Was Shaq popular with the kids back in the day? The answer is yes: along with a superstar presence on the basketball court, Shaq showed a natural charisma behind the camera, appearing in several films like Blue Chips (although that was geared toward older fans) and the Oscar-snubbed “Kazaam” and “Steel”. Let’s not forget the Shaq-Fu video game, in which a realistic plot-line placed Shaq, fully trained in Kung Fu, in a weird dimension in a mission to save a young boy from an evil mummy. The shoes were popular with the kids as well, with this pristine pair of the Reebok Shaqnosis in DS condition bringing us back to the Shaq era of movies and games. The Shaqnosis is indeed headed for a return next month, but with kids sizes not yet confirmed, your best bet might be to cop this new pair from antoniojoaquin123 on my stroes.
February’s ‘Area 72′ 2013 NBA Nike Free Run 5.0 V2 All-Star edition was the first notable Nike Vandal High release in quite some time. Nike Sportswear might shift that as we move into the future, as this new Vandal High Supreme comes through in a VNTG style that makes you wonder if these could become an alternative to the Vintage Blazer. These Nike Free Run 5.0 V3 go for a tonal Blue Distance upper as accented by Wolf Grey and the ubiquitous Sail; couldn’t you picture them in a whole rainbow of different styles? Check out this one up close after the jump, and be on the lookout as they’re slated to arrive at NSW stores next month.
Nike Sportswear plans on cooling things down this summer with the addition of a translucent icy sole to its classic Nike Air Force 1 model. And while it’s a trend we’ve seen for quite some time in 2013, this will mark the first time that a Nike Air Force 1 High gets the icy treatment. With the ubiquitous white on white upper, the shoe retains the simple old school look with some unexpected flair. Hit the jump to judge Nike Free Run 5.0 V4 for yourself and be on the lookout for a release at the end of July.
After a bring-back of the original New Balance 990 in late 2012, another classic colorway is headed our way as get a look at the lush red suede/mesh combo on this 30-year-old silhouette. The celebrated 990 model comes back with pig suede uppers and closed mesh upper, with the Made in USA designation making these even more coveted for NB fans. A ship-date of July 2013 has been confirmed with a pre-order opening up at Hanon beginning in June, so check out the additional angles below and stay tuned for yet another successful New Balance release.