Custom gear is always a good thing, and the folks at Rock ‘Em Apparel are adding some options to your upcoming “BHM” Collection with their own set of Custom “BHM” Nike Elite Socks and Sleeves. Inspired by the Nike BHM collection, the socks are available in either grey or orange and feature a pattern similar to the one seen on the Nike Basketball “BHM” Collection. To grab your own pair, be sure to head over to RockEmApparel.com.

Let’s go back to 1995. Michael Jordan was retired from basketball, but creeping on a comeback. With no certainty of a return to the game he loved or the shoes he made famous, Nike re-released the first three sneakers in his storied signature series with special packaging and original colorways. Coinciding with the #XX8DaysOfFlight campaign, we unbox a deadstock pair of Air Jordan 2s from 1995.

One part trainer, one part runner, Nike provides a new look at the Nike Lunaracer+ 3 in stadium grey. Black exposed Flywire is the biggest draw on the upper, and works well with the black laces and liner. Stadium grey establishes the base on the lightweight mesh upper and neo turquoise is used to highlight the Nike Swoosh. Lunarlon cushioning provides a springy ride and Nike+ integration helps you track those runs. The Nike Lunaracer+ 3 “Stadium Grey” is available now at Nike.com.

Making your passion your occupation is exactly what Angela Schipano and Tiffany Crews have done with Sneakerbox. What started as a joke in the manager’s office of a retail store is now full reality. The innovative ladies have meshed their love sneakers and the retail experience to form a traveling truck similar to that of a food truck, but will sell sneakers, apparel, and accessories instead of overpriced hotdogs and pizza slices. The Sneakerbox will begin a cross-country tour on January 31 that will take them from New York to Miami, California, Portland, and all hot spots in between. Each stop will be an event with food, music, cocktails, and a chance to mingle with people from the industry. Follow the Sneakerbox’s journey on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and daily vlogs on YouTube

#XX8DaysOfFlight continues with a celebratory colorway of the Air Jordan 2. This Jordan 2 makeup channels the upcoming Air Jordan XX8 release, sporting a mostly black upper with bright green accents. Keep up with the social celebration on Jordan Brand’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

An abundance of players debuted their Black History Month sneakers for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day yesterday. In detail, the Nike athletes took to the court in player exclusives that featured orange accents and a themed print composed of black, grey, and brown tones. The Hyperdunk 2012, Hyperposite, Hyperdisruptor, KD V, Kobe 8 System and LeBron X were a few of the silhouettes worn, while the Jordan Brand signature athletes, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony, hit the court in Black History Month versions of the Jordan CP3.VI and Jordan Melo M9, respectively. Other Jordan Brand athletes were seen in the Jordan Aero Mania “BHM” PE. Additionally, Under Armour athlete DeAndre Jordan laced up the MLK Day Bionic Spine, while James Johnson became the first NBA player to wear the Charge BB on court in an MLK Day colorway.

As for non BHM and MLK Day kicks, our Kicks On Court column noticed Iman Shumpert in both the adidas JS Streetball and the Packer Shoes x adidas Top Ten 2000 “2WO 1NE” during the same game, while Nick Young wore one of the nicest Kobe 8 System iDs we’ve seen to date. View these kicks plus more, worn by Isaiah Thomas, DeMarcus Cousins, Al Horford and others, below.

Al Horford dunking in the Nike Hyperdunk 2012 “BHM”

Derrick Williams attacking the rim in the Nike Hyperdunk 2012 “BHM”

Stephen Curry wearing the Nike Hyperfuse 2012 “BHM”

Deron Williams and Jason Kidd in the Nike Air Flight ’89 and the Nike Lunar Hypergamer Low “BHM”, respectively

Steve Nash turning the corner in the Nike Lunar Hypergamer Low “BHM”

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