Last week, the second Nike SB creation from world-renowned artist Pushead released in the form of a Dunk Low. In today’s Sneaker Showdown, we bring you a cage match between the 2005 original Nike SB Dunk Low “Pushead” and the rookie “Pushead” 2.

Nike SB Dunk Low “Pushead”

Nike SB Dunk Low “Pushead” 2

Nike SB Dunk Low “Pushead”

Nike SB Dunk Low “Pushead” 2

Nike SB Dunk Low “Pushead”

Nike SB Dunk Low “Pushead” 2

For the first 14 years of his career (Dallas, Phoenix, New Jersey), Kidd dropped dimes, ignited fast breaks and initiated offense in various player exclusives and iconic Nike signatures, such as the Nike Zoom Uptempo V; however, following his last Olympic run in 2008, Kidd left Nike for PEAK, a Chinese footwear brand that currently provides footwear for multiple NBA players. Kidd also returned to Dallas – where it all started for him – following the 2008 Olympic Games, but due to the footwear change (and the absence of Jamal Mashburn and Jim Jackson), it wasn’t the same J-Kidd we watched in the 90s. Yet, without any mention of a return to where it all started for him footwear-wise, Kidd began the 2011-2012 NBA season in the Nike Zoom Brave V, an updated version of the Nike Zoom Uptempo V, and would eventually wear NikeiD versions of the Nike Zoom Uptempo V sporadically throughout the season. Is he back with Nike? Yes.

Interview by George Kiel (@geokthree). Video production by Sid Ashford (@sidashford).

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Sneakers come and sneakers go but only the best of the best get featured in our weekly Nice Kicks Staff Picks column. This week, the crew has picked a diverse collection of kicks ranging from retro runners to a commemorative pack of basketball silhouettes. Check out what our staff picked in our weekly Nicks Kicks Staff Picks column and let us know what you think in the comments section below.

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I would so pick this up if it released. It’s simple, but the all-black look on sneakers is stylish in my opinion. I’d take these over the “Silver Anniversary” 11s any day.

Air Jordan 11 “Blackout”

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August is heating up, and so are the kicks our readers have been wearing on a day-to-day basis this summer.Check out all of our #todayskicks favorites from the last seven days, and be sure to let us know in the comments which pair you think deserves the most props for being laced up and worn out.

Air Jordan 9 “Bin 23” from sneakerchev

Nike Air Force 180 “Olympic” from air__n

Nike Dunk High Pro SB “Papa Bear” from steviemalito

Nike LeBron 9 Low Floridians from rfdz

Bodega x Nike Air Footscape Motion from joel_wild

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It’s finally the end of the week and all most of us can think about is the weekend. In case you’re free time has you blinded from staying informed on the latest sneaker trends, look no further than Today’s Top Stories. Highlighting this Friday is a Back to School Sale you don’t want to miss, Nike shoes for a greater cause, and others. Make sure to scroll through and check what’s been the topic of most conversations.

Don’t miss out on this Back to School Sale from Nice Kicks.

What do you think about the “Marinos”?

Check out Nike‘s Sneakers for the Greater Good.

Will you cop the “Matte Red” Zoom Rookies?

“Think Pink” with this Foamposite One.

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Made popular in the 1990’s on NFL athletes such as Dan Marino, the Nike Air Max Speed Turf makes its route to retailers this weekend. The eye-grabbing metallic silver base with Philadelphia Eagles-like pine green trainer is set to release on August 11, 2012. Priced at a reasonable $135, will you cop this colorway or wait on another?

Nike Air Max Speed Turf
Metallic Silver/Black-Pine Green-Metallic Silver
525225-001
August 11, 2012
$135

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