Another extraordinary sample from the Nike Zoom series, the Lebron VI Akron is a homage to one of the legends of our time, Lebron James, and his hometown Akron and its university.

The spectacularly successful navy-white-gold colorway dazzles the eyes with not just the elegance of its design, but also with the power that compounds and multiplies its beauty. The harmony of the colors is so striking that our words will probably fail to match the visual experience, even though the picture above is just a picture, not the real item. But don’t neglect the contours of the design, the balance and beauty of the form either. This is a success in every imaginable sense of the word.

Lebron himself was seen proudly sporting this item at the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and his fans, and fans of success and elegance everywhere will not waste much time in showing their approval of the taste of the champion of basketball.

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The design of a Nike is about refinement and determination. Heroes of our age, champions of their craft supply the vision and sense of achievement which are then translated into masterpieces in the hands of Nike’s designers. The new Nike Zoom Kobe IV MPLS is not just an example of this paradigm, it’s another summit in the journey to supremacy that the master designers have reached.

This Nike grasps the ground firmly, in the perfection and power of its design signifying the unshakable determination of its owner to succeed. The translucent University-blue outsole gives the illusion of crossing a river, or wading a stream. The feet are unlikely to be fatigued during that task, with Nike Zoom Kobe IV as their ally, just like the rivers of hardship and misfortune cannot dominate the wearer of this item, with the spirit of Nike, victory, guiding the path.  

These mighty samples of strength and ingenuity are a joint project between Kanye West and Nike. It appears that the famous rapper provided the spirit and vision behind this item of power which Nike’s designers carried to perfection through their well-known devotion to their art. The steely-gray colorways, the powerful straps depict the owner of this Nike as someone not to be taken lightly, while the orange edges of the stitchings seem to suggest that behind the cool and calm design, there lies a fiery commitment to excellence and innovation for those who are brave enough to explore it.

Air Yeezy is not an ordinary item of footwear, it’s an item of prestige and power. But owning such an item is not enough to be the master of it. To master the Yeezy, you must be the spirit of freedom, innovation, and courage. There lies the spirit of rap, and Nike. Don’t take the combination lightly. View More Photos/Info

Gabriel Horton is a 23-year old designer who has already completed 200 custom projects in his early career. Horton dropped us a line to let us know about a few of these customs that are available for sale. The custom sneakers pictured above are called the Jay-Z vs. Lil Wayne Air Force Ones.

The designer used the opposing shapes of the left shoe and right shoe to create a virtual rap battle between Jay-Z and Lil Wayne. The left shoe features a black/white portrait of Lil Wayne while the right shoe has an equally fantastic portrait of Jay-Z. The background colors are red and black to make the portraits pop off the shoes easily. I love the block-printed “Wayne” and the cursive “S. Carter” on the toe boxes as the ring cards for this epic battle.

Horton says that the Jay-Z vs. Lil Wayne Air Force Ones are available immediately in size 12 for $150 but other sizes are available upon request. The elaborate imagery and cool background colors on these custom AF1s took all of four hours, showing Horton’s ability to quickly spin shoes into View More Photos/Info

Some parents believe that video games are not good for kids, yet history tells us otherwise. Many of the pioneers of computing and the internet were great fans of gaming, and the contributions of the gaming industry towards the popularization of faster and more efficient hardware and software can hardly be denied. Nike pays a tribute to gaming with this Nike Blazer.

In this smart and efficient design we see all the hallmarks of the stylish perfection that has made Nike irreplaceable combined with references to Nintendo Wii. Many of the references are subtle, and the designers are well aware that the Nike Blazer is, above all, footwear, and the owner wants comfort and elegance, before he or she will consider the subtle hints at their favorite gaming platform.

As always Nike manages the difficult task of merging these concepts with mastery, and the result is smooth, strong and successful. If you want to pay a tribute to some of the most enjoyable games of  our time, this hardy item will be a perfect choice for View More Photos/Info

Can human beings fly? We’re thought to believe that we can’t unless we are on board an airplane, but the designers of Puma L.I.F.T Racer seem determined to make us question the validity of this contention. Light and robust, we have the feeling that the owner can glide on the road as swiftly as a cheetah with the advantage provided by these supremely well-crafted sneakers. It’s probably not a coincidence that the fastest man on earth, Usain Bolt, is running for Puma.

This shoe is for the no-nonsense type of person who is light on words, but heavy on action. Those who prefer to enjoy an evening walk under the light of the setting Sun, and those who need to run to catch up with the friend in front will be equally satisfied with this masterful and superior design from Puma. Trust your eyes, and the trust the instincts of Puma. Do not miss your chance to enjoy the agility and speed of this great creation.    View More Photos/Info