First Look
We take a First Look at the features of Special Releases

Black Lotus Announcements – April 2011
Apr 6th
So far, 2011 has been a great year for Black Lotus. We have continued to bring you spotlights and reviews on the latest in the basketball footwear industry. As we move into the Spring, Black Lotus will make a significant transition to better serve you. Later this month, the Black Lotus online store will be…

First Look: Adidas Crazy 8 (2011 Kobe Bryant Lakers Reissue)
Mar 31st
Introduction Entering into the NBA straight from high school Kobe Bryant signed a shoe contract with Adidas. Sticking with the company for the better part of 6 years, Adidas would release five signature models for the young superstar. Dubbed the KB8, the first Adidas signature would be one to remember. Featuring a precursor to the…

First Look: Adidas Big Fundamental
Mar 2nd
Introduction For the past 13 years Tim Duncan has been the cornerstone of the San Antonio Spurs franchise. A mainstay among the top teams in the NBA, the Spurs have come out strong, with a league best 46-10 record entering into All-Star weekend. For Tim Duncan, the success so far was validated with another selection…

First Look: Nike Zoom Kobe VI
Feb 9th
Introduction “I want a shoe that molds to my foot.” A simple quote from Kobe Bryant describes the philosophy on how his signature shoe, the Zoom Kobe, should feel. For the 2008-2009 NBA season, Kobe and the designers at Nike surprised everyone by introducing his signature shoe, the Zoom Kobe IV in a low top…