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 KryptoNate

Hotnix — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:21:39 GMT

Last year's towering dunk contest winner was beaten by an unexpected "villain" this year. On March 17th you can get the Foamposite Lite KyrptoNate edition that launched him to victory.

You know the story. During one of the greatest battles in history the 5' 10" Nate Robinson leaped over the 6' 11" reigning superhero champion to take home his second dunk contest crown.

To bring down the giant, Nate rocked the Foamposite Lite KryptoNate edition in the alien green color of the galactic stone that nearly destroyed a comic book giant. The unique foam shell features an aerodynamic wave design that looks like it fell to Earth from a far more advanced planet. While Nate prepared for liftoff, the black and translucent green outsole kept him firmly planted on the hardwood. And as he soared over the seemingly unbeatable giant, the heroic KryptoNate crest flashed at his ankle. Dunk history was made.

Join Nate Robinson at the House of Hoops St. Patrick's Day as he unveils his legendary sneaker. Then get your own piece of basketball history when the Foamposite Lite KryptoNates hit the shelves in a very limited release.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
4:00 – 5:30 PM ET

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

Also, check out the 80-foot billboard on 34th Street and 7th Avenue in New York City featuring KryptoNate and the message “Leaps Tall Centers.”

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