Sneaker Pimps Miami this Saturday

Sneaker Pimps returns to my hometown of Miami on Saturday. They teamed up with Dunk X Change and LIKE MIKE CLOTHING will be in the building. Come out and see all the new LIKE MIKE shirts as we re-launch our LIKE MIKE CLOTHING line. It's 3 blocks south of Culture Kings, see you there, Thanks for your support!




SNEAKER PIMPS

Saturday, May 30th
8pm-?

featuring performances by:
The Clipse and The Cool Kids

plus:
DJ Clark Kent
LIVE Art Installation by TOKIDOKI
XBOX 360 Battle Royale
Dunk Xchange

Moore Space
4040 NE 2nd AVE
Miami, FL 33137

This Made My Day...

According to NiceKicks these beauuuuuuuutiful Air Jordan True Blue III's are dropping in August.





Hold me down 2 pairs!

You Aint Got No Defense!

Mike Rockin' Reebok at Blackhawks Game

Reebok paid $204 million back in 2004 for the right to manufacture National Hockey League gear for players and fans. The relationship between the sports apparel giant and the League has led to its redesign of the NHL jersey and to Reebok being a title sponsor of the League's Manhattan retail flagship. Hockey stars like Sidney Crosbyof the Pittsburgh Penguins have become among the most prominent faces for Reebok's gear.

NBA legend and Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan?



Not exactly a hockey star.

He's also the foundation on which the Nike empire was constructed, which led to a bit of awkwardness when he donned a Chicago Blackhawks jersey during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

Jordan was at the United Center on Friday night's game against the Detroit Red Wings, greeting the crowd in a No. 23 Blackhawks sweater. His appearance was another indication that the franchise has successfully recaptured the imagination of Chicago sports fans or, at the very least, it has reeled in the bandwagoners who only get interested when the locals are winning and/or have Michael Jordan in the building.



However, Jordan's wave to the recently converted was predicated on some hockey sweater preventative maintenance; as in, preventing the God of Nike from being photographed with a Reebok logo near his unmistakable noggin.

ESPN's Gene Wojciechowski writes:

I mean, when's the last time you saw MJ at a hockey game? Even more incredible, when's the last time Jordan slipped on a personalized No. 23 Hawks sweater (but only after team officials sewed a red patch over the maker's company logo), walked out to his seat and happily posed and waved to the geeked crowd as the Versus cameras recorded every surreal moment?

This is far from the first time Jordan (or his handlers) have painstakingly avoiding an indirect endorsement of another sports apparel line. Like in 2007, when he placed a piece of athletic tape over an Adidas logo.

I don't know if Jordan's still contractually forbidden to wear non-Nike gear, or if the very idea of flashing a non-swoosh logo simply gives him a rash, but this little episode really highlights the continuing absurdity of how sportswear companies have become entangled with leagues and athletes.

Just as the Blackhawks' episode highlights how sports business loyalties are always going to be considered before committing to civic pride, especially if you're Michael Jordan.

Thank Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo Sports for the story.

Another Day At The Office...

Peep this vintage footage of Mike dropping 43 points on the Mavericks back in 1990, watch the whole video, its highlight after highlight, especially the last 10 seconds of the game.

Enjoy-



Thank "hoopsencyclopedia" for the link.

Lebron Talks About Mike's Famous Game Winner Against Cleveland

Lebron Talks about his Game Winning shot at the Buzzer in Game 2 and compares it to Mikes famous Buzzer Beater against Cleveland.



Hearing Lebron talk about that 5-4-3-2-1 annnnnnnnnnnnnnnt brings back memories as a kid on the basketball court, Lebron knows exactly whats up... How many times have you just dribbled the ball around the court doing the shot clock count down and launch a 3?

I think Mike's game winner was a little more important since it was a game five game winner on the road... But i'm not taking anything away from Lebron, that was an amazing shot, and Lebron said it himself, that was the biggest shot of his career.

Hopefully the Cavs can knock out the Magic and get another chance to win an NBA title.

Magic Take Game 3

Game 4 on Tuesday.

Jordan Campus Chukka

The Jordan Campus Chukka is a simple silhouette, premium suede and the only Jumpman logo is on the tongue just to let you know where these kicks came from.

This black colorway will debut the Campus Chukka, followed by a brown and tan colorway later in the summer. Retail is set at $110.

Thank NiceKicks.com for the info.

Watch your back...

So Dope...

Lebron James is Amazing

UPDATE: SNEAKER PIMPS MIAMI (New Venue)

Sneaker Pimps returns to my hometown of Miami on the 30th of this month.
The venue has been changed to The Moore Building at 4040 NE 2nd AVE
Miami, FL 33137, 3 Blocks south of Culture Kings on NE 2nd Ave.




SNEAKER PIMPS

Saturday, May 30th
8pm-?

featuring performances by:
The Clipse and The Cool Kids

plus:
DJ Clark Kent
LIVE Art Installation by TOKIDOKI
XBOX 360 Battle Royale
Dunk X change

Moore Space
4040 NE 2nd AVE
Miami, FL 33137

Classic

Let's have some fun...

LeBron 40-Foot Shot From Behind Backboard

I Like The Way Joakim Noah Parties

The Bulls got bounced from the playoffs after seven games with the Celtics in easily the best first round series I’ve ever seen in my life.
So the Bulls players have nothing to hang their heads about and it’s time for them to off-season party.



Judging by these pictures of Joakim Noah on the beach in St. Barts with his mystery topless girlfriend, the partying is well underway!






Thank Hooped Up Online for the story.

UPDATE: SNEAKER PIMPS (New Venue)

Sneaker Pimps returns to my hometown of Miami on the 30th of this month. They are teaming up with Dunk X Change and LIKE MIKE will be in the building. Come out and see all the new LIKE MIKE shirts as we re-launch our LIKE MIKE CLOTHING line.




SNEAKER PIMPS

Saturday, May 30th
8pm-?

featuring performances by:
The Clipse and The Cool Kids

plus:
DJ Clark Kent
LIVE Art Installation by TOKIDOKI
XBOX 360 Battle Royale
Dunk Xchange

Moore Space
4040 NE 2nd AVE
Miami, FL 33137

Air Jordan 1 Retro 60+ Pack

Jordan Brand has been using the 60+ title a lot lately, here's a pack deserving of it.




To celebrate MJ's 63 point performance against Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics on April 20, 1986, Jordan Brand is releasing the Air Jordan 1 60+ pack. The first pair is the OG (or pretty close) black/red/white colorway, and the second colorway is an all new one, featuring the Boston Celtics colors.



Thank Sneakerfiles for the info.

Air Jordan IV Fusions

I have never been a big fan of the Air Jordan Fusions but the upcoming Air Jordan Fusion IV's are pretty dope.





Release date is set for September 12th.

Air Jordan VII Black/Charcoal

With all the attention that the Air Jordan 5 Toro Bravo Pack has received, it is safe to say that simple Retro Jordans are still most demanded by sneakerheads.





The Air Jordan VII in this new makeup of Black/Charcoal-Team Red is very similar to the Raptor colorway, but with Charcoal panels similar to the Bourdeaux Jordan VII. This particular colorway will hit retailers August 22nd, alongside another Air Jordan VII, which will be done up in Orlando Magic colors.




Stay tuned for more info. Thank NiceKicks.com for the info.

“Toro Bravo” Pack’s Release Date Change

In the same manner of the Air Jordan 11/12 Countdown Pack last December, the upcoming (sooner than you think) Air Jordan 5 “Toro Bravo” Pack’s release date has been pushed up a week. The original date was set for May 30th, 2009, however, its new pending release date is now set for May 23rd, 2009.

The two-sneaker pack, which includes two exclusive Air Jordan 5 colorways, is inspired by many of Michael Jordan’s accomplishments and the way he played the game. The pack will be sold in a customized package which is inspired by the wooden gates that withholds a bull from escaping. Check your nearest Air Jordan retailer on May 23rd to snag the Air Jordan 5 “Toro Bravo” Pack for $310.

Thank nicekicks for the info.

Nike Basketball LeBron James Vs. Kobe Bryant

Dunkeys

ToysREvil gives us a look Coolrain’s newest work - Dunkeys. If you aren’t familiar with Coolrain’s work, Google their Monsterz Crew collection. They’re some extremely dope vinyls dressed in Nike Sportswear gear. Dunkey’s do not stray to far from that as they can be seen rocking Nike SB Dunks.




“Korean urban 1/6-customizer and figure-creator Coolrain drops word of his upcoming two 1/6-creations: DUNKEYS = his second series after MonsterzCrew and his first collaboration work with sEMAN10cM. Pre-orders begin May 1st 2009 for the articulated 1/6th-scaled PITHECUSE and PITHECUSE B/W.

WHAT-IS: DUNKEYS = Dunk + Monkey. Dunkeys are characters that are a apart of a larger story-concept dubbed “preyBall”.”

Check out more flick in these slide shows:




Thank ToysREvil & Premium Plus for the info.