26-Feb-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
The Converse Dunkit is the re-badged version of the Wade Clutch 2 which was scrapped when Dwyane Wade left the company to endorse Jordan Brand last summer. The shoe features the same essential upper design and Weapon Evo tooling as the original Wade Clutch 2 samples but with the replacement of the Wade logo on the tongue for the Converse Star icon and a stitched on tab with five stars embroidered on it located on the lateral collars. James Martin over at TheConverseBlog.NET has spotted the shoes for sale currently at Academy Sports and Big 5 Sporting Goods. Continue reading for more detailed images of the Converse Dunkit.
26-Feb-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Before Dwyane Wade made his sudden switch from Converse to Jordan Brand last summer, a full slate of Wade-branded Converse product was already in production. One of those models was the Wade Clutch 2, which was named after D-Wade’s late game heroics. The shoe features a full grain leather upper, inner mesh booty sleeve, and uses the same tooling and Balls Technology as the Converse Weapon Evo. Originally designated as a Dick’s Sporting Goods exclusive model, the shoes have all been de-badged of Wade logo placements, most prominently the Wade-as-Converse-Star icon on the tongue, and is currently hitting retail doors as the “Converse Dunkit”. Continue reading for four original sample colorways of the Converse Wade Clutch 2.
22-Feb-2010
Posted by : Brett Golliff
“I heard the beat and I ain’t know what to write…”
This first blog post was hard, I didn’t really know where I wanted to take it. Should I just introduce myself? Or should I come with an impact? I figure the first option would be best. So let me start off by introducing myself, I am Brett Golliff. I am a Designer 1 at New Balance, located just outside of Boston, MA. I spend most of my days drawing shoes. It has provided me a great living for the past three years of my life. Continue reading for Counter Kicks’ brand new series: Design Insight With Brett Golliff…
26-Jan-2010
Posted by : Brandon Reed
Last week, we previewed two new suede colorways of the Converse Poorman Weapon. Today, Undefeated unveiled their latest collaboration with Converse using the Poorman Weapon silhouette. The shoe features a navy blue nylon upper, removable velcro logos, orange interior lining, and the UNDFTD logo applied to midsole. Packaged with the sneaker is a matching MA-1 Flight Jacket and Flight Helmet Bag. The UNDFTD x Converse Poorman Weapon will be hitting the streets on January 29th. Continue reading for more images of the collaboration shoe and the accompanying jacket and bag.
21-Jan-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Category : Counter Kicks, Li-Ning
Tags: 3M, adidas, Alan Hardy, Baron Davis, Beardman, Beijing, Boston, Bruce Kilgore, China, Converse, Counter Kicks, Duane Lawrence, Dwyane Wade, Eric Miller, G.I.C., Global Innovation Center, Industrial Design, Innovation Kitchen, L.A. Clippers, L.A. Dodgers, Li-Ning, Li-Ning BD Doom, Logo, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Dodgers, NBA, New Era, New York, Nike, Nubuck, Oregon, Portland, Reebok, Staples Center, Syracuse University, Thermoplastic Polyurethane, TPU
In Part 1 of 2 in a major exclusive interview, Counter Kicks talks with the man behind Baron Davis‘ new signature shoes: Eric Miller, Senior Designer at Li-Ning. Miller shares with us the complete design story behind the BD Doom shoe and takes us behind one of the most creative and iconic footwear logos in recent memory: the Beardman. Continue reading for the global unveiling of the Li-Ning BD Doom…
*UPDATE: Win Baron’s kicks RIGHT NOW! MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: SLAM x Counter Kicks x Li-Ning BD Doom Sneaker Contest Giveaway
19-Jan-2010
Posted by : Brandon Reed
A silhouette last seen in a collaboration with Undefeated, the Converse Poorman Weapon now returns in two new colorways. The vulcanized rubber outsole shoe features suede uppers in either Black/White or Purple/White with a retail price of $60 and are available now at Converse retailers. Learn the history of the original Converse Weapon that this shoe was inspired by in our official “Converse Weapon: A Look Back” feature we ran last year.
15-Jan-2010
Posted by : Winston Chen
Category : Counter Kicks, NBA Kicks
Tags: adidas Pro Model, adidas TS Bounce Commander, adidas TS Supernatural Creator, Air Jordan XII, Andrei Kirilenko, Anthony Parker, Boston Celtics, Brian Scalabrine, Carlos Boozer, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Converse, Converse Weapon Evo, Deron Williams, Derrick Rose, J.J. Hickson, Joakim Noah, John Salmons, Kendrick Perkins, Kirk Hinrich, Kyle Korver, Le Coq Sportif, LeBron James, Luol Deng, Mehmet Okur, NBA Kicks, Nike, Nike Air Max LeBron VII NFW, Nike Air Max Legacy, Nike Blue Chip II, Nike Cradle Rock Low, Nike Hyperdunk Low, Nike Hyperize, Nike Hypermax, Nike Shark-A-Laid, Nike Shox Vision, Nike Zoom Soldier II, Nike Zoom Soldier III, Paul Pierce, PE, Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Ronnie Price, Sundiata Gaines, Utah Jazz, Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Last night, the Utah Jazz D-League call-up Sundiata Gaines, instantly had the biggest moment of his NBA career, hitting the buzzer beating, game winning 3-point shot against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Gaines was wearing the Nike Hyperize on a “retro” themed jersey night for the Jazz which meant some new Player Exclusive shoes. Continue reading for more NBA Kicks photos from around the League last night.
14-Jan-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Images of a sample pair of unreleased Converse Elton Brand shoes have surfaced recently. The shoe maintains the midfoot strap design cues from the previous Converse EB1 and EB2 models, and features the interlocking “EB” logo embroidered on the perforated cross strap along with the number “42″ applied to the rear of the shoe. At the heel, Converse’s current “Balls Technology” cushioning system (which you can read more in our interview with Michael DiTullo, Design Director at Converse) has been employed. Whether or not this may be Elton Brand’s “EB3″ signature shoe for next season has not been confirmed, but we’ll keep you updated on any related news. Continue reading for more detailed photos of this Converse Elton Brand sample shoe.
