Lebron VI Akron Release
Leading the way on a big weekend of releases is the Lebron VI Akron, at House of Hoops. The shoe drops ahead of the weekend releases on Friday 3/13 (everything else hits Saturday, stay tuned for specifics). This hometown tribute has an upper detailed like an urban mural with an Akron city-scape, which is set off by a very clean white toe-box. With all of the Lebron VI color-ups hitting, this one stands out as a real winner. Detailed shots after the jump, enjoy.
Air Max Lebron VII Pink Fire at Foot Locker in January
The Air Max Lebron VII drops in this exclusive pink fire/black, at Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker in January. It will be available in infant (3-10), pre-school (11-3), and grade-school sizes (3.5-7), good news for any ladies looking to snatch a pair. Exclusive colors are rarely released for kids, making this a notable drop.
I think I might have to surprise my girl with a pair of these for V-day. I hope she doesn’t read this…
For more shots and a wallpaper of the hologram on the outsole check the Gallery.
Lebron VII “More Than a Game” at LA House of Hoops Saturday, 9/26
Lebron James’ “More Than a Game” tour continues, and the Los Angeles edition of his Air Max Lebron VII hits the House of Hoops at Beverly Center tomorrow.
Some earlier stops include House of Hoops in New York and Chicago. More shots after the jump.
Lebron Zoom Soldier III Akron and OSU Coming Soon to House of Hoops
Always backing his home state, Lebron James is bringing Ohio college pride to House of Hoops with the release of Akron and Ohio State versions of his Zoom Soldier III. The Zips and the Buckeyes get shoes that match up with their team colors, and have the team logo on the lateral strap. More shots of the shoes after the jump.
And on a side note, in case you were wondering what a “Zip” is, it’s short for Zippers, referencing zip-up galoshes invented by Akron’s B.F. Goodrich Company in 1923. The mascot isn’t a rubber shoe though, it’s Zippy the Kangaroo.
Ohio State
Akron
Air Max LeBron VII Red Carpet Available Now!!!
Big news. The Air Max LeBron VII NFW white/black/glass blue/chilling red, better known as the “Red Carpet” is available now at 3 House of Hoops Locations (NY, CHI and LA) as well as the 34th St. Foot Locker in NYC.
Super limited so get there over quick.
Lebron CTK 3/28 at House of Hoops
The Zoom Lebron VI “Christ the King” is going to be at House of Hoops this coming Saturday 3/28. Not a biblicial reference, the shoe is actually calling out Christ the King High School in Queens, New York, known for their top-tier basketball team (similar to Kobe’s Rice High School relationship) There’s been some confusion over shifts in release date, but now it’s confirmed to be there on Saturday. This is a very limited run so get there early. Store shots below with more angles after the jump. Good luck coppin yours.
Nike Zoom LBJ Ambassador II O.R.A.P “SVSM”
Come to the 2nd installment of Zoom LBJ Ambassador O.R.A.P (Outdoor Rubber Asia Pacific), it becomes a special make up model for street ball lovers in Asia Pacific. SVSM (St. Vincent – St. Mary High School) is a tradition colorway for all LeBron James’ signature shoes to pay tribute to and this time around is on the LBJ Ambassador II. LeBron led St. Vincent to state basketball championships in 2000, 2001 and 2003. He is the only player in Ohio high school basketball history to be named Mr. Basketball three times.
The upper features SVSM team colors in White, Green and Metallic Gold, and the outsole of the shoe is made of Extra Durable Rubber (XDR) for you to play longer during outdoor basketball activities. Now available at our online store.
Store: Nike Zoom LBJ Ambassador II O.R.A.P SVSM
Nike Zoom LeBron VI ‘Witness Gold’ Pack
While the Zoom LeBron VI will receive its general release in the Black/White/Varsity Red colorway next month, Nike has plans to first commemorate the Gold Medal victory by the US Senior Men’s Basketball Team at this summer’s 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. More specifically, there will be a special ‘Witness Gold’ package that celebrates LeBron James’ Gold Medal and includes a pair of the ‘United We Rise’ Zoom LeBron VI, a gold commemorative box and a limited edition t-shirt.
Launching this Saturday at Harlem’s House of Hoops, each pack will be individually lasered by number and is limited to 114 total sets. 66 packs will release domestically, while four stores in China will receive 6 packs each and one lucky China-based store will receive 24 packs. The pack of course is ideally limited to one pack per person, so please refrain from gettin’ your ebay on. On the shoes, you’ll notice the phrase ‘Witness Gold’ embossed along the forefoot support overlay, and King James’ signature and the Gold clinching date of 8.24.08 are also included along the medial collar. Nike Inc’s ‘United We Rise’ graphics are most noticeably found in 3M along the midsole and collar piping.
words_Nick DePaula | Sole Collector Magazine
The LeBrons : Nike Zoom LeBron VI ‘Business’
Nike Basketball is celebrating The LeBrons this fall, and they’re dropping a shoe for each character this Saturday, October 25th! The four character set of LeBron James’ personalities of course includes Kid LeBron, Athlete LeBron, Business LeBron and Wise LeBron, and four versions of the Zoom LeBron VI, limited to 150 pairs each, will be released to tell the unique story of the King’s traits. Six stores will be receiving the pack this Saturday, including the House of Hoops locations in Harlem and Los Angeles, as well as NIKETOWN and Sportsland in Chicago, and Miami’s Shoe Gallery and Cleveland’s Next. The shoes will be sold individually, and each store is slated to receive 25 pairs of each version, accounting for 100 pairs at each of the six doors.
The ‘Business’ iteration of the Zoom LeBron VI conveys the smooth savvy and mature demeanor of Business LeBron’s personality. This man’s swag is undeniable. The upper consists of a pinstriped black wool, similar to the ‘Yankee’ Zoom LeBron V, used on the dominant panel that is drafted off of his trademark suit, and also includes premium black leather along the midsole and toe support overlay for some added texture and quality. A soft grey fabric highlights the heel collar and toe for a nice contrast from the rest of the upper, as well as a more dressy feel. The shoe is also full of details that might otherwise go unnoticed, as the underside of the tongue includes an image of Business, while the tongue includes a ‘The LeBrons’ call-out. Underneath the LeBron logo along the lateral collar and also along the insole, you’ll also find Business’ silhouette in red, and there’s subtle hits of red along the logos and liner as well. Each shoe in the pack has been styled by Nike Basketball’s graphic designer Erick Goto, and there’ll surely be quite a frenzy this weekend at each of the six aforementioned release locations.
words & images_Nick DePaula | Sole Collector Magazine
Nike Zoom LeBron VI ‘Business’ – Black/ White/ Shadow Grey/ Red
The LeBrons : Nike Zoom LeBron VI ‘Athlete’
For release details, be sure and check out the Zoom LeBron VI ‘Business’ post, otherwise, lets dive right on into the Zoom LeBron VI ‘Athlete’! In a sweet grey based colorway with hits of baltic blue and black along the upper, this Zoom LeBron VI, styled by Nike Basketball graphic designer Erick Goto, is inspired by King James and his off-court style. The upper is made of a matte silver jersey cotton-like material, surely a first for the LeBron signature series, while the toe cap support overlay is made of a rich and soft microsuede. These joints tell a great texture story, but the shoe is also highlighted by the hits of baltic blue along the tongue, lateral collar and semi-translucent outsole. The midsole is fabric wrapped with a unique graphite synthetic, and each of the stitch lines along the midsole incorporate a different contrasting color from the shoe. Just like the ‘Business,’ the Zoom LeBron VI ‘Athlete’ also includes several undercover details like LeBron’s mug on the underside of the tongue, his hoopin’ silhouette along the liner and on the underside of the lateral logo hit, and of course ‘The LeBrons’ hit along the tongue. A touch that I personally like is the break-up of the midsole along the heel, where the white foam wedge speeds up the shoe a bit.
words & images_Nick DePaula | Sole Collector Magazine
Nike Zoom LeBron VI ‘Athlete’ – Matte Silver/ Baltic Blue/ Black
