‘Tis the season over at AND1 with the introduction of the new AND 1 ME8 Empire “Christmas”. Monta Ellis’ signature ME8 Empire Mid sneaker gets the holiday treatment with its festive red, green, and white colorway.

The special edition sneaker will release as a Japan exclusive, be individually numbered and limited to only 60 pairs. Expect availability and to see Monta wear his exclusive AND 1 ME8 Empire “Christmas” kicks at a pro game in Japan on December 25, 2011.

If you ever wanted to wear the exact sneakers that Monta Ellis of the Golden State Warriors wears on the court, AND 1 has made it possible for a great affordable price. The AND 1 ME8 Empire Mid will retail for $75, a wonderful price point for frugal basketball players and Monta Ellis fans. Soon to release will be the AND 1 Empire Mid in a Navy and Metallic Silver colorway. What are your thoughts on the latest colorway of the AND 1 ME8 Empire Mid?

AND 1 continues its on-court lineup with the introduction of the Report Mid.

With its lightweight synthetic upper and strategically placed TPU panels, durability and support are at the forefront of the design. Compression molded EVA foam for the midsole gives you the responsive cushion one needs without extra weight added. Top it all off with traditional herringbone traction and you have a well rounded performance model for any style of play which is perfectly priced under the $100 mark.

Looks for these to start hitting retailers soon where AND 1 sneakers are sold.

AND 1 just dropped the Release Mid for all of you performance junkies.

This model has a synthetic leather build, molded quarter panel, heel pin air bag cushion, strategically placed TPU panels for support and herringbone traction for premium grip on court. You can find the Release Mid at select AND 1 retailers or at and1usa.com for $60.

Another sample surfaced, courtesy of Air Andy via Twitter. We showed you samples of the Nike LeBron 8 ‘Denim’ that he owns, and today, we take a look at a sample of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI.

This Kobe VI features Navy Blue uppers, Gray ‘snake scaling’, tongue and midsole. This comes together in true college form, matching Georgetown uniforms.

This isn’t in production, but let us know if you’d like to see these Georgetown Hoyas inspired Kobe VIs on the shelves some day.

via @Air_Andy

-J2!

If we get an NBA season, the Golden State Warriors’ potential All-Star, Monta Ellis will rock the AND 1 ME8 Empire Mid.

AND 1 has stepped it up with Monta’s latest signature by adding a combo mesh & synthetic upper which promotes a lightweight, durable build along with increased ventilation. A TPU cage adds lateral stability and support, full length airbag for impact absorption, polyurethane midsole for additional comfort and the tide and true herringbone traction.

Even if the NBA remains in a lock out, you will still be able to obtain a pair at retailers this Fall.

AND1 has been quiet for some time now.

Finally getting a player worth endorsing in Monta Ellis, the street ball based brand is getting some much needed air time within the NBA which has been flooded with the likes of Nike, adidas and Reebok.

Hit the jump to view AND1’s current promo featuring Monta and his new signature sneaker, the ME8 Sovereign.