18-Feb-2010
Category : Li-Ning
Li-Ning has been making some noise recently with the U.S. release of the BD Doom and the launch of its first U.S. retail showroom in Portland. Today, we get a good look at the technology and underpinnings of Baron Davis’ BD Doom shoe, Jose Calderon’s Yu Shuai V shoe, and the Shaquille O’Neal Shaq G-Shark shoe in dissected format. Continue reading for more photos and info of all three current Li-Ning signature shoes.
17-Feb-2010
Counter Kicks caught up with Jay Li, General Manager at Li-Ning USA, to talk about the Chinese sportswear company’s entrance into the U.S. market, overarching brand strategy, and where he envisions Li-Ning to be 10 years from now. Continue reading for the full interview…
17-Feb-2010
It’s official – Li-Ning’s U.S. retail showroom is open for business. Monday night’s opening reception marked the Chinese sports giant’s arrival in the states and the debut of its collaborative efforts with Baron Davis.
The BD Doom and the Beardman clothing line were the main attraction throughout the two-story showroom, getting almost as much love as Baron himself, who helped cut the ribbon and kick off the night’s festivities.
Continue reading for a complete Counter Kicks photo look at the grand opening of Li-Ning’s first U.S. retail store in Portland, Oregon…
15-Feb-2010
Category : Li-Ning
Li-Ning is holding its first official U.S. store grand opening today in Portland’s Pearl District (910 NW Hoyt Street). A special one hour shopping session will be open to the public from 5:30-6:30PM which we detailed here. From 7-10PM, a closed session, invite-only gathering for media will take place which Counter Kicks will be bringing you in-depth coverage on. Los Angeles Clippers’ Baron Davis will also be in the building to help launch his new BD Doom signature shoe. Look for our official Li-Ning event re-cap coming soon.
11-Feb-2010
Category : Li-Ning
Tomorrow is the last day to enter the Counter Kicks x SLAM x Li-Ning “Beard Yourself BD Doom” contest hosted by ibeatyou.com. The most creative bearded photo (real or fake) will be personally hand picked by Baron Davis and awarded his brand new Li-Ning BD Doom signature shoe. Entries must be submitted by February 12th!
