March 8th, 2010
If you are a basketball player… you have sprained your ankle. Dealing with the injury is very important, not only to get you back on the court but to ensure that you don’t have any permanent damage. Our ankle anatomy page is designed to help you deal with the immediate injury and also prevent further injury by education. Learn more on the ankle anatomy & injury page.
We recommend few ankle braces based on our experience and testing. Our favorite ankle brace is the Rocket Sock, but this is normally only prescribed by a doctor (we found them available here). If you have permanent ligament damage and your doctor recommends a brace – be sure to request the Rocket Sock! We also have shopped around and tested several different ankle braces. These are the ones endorse for online ordering: Adidas Ankle Brace & ASO EVO Ankle Brace
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February 28th, 2010
Kevin Durant came into the NBA with a splash… He got the big shoe contract. He got the $$$$. I’m sure he got the girls…
Nike’s new KD II [Kevin Durant 2] is a minimalist shoe similar to the original KD1, but don’t let its simple lines confuse you… Like KD himself, the Kevin Durant shoe by Nike is a stunning performer. Its elegant lines belie a workhorse mentality with strength and resiliency required by big men. Lateral support is its strongest feature and the high cut supports your ankle breaking impacts. This shoe will fit those long skinny feet power players the best and this years added strap seals in the power and comfort provided by zoom air units. Oh wait… its cheap too! Get a pair of these for practice days if nothing else – you know its not good to wear the same shoes to ball in everyday, right? Learn more about the KD2 and its available colorways…
Tags: KDIII, Kevin Durant, Nike, Zoom
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February 27th, 2010
The all new CPIII add a stylish high performing shoe to Jordan Brands already impressive collection for 2010.
The Chris Paul 3 comes in 5 different colorways… and are one of the least expensive in the Jordan lineup.
The CPIII is definitely a high performance basketball shoe designed to support speed and quickness along with power and finesse. Being a low mid cut shoe, ankle support is the only lacking feature, but the shoe more than makes up for this in its performance and all around comfort. Learn more about the Air Jordan CP3.III
Tags: Chris Paul, CPIII, Jordan Brand, Jordan CP
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February 20th, 2010
The all new Katapult Training Shoe has been redesigned to help you take your training and in turn your speed to the next level! Build your fast twitch muscle response thus increasing your quickness and agility… These jump training shoes will catapult your game. They are a perfect addition to the plyometric and speed training you are probably already doing.
Comes with an instructional and training DVD and a stretching strap. Also includes a 52 week training program and a laminated workout card for guidance. Learn More…
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February 13th, 2010
Released Feb. 13th! The all new Air Jordan 25 appears to live up to all of the hype. It employes several new technologies and a few favorites consistent with the Jordan Brand over the last few AJ iterations. These include a full length low profile zoom air unit, deployed in a new position – closest to the ground, right above the sole. This should allow for a more customized fitted cushion in the footbed while still providing the impact padding and springy support we are used to. An additional zoom-air unit is located in the heel to help with jump impact. The unique “gimmick” of the AJ2010 is a see through circle in the upper. It provides breathability and transparency… into your sock. We are guessing there will be some custom socks with the Jordan Brand Logo on the side appearing in stores.
See more pictures here and a video here. Also see the Jumpman 23 website with a full set of features and descriptions about the New Air Jordans.
See our full Air Jordan 2010 Review here.
Tags: Air Jordan, Air Jordan XXV, Jordan 2010
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December 2nd, 2009
Air Jordan brand has released several great performance shoes this year. Keynoted by the Air Jordan 24 and punctuated with the addition of several throwbacks and built for style mix and match across the years conglomeration shoes, the Jordan Brand has successfully played to the booming streetwear only market. We often see the streetwear shoes on the court, but understandably the technology and performance harkens back to the previous era when these shoes were popular.
Below are the Jordan Brand shoes designed for some real action. The Jordan 09 is a great all around performer and except for its wieght issue is a solid long lasting kick with its own unique style. Also seen below are the Jordan Hallowed Ground which is a mix of the past shoe that actually does perform, the Jordan Element – a next generation of Air Jordan, the Jordan CP3, Jordan Ol’ School III, the Melo M6, the Air Jordan DMP 7, the Jordan Schoolin, Jordan Dentro, Jumpman Elite, Jordan 2.5 Team Shoe and finally the Jordan Flight 45. You could also play in the Jordan 6 rings… however my personal experience with the sole cushioning was poor enought the first time around that I’ll forgo adding it to this list 
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Air Jordan 09
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Jordan Flight 45
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Jordan Melo M6
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Jordan 16.5
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Jordan Hallowed Ground
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Air Jordan Jumpman Elite
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Air Jordan Six Rings
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Air Jordan Dentro
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Jordan DMP 7
Jordan Brand has made an effort in the Team Shoe category by offering multiple colorways in the Jordan Team Shoe, and with the Jumpman Elite, Melo M6 and finally the Jordan Ol School.
Sources: nicekicks.com, theshoegame.com, geeksneakers.com, individualsole.com, bayareakicks.com, dimemag.com and eastbay.com
Tags: Air Jordan, Jordan, Jordan CP, Jordan Melo, Jordan Team Shoe, Jumpman
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December 1st, 2009
Here is the full lineup of the Nike Team Shoes that we discussed briefly in our Nike Hyperize post last week.
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Nike Lebron Zoom Soldier III
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Nike Shox Vision TB
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Nike Blue Chip II
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Nike Air Flight Soarin
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Nike Zoom Kobe 4
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Nike Hypermax TB
The TB Lineup is impressive starting with the ultra high performer the Kobe 4 and dribbling down the price all the way to the not so soarin $55 low end kick. The team lineup is designed to encompass all player types and all school colors. Look for the Zoom Kobe IV, Nike Hyperize, Nike Hypermax, Nike Shox Vision, Nike Air Max Go, Nike Blue Chip II, Nike Air Flight Soarin in NCAA basketball games, Highschool games and on the not so official pick up court.
More colors are available in each shoe…
Sources: nicekicks.com, theshoegame.com and eastbay.com
Tags: Blue Chip, Hypermax, Kobe, Lebron Soldier, Nike, Zoom
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November 26th, 2009
Lebron Zoom Soldier
One of the best shoes I have played in this year is the Lebron Soldier III. Dual Zoom Air cushioning units plus industrial strength lockdown with two velcro straps across the top of the foot ensure that this is a real game shoe. You can rule the slab, hardwood and neighborhood in the Nike Zoom Soldier III. NBA superstar Lebron played in these shoes in last years playoffs. The quality design and lightweight strength match his style of play. These attributes have lengthened the product life of the the Nike Zoom Soldier III which has now become on of this years best nike team shoes. Now offered in more than a dozen colors, the Lebron Soldier gains strength from the combination full-grain and synthetic leather upper.
The lockdown straps located on the top of the forefoot and medial ankle regions secure the foot snugly. This basketball shoe is great for both guards and power players with high-performance no matter how hard you slice or how powerful you takeoff.
The ZS III provides comfort and ankle support for extended periods while running the floor and finding the open man all game long. The shoe profile is fairly slender and may cause a little forefoot discomfort during initial wearings. Strength in the shoe upper is created by a solid toe cap and triple stitched seams on the primary support sections. The Bron Bron Soldier is definitely not designed for just hanging out or chilling out without lacing because the velcro straps have to be secured across the top of the foot or they will snag the laces and nylon upper.
The sole of the Soldier III is lacking an arch support graphite or plastic shank which allows the shoe to almost fold in half without your foot in it… This may create longevity issues as the sole breaks in after several wearings. The outsole has a unique square block pattern that contains non-traditional expanded herringbone which provides great traction which also includes a solid edge all the way around the sole perimeter.
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See All Lebron Soldier III Colors
Tags: Lebron Soldier, Nike, Zoom
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