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The Nike Kobe 11 Draft Day Imagines What Could Have Been
By SoleInsider
Nike has been paying homage to Kobe Bryant’s career this year with different colorways of the Nike Kobe 11. Over the weekend we saw the release of the Kobe 11 Aces which drew inspiration from Kobe’s high school, Lower Merion High School in Philadelphia.
Now the Swoosh will be paying homage to another important team/moment in the Black Mamba’s storied career. This Kobe 11 is dressed up in a combination of White, Blue Lagoon and Court Purple, the team colors of the Charlotte Hornets who originally drafted Kobe back in 1996. Kobe was taken as the 13th pick in the 1996 NBA Draft and was traded on Draft Day to the Lakers. This Kobe 11 is not made up of Flyknit but instead features an engineered mesh upper like the Aces colorway and has been hit with ?6.26.96? on the heel, the day that Kobe was drafted.
You’ll be able to purchase the Nike Kobe 11 Draft Day when it arrives at retailers on April 28th for $160. Is this a cop or a drop for you?
Definitely a colorway that you would want to add to the collection if you?re a Kobe Bryant fan. This shoe signifies the beginning of Kobe?s career and what could have been if he were never traded.
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The Nike Air Foamposite Pro University Red Releases This Weekend
By SoleInsider
After a long way we’ll finally be seeing the arrival of the Nike Air Foamposite Pro in University Red this upcoming weekend.
This Air Foamposite Pro features University Red on the entire foam shell upper as well as on the Swoosh on the heel and by the toe, the stripe running down the tongue, the tongue and heel pull tabs, and the Nike check on the outsole. Contrasting black detailing then lands on the outsole, jewel Swoosh on the side panels, tongue, inner liner, laces and the leather eyestay and ankle.
Making its debut this on April 16th for a retail price of $230, will you be picking up or passing on this Foamposite release? Let us know in the comments below. Make sure you visit our Nike Air Foamposite Pro University Red launch page for the latest images, release information and other important updates.
I?ve never been a fan of any Foamposites but this University Red option isn?t that bad. I just can?t see myself spending $200 or more on a shoe that I ?sort of? like.
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One of those bright and vibrant colorways of the original Nike Air Presto that we can expect to release in the near future is the Total Crimson pair that you see above. This Air Presto features a tonal Total Crimson mesh upper with White detailing on the midsole, and the branding on the toebox. The final touch is a Black rubber outsole that adds a little bit of contrast to the shoe.
There is no exact release date yet for this Total Crimson colorway of the Nike Air Presto but it should be arriving on nike.com as well as select Nike retailers soon. What are your thoughts on this colorway?
#MambaDay: 10 Black And Gold Nike Kobe Kicks You Can Rock On April 13
By SoleInsider
As April 13, aka #MambaDay, approaches, Kobe Bryant fans and sneakerheads across the world are paying their respects to one of the greatest of all-time by rocking his kicks. Some already started 21 days ago with a clever hashtag like #24DaysOfMamba (note: that’s not me), while others are just getting in on the action at the last second like they’re buying a New York Yankees hat for the first time right around the time Derek Jeter was retiring. Nike started things off with their short film that highlighted what Kobe meant to Nike’s roster and of course, the famous Black Mamba pack that is nearly impossible to cop (as of this post, I have not won a single Draw… I suck…) and the special Nike Kobe 11 iD that you will only have a limited amount of time to make.
Black and Gold kicks, meet Black and Gold card (Panini)
With Nike setting up Mamba to rock the black and gold Nike Kobe 11 Black Mamba for his final game, here are some other black and gold Nike Kobe kicks that you might want to consider wearing on the 13th.
Nike Kobe 8 Elite
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This one is a little depressing because Mamba was supposed to wear these had he made it to the 2013 NBA Playoffs. He did wear a pair of the Kobe 8 Elite as he torn his ACL so that shoe will always be infamous than anything else. Of course, if Kobe is the unrelenting jerk that he makes himself out to be sometimes, he’ll rock the Kobe 8s for his last game in one last act of spite.
Nike Kobe 10 EXT Mid
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Yeah, they’re not that great but we had to fill out this list and amazingly, these are less depressing to wear than the Kobe 8 Elite. Still sad and not that great of an effort at a lifestyle release, but it could have been worse. Kobe could have torn his ACL wearing these. Ok, moving on…
Nike Kobe 10 Elite Rose Gold
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Now here’s where it gets good. The Rose Gold colorway might not be the gold that we all know and love, but it has a special appeal to it that actually works better in a casual situation than your gaudy gold. Yellow gold is dope, especially if you’re rocking a chain like Run DMC or Razor Ramon, but sometimes you want some that’s a little more sedated. Rose Gold fits that bill perfectly.
Nike Kobe 7 System Elite
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The debut of the Nike Basketball’s Elite series back in 2011 had a lot of people hyped with their emphasis on creating kicks that were built for the rigors of the postseason. What a lot of people did not see coming was how the Kobe 7 Elite looked a lot like the Kobe 6 with the scaled upper. It’s a little jarring and with the Lakers getting knocked out of the Playoffs earlier than expected, it dampened the impact of this release. Some pairs even made it outlet stores at nearly half off. If you were lucky enough to cop, congrats.
Nike Kobe 10 Elite Low Five Rings
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It might not have the hook of a “Six Rings” or even better, “Seven Rings”, but Mamba’s championship count is nonetheless impressive and definitely worth celebrating. This limited Christmas release had Kobe fans lining up outside of Staples Center this past December 25th because it would also include an amazing box
Nike Kobe 11 Eastbay Edition
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You can technically make this pair right now on NIKEiD, but there’s something satisfying about being able to cop without having to go through the design process and higher price point. It fits the criteria perfectly with the black and metallic gold and makes it shine.
Nike Zoom Kobe 6 BHM
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Kobe’s signature kicks have been a part of Nike’s Black History Month program for quite some time now and the Zoom Kobe 6 received the black and gold treatment. It’s a fitting pair to rock for Mamba’s last ride.
Nike Kobe 2 Prelude
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Ok, this is technically cheating since it’s grey and gold, but we have to give a shout out to one of the best Kobes Nike has ever made. With a beautiful marble finish, the shoe looks right at home in a museum and not on some hypebeast’s feet. Between the Prelude Pack and the Black Mamba Pack where Kobe has brought back his old kicks, this is still stands tall as the one to get.
Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Big Stage
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The 2010 NBA Finals saw Kobe wear home and away versions of the Zoom Kobe 5 Big Stage, which were special edition colorways that represented the golden allure of the Larry O’Brien trophy and Kobe’s epic resume. Mamba finally beat the Celtics rocking these kicks and in maybe the most pressure packed moment of his career, he led the Lakers to a win in Boston to force a Game 7 wearing the black version.
Nike Kobe 11 Black Mamba
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Well, it is the shoe he’s scheduled to wear for his last game, so duh…
The Entire Nike Kobe Black Mamba Pack Will Be Releasing On Mamba Day
By SoleInsider
The Nike Kobe Black Mamba Pack has been releasing piece by piece over the last couple of weeks. The pack will conclude this week with the release of the Nike Kobe 11 on Wednesday, April 13th which is the day that Kobe Bryant will play in his final NBA game.
But Nike is doing something special for fans of the Black Mamba who may have missed out on picking up a certain pair from the massive Pack. On April 13th (Mamba Day) Nike will be releasing the entire Nike Kobe Black Mamba Pack at the Nike Vault in Los Angeles which is located next to Staples Center. Here is how the launch will work according to Nike:
EVERYONE THAT REGISTERED FOR THE LAUNCH WILL BE ASKED TO COME TO THE NIKE VAULT ON APRIL 13, 2016 AT 11AM PST TO PICK-UP THEIR RAFFLE TICKET. ONLY ONE RAFFLE TICKET WILL BE GIVEN TO EACH REGISTRANT. EVERY INDIVIDUAL CAN ONLY REGISTER ONCE FOR THEMSELVES. AT 12PM PST THE RAFFLE WILL BEGIN. RAFFLE NUMBERS WILL BE DRAWN VIA RAFFLE BOX AND WINNING NUMBERS WILL BE CALLED OUT.
If you are selected as one of the winners you’ll have the opportunity to purchase two pairs from the Nike Kobe Black Mamba Pack, but they must be two different models. You can register here if you’d like an opportunity at picking up something you may have missed out on. Good luck to everyone.
A Detailed Look At Kevin Harts Nike Training Shoe, The Free Trainer Instinct
By SoleInsider
As it turns out, Kevin Hart may be exaggerating having a “signature training shoe” just a bit, as it is apparently just his own special colorway of the Nike Free Trainer Instinct?the shoe we’re here to take an in-depth look at here today. The latest addition to Nike Training’s lineup, the Free Trainer Instinct features a light weight textile and mesh upper with Hyperfuse reinforcement in a mid-top chukka-like silhouette, all on top of flexible Free outsole with the new auxetic design technology. The three debut, non-Kevin-Hart editions of the Free Trainer Instinct in white, black, and Total Crimson are available now at select Nike Training retailers and Nike.com.
Nike Vault Is Releasing The Entire Kobe Black Mamba Pack On Mamba Day
By SoleInsider
Since late March, Nike has been steadily releasing the “Black Mamba” Pack to the public through The Draw on Nike SNKRS, which means one would have to win all drawings for a chance to cop the whole set. If you’re in the LA area, you’re in a bit of luck because the Nike Vault inside the Staples Center is holding a special release event on Wednesday, April 13th, which has been dubbed Mamba Day. The raffle drawing will happen live and the lucky few will get a chance to purchase a maximum of two pairs from the entire “Black Mamba” Pack, which features special edition colorways of the entire Kobe signature shoe line as well as the Hyperdunk and Huarache 2k4. For full release details and to sign up for a spot, click here.
Nike SB Raw Canvas Pack Featuring The Dunk And GTS
By SoleInsider
Nike SB strips down the Dunk Low and Zoom GTS for this latest set, the “Raw Canvas” pack. Each shoe features an almost unfinished aesthetic, constructed in undyed natural canvas material with tones of light tan, while accents come accents come in black. The overall simple constructions get one additional detail on the Dunks: a burlap-like woven panel wrapping the ankle. The natural looks for the Dunk Low and Zoom GTS are arriving now at select Nike SB suppliers like Premier for an official drop on April 16th.
Nike SB Releases A Patriotic Tri-color Nike SB Dunk High
By SoleInsider
They might be jumping the gun a bit for both the 4th of July and this summer’s Olympic games, but Nike SB is ready to drop perhaps their most patriotic colorway of the Dunk ever. This USA-themed Dunk High features a bold tri-color block, in red, white and blue thirds with metallic gold Swooshes tying all three color panels together. The block even continues underneath, which can be seen through the icy clear outsole. You can grab the patriotic new Dunk High now as they arrive at select Nike SB suppliers like Premier.
Complete Release Info For The Nike Kobe 11 Mamba Day iD
By SoleInsider
On top of the Black Mamba collection, it looks like Nike has something else up their sleeves to celebrate the final season of Kobe Bryant’s legendary basketball and sneaker career. Adding to”Mamba Day”, the day of Kobe’s last game on April 13th, NIKEiD will be offering a special edition of the Kobe 11. The final shoe Kobe will wear on court is featured with a “Stats” graphic honoring his greatest achievements on the court in black and metallic gold, while personalization options include the addition of your name, number, a inspirational message, and exclusive icons in the heel and tongue. The Kobe 11 “Mamba Day” will be available on NIKEiD for a limited time beginning April 13th.
KoF Live: Lets #MoveWithHart And Unbox The Nike Free Train Force Flyknit (Video)
By SoleInsider
“So do we get that box when we buy the shoe?” – Everybody that saw me with the media box for the Nike Free Train Force Flyknits.
Well, it’s nice to know that even the most ardent soccer mom/weekend warrior/non-sneakerhead is curious about the boxes that media types get when we attend these events. It confirms my belief that boxes are the best and it’s all about presentation; the shoes are almost secondary and taken for granted at that point.
But what isn’t taken for granted is fitness. Despite hosting the MTV Movie Awards that night before with The Rock, Kevin Hart still managed to wake up (or power through the whole night, who knows how many parties and obligations he had) and attend the latest of his #MoveWithHart events with Nike. The comedian fired up the crowd – but not before making a short joke at his expense – by talking about the need to stay fit and active every day and our time shouldn’t be wasted. With several thousand people in attendance, it’s amazing how far Hart has come not only as a movie star, but as a celebrity athlete within the Nike brand.
The other highlight for us was getting to check out the new Nike Free Train Force Flyknit. With the snug-fitting Flyknit and the flatter outsole, this shoe emphasizes a more balanced and varied workout than just running. Check our impressions above and a brief overview of the shoe.
Nike Revisits Draft Day With Upcoming Kobe 11 Release
By SoleInsider
Once again, the Nike Kobe line goes back to draft day in 1996, when the Charlotte Hornets selected Kobe Bryant with the 13th pick. As you probably know, the Hornets promptly traded young Kobe to the Lakers, and the rest is history. As they’ve done with previous models, the Kobe 11 gets inspiration from Kobe’s very brief time as a Hornet, with this special Draft Day colorway of the mesh-constructed version of the shoe. The look features a white mesh upper with purple and teal accents throughout, all completed with the date of the ’96 Draft on the right heel. Get your best look yet at the Kobe 11 “Draft Day”, and mark your calendars for April 28th if you’re trying to grab a pair.
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Varsity Royal aka Ben Gordon Releases In August
By SoleInsider
Foam heads take note, because we now have a release date for the upcoming “Varsity Royal” colorway of the Nike Air Foamposite Pro. Also being nicknamed the “Ben Gordon” colorway due to its similarity to an old PE colorway he wore, the shoe features a solid royal Foam upper with with black accents throughout, while a solid blue sole sits below. The anticipated look for the Foamposite Pro will keep you waiting just a bit, as they don’t launch until August 26, 2016.
The Long Awaiting Nike Air Foamposite Pro Varsity Red Is Releasing This Weekend
By SoleInsider
The Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Varsity Red” highlights this coming weekend’s release slate, as the classic colorway will return to retails shelves for the first time since 2002. This pair isn’t exactly a perfect one-to-one retro though, as an alternate mini-Swoosh is outlined in a matching red while a premium black leather adds a complimentary touch throughout. The Varsity Red is one of the most memorable colorways atop the Foamposite Pro, and even with the subtlest of changes, should be a well-received retro once this Saturday, April 16th comes. Check out a detailed look below and know that you can always find your size early on eBay.
Respect: See What Nike Athletes Had To Say About Kobe Bryant
By SoleInsider
The day is almost here, folks. The day every single Kobe Bryant fan has been dreading for quite some time now. On Wednesday night, Kobe Bryant will play in his final NBA game before hanging up his Kobe 11s and riding off into the sunset for good.
Kobe has had an amazing NBA career. He manages to gain huge popularity from millions of fans, but at the same time there were many people despised the man. As the years went by Kobe gathered messages of love and hate from people ranging from opponents, teammates, fans, coaches and even athletes from other sports. Now that we’re so close to his final game, Nike athletes took the time to pay tribute to the man by way of a video that’s fueled with conflicting passions. Check out the video above to see what the Nike athletes had to say.
Do you have any last words for Kobe? If so, Bryant calls on everyone to give their final word through the Mamba Day Generator, which overlays the user?s selected farewell word on a photo that can then be shared on social media. Love him or hate him, tell Kobe how you really feel at www.nike.com/mambaday
