A phenomenal run came to an abrupt end in LA this week, but despite the fact that his Lakers will need to retool their lineup in order for him to have a shot at matching Michael Jordan’s six rings, Kobe Bryant is a certified legend. He’s an all-timer whose presence has elevated two different brands, and in the latter part of his career, Bryant’s Nike Basketball signature line expanded from the Nike SB Zoom series out to various takedown and lifestyle models. The Nike Zoom Kobe Venomenon is kinda like getting much of the tech and all of the style of the Zoom Kobe 6 for just over half the price.
The Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski continues to impress, as new colorway are constantly hitting the shelves. Shown here is a new version that is perfect for the summer weather. The shoe features a suede construction, and rocks a soft blue hue along the upper. Black is used minimally in the form of piping and sole ribbing, while white dresses the lacing eyelets, Nike swoosh, tongue branding, and sole. You can check with your local Nike SB retailer for availability, as they have started making their way to accounts. Stefan Janoski has brought a ton of attention to upcoming colorways of both heights of his Nike SB signature but don’t forget about the models that are hitting retail soonest. The Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski for June 2011 is done in Soft Blue with a bold black piping and the traditional white vulc sole. The end result is a look like a lovely summer sky and one that’s pairable with almost any clothing options you could conceive. Here’s a closer demeanour during this month’s Nike SB strike list. If Blazers are your bag we can select from a cold grey indication with swapping varsity red and blue Swooshes, or spin it adult with a sour teal and terracotta Blazer Low. For a black on black brigade there’s a stylish new Vulc Rod with a grown-up gingham imitation lining.
The ever popular Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski Cappuccino-Sanddrift by Nike Skateboarding will introduce two new P-Rod Signature 5 Pocket Jean this month to its product lineup. Generously cut for skating and other sport activities, the seams on this P-Rod signature denim are double, sometimes triple, stitched for resiliency. Threaded along key points are thin blue stitching that double as the trademark of Paul Rodriguez Collection. Another unique characteristic are the drawstrings around waist to keep the jeans in place. Imprinted on the pocket linings are both Nike SB and P-Rod branding while a large Paul Rodriguez signature is embroider to the jean’s interior. Comes in either Rinse Indigo (dark) or Dark Stone Indigo (light), available now at select Nike SB retailers.