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Kicks Analysis 2014 #4: Shoes of Champions

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As with 2013, sneakers of 2014 continue the bright-is-better theme with matching team colors optional.

I think Kentucky has a distinct look with the Wildcats sporting the high tops of the Kobe 9.

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Baylor’s brightness cannot be ignored especially when your kicks don’t match.

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The Oregon Ducks have their (un)fair share of cool, custom Nikes like these matching KDs.

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Retros were plentiful especially anything branded Jordan. Seemingly, there were more Jordan retros than contemporary models.

Air Jordan 11 Concords with pink socks (and blue and yellow uniform).

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Air Jordan 8 on Wichita State.

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Air Jordan 14 on San Diego State and HyperRevs on North Dakota State.

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Here’s an actual current Air Jordan (the XX8) sighting on Delaware.

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The Glove retro.

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LeBron James’ signature shoe didn’t make major appearances unlike his Zoom Soldier. Here’s the LeBron 11.

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But the LeBron Soldiers and HyperRevs are a popular pairing.

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More traditional Adidas that matches Michigan’s uniforms.

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Rare Under Armour sighting on Stephen F. Austin State University.

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I can’t identify those wheat colored Nikes on the Buffaloes from Colorado.

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Which do you think are championship caliber kicks? The Nike HyperRev seems like a hit with most Nike teams.

Nike HyperRev
Nike HyperRev

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