With the recent news of King James being crowned his first NBA MVP award, Nike is releasing a MVP edition of the Zoom LeBron VI. The details include printed graphics on the mudguard and midfoot strap, as well as sections of premium gloss distressed leather and crackled leather, along with a MVP tab appears on the top of the ankle. This sneaker will be available on NikeStore and will begin shipping on May 30th. via SneakerNews
Here’s a behind the scenes look at the making of the Exclusive Upper Deck - Kobe Bryant Lithographs designed by Shepard Fairey (Obey). There are still some left at the Upper Deck Store, but they are selling out quick. Check out more pics and info here.
Sole Collector has reported this Friends and Family Big Nike Hyperstrike that celebrates Kobe Bryant’s MVP award. Done up in soft and rich premium black leather upper, accented with ‘MVP’ along the heel that includes Kobe’s Sheath logo. On the inside there is a soft leather collar lining, as well as a leather insole that features graphics including a frame-by-frame drive to the basket silhouette of Kobe along with his regular season per game statistics and shooting averages. Rumors has this shoe produced under 100 pairs, so good luck getting a hold of one.
It does not matter who your favorite team is, if you appreciate style, grace, and power in basketball, then you appreciate Kobe Bryant. Shepard Fairey (Obey) was asked by Upper Deck to do a portrait of Kobe at his request. You’ll find a nearly 60-foot high version of this inspiring portrait of Kobe currently looking out on L.A. from the east and west side walls of the Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood. These prints are tradition fine art lithographs, with beautiful pigment density, they are not offset lithography. There is two editions of this fine art lithograph have been produced, “MVP” and “KOBE”. Each are limited editions with a portion of the editions signed by both Kobe and Shepard, all have been signed by Shepard. You can check out and buy the prints here at the Upper Deck Store.
