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Air Jordan Spizike Cool Grey - Euro Exclusive?
 Recently Europe received the Fire Red Spizike nearly a year after they first released as an online exclusive Stateside, but it appears that Europe has been treated with an exclusive Jordan of their own in the form of the Cool Grey Spizike.
To recap, the Cool Grey Spizikes were first seen on MJ’s feet, but since then they have only been seen on European store and info sites and they are not listed on the US Jordan Release Dates either. The shoes are available now at Nike Europe for 190€. We will keep you posted if we hear anything of them releasing in the US, but don’t be surprised if Jordan has a few tricks up their sleeves. Heads up thanks to Sneaker News. |
Throwback Thursday - Original Adidas Attitude Ewing
 Patrick Ewing was the first pick in the 1985 NBA Draft and despite some time off due to injuries in his first season, he still was able to average 20 points, 9 boards, and 2 blocks earning him Rookie of the Year honors.
Adidas wasted no time to release a signature shoe for their new young star after seeing the success that Nike enjoyed with MJ and his signature shoe. The Adidas Attitude was Ewing’s signature shoe for the 1986 season that came in a wide variety of colors, but none quite as timeless as the these to match his Knicks uniform. The Attitude was a popular shoe not just on court, but was quickly adopted by the hip hop scene. Back in the mid-80s like most of Adidas’s top basketball shoes, these were manufactured in France. The shoe has returned this decade in this color way as well as many others minus the Ewing logo on the tongue as Patrick left Adidas after only a few years to start his own line of shoes that we have featured on prior Throwback Thursday’s. It is hard to show by photos just how well these shoes were made. The leather is incredibly thick and sturdy. Just like car buffs will tell you, “they sure don’t make them like they used to.” |
Nike Dunk High “Brazil”
 Brazil may not be able to compete in the Euro Cup (since they are in South America), but doing anything to celebrate soccer and leaving Brazil out of the mix is almost a sin.
Brazil has seen their fair share of kicks inspired by their national flag including Dunk lows from 2002 and Air Force Ones and an Air Max 95 for the ‘06 World Cup. Like other a few other Dunk Highs in the Euro Cup pack, the shoes have only a few colors, but multiple materials including patent leather, full grain, suede, and canvas. Available now at LTD-Online. |
Yo! MTV Raps Videos by Puma x VIMBY
Puma first got down with MTV celebrating the music network’s 20th birthday with two special make ups of the Yo! MTV Raps Clydes. The pink colorway dropped at Classic Kicks in NYC, but the green color was only distributed amongst those “who know somebody, who know somebody”.
Puma and VIMBY have gotten together to put together a series of webisodes to document the golden era of hip hop. In the first of a five part collaboration between VIMBY and PUMA, Fab 5 Freddy, the original host of Yo! MTV Raps, discusses the beginnings of hip hop and introduces some of the names that changed the game forever. School is in session.
Nike Kobe Zoom81 Team Shoes
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The third time was the charm for Kobe netting an MVP award this year with the Kobe III. Nike has reworked the Zoom Kobe III slightly to create a team shoe that resembles Kobe’s signature model. While bearing his name, this model is called the Zoom81 obviously after his epic performance where he put up 81 points back in 2006. The shoe’s appearance has received criticism for being too basic, but for those who were not a fan of the web covering the entire upper on the Kobe III, this may be the right balance. In the heel the shoe sports Vis Zoom (visible Zoom Air) as opposed to Vis Air or Max Air like many team shoes have in the past. No word yet on pricing or release details, but don’t be surprised if these drop just in time for the new season in fall. Pics thanks to docious of NT. |
Provider x New Balance 1500 Pushed Back
 Due to logistical issues, the Provider make up of the New Balance 1500 has been delayed 1 week and will release on May 17th. In order to be able to purchase from abroad, you must be signed up to Provider’s mailing list. Next weekend they will give you a 1 hour window to place your order online. Though the shoes are one of our favorite New Balance sneakers to date, the price of $355AU ($333US) is just a little too rich for our blood.
Best of luck to those trying to get their pair! |
Nort honors Kobe’s MVP Award
 Though the 29 year old Kobe Bryant has three rings, 10 trips to the All-Star Game, two scoring titles, he was awarded his first MVP award last night as he put up 34 points to put his team up 2-0 against the Utah Jazz.
To honor his achievement, Nort has produced a celebratory T-shirt for taking home MVP honors. Some of you may remember that two summers ago Stash and the Nort/Recon team were the people’s choice for their rendition of the Zoom Kobe 1. Now with all this attention circulating around Kobe, what better time for the premiumgoods x Kobe 1 to release (hint hint). |
