12-07-2012
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Throwback Thursday: Zoom LeBron IV “Flexiposite” Prototype »
Last year we got a very interesting look at the Flexiposite prototype of the Nike Zoom LeBron IV. Apart from a slightly modified posite material used on the upper, the shoes features several LeBron James’ signature logos scattered around the shoe. The LBJ23 is on the side and the Swoosh is on the front of […]
05-07-2012
Throwback Thursday: Nike LeBron VII “Box Out Breast Cancer” PE »
Most of LeBron James’ pink sneakers are inspired by his mother Gloria James. In order to show proper appreciation, pretty much every shoe in his signature collection has a pink version. However, they rarely get released to public. If they do it’s usually a shoe from the Soldier series or a Kids’ shoe. Of course, […]
03-05-2012
Throwback Thursday: Nike LeBron 8 “112 Pack” PEs & Interview »
When Jason Petrie designed his very first shoe for LeBron James – the Nike Air Max LeBron VII – his signature line has started drawing more attention than before. That’s also when DJ Clark Kent and Nike Basketball collaborated for the first time and created the “112 Pack” colorway. Apparently, he’s also behind the All […]
08-03-2012
Throwback Thursday: Nike Soldier “Desert Storm” Alternate »
The “Desert Storm” concept applied for the Nike Zoom Soldier is one of my favorites. Too bad it’s never seen the light of the day. Fitting the name of the Nike Zoom Soldier line, Nike cooked up and buried a very interesting colorway featuring a camouflage pattern and gum soles. As it usually happens with […]
29-12-2011
Throwback Thursday: LEBRON VII “Heroes Pack” Jordan PE »
One of the most intriguing stories focused on signature sneakers of the modern era was the so called “Heroes Pack” created for the Air Max LeBron VII. Designed by Jason Petrie and his team, the Heroes Pack was a tribute to LeBron James and his childhood idols – Deion Sanders, Penny Hardaway, and Michael Jordan. […]
15-12-2011
Throwback Thursday: Nike LeBron VII “Penny” Alternate PE »
One of Nike’s best ideas was creating the Heroes Pack for the Nike Air Max LeBron VII. One of their worst ideas was not releasing it to public! The Heroes Pack consists of three pairs, each commemorating one of LeBron James’ childhood idols – Michael Jordan, Deion Sanders, and Penny Hardaway. There were two versions […]
08-12-2011
Throwback Thursday: Nike Air Max LeBron VII “SVSM” Alternate »
Back in the day, when the Air Max LeBron VII ruled both on-court and off-court appeal, Nike released 10 different SVSM inspired colorways as a part of the More Than a Game campaign. Additionally, there were two special make ups, Home & Away, customized for the Saint Vincent Saint Mary High School basketball team. They […]
30-06-2011
Throwback Thursday: Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier “Black Ops” PE »
Last week we posted a detailed look at a very rare colorway of the Nike Zoom Soldier in a Wheat Camo colorway aka “Desert Storm.” There’s an equally unique pair that would have also made a great combat shoe, but features a predominantly black upper with camo inprint. It’s the first time we’re seeing them […]
