The Nike Zoom LeBron IV was introduced to the public in mid-November after an amassed hype and anticipation that grew from rough sketches that were first leaked on sneaker web-forums. Zoom Air, carbon-fiber plates, free-grooved “no-midsole” construction, and of course, Foamposite made up the LBJIV, and to this day, stands as one of the most popular designs of the extensive LeBron legacy. The Nike Zoom LeBron IV ‘Birthday’ was officially released on December 30th, 2006 – LeBron James’ birthday – as an online-members-only release at Nike Free Run 4.0 V2 Nike.com. The shoes came housed in a special zippered package with an oversized L23 logo stitched on the face of the box and the King’s birthday stamped on a metal plaque on the lower-right-hand corner. The colorway was derived from the Cleveland Cavalier’s uniform from 1987 to 1994, although many attribute blue-and-orange Nike Free Run 3.0 V2 to the colors of the New York Knicks longstanding jerseys. Needless to say, the Birthday LeBron IV was immensely popular in New York City and among Knicks fans, and once the Knicks finally rid themselves of waste and opened up some cap space for the summer of 2010, the Birthday IV-New York Knicks ties became all the more appropriate. To check out the rest of the Sneaker New Classics Revisited Feature, continue on to Sneaker News HD by clicking the link below.
The Nike Air Griffey Max 1 was one of 2009′s biggest sneaker hits and it landed a enviable spot in th Maxe Sneaker News Top 30 of 2009 list. The Fresh Water colorway that came out first was so popular that it spawned a series of other models done with a similar look, but sneakerhead purists clamored for the 1996 original. And unlike the Seattle Mariners’ fans in the mid ’90s, it’s a case of ‘ask and ye shall receive’ here with the OG ‘Mariner Emerald’ AGM about to hit retail this summer. Click through to see some crisp images, let us know what you think about this classic palette and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release date, though MarqueeSole already has a few sizes in stock.
Yesterday, Sneaker News showed you a Kobe Bryant game-issued, autographed Nike Zoom Kobe VI in the black/purple gradient that hasn’t hit retail, and while this pair earned the ‘Inline’ title as first ZK6 released to the public, that certainly doesn’t spoil its significance. Check out the white and Concord Zoom Kobe 6 in Bryant’s own size 14; they’ve got the look to go with LA Lakers games at Staples Center and will be right at home in any high-end Kobe collection thanks to his signature in Sharpie on the tongues. Assuming nobody swoops in with a Godfather offer, you’ve got a couple days to decide which pair of signed ZK6s to pick, which begs the question, which is your favorite? Click through to see more of this pair and place your bid with nytryder on stores online.
Looking back at Amare Stoudemire’s kicks and you’ll note that they’ve always been strapped down. The Nike Zoom Huarache TR Mid, the Nike Zoom KD II, even his signatures like the Nike Air Force S.T.A.T. featured a mid-foot strap to lock-down his feet – just incase he flies out of his shoes. Nike decided to re-up STAT’s contract and almost immediately, he was given an un-official signature shoe – the Nike Air Max Sweep Thru. It features a crossing mid-foot strap with Max Air cushioning on the heel, and this Knicks-inspired colorway can be yours when it drops in Quickstrike fashion this Saturday, October 14th. Keep an eye out for a release this weekend at select spots like 21 Mercer, or if you want to see them in person tonight, head to Foot Locker on 34th Nike Free Everyday
St. to see Amare Stoudemire, a sampling of his own sneaker collection, and the new Air Max Sweep Thru on display from 6:30-7:30.