by Eastbay | Jun 7, 2014 | All, Basketball

Nike Basketball’s Elite Series Hero Collection celebrates LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant, real-life heroes that electrify the basketball universe. The collection represents the best for the best: footwear designed to the superhuman specifications of James, Bryant and Durant.
Now, Eastbay wants to know who your hero is. The “Who’s Your Hero” Sweepstakes gives you the opportunity to bring home the LeBron 11 Elite, Kobe 9 Elite or KD 6 Elite from the Hero Collection. To enter, simply head over to the official sweepstakes page and fill in the required fields. Three different winners will win one of the three shoes from the pack.
Entries close Thursday, June 12 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Good luck!

by Brandon Richard | May 27, 2014 | All, Basketball

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images // Tyler Berry
Inspired by night vision, the newest colorway of Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 6 arrives with a sleek black upper, highlighted by light lucid green and atomic mango accents. Static-filled logos adorn the forefoot and heel.
Tech features of the KD 6 include a synthetic base, Flywire technology for lockdown, a Phylon midsole and Zoom cushioning for court feel and cushioning and a rubber outsole with flex grooves.
Pick up these Nike basketball shoes for $130 today at Eastbay.


by Brandon Richard | May 22, 2014 | All, Basketball

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With the season winding down, we’re revisiting a few of your favorite sneaker releases.
Restocking at Eastbay today are standouts from Nike Basketball’s ‘Black History Month’ and ‘All-Star’ Collections. In addition to the apparel options pictured above, you’ll have another shot at the ‘BHM’ Nike LeBron 11 and KD 6. Inspired by Sport Royalty, the shoes feature purple and black upper with all-over BHM prints and gold accents.
Also, Eastbay is bringing back the ‘All-Star’ LeBron 11. Part of the NOLA Gumbo League Collection, the ‘Gator King’ colorway is a nod to New Orleans culture with a glowing Hyperposite bucket and majestic hits of deep purple, green and gold.
These shoes are all available now in limited quantities at Eastbay.




by Brandon Richard | May 5, 2014 | All, Basketball
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For parents, few memories stack up against a child’s first trip to the barbershop. Paying homage to one of the great traditions in America’s history, Nike Basketball styles its three signature models in colorways inspired by the iconic barbershop pole.
The LeBron 11 and KD 6 are both decked out in metallic silver, complete with turquoise and crimson accents and pole-like striping on the logos. These same colors are also boldly featured on the Kobe 9, which sports an engineered mesh base and striped collar.
These three new Nike basketball shoes are exclusive to kids and are all available now at Eastbay.



by Brandon Richard | Feb 26, 2014 | All, Basketball

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Inspired by Kevin Durant’s love of animal print and bold colors, Nike introduces the ‘Liger’ KD 6.
The shoe blends leopard and tiger prints with bright electric green and atomic orange to create the most eye-catching KD 6 to date. Tech includes synthetic construction, Flywire support and Zoom Air cushioning.
You’ll be able to add these vibrant Nike basketball shoes to your collection for $130 this Saturday, March 1 at 8:00 a.m. EST / 7:00 a.m. CST. Follow @Eastbay on Twitter and @OfficialEastbay on Instagram for all release information and updates.




