Posts tagged Nike Basketball
The Nike Hyperdunk (2012) – Black Lotus Performance Reviews
Jul 8th
Introduction Summer 2012 this year brings the Olympic Games, and with it, another showcase for the official USA outfitter – Nike. Four years ago, the 2008 Games brought the start of the light weight revolution with the Kobe Bryant backed Hyperdunk. The standard bearer for Nike Basketball, the Hyperdunk, after three iterations, is one of…
2012 NBA Finals Spotlight Special: Nike Lebron 9 Low – Miami Floridians
Jun 26th
NBA summer 2010 – The Decision. A playful introduction ceremony promising multiple NBA Championships. Defeat in the 2011 NBA Finals at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. It has been a long and drama filled 2 years for Lebron James and the Miami Heat. Changing the balance of power in the NBA, both James and…
Time Walk: Black Lotus Top Color Schemes/Themes of 2011-2012
Jun 17th
The 2011-2012 basketball season is winding to a close with the NBA Finals in full gear. Our look back at the sneaker releases of this year starts off with the boldest color schemes of the year. Customary for the basketball footwear industry is limited releases, special color schemes, as well as signature themes. This year…
The Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k4 (2012 Reissue) – Black Lotus Performance Reviews
Apr 22nd
Introduction Last season, the first Kobe Bryant signature Adidas shoe, renamed the Crazy 8, was reissued in time for March Madness. Our Performance Review revealed one best basketball performers ever made. This season, another Kobe Bryant related shoe has been reissued, this time by Nike. The first unofficial signature shoe for Kobe came a couple…