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LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kobe Bryant are without question three of the most powerful forces in the NBA, traveling to unforeseen heights that few other have ever reached. A numerous collection of MVP awards, All-Star accolades, post-season successes, and international presence have placed a cosmic spotlight on these three mega-stars, and to celebrate their 2012 NBA All-Star Game selections is a special ‘galaxy’ theme inspired by space exploration and the supernova. The Nike Zoom Kobe VII, Nike Zoom KD IV, and Nike LeBron 9 all feature the inter-galactic imagery with gleaming glow-in-the-dark outsoles and unique mission patches adorning each distinct shoe. The Nike Basketball 2012 All-Star Collection will become available on February 25th on the eve of the All-Star Weekend’s main event at select Nike Basketball retailers, so continue reading for a detailed look at this astronomical collection below.
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After taking a look at both the blue/grey and the rogue green Nike Dunk high 2012 NBA All-Star Galactic colorways, we take a look at the last one from said collection. This third and final colorway comes in a flat gold base with a peach-colored Nike swoosh. Now that you’ve seen all three colorways from this Nike Dunk high 2012 NBA All-Star Galactic Pack that drops February 23rd, can you pick a favorite from out of the group?
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If you’ve been staying tuned to Freshness, you know doubt know by now that about Nike’s galactic theme surrounding their massive set of NBA All-Star Game 2012 releases. With the game taking place in Florida, a well known NASA hub, the tie-in feels like a relevant place for Nike to start from. Again drawing from the various entities that have made Florida great, the pack is anchored by a set of Penny Hardaway signature models, with one of the most exciting being the Nike Air Flight One shown here. Coming back out of nowhere for a surprise retro treatment, both pairs from the Space Exploration pack will drop on Thursday, February 23rd at NikeStore online as well as a handful of premium retailers. Check the official images after the jump of the glow-in-the-dark version along with the Orlando looking colorway, and stick with Freshness for more info on the Space Exploration pack.
After last year’s release of the Diamond Turf, it’s no surprise to see the return of the Nike Air Diamond Turf II. This model sports a colorway one would relate to the San Francisco 49ers; donning black, white, and metallic gold on the upper and red on the sockliner. These are available now in store and by phone (512.320.8100) at the Nice Kicks Shop in Austin, TX.
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Nike Air Diamond Turf II
Nike Air Diamond Turf II
Nike Air Diamond Turf II
Nike Air Diamond Turf II
Sneakerheads had January to catch our breaths after an utterly immense spread of heat during the holiday season, but Nike has cranked it back up already to the point where it’s almost starting to feel like Christmas in February. From the Black History Month 2012 models to those commemorating this year’s NBA All-Star Game and a bunch of key drops in between, February has brought us a ton of pleasant surprises including the Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Galaxy’ releasing along with the rest of the ASG buffet. Once thought to be a concept sample never to see the light of retail, this first-ever application of a graphical print to the original Foamposite silhouette keeps in line with the NASA-inspired theme, and might just be the single most impressive design we’ve seen for NBA All-Star 2012. Once reported as a Saturday drop, NikeStore now expects to have these on Thursday, February 23rd, and you can see some crisp new images of the supernova-emblazoned ‘Galaxy’ Foamposite Ones after the jump.
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Rounding out the Nike Basketball ASG releases from their flagship stars is the Kobe VII.
The kicks rock telescopic inspired imagery throughout the upper with a supernova graphic adorning the entire TPU section. Coupled with a black midsole and glow-in-the-dark outsole, the Kobe VII is finished off with silver accents and a mamba snake mission patch on the heel.
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Like most of the themes and holidays we’ve explored over the past year or so, Nike’s output for Black History Month 2012 has been its most expansive so far. The Nike Air Force 1 Low has been around the longest, and this year’s model anchors a collection that spreads its theme across four Nike Sportswear silhouettes and three more from the Basketball division. Key details include the ‘UPLIFT’-emblazoned, wildly patterned sockliner and footbed, a print duplicated on the translucent bottoms of this otherwise earthy suede design. So they’re a break from the ongoing black and gold BHM theme from years gone by, but quite strongly tied to the rest of this year’s Nike Black History Month releases; where do they stand in each category? Each pair in the set is slated for a February 11th release, and you’ll find the 2012 Black History Month Air Force 1s at select shops like Millennium Shoes.
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The uncertainty stops as we see what will be the retail version of the Nike Air Foamposite One “Galaxy”. This pair gravitates towards the recent images we’ve seen, sporting a dark, spacey upper over a glow-in-the-dark sole. With a February 24th release date, stay tuned to Nice Kicks as to where to get these.
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There is no doubt about the popularity of Paul Rodriguez and Nike SB have capitalized on this by producing a promotional campaign. Although the Paul Rodriguez V Lunarlon sneakers are not exactly new, the new video campaign is designed to reiterate the functionality of the technical skateboarding shoes. Thanks to the Lunarlon soles in the heel, these sneakers are lightweight, yet provides cushioning to absorb the shock of landing a huge trick. The proof is in the pudding, as Rodriguez shows us how these shoes perform in the promotional video after the jump.
Time goes by and new shoes come and go, but the classics, like Nike’s Air Max 1 never fade. There’s nothing crazy about this new Nike Sportswear issue for Spring 2012, but the reflective black accent is just enough to offer a nice alternative to your all black Air Max 1. Due out in the coming weeks.
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Sure LeBron is putting on for the Griffey line with his own ‘Swingman’ release, but for true fans of the man’s footwear legacy a mere logo hit won’t suffice. What will suffice is the retro release of the Nike Total Griffey Max ’99, a pair from the latter half of Junior’s career that grabs the bubbled sole from the Air Max 97 of a few years prior. These are officially hitting tomorrow, February 8th, or probably right at the stroke of midnight EST at your favorite online retailer. Check out the shots of the Nike Total Griffey Max ’99 in black/zen grey/varsity red we’ve got below and grab them now from sneakermaid on eBay if you can’t stand the wait.
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That LeBron James can be second in the NBA in scoring by just a tenth of a point while still averaging nearly seven assists a game is almost beyond comprehension, and the latest release from his Nike Basketball signature series commemorates a similarly immeasurable but far greater influence. The Nike LeBron 9 ‘BHM’ celebrates Black History Month 2012 with a design whose grey and black exterior belies the complex and colorful patterns adorning the inner lining. You get a hint of that on the mid-upper eyelets as well, just below the ‘BHM’ varsity lettering these also share in common with similarly styled Kobe VIIs and KD IVs. All three of them will arrive at select retailers on February 11th, but they figure to be a fairly limited release and one most certainly worthy of an advanced order from limitedshoes on eBay.
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