Here is a list of the kicks we have seen in action during the NCAA Basketball tourney:

Zoom Kobe V

Adidas Young Guns

Adidas Pro Model

Nike Kevin Durant 2

Jordan Brand Melo M6

Nike Hypermax TB

Nike Blue Chip 2

Lebron Soldier 3

The Hyperizers group includes “Fog Raw” (aka Mo Williams), “Ice-O” (Rashard Lewis), “Chief Blocka” (Andre Iguodala) and “Velvet Hoop” (Kevin Durant).

Nike drop two new colorways in their Hyperdunk shoes. The shoes receive a familiar color makeup, first implemented on the brand’s highly coveted Flightposite 1 and recently re-worked on the Foamposite silhouette. Both a Metallic Green and Eggplant Purple are now available through select Nike retail accounts, including Millennium Shoes. Get regular hyperdunks here

Combine the 08 Team Elite Max and the Hyperdunk and what do you get? A heavy sole with a lite upper? Maybe… The new Hypermax supports all the way around: Superior support of your ankle; Superior cushioning.

The hypermax is a lighter than normal (for an air max), high performance and high support basketball shoe. While the extreemly high cut can chafe those ankle sock only wearers… the crew cut or higher players will have no problems.

The hypermax reminds me of the air max 360 – David Robinsons… you know – the one with the pump. Isnt that what they were called?

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There are several products out there that help you jump higher and increase your verticle leap. Strength training systems and Jumpsoles are the primary products that basketball players can easily add a couple of inches. Both come with a DVD and training regiment that will help the athlete. Weight training and plyometrics also help the athelete attain more air and speed and agility.

If you want to fly high – try out these strength training shoes. The shoes speak for themselves… “JUMP HIGHER. RUN FASTER. GUARANTEED.”

Strength Men’s Strength Training Shoe
Add 5-10 inches to you vertical leap, take 2/10 of a second off your 40 – Increase anaerobic power 500%. *Individual Results May Vary. Strength(R) Systems, Inc. created the concept of frontal platform shoes. In regular shoes, 70% of the body’s weight rest. Learn More…

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Nike has now realeased the Nike Hyperdunk TB – team edition in multiple colorways (seen below). Just in time for the upcoming 2008-2009 college NCAA and highschool basketball season.

Here are some quick Definitions for the technology deployed in the Hyperdunk:

Nike LunarLite

Nike’s new(2008) LunarLite foam is lighter than standard Phylon by at least 30% and it provides springy cushioning for your foot. Lunarlite is normally encased in a Phylite/Phylon midsole delivering cushioning that’s soft and not too mushy like double stack zoom-air. It distibutes impact force more evenly and helps reduce pressure points common in basketball shoes.

Nike’s Flywire Technology

Flywire(2008) creates a new lightweight support mechanizm for your foot. Thin fibers of Nylon are strategically placed on the upper of the shoe to hold the foot in place, providing lateral and lockdown support around your foot. Flywire allows for significant reduction in weight – replacing commonly used heavier upper materials like full grain leather.

Flyfit

Nike’s Flyfit employs Flywire technology for creating a comfortable supportive upper that is much lighter than typical upper construction materials.

A full video review will be coming shortly!

-Fiji

The BBII is one of those great shoes that just keeps on giving.

Read the full Nike Zoom BBII Review here. The Nike Air Zoom BBII posesses the latest in materials, comfort and design. The BBII is one of those great shoes that just keeps on giving. They quietly provide ultimate comfort and support in a Tim Duncan manner. They simply do the J.O.B. without reminding you that they are even there…

While they appear to have an extremely low profle sole, they possess the hidden full cushion and support needed to pad big men. They are also low to the ground and light giving lightning quick response through the full length zoom air unit.

Read the rest of the BBII Basketball Shoe Review….