to release on May 21st for $160, who plans on scooping up this Kobe 11? Take a look at the on-feet images below so you know what the shoes will look like if you do decide to buy them.

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Author’s Take

True fans of the Nike Kobe line will be happy to see this Carpe Diem colorway make a return. This can also serve as another Lakers colorway, which is always a good thing for fans of the team.

Watch: This New Air Jordan 12 Has A Familiar Look To It

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The heyday of Nike SB is long gone, but here and there we’ll get treated to a standout release that will have sneakerheads flocking to skateshops like they were over a decade ago. A few years back Nike had us fixated on skate when it dropped one of the best SB shoes ever – the “digi-floral” Janoski. It looks like this May 23rd, the brand is retro-ing this instant classic, which mixes in a pixelated floral graphic above a classic camouflage print underlay. Right now the release is confirmed for Japan, but don’t be surprised if these drop in the US and in Europe not long after.

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With a special feature added to the heels of this latest colorway, there will be no mistaking which classic Air Max model these are. Just like the recently released version of the Nike Air Flight ’89 with a gigantic “89” graphic on the heels, this new Air Max BW receives its own bold branding with a big black “B” on the left shoe and “W” on the right in stark contrast to the white upper in leather and canvas. Find this can’t-miss colorway of the Air Max BW arriving at select Nike Sportswear accounts like Sneaker Politics right now.

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Skater Cory Kennedy will be releasing another new colorway of his signature skating sneaker with Nike SB.

Known as the Nike SB Zoom All Court CK, this latest colorway features a new premium hairy suede upper that is done in University Gold for the Spring/Summer. Contrasting white accents then land on the suede Swoosh branding, laces, suede heel tab, inner liner, rubber toecap and the vulcanized rubber outsole.

Available now at select Nike retailers, what are your thoughts on this University Gold suede colorway of the Nike SB Zoom All Court CK?

via: Flatspot

Author’s Take

Skater shoes aren’t really my style anymore but I like the materials and colorway on this SB Zoom All Court CK. It’s nice to see something other than Dunks SBs and Janoskis when it comes to Nike SB.

Watch: This New Air Jordan 12 Has A Familiar Look To It

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