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Evaluating The Kicks
All the hype surrounding the new Kobe IV low-top sneakers has got me thinking about sneakers even more thna I usually do. First, they aren’t true low-top’s like a Chuck T shoe; second, he isn’t going to get hurt in them; third, Steve Nash already wears “low-top’s” when he plays! When I watch a basketball game, I look out for dunks & no look passes like everyone else, but also I make sure I know how each player wears their socks and what kicks they are rocking. Ever since the Jordan era lots of basketball fans have become obsessed with sneakers. It is unbelievable to me how many of Jordan’s shoes were fire when you look at modern stars today like LeBron and Dwyane Wade wearing some pretty ugly shoes. Kobe’s, for the most part, rocks cool and unique looking sneakers, although I am not the biggest fan of him or his newest sneaker. So, what I plan to do is review the current sneakers that are circulating through college basketball & the NBA. They will be all Nike shoes, because other brands are boo boo, and they are all available at Eastbay.com, yo.
Lebron IV: Just pure ugliness. For $140 I don’t think anyone really is going to purchase this sneaker. LeBron James is the best player on the planet, and maybe someday ever, and Nike cant design a decent sneaker for him? They have all been ugly except maybe for the LeBron IV, but these!, no one is wearing them in any rank of basketball except LeBron himself, and for good reason.
The Hyperdunk: A very popular shoe this summer and still throughout the NBA, with many players rocking them such as the great Rudy Fernandez & Nene, but most importantly Amare. Kobe of course sported them and jumped over a moving car in them. A way better alternative than any LeBron shoe, as they come in an assortment of colors although my favorite is the one pictured. They are light, Kael Kristof wears them, and they appeal to the vegetarian basketball players!
The Powermax: Again way too ugly. Carlos Boozer when he plays and Tyson Chandler rock the Powermax’s, but they have had injury problems all year so maybe they should switch shoes. They look good here on the Nike website, but no one should really be buying the ones available on the Eastbay website because they are terrible. They are a big man’s shoe as Varejao and Big Z are wearing them in the Cavs-Nuggets game right now, and you don’t see any cool quick guards wearing these massive kicks.
Blue Chip: Probably the best sneaker out there right now because of who wears it, the look, the price, and the coolness. You have seen the ads if you watch basketball with the young studs in the NBA, All-Cool Team Starting SG Brandon Roy who dropped 52 the other night, Deron Williams & cool dude Rudy Gay all having their own pairs. I might pick me up a pair, I only wish they were customizable on Nike ID. The picture doesn't do the Blue Chip justice.
The Huarache: Not available on Eastbay anymore for some reason but you should definitely cop these or create your own on NikeID. They have been out for a little while now, but are definitely one of the cooler shoes out there, worn by players such as LaMarcus Aldridge (I’ve been watching a lot of Blazers games lately). They may be the best looking of the basketball shoes listed here and definitely can be worn when you are heading to the club with Cheddar Bob Plaxico.
Lebron IV: Just pure ugliness. For $140 I don’t think anyone really is going to purchase this sneaker. LeBron James is the best player on the planet, and maybe someday ever, and Nike cant design a decent sneaker for him? They have all been ugly except maybe for the LeBron IV, but these!, no one is wearing them in any rank of basketball except LeBron himself, and for good reason.
The Hyperdunk: A very popular shoe this summer and still throughout the NBA, with many players rocking them such as the great Rudy Fernandez & Nene, but most importantly Amare. Kobe of course sported them and jumped over a moving car in them. A way better alternative than any LeBron shoe, as they come in an assortment of colors although my favorite is the one pictured. They are light, Kael Kristof wears them, and they appeal to the vegetarian basketball players!
The Powermax: Again way too ugly. Carlos Boozer when he plays and Tyson Chandler rock the Powermax’s, but they have had injury problems all year so maybe they should switch shoes. They look good here on the Nike website, but no one should really be buying the ones available on the Eastbay website because they are terrible. They are a big man’s shoe as Varejao and Big Z are wearing them in the Cavs-Nuggets game right now, and you don’t see any cool quick guards wearing these massive kicks.
Blue Chip: Probably the best sneaker out there right now because of who wears it, the look, the price, and the coolness. You have seen the ads if you watch basketball with the young studs in the NBA, All-Cool Team Starting SG Brandon Roy who dropped 52 the other night, Deron Williams & cool dude Rudy Gay all having their own pairs. I might pick me up a pair, I only wish they were customizable on Nike ID. The picture doesn't do the Blue Chip justice.
The Huarache: Not available on Eastbay anymore for some reason but you should definitely cop these or create your own on NikeID. They have been out for a little while now, but are definitely one of the cooler shoes out there, worn by players such as LaMarcus Aldridge (I’ve been watching a lot of Blazers games lately). They may be the best looking of the basketball shoes listed here and definitely can be worn when you are heading to the club with Cheddar Bob Plaxico.
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I am a big fan of Nike and have a pair of Hyperdunk. Too got them from Eastbay.
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