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Air Jordan 11/12 CDP CONFIRMED!

Get a good look at this upcoming Countdown Package!

David Z x Adidas Superstar "Black Tie"

A timeless classic gets taken to another level in the "Black Tie Project"

DJ Clark Kent "Black Friday" Air Force 1

Nike Sportswear and DJ Clark Kent hook up to make something worth freezing for.

Throwback Thursday: Nike Air Carnivore

Part shoe, part meat eater. One of the greatest shoes to never return.

When Sh*t Happens to Signature Sneakers

Trades, injuries, and shortcomings can really mess up companies releasing PEs!

Black Friday Special: The Best in Black Kicks

Black Friday Special: The Best in Black KicksWith one of the craziest releases in sneaker history, DJ Clark Kent’s AF1 release, has inspired a lot of Black Friday talk here at Nice Kicks, and apparently even on mixtapes.

We know all the hype on the White on Whites, aka Uptown’s, or whatever you call them in your hood. A fresh pair of whites is nice, but you can’t deny an all black pair is just as fresh, so we came up with the top murdered out (it’s 2008, come on now) “Black on Black” kicks.

Peep our list, and drop your favorite Best in Black Kicks in the comments section.

November 28, 2008

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10 Sneakers We’re Most Thankful For Returning in ‘08

10 Sneakers We're Most Thankful For Returning in '08

We are always looking forward to the latest style and colorway; however, this year most of the brands brought us some classic sneakers we will never forget no matter how many new releases we come across. Since this is Thanksgiving, we should all have something to be thankful for; therefore, Nice Kicks has compiled a list of the top 10 sneakers we are thankful for to see comeback after a long hiatus.

Click here to view our Top Ten classics that surfaced in 2008…so far. Below our number 1 pick, we want you to decide which sneakers you were thankful of to see make a blast from the past.

November 27, 2008

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When Sh*t Happens to Signature Sneakers

When Sh*t Happens to Signature SneakersSometimes, things just don’t go as planned - especially in the world of sports. When sh*t happens in the world of sports, sometimes, the stench carries over into the world of sneakers.

Trades, injuries, and shortcomings and mishaps on and off the court can be costly to the brands that jump on the hottest players bandwagon. Take a look at six times the unforeseeable happened, and really messed things up for sneaker companies.

November 10, 2008

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Dunxchange Miami Recap & Pictures

Nike Air Griffey MaxAfter a momentous day of early morning driving, rainy day, kicks, and stabbings the Dunkxchange in Miami yesterday was once again a good outing. Over 700 guest came out on a rainy day in South Florida and over 40 vendors at the event. One weird sidenote is a stabbing occurred right outside the DXC and the news channels were all over the story. Aside from that the crowd was pleased with the amount of deals inside and the warm atmosphere that always brings people together at these types of gatherings. Always a place where you can meet the people who share the same type of passion that you have.

Among the highlights of the festivities were the tons of free shirts given away on stage. A pair of Tiffany Snakeskin Supras to the most beat up shoe in the building, the beat up shoes were a highlight themselves. A 50’s something man owning a pair of Air Force 1 Playstations 2’s and the DJ and Lex one from Major League keeping the scene Hip Hop elemental! Here are the pictures just click on the jump to check out what the scene is like in Miami.

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September 29, 2008 Category: Events, Features 25 Comments Link To This

Air Jordan 1 White/Black Retro vs. OG Comparison

Air Jordan 1 White/Black OG Retro ComparisonAs promised yesterday in our Throwback Thursday article, we have a detailed Retro vs. OG comparison of the Air Jordan 1.

The White/Black Air Jordan 1 returns for the first time in 23 years in the 22/1 Countdown Package. Though we were told that the shoes went back to having a high cut, well, so close but not quite as you can see to the right. There are a few other minuscule differences between the retro and the original, but they definitely should not be enough to hold you back from grabbing a classic pair of Air Jordans.

A bit of a disclaimer, we threw in some black laces to replace the stock white threads to give it a more original feel. Take a tour of the two shoes in the official retro vs. OG comparison after the jump.

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September 19, 2008 Category: Air Jordans, Features 39 Comments Link To This

Throwback Thursday: Air Jordan 1 Black/White

Air Jordan 1 Original Black/WhiteThis week’s Throwback Thursday could be no other than the original Air Jordan 1 in Black/White. Twenty-Three years after its initial release in 1985, the shoe will return this weekend in the Countdown Pack along with the Air Jordan 22.

Of course, like with any shoe, nothing is like the original. There are a few differences between the original and the retro that comes out this weekend, but you will need to tune in tomorrow to see the comparison. For now, enjoy the original Air Jordan 1 after the jump.

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September 18, 2008 Category: Air Jordans, Features 44 Comments Link To This

Throwback Thursday: Adidas Rivalry Low

Adidas Rivalry Low Patrick EwingWith Pat Ewing’s much deserved induction into the Hall of Fame last weekend it was the perfect time to pull out one of his signature shoes from way back when. The Adidas Rivalry was essentially the cheaper, team model of the Adidas Conductor that came in a ton of colorways back in 1986. The shoes used the same outsole and almost exactly the same upper minus the Ewing logo on the tongue, but for Ewing fans looking for low tops, this was the only route to take.

These, like all of Ewings shoes with Adidas, were manufactured with the highest quality in France.  One can only imagine what these sneakers would cost today if the same quality of materials were used as well as French labor to construct the product.  Some lucky individual was able to grab these from a store called “First Quality” for the bargain price of $19.99.  Sad to say, the days of finding “slept on butters” (shout out to Bobbito) is nearly over, but it is always worth your while to take a quick scan at the clearance section ;-)

The Adidas Conductor came back this year and the Metro Attitudes are on their way, but the Rivalry currently is not in the pipeline to return at this moment.  Adidas, please, bring back the only other Ewing sneaker.  More shots of these shoes after the jump.

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