We have all done it. You know what I am talking about. You are out playing a game of pick-up basketball and the “old guy” want to run on your team. Despite your grievances, you pick him up anyway and you regret it the moment he shots his first shot. Kyrie Irving, the rookie of the year from the Cleveland Cavaliers...

Earlier yesterday, former Kentucky Wildcats player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist announced that he now has a deal with Nike. As a member of the recent NCAA National Championship team, we all knew he would be headed somewhere. For those that follow basketball, seeing Michael as a member of the Nike family is not too much of a...

Nike is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Dream Team by releasing a USA Basketball Pack that includes several Olympic-inspired classics, such as Charles Barkley’s Nike Air Force 180.The shoe sports a predominantly white leather upper that is contrasted with blue, red, and gold touches. We previewed the collection...

Nike Basketball decided to bring back the Nike Air Maestro Flight during the fourth quarter of 2011, and the shoe makes its debut this year in a new colorway that definitely catches your eye. The shoe dons a vibrant soar blue hue along the upper, which is constructed from leather. Contrasting the look are touches of black and...

We recently previewed the Nike Air Penny 5 “Dolphins”, and today we’re getting a look at another version of the Nike Air Penny 5. This time around, the latest Penny Hardaway signature shoe uses the Phoenix Suns’ colorway as inspiration.The shoe’s base utilizes darker tones, while vibrant...

Nike hits us off with a new version of one of it’s latest basketball shoes, the Nike Air Huarache Free Basketball 2012. The shoe has been decked out with a deep blue base, which is contrasted with touches of orange on the underlay, inner lining, and heel. Finishing off the look are touches of black on the midsole, as...

With the Olympics around the corner, we have no doubt that “USA” inspired products is just around the corner. But since we are not there yet, you can take you chances with this Hyperdunk 2011 Low Sample “USA” over on ebay. The model makes the most of the red, white, and blue over the...

We all know by now that Nike is releasing a plethora of Olympic-inspired shoes to coincide with the upcoming Summer Olympics in London. Now we’re learning that the popular Nike Air Foamposite One will release in a brand new design. Dubbed the “Gold Medal” version, the shoe sports a metallic gold upper, which...

Back in March we previewed some new Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 colorways, and today we’re seeing new, detailed images of one of the pairs. The silhouette, which was made popular by Kobe Bryant as he wore them religiously that year, is seen here sporting a predominantly white leather design, along with hints of...

Though we will not see the New York Knicks anymore this season, images of Player Exclusives seem to still be hitting the air waves. Set in the Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011, we see the Low variant in a special make-up for Knick point guard Jeremy Lin. The model takes the opposite approach of most Knick related gear and gives us...

If you missed out on the chance to get your hands on the Nike Basketball Elite series and you didn’t want to pay eBay reseller prices, your best best is to hit the link below. Nike just announced via Twitter that they have restocked the Nike Basketball Elite Series, which includes the Nike LeBron 9, Kobe 7, and the...

The Nike Air Flight ’89 continues to create a splash in 2012, as new colorways continue making their way to Nike accounts. The latest version to surface is seen here sporting a subtle yet eye-catching design.White leather dominates the shoe’s upper, while hits of varsity red are seen on the inner liner,...

Available now at Nike retailers nationwide is this pair of Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k4. The shoe features a predominantly grey upper, which is contrasted with touches of metallic silver and blue on the heel cup, branding, and outsole. Finishing off the looks is a matching blue sole, which feature a small touch of white. Check...

The Nike Basketball Elite series for LeBron James packs all the tech needed to help propel the NBA athlete into the playoffs. Considering how he has played against the New York Knicks, they seem to be doing the trick. For the next release in the high performance line, Jason Petrie is hooking the Miami Heat star up with a...

You may have heard of the Memphis Blues, but the Nike Zoom Rookie LWP “Memphis Blues” are another story entirely. Brought out by the folks over at kicks-lab, the Zoom Rookie feature an all over blue upper that relents to no one. From the laces, to the tongue, to the mesh, the Penny inspired sneakers is as blue...

This week is all about Free Air Jordan 11 Concords,The End of Midnight Releases, Jordan Price Increases, and Reebok Question. Stay close and join us for the Kicks On Fire Weekly Sneaker Review.Link to win Air Jordan 11 Concords –...

The Nike Basketball Elite series has been getting a lot of press, but much of it has been focused on the LeBron 9 Elite and the Kobe 7 Elite. However, the Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 was also given the Elite treatment and has been spotted on the feet of players such as Pau Gasol and Blake Griffin. Nike has created some visuals to...

Nike Basketball adds soem color variety to one of their lower priced on court performers, the Nike Zoom Hyperenforcer XD. A versatile sneaker for both the blacktop and the hardwood, the model features wolf grey overlays and concord mesh panels. Solar red is used to add depth to the upper and the liner, while concord returns...

Today we’re getting a look at a new version of Kobe Bryant‘s signature shoe, the Nike Zoom Kobe 7. This time around, the low-top sports a predominantly midnight blue upper, which is contrasted by a lighter blue tone on te inner lining, as well as yellow on the Nike swoosh and heel. The heel also sports a...

A few days ago we told you guys that the Nike LeBron 9 P.S. Elite “Varsity Maize” was scheduled to release to Nike accounts on May 12th, but today we’re learning that the shoe is making its way to select retailers early. Just to recap, the shoe features a brilliant varsity maize colorway backed by black,...

Releasing tomorrow, May 5, 2012 is the Nike LeBron 9 Low – Vivid Orange / Cherry, which we’ve seen several times already. Dubbed the “Floridians”, the shoe is inspired by the Miami Heat’s throwback jersey. The model features a vivid orange upper with wild cherry accents over the Hyperfuse...

We saw the Nike Air Max Barkley – Stealth / Cool Grey back in April, and today we’re seeing new images of the shoe. The durable and sleek model features a full stealth upper, while cool grey accents make their way onto the midsole, branding, inner lining, and underlay. Minimal touches of black are also...

We recently saw the Nike Air Foamposite One x Spike Lee “Knicks” Customs, and today we’re getting a look at Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Oregon Ducks’ Customs.Created in two colorways and customized by Jason Negron, the first utilizes the Nike Air Foamposite One “Electrolime” as a base, and...

Those among you that prefer a low cut sneaker when it comes to basketball will have another option in the near future when Nike drops the Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Low. Featuring a lush teal upper, the model balances several other colors such as chilling red, black, and wolf grey. As with its older brother, the Hyperdunk...

Back in March we did a Nike Basketball Retro – Holiday 2012 Preview. Included was this pair of Nike Air Flight 1. You might remember that the shoe recently released in an Orlando Magic colorway, as well as part of the All-Star Galaxy collection. The shoe takes on a predominantly black look, which is contrasted by...

We’ve already seen the Nike Air Force 1 ‘Lush Teal’, Nike Blazer Mid AB ’Lush Teal’, and Nike Air Max 90 ’Lush Teal’. Now we’re seeing the color dominate yet another Nike silhouette. This time around, the shoe of choice is the Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4. The shoe sports...

Los Angeles natives love them some Kobe Bryant, and the Nike Vault in LA is putting together a special Kobe 7 Elite Series Pack with Custom Elite Socks to celebrate the Lakers entry into the post season. The pack will contain the Kobe 7 Elite in a a special gold foil plated box with the Kobe 7 logo etched on the top. In...

Earlier today we brought you news of Nike Basketball releasing a limited edition Nike Elite Series Triple pack. The pack includes the Away version of the Nike LeBron 9 PS, Kobe 7, and the Hyperdunk 2011. The special pack come in a Nike Basketball Elite Epic black box with gold foil drawers. Each drawer contains a signature...

Back in March we told you guys that the Nike Zoom Kobe 7 “Poison Dart Frog” – Lakers was slated to drop on May 19th, and now we’re learning that the date has been moved up. The shoe features the same poison dart frog pattern along the black upper, but this time in a vibrant yellow hue, along with matching...

We previewed the Nike Huarache Basketball 2012 – White / Black -Soar Blue back in March, and now we’re seeing more images surface.The shoe blends several tones including white, black, and blue, with white handling most of the leather base.The blue shade, referred to as “soar”, takes care of the mesh toe and...

Earlier today we previewed the Nike LeBron 9 Low “Floridians”, and we’ve just come across new images of the low-top silhouette. Just to recap, the shoe is dubbed the “Floridians,” after the former ABA team. The model features a vivid orange upper with wild cherry accents over the Hyperfuse...

We previewed the Nike LeBron 9 Low – Team Red / Wolf Grey on several occasions, and today we’ve come across a few more images of the LeBron James silhouette.The design features a Hyperfuse upper blended with synthetic and mesh, and relies on team red for a majority of the upper.Challenge red provides a slight...

Earlier today we previewed the Nike Hyperdunk 2012 “Volt”, and now we’re getting a look at another version of the shoe, which by the way, is the first model to bring NikePlus functionality to basketball.This time around, the shoe features an Oklahoma City Thunder-like design, boasting a predominantly white...

The Nike Hyperdunk 2011 Elite hasn’t made it to the scene just yet, but that hasn’t stopped the Nike Hyperdunk 2012 from getting a little shine. Set to release in tandem with the new Nike+ Basketball, the new Hyperdunk is taking a leap forward in term of shoe technology. Full details of the shoe have yet to be...