The Kevin Durant Way To Have A Signature Shoe words_Nick DePaula He didn’t really ask for this. Any of it. Kevin Durant just wants to hoop. Whether or not people want to call him a superstar, he’s pretty eager to deflect the attention. “I really don’t care about my global brand or anything like that,” Durant admitted over the weekend in Las Vegas , where he’s been training with Team USA. He was asked how he expects his “global profile” will be raised by playing in this summer’s FIBA Games and the 2012 Olympic Games. Not only is he not remotely worried about his “global brand,” but he also won’t accept that everyone has been labeling him Team USA’s best player and the face of the team. In theory, that’d be a pretty good start towards some global recognition, right? “It would be cool for most people to know who the Oklahoma City Thunder are. That’s what I’m about,” he said.

Those who commented on the Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier IV “USA Basketball” had nothing but positive things to say about this sneaker and rightfully. It is definitely the best colorway seen on the Soldier IV to date. Or is it? Photos of the Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier IV Skills Academy PE have just surfaced on the web and are sure to get a few sneaker enthusiasts caught up. This sneaker was worn by the participants in the 2010 LeBron James Skills Academy. It contains a predominately red-colored upper constructed of leather and mesh. Minimal black hints show up in the form of the midfoot strap (which also contains a white pinstripe-like design), the inner lining and Nike/LeBron James branding throughout the base. To finish it off, this Soldier IV is complimented with a black sole and a red visible Air sole unit. As stated earlier, this is a player exclusive, therefore, your chance of obtaining this sneaker is very small. View detailed photos below.

In the midst of summer it’s safe to say that most of our readers aren’t thinking ahead to fall and winter. Never the less, the Nike ACG Air Wildtrail has popped up in two eye catching colorways. Releasing in Soft Grey/White/Orange Blaze and Varsity Purple/Varsity Maze/Flint Grey colorways, this low top ACG model is ready to hit the trail. Many terrains can be conquered in the Wildtrail as it juxtaposes a mostly mesh low cut upper with a durable rubber outsole. You can pick up a pair now from Eastbay . Nike ACG Air Wildtrail Soft Grey/White/Orange Blaze $70 324677-003 Nike ACG Air Wildtrail Varsity Purple/Varsity Maze/Flint Grey $70 324677500 Nike ACG Air Wildtrail Soft Grey/White/Orange Blaze Nike ACG Air Wildtrail Varsity Purple/Varsity Maze/Flint Grey © Ian Stonebrook for NiceKicks.com , 2010. | Permalink | One comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: ACG , Nike , Nike ACG Air Wildtrail

Beautifully detailed modern classic shoulder bag from Leaders in Leather. This is featured with hand tooled leather and a contrasting pebbled leather peeking through it. The bag comes with a matching wallet for a more stylish coordination. You can get this from Endless. Post from: BagWhiz.com – The Bag Blog about Luxury Handbags and Bag Reviews Tags: coordination , hand tooled leather , leather shoulder , Other Designer Bags , pebbled leather , shoulder bag , wallet Related posts Violet Ostrich Embossed Leather Shoulder Bag (0) Vintage Moroccan Print Leather Shoulder Bag (0) Ted Baker Gathered Leather Shoulder Bag (0) Studded Leather Shoulder Bag (0) See by Chloe’ Patent Cutout Shoulder Bag (0)

Coming out as part of Diesel’s Fall/Winter collection is this canvas bag that is printed with pop art and details. Snap button enclosure and external pockets make this bag all the more fully functional and it goes really well with denims and jeans wear. You can get this from Diesel. Post from: BagWhiz.com – The Bag Blog about Luxury Handbags and Bag Reviews Tags: canvas , denims , diesel , external pockets , fall winter , jeans , Other Designer Bags , pop art , shoulder bag , winter collection Related posts Hermès Evelyne Canvas Shoulder Bag GM (2) Happy Partage Bag (0) Francesco Baisa Techno Shoulder Bag (0) Cami Mini Shoulder Bag (0) Zebra Stripe Canvas ‘Ferra’ Hobo (0)

This shoulder bag looks extra stylish with its woven fold over detailing. I like the contrasting colors of light and dark. It really sets the bag apart. The bag is also featured with wide shoulder straps and lots of storage pockets. You can get this from Asos . Post from: BagWhiz.com – The Bag Blog about Luxury Handbags and Bag Reviews Tags: colors of light , contrasting colors , daisy , jaeger , Other Designer Bags , shoulder bag , shoulder strap , shoulder straps , storage pockets , Woven Related posts XOXO Heartway Patent Trim Handbag (0) The Chanel “Diamond Forever” Classic Bag (0) Thalie Shoulder Bag (0) Tammy Zanzibar Tote (0) Take a Dip Small Coal (0)

This bag’s style merges a classic design with a more modern take. Thus, you have a hip item to carry around, very versatile with every season. It is made with soft supple grained leather and accented with pale gold hardware. Color: Grey Dual front pockets with braid trimmed opening and gathered detailing Top magnetic snap closure Rear zip pocket with leather loop pull Side rings open to switch between short or long handle 14½” top stitched leather handle with 4½” drop; 49½” adjustable canvas shoulder strap Fabric lining with leather trimmed zip pocket and dual patch pockets Measures approximately 19” at widest x 14½” tall at center x 1” deep; weighs 3 lbs. You can get this from BlueFly. Post from: BagWhiz.com – The Bag Blog about Luxury Handbags and Bag Reviews Tags: accent , bluefly , fabric , fabric lining , gathered detail , grained , grained leather , handbag , leather handle , leather trim , leather trimmed , Other Designer Bags , pale gold , patch pocket , patch pockets , shopping , shoulder bag , shoulder strap , snap closure , women , womens , zip pocket Related posts Gucci Light Brown Leather Trim Hobo (0) Madras Drawstring Tote – Cream (0) Givenchy Black Calfskin ‘Melancholia’ Threaded Shoulder Bag (0) Prada Papaya Tote (0) L.A.M.B. Worthington (0)

Nike continues to gear up for the World Basketball Festival by saluting the five boroughs of New York City.

Took a little stroll through the West Village with my best girlfriends. Bleecker Street is the posh, calm place for upscale shopping, whether it’s cheese or Intermix. At Marc Jacobs, we scooted our way past all the ridiculous/fun/silly/cheesy keychain, umbrella and condom offerings emblazoned with MJ’s name so we could take a look at the shoe offerings. Surprised to say, I was really pleased by what I saw. Though I couldn’t take photos, this is one of the shoes I considered. The MBMJ Ruffle Platform Clog is $330. My besties, meanwhile, liked this lace-up boot, the MBMJ Rivet Platform Booties for $395. I wasn’t hugely fond of how high the upper comes on your ankle, but it seemed very well-made. Both pairs of shoes were very soft to the touch. I don’t have any clogs yet, but I’m seriously thinking of investing.

Sometimes you would have the chance to take a good look at a brand new pair of shoes and think that you probably have seen it before already. Maybe the colorway is already familiar and then you start looking for more familiar things with it like probably paying close attention to the details. And then you start noticing the difference and you realize it is not the same. This is the same case with this brand new Nike 6.0 Blazer Mid, Light Chocolate, White that comes with some floral graphic. The exquisite thing about this shoe that sets it apart from the others is that it features some flower graphics on its uppers. Its white swoosh is also a bit different since it is in perforated leather. They definitely look nice and they are intricately designed. For sure, you are already so excited to have a close look at these shoes. Photos via soleredemption.com