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The NBA pre-season continues to roll through quickly and you probably won’t hear many complaints from those anxious for the regular season to get underway. It seems the number of games are picking up the pace and we’re seeing more and more colorways of the latest basketball shoes hit the hardwood.
The latest edition of Sneaker Watch catches the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and New Orleans Hornets among other teams, trying to assemble the pieces to a championship winning team before the regular season begins on Tuesday, October 27th. While Kobe, and recently LeBron and Dwyane Wade having been taking it easy nursing injuries, Chris Paul seems to have found his drive to play for the Hornets again.
Check out the photos from the last few days below. Who was wearing the best shoes in this edition of Sneaker Watch?
Tyreke Evans in the Nike Hyperdunk 2010 drives past Matt Barnes in the adidas TS Heat Check.
Shannon Brown throws one down in the Nike Zoom Kobe V.
Lamar Odom drives in the Nike Hyperdunk 2010.
Kobe Bryant in the Nike Zoom Kobe V.
Gavin Maloof, one of the Kings owners, court side in the Nike Zoom Kobe IV.
Steve Nash in the Nike Hyperdunk Low.
Josh Childress in the Nike Hyperdunk 2010.
Chris Paul wearing his third signature shoe, the Jordan CP3.III Mardi Gras colorway.
Joel Anthony in the Nike Air Max Hyped defends Emeka Okafor in the Nike Closer IV.
Chris Bosh in the Nike Air Max Hyperdunk 2010.
LeBron James in the Nike Zoom Soldier IV.
images via yahoo
Emeka Okafor is NOT wearing the Hyperfuse. The shoes he is wearing have a visible air bubble. I have not seen these shoes before.
Joel Anthony is wearing the Hyped TB , I was really hoping to find a good shot of Ron-ron’s new shoes.
Thanks for the heads up guys! Actually had the link correct for the Hyped (Review Coming soon), just thinking Hyperdunk 2010 after that Leo post 😉
Emeka is actually wearing the Closer IV…follow up in the Blue Chip line. (Nice colorway!)
Nice, those Closer IV’s look good 8)
Loving the CP’s but seems to me all his shoes look the same!
Has anyone worn the hyperfuse yet? Im curious as to how they feel and hold up, looking to get them for my team this year
Check out our Hyperfuse Performance Review http://blog.eastbay.com/shoes/kicksology/performance-review-nike-zoom-hyperfuse/
I just bought a pair of the Hyperfuse…they are incredible they are super light and feel great to play in…plus they offer good ankle support
I currently own and still play in the Hyperdunk, Hyperize, Hypermax, Hyperdunk 2010, Hyperfuse, Zoom Kobe III,IV,V, Huarache 2k4,2k5,2010, more than i can name. and right now the HYPERFUSE is probably my top pick. it is very light narrow and the toe box is snug so that there is NO slippage inside the shoe when slashing, cutting , stopping. it is ultra responsive for that reason. there is no time for shifting of the foot inside the shoe, also it is great support while still being flexible, and the breathability is obviously second to none. cushioning is great, all the site revies claim it does not have heel zoom air that is only has forefoot zoom, but on nike.com the video of the designer HE STATES there is zoom air both heel and forefoot. also there is NOT ONLY AN OUTRIGGER ON THE FOREFOOT BUT ALSO ON THE HEEL! so cutting to the basket is supported even before you fully plant your foot on the ground, it is great, ultra quick and responsive shoe!
I THINK ALL THESE SHOES ARE SWEET
I have been collecting sneakers for almost 30yrs and I am looking forward to see what the 2011 Air Jordans will look like.