Back in early May, we previewed a unique colorway of the Air Jordan Flight 45 inspired by the Nike Air Command Force. The Flight’s white leather upper is complimented by black and blue accents up top. The neon yellow midsole is paired with black speckles, a tie-in to the Command Force’s most recognizable design element. We’re not sure if the Air Jordan Flight 45 “Air Command Force” will be released, but we’ll keep you updated with any new details.

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The Nike Zoom Kobe IV (4) will return to retailers this October in a varsity purple/canyon gold/white color scheme. The Nike Basketball lowtop features a white patent toe with a translucent middle that’s interspersed with purple Flywire strands. The IV’s heel is toned in purple. How do you feel about the fade treatment (from white to purple)? This Nike Zoom Kobe IV (4) will hit shelves in October.

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After the turn of the century, the year 2000 also saw the historical inception of what quickly became the iconic Nike Shox BB4. Perhaps helped most by being the high-flying NBA star Vince Carter’s signature shoe, this sneaker’s popularity grew quickly alongside the memorable string of Nike “boing” commercials. Fans of the shoe will be ecstatic to hear that the original Nike Shox BB4 in its Black/Metallic Silver-Lapis colorway will receive retro treatment nine years later.

Released alongside the Nike Shox R4 running shoe, the Nike Shox BB4 marked a revolutionary moment in sneaker technology advancement with the introduction of Shox cushioning and a more lightweight design to a basketball shoe. I, myself, remember searching up and down the streets of Queens, N.Y. in search of a pair of these but to no avail. Ultimately, I ended up settling for the third Nike Shox BB4 colorway that reminds me of this colorway but without the blue accent on the shox heel. This time around, it’s going to be hard to live with myself if I let these pass me by again. Check-in with your local House of Hoops, as these should be coming in anytime now if they haven’t already.

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We’ve got word from several reputable web sources that the Nike NFW Hypermax “McFly” will not see shine on retail shelves in America. Allegedly, the shoe (which bears striking resemblance to the ultra-cool high top Marty McFly rocked in “Back 2 The Future II”) was not officially licensed by Universal Studios, Inc. and was simply an unofficial inspiration for the shoe. Even so, the film giant had beef with the colorway and has decided to pull the ‘Max. We can only hope that this is a momentary dispute and we’ll eventually see the Nike NFW Hypermax “McFly” in-store.

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It’s always a treat when Nike conjures up a sample of the Nike Zoom LeBron signature line. This time, we get to see the Nike Zoom LeBron VI (6) in an all black wear test sample. The shoe uses an all black leather upper with black patent leather on the swoosh and toe area. The black is contrasted by red graffiti inner lining. The major characteristic though, is the fact that the shoe has no logos whatsoever on the shoe. Nothing signifies that this is in fact a ZL6, but of course we know that from recognition. Despite this fact, if you’re into this sample, then hope that it gets released.

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WNBA superstar and women’s basketball legend Lisa Leslie pays homage to the “Think Pink” campaign with this unique version of the Nike Bluechip II (2). “Think Pink” brings breast cancer awareness to others in hopes of offering support to sufferers and raising money to find possible cures. The ‘Chip is toned in varsity purple/yellow/white to match up with Leslie’s LA Sparks uniform. White stitching around the collar provides a nice level of added support. Pink accents can be found around the shoe’s ankle, stitched into the Swoosh emblem, and on the Air Max unit embedded in the heel. The Nike Bluechip II (2) “Think Pink” for Lisa Leslie will likely remain exclusive to Lisa.

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Several months ago LeBron James hosted the King City Classic in Akron, Ohio. The all-star game, featuring many of the world’s brightest young basketball talents, received its own Nike Basketball PE (Player Exclusive). More particularly, this all-patent Nike Zoom Soldier III (3) in black/varsity red/old gold was given to the game’s participants. The shoe features Zoom Air underneath and two midfoot straps for a ride that’s comfortable and supportive enough for a King. The Nike Zoom Soldier III (3) King City Classic PE will stay unreleased for now, but never count out a House of Hoops limited drop down the road!

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