adidas adiZero Rose 2 - Simeon Wolverine

Adidas basketball  motto has always been about the TEAM. In recent years all of their basketball footwear offerings has always been sort of team oriented in colors. Last year however, Adidas basketball introduced a special makeup for Derrick Rose, their number one marquee guy, for the NBA All-Star game, but D.Rose changed the bright yellow shoe to a more modest Black/Red during the second half of the all-star game to better represent the Chicago Bulls, his TEAM. This season, there is no NBA, so Adidas basketball looked elsewhere for inspiration and they came up with this really cool colorways based on Derrick's high school TEAM colors. Although loosely inspired, these bad boys are the colors of the Simeon Academy "Wolverines" and they will become available starting December 1, 2011 at your adidas basketball retailers.

100% Chance of a Run: The Holiday 2011 Running Collection.

When you think of running, you think of the summer right? Going out for a run in just the bare minimums. For those living in warm weather states or countries, that is the norm all year long. But for those in cold/rainy climate, getting your miles outside when its dark, damp, wet and COLD is no easy task.

That is where the new Nike Holiday 2011 Running Collection comes in with the Nike Shield footwear collection, the Nike Vapor Flash Jacket and other gear to help runners conquer the elements.


Cold, fresh air in your lungs, the wind at your back, the deep-down warmth in your limbs, the carefree feeling of splashing through muddy puddles, and the exhilaration of a sudden downpour…winter running is a liberation. It’s a chance to get out of stuffy rooms and appreciate brisk, fresh air and a frosty winter landscape. It’s an excuse for some time away from the stresses of work and life. It’s about embracing the elements, not dreading or battling against them.

True, there will be days when the weather just seems to be against you, when darker days filled with rain or snow do little to inspire you to do anything outdoors. Instead of asking “why should I?”, accept the challenge and ask “why not?”. Pull on your running gear, protect yourself from the elements and hit the route. Soon your blood will be pumping, the fresh air clearing your head. You’ll feel invigorated. You’ll feel alive.

This winter you can choose to sit and watch the season unfold through a fogged-up, double-glazed window pane, or you can lace up your running shoes, get outside and be part of it.

Rain

For many, rain is a year-round presence.  But in winter, as temperatures dip, rain can definitely make for a more unpleasant and challenging run. Being properly outfitted with the right gear is essential for ensuring you stay warm, dry and protected, and get the most out of your run.

adidas Originals Superstar 2.0 ‘Kermit the Frog’ – Out now

It has been awhile since we heard from the lovable green frog, Kermit. It seems that he has got a new movie coming out November 23rd, 2011. He made an appearance on Saturday Night Live this past Saturday, Nov 19, 2011 and to top it all off, he has got a shoe coming out with Adidas, the adidas Originals Superstars 2.0 Kermit The Frog. I don't usually buy Adidas, but will make an exception for these.

They are available now at your select adidas Originals retailers and online at ExtraButter and shopadidas.com

adidas adiZero Rose 2.5 Low - First look

This is going to be a really long winter here in the CHI. No NBA Basketball means no Chicago Bulls basketball, and this city is NEVER about its college teams. So people that usually gets their basketball fix from the Bulls are finding ways to imitate their hardwood hometown-hero, Derrick Rose, on the court by buying his shoes. Right now, there is no hotter shoes for the CHI-Town ballers than the adidas adiZero Rose 2, which is already on the feet of many high schoolers around the city and when the summer hits in 2012, their choise of hoops shoe will stay the same, the adidas adiZero Rose 2.5. Set in a low cut profile, even lower than the previously mentioned adidas adiZero Rose 2, perfect for summertime ballin' on the blacktop.
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Liu Xiang x Nike LX Running Collection - Part 2

So back for another run at the Nike Running X Liu Xiang collection. For the 2nd part of the collection, Nike is introducing two new colorways of the Nike Free Run+2 and the Nike LunarGlide+ 3 for this special Asia ONLY collection. The Bright comet red/max orange for the ladies and the imperial purple with gold hints  for the fellas. Images via Kix-Files.

Nike Sportswear x LeBron James Collection - the footwear

Everyone's 2nd FAVORITE villain (next to Darth vader) is getting his own Nike Sportwear line. To kick things off, Niek Sportswear is outfitting LeBron with his own NSW X Nike Air Force One and NSW X Nike ACG Air Max Conquer in an almost all black offering with red hints. Highly visible on the Nike ACG Air Max Conquer is his new "King James" logo, which kinda resembles the EXPRESS lion logo. These two WINTER kicks are available now at select Nike Sportswear retailers. Images via Caliroots

(PRODUCT)RED x Nike Sportswear Product for December 1 -- World AIDS Day.

The dopeness does not have to stop just because the summer is long gone and cold, freezing weather is upon. These (PRODUCT) RED X Nike collection will keep you warm and fresh and all for a good cause to create awareness and funds to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. The (PRODUCT) RED X Nike collection consist of Nike ACG Zoom Meriwether, the NSW Melton Destroyer peacoat and the NSW Cheyenne Backpack. The (PRODUCT) RED X Nike ACG Zoom Meriwether features an all black smooth leather upper, bone-white mid-sole and of course red laces and red zippers on the interior side. The (PRODUCT) RED X NSW Melton Destroyer peacoat and the NSW Cheyenne Backpack completes the collection with similar smooth black leather and a dominant red to support the cause.


Here is the official transcript from Nike:



Highlighting an exclusive selection of Nike Sportswear product, Nike continues its partnership with (RED) by releasing three pinnacle items refurbished in red to raise awareness and inspire action in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa on December 1 -- World AIDS Day. 


Available in limited quantities at select Nike Sportswear retailers globally, the NSW Melton DESTROYER (PRODUCT)RED™, the NSW Cheyenne Backpack (PRODUCT)RED™ and the Nike Zoom Meriwether (PRODUCT)RED™ from Nike Sportswear’s Holiday 2011 collection are the next installment in a call to action initiated in 2009 to help the (RED) mission of fighting HIV and AIDS.


The NSW Melton DESTROYER (PRODUCT) RED™ jacket is inspired by classic letterman jackets and fashioned in red Melton wool with black leather sleeves and signature bonded zippers. The NSW Cheyenne Backpack (PRODUCT) RED™ features Nike’s highest level of waterproof construction.  The Nike Zoom Meriwether, a technical boot hailing from ACG with welded waterproof side zippers and the original NIKE (PRODUCT) RED™ laces, represents the ultimate in protection against the elements while signifying commitment to a cause.


Nike has a strong tradition of tapping into the power of sport to elevate global causes by using athletes, product, and great sporting moments as a vehicle to ignite engagement. The company has taken a dual approach to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa by both delivering funds to directly support programs that offer education and medication on the ground, and the partnership to help (RED) raise awareness and funds for the Global Fund to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.


The Nike Sportswear (PRODUCT) RED™ collection will release on December 1 in limited quantities at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike STADIUMS globally. For more information please visit: www.nikestadiums.com