Kobe Bryant spent an entire two decades having his world-class skills broadcasted for the world to see. An MVP, five championships, and countless achievements later, the Black Mamba has finally called it quits (after one last 60-point performance of course) and now Nike Basketball is facing a post-playing career Kobe lineup from here on out. Next up is a grade school exclusive Kobe 11 featuring broadcast color bars in a nod to television. The Flyknit upper goes for a simplistic Wolf Grey and Black striping to allow for the vibrant heel to stand out. What do you think of the look? Get with us after the break for a better view of the latest television-themed Kobe pair exclusively for the kids and know that this release will hit retailers on May 27th for $135 USD.

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From all-white to all-blue goes the Nike Zoom Kobe Icon with this “Hyper Cobalt” colorway built with a jacquard textile upper. The unique new Kobe Bryant lifestyle signature model inspired by some of his favorite Nike Basketball models throughout the years like the Zoom Flight ’98 goes the way of the smurf with this look in Hyper Cobalt with a black heathered treatment on the shrouded knit upper. If you’re in the market for some very blue sneakers, you can pick these up now at select Nike Sportswear stockists or directly from Nike.com.

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If you’re diggin’ the Nike Cortez 1972, but don’t want to go through the hassle of keeping the all-white pair clean, perhaps this all-black pair is more to your liking. Today we get another look at the readily available Nike Cortez 1972 Triple Black.

The all-black version of the Cortez comes constructed out of a nylon upper. The nylon comes accompanied by the hits of suede and leather placed in areas such as the heel, eyelet, toe and Nike Swoosh. Just like the all-white pair, the Triple Black also comes with the 1972 embroidery placed on the heel, which depicts the year that the Nike Cortez was released. If you?re looking to pick up a pair, the shoe just dropped at select retailers for $75. Is this better than the all-white pair? Sound off in the comments below.

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One of Nike’s most recognizable soccer boots throughout the years, the Mercurial R9 from 1998, receives a lifestyle makeover in 2016 with the introduction of the Air Max Mercurial R9. This new off-the-field rendition of the shoe retains the signature wavy lines of the original soccer model, but that’s about the only similarity the two models share. The Air Max version gets updated with a Hyperfuse mesh upper and Air Max cushioned foam sole unit. This black, reflective silver, and white colorway is now available at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com.

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Just a heads up for everyone who was looking to pick up the Nike Cortez 1972 Triple White, it’s now available! Part of the Cortez Compton pack, this all-white iteration of the Cortez comes constructed out of a nylon upper with hits of leather placed throughout the shoe. Suede overlays also accompany the shoe to give the shoe a versatile motif. The most noteworthy feature on the shoe is without a doubt the 1972 embroidery placed on the heel, which depicts the year that the Nike Cortez was released. If you’re looking to pick up a pair, the shoe just dropped at select retailers for $75. Is this colorway better than the all-black pair? Let us know in the comments below.

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The Nike Kobe 11 Carpe Diem is releasing this month. As we get closer and closer to the release date, we will begin to get a better idea of what the shoe will look like. Today we’re here to provide you with the latest images of the Carpe Diem 11s.

Said to be inspired by the Nike Kobe 4 Carpe Diem that dropped back in 2009, the Nike Kobe 11 Carpe Diem rocks the same color scheme as the Kobe 4s. The shoe starts off with a Black upper constructed out of Engineered Mesh. The tonal look is contrasted by the hits of Court Purple and University Gold placed on the branding and heel region. A quilted stitching pattern is placed on the inner lining, while the sole comes in icy translucent fashion. Priced at $160, you will be able to pick up a pair on May 21st. Hot or not? Let us know in the comments below.

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Author’s Take

It’s a solid colorway, but if I were to pick up a Kobe 11, I’m going to make sure it’s made out of Flyknit. Regardless, it’s still a clean colorway.

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With this latest colorway, you can tell the Nike Air Max 90 is definitely ready for summer. The forever-in-style retro runner gets a seasonal makeover that nobody will mistake for anything but a summer-minded colorway and construction, featuring the light and airy ‘Breeze’ mesh upper in a blazing Ghost Green and Pink Blast color combo. Unfortunately for all of us larger-footed Air Max 90 fans, the vibrant rendition is only in grade school sizing, but for the young ones that can fit into a pair, expect them soon at select Nike Sportswear retailers.

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There’s something different about this brand new Nike Internationalist. Can you spot it? If you take a good look at the upper you will see that it comes in a no sew construction, resulting in a sleeker and more modern version of the Internationalist.

The new upgraded model gets hits of Hyperfuse to help replace the areas in which sewing is usually needed to construct the shoe. The shoe is made out of a mesh upper and is accompanied by synthetic overlays. This particular colorway comes in all-white while being contrasted by the University Blue placed on the Nike Swoosh and heel tab. An all-white sole unit gives the shoe a clean appearance. Scheduled to drop in the near future, is this a version of the Nike Internationalist that you’re looking to pick up?

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Author’s Take

The no sew look definitely gives the shoe a modernized look, which I like. The mesh upper will make it very breathable which is dope for the Spring/Summer. Good looking shoe.

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Over the past few days we’ve seen a couple of new Air Force 1 models that comes with woven detailing on areas such as the side panels and toe. If you like the woven look but are looking of it on the shoe, take a look at the Nike Air Force 1 High Woven Black.

This version of the Air Force 1 High comes in an all-woven upper. The only part of the upper that doesn’t come in woven fashion is the leather Nike Swoosh and heel tab, as well as the nylon tongue. Black lining, eyelets and laces complete the stealth look of the upper. Below you will find a white sole unit that not only adds contrast but cleans up the look of the shoe. Is this all-woven look than pairs that just have woven hits? If you think so, you can now pick up a pair at select retailers for $150.

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Author’s Take

I prefer the woven construction to be the entire upper, just like in this pair. It gives the shoe a brand new look which I’m clearly a fan of. Looks good!

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Late in March, we got our first look at the Nike Kobe 11 TV, we now got word that this colorway of the Kobe 11 is going to be a GS only release. Let’s take a look at the shoe’s official images.

Although we’re still unsure as to what the exact theme/inspiration behind the shoe is, we do know it has something to do with TV as indicated by the colorful bars placed on the heel region of the shoe. The bars sort of resemble the SMPTE test pattern that we see on the TV every now and then. The rest of the shoe comes in a Flyknit gradient fashion as shades of Wolf Grey/Black-Cool Grey take care of the majority of the upper. With a release date set at May 27th and a retail price of $135, it’s only a matter of time before Nike lets us know what the theme behind the shoe is. Hot or not? Let us know in the comments below.

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Author’s Take

Not bad. I?m curious to what the inspiration is. Based off the shoe?s looks alone, i?ll give it a 6 out of 10, it may go up or down depending on the story behind the shoe.

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The Nike Air Max 95 Ultra Jacquard is a modernized, lighter and more breathable version of the Nike Air Max 95. It’s traits and attributes make it a great option for the Spring/Summer. Today we get another look at this Black version of the shoe.

The shoe is constructed out of a Jacquard upper, which is a knit upper that in return makes the shoe lighter and breathable than the original. The knit comes in black and white, while the sole unit opts to take the black tonal route with the Air Max bubbles still intact. The Flywire also comes in black and white fashion to blend in nicely with the rest of the shoe. Already available internationally, we hope to see these in the states in the near future.

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Author’s Take

I like this modern look of the AM 95, as a matter of fact, I prefer it. The black and white look is classic. You really can’t go wrong with this colorway.

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Nike Sportswear’s often used formula of taking a vintage running silhouette and updating it with modern materials appears once again this spring, with the all-new Air Pegasus ’89 No Sew. As the name implies, the classic version of the Pegasus features a no-sew construction, built with a Hyperfuse mesh and synthetic upper that retains all the original lines and look of the shoe. The Air Pegasus ’89 No Sew is arriving now at select Nike Sportswear retailers in this white, black, and Bright Crimson colorway.

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Nike Sportswear doesn’t shy away from Yeezy references, and it seems like the lifestyle imprint is only getting bolder with the blatant nods as of late. The Nike Marxman already has a bit of Yeezy in its DNA from the forefoot strap to the high-arching collar. The laceless design is more Nike Mag than Yeezy, but when paired with the iconic “Pure Platinum” colorway, it’s hard to dismiss as a poor man’s Yeezy 2. From this pair to the Nike Air Entertainer, it appears that the Swoosh still hasn’t gotten over Kanye jumping ship. But are you a fan of this look or do you think the Pure Platinum lineage should stop now that Kanye is entering yet another season with the three stripes? Check out more photos below and know that international spots like Titolo are stocking this pair right now.

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Additional images of this standout Nike SB Dunk High are featured, as the model’s eye-catching palette is rumored to celebrate the upcoming UEFA European Championship Cup that takes place in France this coming June.

Constructed of leather and suede, the sneaker’s defining colorway is evidenced with a division across its entirety. Red is prominent on the toe box, followed by white on the side panels, tongue and laces, and finally blue gracing the rear portion and inner lining.

All adhered atop a clear icy translucent rubber sole unit, additional flair is provided by metallic gold Swooshes.

You can purchase a pair at select Nike accounts nationwide now, for $110.

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Author’s Take

I?ll always be a fan of the silhouette. I used to collect it often years ago. This rendition is another solid offering and should garner a lot of attention, especially for July 4th.

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Following an initial look earlier this week, official imagery of this upcoming Nike KD 8 is provided, which may possibly be an EXT (lifestyle) iteration of the silhouette.

Defined by its decorative blossomy motif intricately woven across its textile upper, the component is rendered in a bold and classic palette of red and black. Tonal black accents are also applied on the flywire, laces, tongue, inner lining, outsole and leather Swooshes while it all rests atop a clean white midsole unit.

Other design details include a miniature variation of the Swoosh across its inner lateral side panels, embossed branding on the tongue label and KD’s signature imprinted on the insoles in contrasting white.

Retailing for $200, you can expect to find this latest pair at select Nike accounts nationwide on Saturday, May 7th.

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Author’s Take

I like the silhouette overall. I’m over these type of finishes but this execution is pretty solid, especially since the colorway is really appealing.

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