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All-Star Weekend has become an expected celebration every February, not just for the game’s biggest names to show off their explosive talents, but also for the footwear companies looking to launch new statement level products and themed collections at the league’s annual showcase event.

Typically, that means signature stars like Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant will all debut sneakers with special backstories and detailing inspired by the game’s host city.

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This week, Kobe Bryant had the rare opportunity to go out on his own terms and in his own fashion. Scoring 60 points, rocking his own shoes and winning, it doesn’t get much better or more Kobe than that.

Between the business behind the game and uncertainty of sneaker deals, it’s rare that most players get to go out like the Black Mamba did. Still, some amazing players with fantastic numbers and Kicks On Court resumes managed to hoop in their last NBA outing in shoes of both the signature and team variety.

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The Nike Air Max 1 Ultra “Paris” stars in the last On-Foot Look of the week. Part of the recently released City Pack in celebration of Air Max Day, this launch sees the ’87 classic that started it all soaring to new heights by way of updated construction and all-over detailing. See for yourself in the hi-res images below.

Modeling by Mady Jewelinski / Styling by Zaul Zamora / Photography by Diane Abapo / Hair by Jenny Paxton / Make Up by Joy Tiger

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Earlier today we reported that the Nike Air More Uptempo “Bulls” had released through at least one retailer today. But Nike also has plans to release the OG black and white colorway in a wider fashion next week.

According to Highsnobiety, on April 21 Nike Store will release more pairs of the famed Nike Air More Uptempo OG. Nike released the shoe last month almost out of nowhere, while a few retailers stocked the shoe in very limited supply.

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The matrimony between Primeknit technology and avant-garde adidas Tubular styling marks the intersect between comfort and sartorial assurance. That happy medium births the budding adidas Tubular Nova Primeknit.

This new variant, dressed in a monochromatic black and white expression, blends well with vintage Tubular aesthetics noted at the suede engulfed cage construction. Finished with a pop of color at the fuchsia heel tab, give the adidas Tubular Nova Primeknit a look below.

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It’s take number two for LeBron James in his quest to bring a championship to the city of Cleveland. Their playoff run starts this weekend in a first round matchup with the Detroit Pistons, and the Nike LeBron 13 “On Court” could be something James laces up in between wears of the LeBron 13 Elite.

Drawing inspiration from Cavs uniforms for different eras, the shoe boasts Wolf Grey and black gradient fades across the performance-based upper while Bright Crimson pops hit the Swoosh, Flywire cables and carbon fiber plate.

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