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Nike is celebrating LeBron James’s fourth MVP award with a special edition LEBRON X MVP shoe and a new “Witness History” campaign. James becomes only the second player to win four MVP titles in five years, joining the select group of four-time MVPs in the award’s 58-year history. To m...
When Jared Jeffries was drafted by Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards in 2002, he had a simple plan: convince the G.O.A.T. to sign him to an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand. Jeffries was already a Nike client at that time, but his friendship with MJ quickly netted him his de...
Meet the LeBron X PS Elite, Kobe 8 System Elite and KD V Elite, all of which draw colorway inspiration from, yes, the Championship trophy, and all of which feature lightweight construction, enhanced fit and dynamic protection. Not only that, but just like last season, the kicks have g...
The untimely death of streetball legend Alimoe sent shockwaves through the entire basketball community this week. SLAM’s Joseph Vecsey reports that Kobe Bryant, Al’s favorite NBA basketball player, is showing his respects by sending his signed sneakers for Alimoe’s funeral service. “T...
Along with his status as a California native, a Philadelphia 76er, a starting point guard, and, as of this season, an All-Star, Jrue Holiday is also a certified sneakerhead. We caught up quickly with the fourth-year NBAer at the adidas VIP Suite during All-Star Weekend in Houston to t...
At a Reebok Classic event in Las Vegas last week, Shaq and Swizz Beatz announced the return of two of the big man’s signature sneakers—the Reebok Shaq Attaq (out April 19, for $160) and the Reebok Shaqnosis (out July 19, for $125). We’ll have much more from the event coming up, but fo...
Earlier today, we announced the third installment of our Footwear Database . This year, we wanted to go a little deeper than usual, compiling a bunch of relevant/random information to create the sneaker breakdown found below. Enjoy. —Ed.
When I began the process of updating the SLAM Footwear Database, I knew right away I wanted to do something a little different this year. I wasn’t sure about specific changes, but it’s our third installment, and I knew this time I wanted to do a complete job, no matter what challenges...
In honor of the changing of our calendars from 2012 to 2013, we look back at the year that was in sneakers. Since we first saw some of these snapshots, players have changed teams—in both the league and the sneaker game. Blake Griffin joined Jordan Brand, DWade made the switch from Jum...
For a generation of basketball fans who came of age during the mid-’90s, Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway is probably the face of this sentiment. The Memphis native and University of Memphis product was an unquestioned phenom whose impact on and off the court made him an immediate superstar....
December is always a great month for NBA sneakers—between brand new releases hitting the court and Christmas Day creations, there’s plenty to choose from. And while we’re undoubtedly leaving out some great footwear choices, we have to whittle the list down somehow. So here are 30 of o...
in Charlotte last night, breaking the Bobcats’ hearts at the buzzer. He then busted out a salsa dance in tribute to his friend, New York Giants wider receiver Victor Cruz. Smith’s moves made Cruz very happy . (On a related, and much funnier note: Michael Jordan didn’t seem to enjoy Sm...
I think its totally ridiculous that Nike and the Jordan Brand is selling these shoes now in days at $250 Plus.first the lebron 10 is 270 dollars now the Jordan 28 is 250 I litterly pay a car note that much and furthermore the economy is not in a financial state to where we can pay the...
The first full month of the NBA season is over, as of today. Which means we’ve had a big enough sample size by this point to take a look back at the best—or worst?—kicks form around the League. Check out 30 of our favorites from November above, then tell us whose worn the hottest (or ...
Now a critical member of Brooklyn’s “Bench Mob,” we caught up with Josh last Thursday, as he (literally) was lacing up a fresh pair of Air Jordan III Retro Flips for a nationally televised tilt with the Boston Celtics to get his take on the rising tide of NBA sneaker fashion, his favo...
But the custom kinks don’t stop at the color wheel. In fact, I spent an equally large chunk of time deciding how best to put ink to leather in the options for Heel and Collar iD. A fleeting thought to add my Twitter handle to the insoles came and went (@abe_squad , by the way—follow f...
Westbrook (6-4, 187) was named to the 2011-12 All-NBA Second Team this past season after helping the Thunder reach their first NBA Finals appearance since moving to Oklahoma City. The dynamic point guard averaged 23.6 points per contest (fifth in the NBA) to go along with 5.5 assists ...
Media day is supposed to be fun. Players pose for photos, joke with teammates and finally get to don their new uniforms for the upcoming NBA season. And, for many, it’s a chance to debut the latest in footwear fashion. Above is a sampling of sneaker flicks from around the league.
Days after Michael Kidd-Gilchrist announced via Twitter that he was aligning with Jordan Brand, the company is ready to confirm that…and more. Per a press release sent by Jordan Brand today, Kidd-Gilchrist as well as three other rookies, Kendall Marshall, Jared Sullinger and Jeffrey T...
All historical comparisons and politics aside, the men and women of Team USA took home gold in London—and did so in style, because there’s nothing like lacing up that patriotic red, white and blue colorway and getting to it on the court. With that in mind, we’ve compiled our picks for...
