Hideo Nomo was an instant stand out when he hit the MLB in 1995 which helped him secure deals with big name brands like Nike. One of his more popular silhouettes is the Nike Air Max NM. Seen here in a mostly anthracite colorway, the model is spiced up with touches of turquoise blue and pink flash. Beneath it all, Nike has updated the retro style sneaker with a white midsole that is flanked by a black outsole. The Nike Air Max NM Anthracite/Turquoise Blue-Pink Flash is available now at select retailers, including CNCPTS.

Nike Air Max NM Anthracite/Turquoise Blue-Pink Flash

Nike Air Max NM Anthracite/Turquoise Blue-Pink Flash

Nike Air Max NM Anthracite/Turquoise Blue-Pink Flash

Nike Air Max NM Anthracite/Turquoise Blue-Pink Flash

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The man makes the clothes, but sometimes the kicks keep the memories. Dropping the denim and chilling on the lava, Andre Agassi brought out his Wimbledon whites to beat former champs John McEnroe and Boris Becker. The rock star showed range by taking home the hardware in a reserved pair of Nike Air Challenge Huaraches.

Who: Andre Agassi
Kicks: Nike Air Challenge Huarache White/Grey
Event: Wimbledon Championship
Year: 1992

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Things, such as the temperature rising, graduation ceremonies commencing, and the NBA crowning a new champion, remind us that the summer season is upon us. To help kick-start your workout season off right, Nice Kicks has put together a 10-sneaker guide to an array of running shoes. From Nike Free Runs to Reebok Zigs, this list has 10 top-notch, performance runners that are available online and are sure to aid your active summer sessions.

ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 7

Price: $110
Available: Footlocker

With the popularity of DayGlow growing brighter, these pair of ASICS will blind eyes for you while going through your workout routine.

Read the rest of The Nice Kicks Guide to Summer Running Shoes

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Just want to buy a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor All Star – Fall 2012 Collection Sneakers right now? Converse Chuck Taylor All Star – Fall 2012 Collection Sneakers.

The Chuck Taylor is known for its versatility and Converse itself is being recognized as creative and artistic. Previous designs of this legendary canvas-uppered sneaker appear in various designs that are truly unique. As for the upcoming Fall, Converse drags a series of Chuck Taylors with different interesting designs that do not only focus on the canvas side but also filled some leather, suede, moccasin, nylon, and denim parts. Here is the whole new collection of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star due this Fall.

First off is a wrinkled leather Chuck Taylor in black with nylon accent and a truly aggressive gum sole unit. A mixture of tan leather and canvas pair is now ready for the outdoor with the boot-styled lacing system and sole. A chukka-like brown moccasin pair with fringe design around the ankle and a traditional Converse vulc sole is next in line. Add the high top nylon upper in grey/black that sits atop a white sole unit. The choco brown suede pair mid top with white accent also pulls some head turns while the quilted blue denim pair on white bold sole unit is really an attention-stealer. Finally, let’s get back to basic with the white canvas upper with significant cartoon anime-inspired graphics, a plain zipped blue high top, a low top in light blue upper, and a series of kiddie kicks in three animal designs.

All these Chuck Taylor designs are now available at Converse retailers nationwide.

Purchase your own pair of Converse Chuck Taylor All Star – Fall 2012 Collection Sneakers right now!

Just want to buy a pair of Nike Kobe 7 – What The Kobe Heel Logo Sneakers right now? Nike Kobe 7 – What The Kobe Heel Logo Sneakers.

Although LA Lakers did not make it to the finals, and Kobe did not get back his MVP title, there is still a reason to pay him tribute. Nike just compiled all his “What The Kobe” themes and came up with a pair of kicks that features a unique heel logo and all-in-one upper design.

The Nike Kobe 7 – What The Kobe Heel Logo is a special and exclusive release that will go out this summer with a remarkable insignia on the rear – a collection of all Kobe’s previous Kobe 7 symbols where snake, shark, poison dart frog, wolf, and cheetah appear. All the kicks’ colorways and prints are mustered up on the upper, creating a one-of-a-kind look. The highlight of this pack however is the superb heel logo so whatever appearance the upper might have, it has a little bearing when it comes to its unique attribute that boosts it from the rear.

Check this one out at Nike retailers and grab your size immediately.

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Purchase your own pair of Nike Kobe 7 – What The Kobe Heel Logo Sneakers right now!

This week, the 2011-12 NBA season came to an end as King James and the Miami Heat defeated Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games. Not only did James triumph in the NBA Finals, registering a triple-double to solidify his first championship, but LeBron also made quite a bit of noise rocking a couple of unsuspected kicks in practice. Watch to see associate editor George Kiel III break down the final week of the NBA, and name the top five Kicks On Court highlights from this past season. Remember, we are only seven days away from crowning a 2011-12 Kicks On Court Champion, so be sure to tune in ALL next week to our Kicks On Court Weekly Recap video column.

RELATED: Exclusively Elite Lebron Top 10 PEs This Season

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