Earlier this month, we showed you a few preview shots of a new Nike Air Max LeBron VII “Dunkman” colorway. Since then, more detailed images of the Black/Green style have surfaced online. The Jason Petrie-designed shoe features a Nike Flywire upper panel along with a new basketball-specific 360 Air Max unit. LeBron’s famous “Dunkman” silhouette can be see embedded on the tongue and prominently displayed underfoot through the translucent rubber outsole on both sides of the shoe. Continue reading for multiple detailed photos of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII – “Dunkman” edition.
Tony Hardman was part of the original judging team for the Air Jordan Design Competition on Counter Kicks‘ official footwear design division, Project Bluefoot. His unconventional route into the footwear industry took him from working retail to freelancing at Jordan Brand and eventually working at Skechers. And now? Say hello to your newest Nike Employee, Tony Hardman…
The newest Nike Air Max LeBron VII colorway officially hits retail next month. The White/Black/Metallic Gold shoe features a black suede and white patent leather upper with gold accenting to cap off the style. The Jason Petrie-designed model comes furnished with a re-designed, basketball-specific 360 Max Air unit along with Nike Flywire upper paneling. Continue reading for more detailed photos of the Air Max LeBron VII.
After a brief stint of “Team” and “Elite” designated shoes, the signature Huarache made its much anticipated return to the market a couple of years ago starting with the Huarache ‘08 Designed by Jason Petrie. For 2010, the Huarache is once again reincarnated but this time as the Huarache Legion. Pictured are a couple of player exclusives for Rudy Gay of the Memphis Grizzlies and Rashard Lewis of the Orlando Magic. Both versions feature the players signature logos on the tongue. From the pictures you can see large ankle cutouts and the one piece inner bootie both of which have become a staple of the Huarache line. Stay tuned for more info. Continue reading for more images of these player exclusives along with a shot at the general release version Nike Huarache Legion.
Our footwear design partner site Project Bluefoot has invited the 2009 Nike Future Sole Finalists to each share their first-hand account on what it was like making the trip up to Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR for the annual Nike-sponsored footwear design competition for high school students run by D’Wayne Edwards, Design Director at Jordan Brand. The latest Finalist to tell their story is Matt DeAlmeida from Arlington, MA. Continue reading for DeAlmeida’s complete Future Sole recap as originally posted on Project Bluefoot, including exclusive concept sketches of his winning leaf-inspired Nike design.
The Nike Air Max LeBron VII Black/Black-Gold colorway is available at retail now, and here’s another look at the shoe courtesy of Nike Basketball. In the creation of the LeBron VII, Nike Basketball Senior Designer Jason Petrie was partially inspired by the Phantom Coupe, and that source representation can best be seen in this all-black style with its variations of leather and suede overlays and precise hits of gold detailing around the shoe. Continue reading for more photos of the just-released Nike Air Max LeBron VII.
Nike Hong Kong held an event this past week and distributed a free LeBron James poster booklet to all who attended. Included in the set are early concept sketches of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII by Jason Petrie, Senior Designer at Nike Basketball. Also seen in the posters are various colorways of the LeBron VII, along with multiple images of the new Nike Zoom LBJ Ambassador II. Continue reading for more photos of the posters.
Nike Air Max LeBron VII designer Jason Petrie briefly waxes on the new White/Midnight Navy-Red LeBron VII colorway hitting retail on November 19th. Check the video, then continue reading for more photos of the shoe.
