Just before nike 95s the 2012 NBA Playoffs, Nike Basketball's "Big Three" reached its collective peak. LeBron James, in his second year with the Miami Heat, was ready to avenge his Finals loss from a year ago. Kevin Durant, who spent the season re-defining the forward position, was ready to shock the world as the leader of a young and energetic squad. And Kobe Bryant, just two years removed from an NBA Title, gave us every reason to believe that he was going to notch his sixth title.

In 2012, LeBron James was in his second full season with the Miami Heat. The sting of a Finals loss to Dallas and the recovery from a what nike 97 can be only described as a PR nightmare and full-on assault of his character had worn off. He was out to prove only to himself that he was a champion, and Nike was ready with the gear fit nike 97s for an unstoppable man on a mission. The purpose of Elite? To give LeBron a competitve advantage through an uninterrupted focus on product innovation.

The LeBron 9 Elite would serve as a sign of things to come for future LeBron Elite models. The use of carbon fiber, the mesh film on the ankle, and the Pro Combat-inspired collar all served to make the shoe lighter and much more protective than the already high-powered LeBron 9 construction. nike af1 What resulted in Elite was a supercharged package aimed to give LeBron a leg up, or better yet, widen the gap between himself and the rest of the NBA.

All the way back in March we got a preview of upcoming Nike Flyknit Roshe Run styles. The catalog shots showcased a number of eclectic aesthetics ranging from a muted white and black Roshe pair all the way to the above pictured vibrant Gold. The women's Nike Roshe Run exclusive manages to offset the golden hue with hints of orange underneath while a clean white Swoosh matches the traditional outsole. Often we see the Flyknit Roshes come adorned with a natural motion tooling, but the traditional bottom adds some traditionalism to the fairly monochromatic offering. Available today via Sneaker nike air force 1 black Politics .

The Rainbow array makes use of suede throughout the upper, and while the original lining sported a luxurious full grain leather, for the kids' sake the premium material will be ditched. Check out more official photos below and let us know if you plan on picking up a pair later this month.The number of Kobe 8 PEs that never saw the light of day is inflated by the likes of that season-ending injury that Kobe suffered. But that doesn't mean that those special Kobe 8 pairs won't eventually, as all sneakers do, make their way onto social media channels.