02-Sep-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Under Armour recently hooked up Brandon Jennings with not only his first signature shoe but also this special make-up lifestyle silhouette, dubbed the Proto Swagger. The shoe features a black leather upper, white vulcanized midsole, and red/green Milwaukee Bucks styled trim to accent. A broken glass pattern can be seen on the uppers while Jennings jersey number “3″ is spotlighted at the heel. This particular pair was created and presented as a one-off model for Jennings. Continue reading for more looks at the Under Armour Proto Swagger – Brandon Jennings Special Make-Up.
01-Sep-2010
Posted by : Gerald Flores
Category : CounterKicks, CounterKicks Interviews, Under Armour
Tags: Brandon Jennings, CounterKicks, CounterKicks Interviews, Finish Line, Foot Locker, Gene McCarthy, Micro G, Under Armour, Under Armour Micro G
When it comes to building up a footwear brand, Gene McCarthy knows the business. Formerly at Nike and Reebok, McCarthy has his eyes set on making Under Armour a major player in the basketball footwear industry. CounterKicks sat down with the UA Senior Vice President of Footwear and talked about his plans for the Micro G performance line, Brandon Jennings as the face of UA basketball, and the strategy and marketing for Under Armour as the company makes its highly anticipated launch into the fiercely competitive basketball sneaker market. Continue reading as CounterKicks Interviews: Gene McCarthy, Under Armour Senior Vice President of Footwear…
31-Aug-2010
Posted by : CounterKicks
This is the latest look at the Under Armour Micro G Black Ice, Brandon Jennings’ first signature shoe. Features breathable perforated upper panels, a forefoot strap, and Micro G cushioning underfoot. Black Ice design cues reflect Jennings’ life – he likes straps on his shoes and likes the color black. The asymmetrical layout of the upper is a nod to the guard’s “Gumby” hairstyle while the “Black Ice” badging is the name of an Aroma Tree freshener in Jennings’ car. Set to release in October. Retail is $110. More info to come as it develops. Continue reading for more images of the Under Armour Micro G Black Ice.
23-Aug-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Brandon Jennings is back on Twitter, this time under the @BLKICE3 handle. Since his return, Jennings has shown off his Under Armour Micro G Black Ice signature shoe, shots of his just released SLAM/KICKS 13 cover issue, and the always keyboard loquacious asdgyvsdbygfbvveywgdsvhbsdvy. Continue reading for multiple images of Brandon Jennings’ Twitter pics from the last couple days.
16-Aug-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Category : AND1, APL, Air Jordan, Converse, CounterKicks, Jordan Brand, Li-Ning, Nike, Reebok, Under Armour, adidas
Tags: Brandon Jennings, CounterKicks, KICKS, SLAM, Under Armour, Under Armour Micro G Black Ice
SLAM Magazine’s annual KICKS issue is officially hitting newsstands now. Gracing KICKS 13 is the face of Under Armour basketball, Brandon Jennings. In an era where things not only leak on the Internet first, but way before most official channels and companies might like to see them, KICKS breaks a world premier in print on Jennings’ brand new signature shoe: the Under Armour Micro G Black Ice. Sketches and multiple colorways of the shoe can be seen in SLAM Editor-in-Chief Ben Osborne’s KICKS cover story. Also featured in the issue are pieces on adidas, AND1, Athletic Propulsion Labs, Converse, Dada, Fila, Jordan Brand, Li-Ning, Nike, Reebok, and full Kicks On Court and Kicks Off Court spreads featuring all the freshest sneaker styles dropping later this year and into 2011. And if that wasn’t enough, be sure to check out the story on CounterKicks (page 16) in the issue for what we’ve got coming next. KICKS 13: On Sale Now.
01-Jul-2010
Posted by : Yale Schalk
Brandon Jennings and Under Armour recently put together this off-season workout-themed spot. The video shows the Milwaukee Bucks guard running through practice drills while his voice-over track explains the importance of humble work ethic. Continue reading for a look at Under Armour’s Brandon Jennings commercial “Back :02 Practice”.
27-May-2010
Posted by : Yale Schalk
Images of the Under Armour Prototype MPZ Low that Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings wore in his first career playoff game have surfaced. The White/Silver shoe features a white leather upper with white patent leather toe and heel pieces, silver trim, and silver accents. Jennings wore this shoe in his 34-point Game 1 performance against the Atlanta Hawks on April 17th, and signed his name, jersey number 3 and “Young Buck” nickname on each shoe’s heel. Click here for all of our Brandon Jennings coverage and looks at his previous game worn Under Armour PE’s. Continue reading for more detailed images of Brandon Jennings’ first playoff game worn Under Armour Prototype MPZ Low.
22-Apr-2010
Posted by : Yale Schalk
Bucks guard Brandon Jennings wore this White/Red colorway of the Under Armour Prototype 2 on March 6th to celebrate his 55-point November 2009 game. With colorblocking similar to Jennings’ White/Green PE, which we covered here, this White/Red make-up features a white perforated leather upper with red nubuck overlays, a red patent leather toe wrap, Heat Gear technology, and an MPZ footsleeve. The tongue displays a stitched “Double Nickel 11/14/2009″ script. Continue reading for more detailed images of the Brandon Jennings game-worn White/Red Under Armour Prototype 2.
21-Apr-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Images have surfaced of an Under Armour Prototype 2 worn by Bucks guard Brandon Jennings. The White/Green PE features a white perforated leather upper with green nubuck overlays, a green patent leather toe wrap, and silver accents. The shoe includes Heat Gear technology – a breathable microfiber that reduces heat build-up and wicks away moisture – and an MPZ footsleeve – a “Modular Protection Zones” inner bootie that provides durable, lightweight support around the midfoot. Continue reading for more detailed images of the Brandon Jennings game-worn Under Armour Prototype 2.
19-Mar-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
A new look at Brandon Jenning‘s “Young Buck” Under Armour Prototype 2 model is seen here in a primarily White/Black based edition. The shoe features “YOUNG BUCK” on the tongue, number “3″ on the lateral sides of the shoe, and comes furnished with Milwaukee Bucks team color accenting of green and red. Under Armour is offering up this autographed Jennings pair presumably by commenting on this post with your best “I Will” Protect This House story. Continue reading for another look at the shoes.
