Kobe Bryant has stuck with the POP edition during the entire NBA postseason

Kobe Bryant has stuck with the POP edition during the entire NBA postseason, but there are still more Nike Zoom Kobe Vs set to hit retail.  The pair pictured above in white, black and the Del Sol shade of yellow, is already hitting retailers, but whether that accompanies championship number f5e for Kobe and his Lakers remains to be seen.  On the other hand, we’re sure these will sell quickly, so do yourself a favor and grab them now from shaolin8 on us stroes.

Owing to the durability and support inherent in court shoes, basketball and skateboarding have been entertwined over the past three decades plus.  Skaters in the ’80s took to wearing models like the Nike Blazer and Dunk along with other popular hightops like the Air Free Run 1, often with modifications like the scissoring-off that changed Steve Caballero‘s signature Vans into the Half Cabs.  But did you know that Steve himself was wearing Puma First Rounds as recently as ’87 (just two years before the Caballero’s debut).  Click through to see a sampling of riders including Caballero along with some other guys you might recognize like Chrisian Hosoi, Tommy Guerrero and Joe Johnson (no, not that Joe Johnson).  Let us know if this inspires you to check out Nike Sportswear for skate shoes or if it’s clear the modern designs reign supreme, and be sure to check out the entire feature over at Complex.

 

Is the Dunk going to be forced to play second fiddle to the Nike Air Max 85 g5en that 2012 is set to be a banner year for the latter? The selections have been a bit slim, but what has made its way to retail has been pretty pleasing. Following up on the textured look of Nike Dunk Low shown here is a release that takes a pretty similar approach material-wise. Where the two differ is the blocking, with the obsidian/khaki pair pictured above opting for a more solid look and even bringing in some pop with the limed out laces and lining. Hit the jump for the full photos of this upcoming Nike Dunk Low, which can be had a bit early over at RMK.

 

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, the Olympics are a few months away, and the Nike Free Run 5.0 V1 Summer months are around the corner – things are heating up on Sneaker News! We got a first detailed look at the Air Max 90 ‘Gold Medal’ of the ‘Gold Medal Pack’ this week, and a new colorway of the Son Of Mars popped up as well. Spike Lee has been an anchor in the Free Run game, but he changed that up by showing off a sick Free Run One PE earlier this week and wore them for Game 3 of the Knicks/Heat series. LeBron, of course, was in town, but we were reminded of another NYC visit from 2007, when he was guest host of SNL. Durant continues his Finals push as he was spotted in a few PEs of his KD 5, but a sample of the KD 5 Elite had us wondering why his signature model was excluded from the special edition Elite Series. In other ‘Feet’ sightings, Kim Kardashian, who typically turns heads with her assets and dramatic antics, caught our eyes with the White/Cement 3.

The ‘Safari’ is making a healthy comeback this year, and we’re glad it’s getting the attention it deserves because it pre-dates Elephant, Reflect5e, Patent, Translucent Soles, and almost every other unique design that’s become so heavily popular today. The Air Flight One, which made a return in February, comes back again this October in the Black/White colorway that MJ actually wore for one game during the ’95 Playoffs. Last year’s NBA Champ Dirk Nowitzki had a special Bespoke made for him with a dope ‘Sheed-like stitched logo Nike Free Run 3.0 V5 of his signature fadeaway jumper. Penny showed off yet another Foamposite exclus5e – the ‘Galaxy’ rendition of the Zoom Rookie. Two notable collabs to look forward to – High & Lows hit on Asics and Ronnie Fieg’s jump on the New Balance bandwagon. The Air Free Run Samples and PEs category was one of the best we’ve seen, as a tonal red Air Free Run 5 and an Air Free Run Penny Hardaway PE topped those headlines. We’ve got a complete look at Sneaker News Weekly Rewind below, so take a look and get caught up Nike Free Run 4.0 V2 in the world of Sneaker News!