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The Collection: Amar’e Stoudemire Away Player Edition Max Fly By

tonyhellberg1 — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:50:39 GMT

How does one become an MVP nominee? It’s a combination of things.

There’s skill - and honing your craft.

Attitude: never backing down from a challenge - not even the most-challenging injury.

The simplest box to check on the list: winning.

And there’s a handful of other debatable must-haves, quantifiable each.

But beyond them lies a know-it-when-you-see-it factor. One felt far more than seen.

At home, that means 19,763 sets of eyes - the combination of mesh, TPU and synthetics in plain view.

But New York transplants and aficionados of all things MVP can rest easy: the ultimate in lightweight, breathable durability travels well.

They can find it in the Amar’e Stoudemire Away Player Edition Max Fly By.

The Collection: Amar’e Stoudemire Home Player Edition Max Fly By

tonyhellberg1 — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:50:12 GMT

When a basketball mecca doubles as your home floor, every night turns into a special occasion.

Max Air units provide superior impact protection:

Night in, night out, you’re in the picture when all those cameras flash.

An injected Phylon midsole keeps the shoe light, so a big with the first step of a guard doesn’t even have to think about leaving defenders behind.

And a herringbone traction pattern grips the hardwood as versatile scorers like Amar’e turn the elbow extended into their on-court playpen.

This is his Home Player Edition Max Fly By.

The Collection: Amar'e Stoudemire Player Edition Hyperfuse

tonyhellberg1 — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:28:45 GMT

He’s battle-tested - with the playoff scars to prove it.

He calls the painted area home - rims shake and rattle as he barrels right through it.

The Nike Zoom Hyperfuse was created for explosive on-court performance: the kind exemplified by players who tear down barriers for speed and size.

Enter: the Amar’e Stoudemire Player Edition Hyperfuse.

Play With Heart Moments: November 17, 2009

TheLetterJ — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:54:12 GMT

Another 40-game for Kobe Bryant, and a come-from-behind win for the Phoenix Suns were the settings for Tuesday's Play With Heart Moments.

Kobe Bryant enjoyed his 100th career 40-point game, as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons, 106-93. Kobe has entered the zone as a permanent resident this season - last year he had four 40-point games all year. In 11 games this year? He's matched that total. That's Playing With Heart.

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In Houston, Amare Stoudemire led the high-octane Suns offense with 23 points, to lead Phoenix over the Rockets, 111-105. The Suns have topped 100 points in every game this season, and Amare's 19.5 points per game are a big reason why Phoenix is the first team to win 10 games.

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Don't just play. Play With Heart. See what Playing With Heart means to LeBron James, and pledge your heart to the game.

The Collection: Playoff Pack

Hotnix — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:03:15 GMT

This past weekend marked the beginning of the second season, and after 82 grueling games each team faces their greatest challenge. There's no better way for the league's best players to refresh their game than with the new Nike Basketball Playoff Pack.

This playoff stretch puts these teams’ physical, mental and emotional fortitude to the test until one by one the weakest links fall. To give them that extra edge, Nike introduced revamped versions of their elite basketball shoes for the most elite players in the game. Each shoe is emblazoned with a unique logo designed specifically for Kobe, LeBron, Tony Parker and Dirk Nowitzki. And even though they just nearly missed the cut, there’s even some new kicks for Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash.

The Black Mamba’s approach to this postseason is influenced by his team’s loss in last year’s Finals matchup with Boston. To give him that extra edge to push for the ring the Zoom Kobe IV gets a makeover with a sleek black, white and gold colorway. His unique crest features Mamba, a chess board pattern for his strategic approach to the game, and three interlocked rings symbolizing his wife and daughters that drive him to greatness.

LeBron James is facing his fourth playoff run, but this time he’s a different man with a greater determination and a stronger team behind him. To prepare him for the battle ahead the Zoom Soldier III is lighter and faster, helping him step ahead of his competition. And to celebrate his lifelong love for the game his crest features a nod to his high school Mr. Basketball Ohio honors, a pattern that represents the milk crate that was his first hoop, and the lion head that symbolizes his ferocity and ascent to the throne.

Tony Parker led his Spurs Saturday, putting up 24 points and 8 assists in their tough loss against their hungry Texas rival Mavericks. But the war is not lost, and he’ll be back on his feet tonight rocking the remixed Zoom Flightclub. Modeled after the Zoom Flight 98, the upper is sheathed in a cool white perforated skin for snug lockdown. His Playoff crest features his “TP9″ logo, a Make-a-Wish inspired graphic and a nod to France with the Eiffel Tower.

The Dallas Mavericks are riding high off their 105-97 opening playoff win over the Spurs, largely due to Dirk Nowitzki’s powerful presence on the floor. And he’s riding nice in the new playoff edition of the Nike Air Max Spot Up. The all white upper features a perfed toe box, a black heel cup, Max Air in the rear sole, and Dallas blue accents. To cap it off, his crest features his unique Dirk logo, his jersey number and the majestic German eagle graphic.

Even though Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire won’t be playing in the postseason, they can still style with their special edition Zoom MVPs and Foamposit Lights.

The Foamposite Light gets a Stoudemire retouching in a pearl white with subtle tribal design and black outsole, with flashes of purple on the laces, inner lining, swoosh, tongue and heel strap. His personalized crest features his STAT logo, the moon and sea icon for Forceand the God is King symbol of hope.

And to round out the collection, Steve Nash’s Zoom MVP comes in the cool playoff white with black outsole and the Phoenix orange accenting the black swoosh, tongue, laces and inner lining. His crest sits bold on the heel with the signature Steve Nash logo, the jagged web of the Trash Talk stitching, and the 60 Million Dollar Man graphic from his most recent commercial.

Check out the entire collection at House of Hoops locations now.

House of Hoops by Foot Locker
New York
268 West 125th Street
NY, NY 10027
(212) 316-1667

House of Hoops by Foot Locker
Los Angeles
Beverly Center Mall - 6th Floor
8500 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 854-0071

House of Hoops by Foot Locker
Chicago
North Riverside Park Mall
7501 W Cermak Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2060

The Collection: Foamposite Lite

Hotnix — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:58:05 GMT

The Foamposite Lite makes its return to the court this season with special editions for D.C. finest Caron Butler and Phoenix's favorite son Amar'e Stoudemire.

You may have seen this shoe recently in one of the greatest dunk contest battles in the history of the mid-season classic. KryptoNate Robinson jumped over last year's superhero champion to take home the crown in his bright green Foamposites. This season other heroes of the hardwood are putting them to good use.

Caron Butler
As the Washington Wizards battle their way to the playoffs, Caron Butler is leading his squad while rocking the Foamposite Lites. The unique foam shell features an aerodynamic wave design, royal blue inner lining and outsole with bronze accents. And a bold 3D on the tongue carries Butler's winning mantra: Determination, Dedication and Discipline.

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Amar'e Stoudemire
Although Amar'e is out for eight weeks, he made a huge impact this season in his special edition Foamposite Lite shoes in the colors of Phoenix. The pearl white foam shell is contrasted by the purple heel cup, outsole and inner lining. And on the breathable mesh tongue, Amar'e's logo in emblazoned in orange and white.

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