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Nike Basketball Reveals Easter Themed LeBron X, Kobe 8 System & KD V

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For the savvy sneakerhead, a holiday means a new allotment of special colorways for the latest kicks. So it’s not shock that Nike Basketball has revealed an Easter themed set of their top of the line hoop sneakers; the Nike LeBron X, the Kobe 8 System and the KD V. LeBron James LeBron X gets a low version and a mint colorway as well as a graphic collar-lining in Easter-egg colors. Kobe Bryant‘s namesake shoes features its snake skin patter but is also multicolored, like a multicolored Easter-egg. Noticing a trend here? Kevin Durant‘s Zoom KD V features soft blue-green tones splashes of pain on the Swoosh, tongue and visible Max Air unit in the heel. Easter Sunday is March 31, but all these kicks will be available globally at select retailers on March 29. Good hunting. If your a civilian and must choose one, our pick is the KD V. Let us know if there is a particular pair that you’re feeling in the comments. Check out detailed images of the shoes in the below.

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Kevin Durant Nike Air Force 1 Low – Heroes Pack

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Today brings us a look at an all new Kevin Durant Air Force 1 Low as part of Nike Sportswear’s upcoming Heroes Pack. The special edition Air Force 1 Low puts on display a full blue-based build, with the super hero theme coming to life with a lightning graphic taking over the Swoosh logos. Black hits the laces, collar lining and outsole, finishing off what is sure to be another much anticipated release from NSW.

ESPN Presents ‘Gotta Be The Shoes’ Honoring Michael Jordan’s 50th Birthday [VIDEO]

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Air Jordan 3′s with a Nike Swoosh logo on the side? That’s what you’ll see if you pay attention to ’Gotta Be The Shoes,’ a special ESPN’s SportsCenter put together to honor the 50th birthday of Michael Jordan, and his signature sneakers. ”You can’t live forever, or can you?,” asks the narrator. The statement alludes to the Nike Air Jordan shoes which still sell out on the regular despite its namesake being long retired from the game. The video focuses on how MJ’s endorsement deal and signature kicks have been instrumental in making him such an iconic  athlete; besides six NBA titles, six Finals MVP awards, 10 scoring titles and a spot in the NBA Hall of Fame.

“If purchasing that little logo, gives you a little bit of help to get better grades, to be a better person, to be a great athlete, then sign me up for it,” says Howard “H” White, VP of Sports Marketing at Jordan Brand, in the video. “Cause really for me that’s what Michaal Jordan exudes.” Tinker Hatfield—VP of Innovation & Design at Nike (nice title)— designer of classic Air Jordan models including the III, IV and the most recent XX8 is also featured as are some image of the III sporting a “Nike” and “Swoosh” on the side. Shout out Flight Club whose sneaker laced walls are featured throughout the clip. Air Jordan’s birthday is February 17. Watch ‘Its Gotta Be The Shoes’ below.

via:hiphopwired.com