To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Dream Team and the ongoing success of USA Olympic Basketball, Nice Kicks will kick off its latest, 2-week series titled Olympic Diaries. Beginning July 30th, the day after USA’s first game, we’ll unleash sneaker-themed discussions from one player on each and every USA Olympic Basketball team (1992-2012). Every two days, the yet-to-be-named players will discuss the kicks worn in their respective Olympic moments (by themselves and others) and their current influence and future ventures in the sneaker culture. Some will be in story format, while others will be released in the form of interviews and autobiographical pieces. Check back on Monday for the first installment.

Throughout the Olympic Diaries series, follow author George Kiel III on Twitter at @geokthree for updates.

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Just want to buy a pair of Nike Air Foamposite Pro – Gem Green – Black right now? Nike Air Foamposite Pro – Gem Green – Black.

The latest colorway for the Nike Air Foamposite Pro is their Nike Air Foamposite Pro – Gem Green – Black.  In this colorway, Nike chose a chameleon like finish for their Air cushioned, synthetic molded upper that gives off a metallic brown color in the pictures but if tilted at the right angle would give you the gem green color that the sneak mainly features. Black grazes the neck as well as the collar of the sneakers. The tongue is in black mesh material to help give the shoes breathability. A rather stylish swoosh logo can be found in dark grey color outlined with black on the sides of the sneaks while a minimalistic black swoosh logo can also be found on the bottom of the neck. Black dotted with grey can also be seen on the arches of the upper and a semi transparent out sole finishes the look.
Look out for this colorway as it is set to be released around June.

Purchase your own pair of Nike Air Foamposite Pro – Gem Green – Black right now!

Just want to buy a pair of adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 ‘Electricity’ right now? adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 ‘Electricity’.

With the official release date of the adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 coming up, more and more images of the adiZero crazy light has been popping out to keep the hype up for the sneaks. Here we will see the “Electricity” colorway of the adizero Crazy light 2. For this colorway, the sneaker sports an “electric” or neon green color for the upper paired up with black shoe laces and tongue and highlighted with a white three stripe signature logo outlined with black running along the heel and collar of the sneaks. Black can also be seen on the heel part of the upper as well as the mid soles and the adiZero branding. A white touch on the heel part of the out sole finishes up the look for the sneaks. Retailing at $140 on adidas retailers starting May 24.

Purchase your own pair of adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 ‘Electricity’ right now!

Four years ago, the NBA’s best players came together to reclaim the gold. Known affectionately as the Redeem Team, the 2008 USA Basketball Team delivered on their promise and did so in hot kicks. Remember who wore what in this Olympic installment of Roster Rewind.

The “South Beach” colorway sparks interest on any shoe at any time. When Nike dropped the LeBron 8 in that vaunted colorway, the game changed completely. Fast forward to 2012 and the release of the Nike LeBron 9 P.S. Elite “South Beach”. Many people waited in never-ending lines, camped out for days, and/or paid exorbitant amounts just to get their hands on a pair. It was well worth it. Rappers Wale and Drake show us just how good they look on foot. Wale coupled his kicks with a not-often-seen 1996 Michael Jordan All-Star jersey (jerseys making a comeback?), while Drake opts for a more subdued t-shirt and jeans look. Who rocked them better? Vote below and let us know what you think.

Another week of kicks, another week of interesting selections for the staff. Ranging from the Nike Air Force 1 Mid to the Air Jordan 11 “Playoffs”, this week’s selection encompass a wide range of genres as well as looks. Which were some of your favorite kicks from the past few days? Let us know in the comments section.

George Kiel III

These are better than the “USA” Kobe VIIs that released in stores. I’m really digging the gold-colored accents.

Nike Zoom Kobe VII USA “Gold Swoosh”

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