21-Jan-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Category : CounterKicks, Li-Ning
Tags: 3M, adidas, Alan Hardy, Baron Davis, Beardman, Beijing, Boston, Bruce Kilgore, China, Converse, CounterKicks, Duane Lawrence, Dwyane Wade, Eric Miller, G.I.C., Global Innovation Center, Industrial Design, Innovation Kitchen, L.A. Clippers, L.A. Dodgers, Li-Ning, Li-Ning BD Doom, Logo, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Dodgers, NBA, New Era, New York, Nike, Nubuck, Oregon, Portland, Reebok, Staples Center, Syracuse University, Thermoplastic Polyurethane, TPU
In Part 1 of 2 in a major exclusive interview, Counter Kicks talks with the man behind Baron Davis‘ new signature shoes: Eric Miller, Senior Designer at Li-Ning. Miller shares with us the complete design story behind the BD Doom shoe and takes us behind one of the most creative and iconic footwear logos in recent memory: the Beardman. Continue reading for the global unveiling of the Li-Ning BD Doom…
*UPDATE: Win Baron’s kicks RIGHT NOW! MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: SLAM x Counter Kicks x Li-Ning BD Doom Sneaker Contest Giveaway
13-Jan-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Dropping in August is this University Blue/Black colorway of the Air Jordan II. Essentially in line with previous revisions of the shoe, the main stylistic change by Jordan Brand on this model is the replacement of the text “NIKE” on the back heel for “JORDAN”. The Bruce Kilgore-designed silhouette featured an accordion-like molded TPU heel counter and faux iguana skin upper paneling. Continue reading for more photos of the Air Jordan II in University Blue/Black.
08-Dec-2009
Posted by : John Brilliant
Category : CounterKicks
Tags: 10TH ANNIVERSARY, Aaron Cooper, Bruce Kilgore, Eric Avar, NikeTalk, NKETLK, NT, NT KNOWS, Scottie Pippen, Sergio Lozano, Tinker Hatfield, WHO?, X
NikeTalk.com is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on December 10th and you can celebrate the occasion in style with 4 All-New T-Shirt Designs. The shirt graphics were designed by Rajah, Counter Kicks Senior Writer & Designer, and is also being handled and overseen by yours truly. Featuring a variety of designs and price points at $20, $25, and $30 respectively, there’s something for everyone. NikeTalk will be re-launching its site with a brand new design and forum platform in the first part of 2010, and all sales from this NKETLK X Collection will go toward that move. Pre-order your NT Shirts right now @ store.niketalk.com. Continue reading for more photos and descriptions of all the featured designs above.
