Feeding the Addiction with Bright Cactus
Feeding my addiction to kicks with these black and “bright cactus” Nike Air Max TL5.
Discounted $40 at Champs Sports (a good deal despite previous disappointing sales practices).
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Crazy Colorful and Cheap Kicks at Ross
Stopped by Ross and saw some crazy colorful and cheap kicks. I don’t recall seeing too many Nikes at Ross, but there were a few this time. Wonder what’s up with the fluorescent colors?
Air Huarache ($25)
Vintage trainers ($25, not sure of the name). Did Deion Sanders wear these?
Air Force 25 ($40)
Even though these were cheap, I passed on them. Though walking around Disneyland in some white, pink, and green kicks would be something!
These Are Jordans?
Okay, these are not THE Air Jordans but are of the Jordan family of shoes.
Yes, those are velco straps on the Air Jordan Retro 1 Low. Talk about real old school.
No Ka Oi Runs Deep!
Wow, I didn’t realize how strong my No Ka Oi background was until I scanned my current rotation of kicks. Take a look. See the strong influence of red, black, and white colors?
Dang, No Ka Oi runs deep!
Similar But Different Kicks – Kobe and Lebron
Some similar but different kicks from Kobe Bryant and Lebron James.
Lebron VI Los Angeles version
Zoom Kobe Chaos Joker edition
Need Ankle Insurance? Kobe Got You Covered
Nike continues to promote Kobe Bryant and his signature shoes with the latest “NotMyBrokenAnkles” campaign. Here is part of the message Kobe released as President of Ankle Insurance Co.:
Broken ankles can happen at anytime. Don’t let your friends, loved ones or opponents suffer from slow game any longer. If your superior quickness has ever broken someone’s ankles, don’t just laugh at them. Get them the piece of mind they so desperately need.
Of course, the push here is to buy the Zoom Kobe IV which is available in a rainbow of colors.
Under Armour Now Does Running
Under Armour is more known for its athletic wear and sports gear but has slowly branched out into the shoe market. Now, the brand is about to launch its line of running shoes at select Foot Lockers.
The Illusion is a bold look, but I’m liking the pulpy lime green look of the Revenant. May need to give one of these a test drive.
Air Jordans Are Eternal
After the 23rd edition of the Air Jordans, I thought Nike would stop the AJ legacy after reaching his Airness’ jersey number. Nope. The Jordan Brand rolls on with the upcoming release of the Air Jordan 2009.
What better way to show love for the eternal Air Jordans than releasing them on Valentine’s Day 2009?
New UH Team Kicks?
At the UH Men’s basketball WAC season opener against Boise State (which they loss), the squad displayed new team shoes.
These look like the Adidas TS Team Creators in a custom UH colorway that most of the team wore except for Roderick Flemings who’s still rocking his Rainbow Warrior Editions.
Hot or not? Personally, I prefer Rod’s bedazzling Undercrwns and think the Creators are just okay. But the Tabasco Man’s nachos are definitely hot!
Roderick Flemings’ Kicks are Bedazzling
Even his teammates can’t keep their eyes off of UH forward Roderick Flemings’ dazzling Adidas. Here, new starting center, Paul Campbell, secretly eyes Rod’s Rainbows at the free throw line.
This is what Campbell was looking at.
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Holiday Gift Guide: Roderick Flemings Kicks
Tapping into the mega kicks consciousness that is KICKS HI, I got a lead identifying Roderick Flemings’ “Rainbow Warriors Edition” kicks. These WAC Player of the Week sneaks is a special collaboration makeup between Adidas and Undercrwn, designed especially for Chauncey Billups.
Television commentator, Jim Leahey, says these colorful kicks remind him of old man pajamas but whatever the case, Flemings is on a tear rockin’ the C-Bills. So if you’re looking to average 25 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists a game and shoot 65% from the field, get them now!