Originally released in 1996, the Nike Air Max Griffey 1 continues to be retroed in new colors that keep The Swingman tradition alive. Black has often been used in the Air Max Griffey 1, but has never been paired up with photo blue until now. Arguably the sleekest colorway in the Air Max Griffey 1 line, [...]
Nike LeBron X EXT “Denim” Release Details
In partnership with mall management, SELECT House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Nike LeBron X “Denim” (on sale 6/22/13 for $180). The sweepstakes ticket procedures will begin Wednesday, June 19th and end on Thursday, June 20th. If your ticket number is selected, you [...]
Introducing the Nike LeBron X NSW Lifestyle NRG
After being teased online for months, the Nike LeBron X Lifestyle NRG will finally release stateside in a two-pack this weekend. Like the Kobe 8 Lifestyle, the LeBron Lifestyle is stripped away of its performance-oriented materials in favor of more casual, luxurious ones. What may stand out the most to sneakerheads is the introduction of [...]
Nike Kobe 8 “Challenge Red”
The Kobe 8 line is nearing its end, but we will always remember the 8 as arguably the best among its predecessors in terms of pure performance on the court. One of the last colorways is this red/orange based Kobe with a little metallic silver that may remind you of the “Year of the Snake” Kobe [...]
Nike KD V Elite “Team Orange”
Releasing this Saturday, June 15 may be the brightest KD V to drop this year. Oklahoma City Thunder team colors are proudly represented with this bright “Team Orange” colorway. Yellow, a color often forgotten as one of the team official colors, is used on the swoosh and the KD logo on the tongue. To wrap [...]
Nike KD V Premium (What the KD) Release Details
In partnership with mall management, SELECT House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Nike KD V “Premium” (on sale 6/14/13 for $135). The sweepstakes ticket procedure will begin Wednesday, June 12th and end on Thursday, June 13th at 4:30 p.m. local time. If your [...]
Sneakerpedia Crate of the Year Competition
This past May, Sneakerpedia, celebrated its two year anniversary. In just two years, Sneakerpedia – with the help of the worldwide sneakerhead community – has grown to over 13,000 members and is rapidly approaching 25,000 unique sneaker uploads. In recognition of its first anniversary, Sneakerpedia introduced the Crate of the Month competition to the site [...]
Nike Air Max LeBron X Low “University Red”
If LeBron James ever went to college, his hometown Ohio State Buckeyes would have been at the top of his list. LBJ is a huge Ohio State fan and each year Nike Basketball releases a Buckeyes-inspired colorway of his signature shoe line. Enter the new Air Max LeBron X Low “University Red” dropping this Saturday, [...]
Air Jordan 5 Retro “Black Grape” Release Details
When the Air Jordan 5 Retro “White Grape” returned in early May, sneakerheads rejoiced at the opportunity to grab one of Jordan Brand’s most sought after colorways. Now the famous “Grape” colorway returns again this Saturday, June 15th – in black. The Air Jordan 5 Retro “Black Grape” sports the exact color blocking as the [...]
Air Jordan Melo M9 “Puerto Rico”
How well do you know Carmelo Anthony? Unknown to the common fan, New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony has Puerto Rican in his blood; he was born to a Puerto Rican father. With this release he will be able to celebrate his heritage and Puerto Rican culture along with millions during the upcoming National Puerto [...]









