words // Darren Griffin: Reaching back to the shoe’s birth year and hoops background for current inspiration, the Nike Air Python “Pearl” is vindicated with a second look today. The 1987 classic that now rest comfortably within the lifestyle realm, offers an imposing and luxe new variation thanks to an iridescent off-white reptilian upper contrasted […]

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words // Darren Griffin: Serving up new iterations of the post anniversary silhouette for warmer weather, Reebok gives the Instapump Tech Fury a bold new “Solar Orange” update for spring. Furnished in a vibrant orange base with tonal neoprene underlays, the monotone upper rests atop a grey Hexlite midsole that offers a fitting contrast to […]

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words // Darren Griffin: Major League Baseball is back, the NBA is heading into its postseason, and tennis’ biggest tournaments are in the very near future. That said, it comes as no surprise to see the Nike Air Tech Challenge II return in two new colorways. A fixture throughout 2014, the model has slowed a […]

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words // Pierce Simpson: With the NBA rapidly approaching playoff time, College Basketball season already reaching its conclusion, and Major League Baseball getting underway, it’s rather crazy to think that Spring sports action is already in full-swing, no pun intended. Nonetheless, the sneaker industry looks to get in on the action as well as a […]

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words // Nick DePaula: Back in 2008, there was a phenomenon taking over basketball sneakers. Thanks to the “McFly” Hyperdunk, an entirely new era for footwear was upon us. Themed sneakers. Prior to that, signature sneakers followed a fairly standard formula: The player’s namesake shoe featured the colors of the player’s team. It was a […]

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Our sister site, well, little brother and sister site of Nice Kicks Jr. brings another lineup of kids in kicks. This week we showcase our five favorites of the past week. Stay up to date with all the happenings of Nice Kicks Jr. at nicekicksjr.com.  

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