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Nike Hyperize – Amar’e Stoudemire

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Here’s a look at Phoenix Suns forward Amar’e Stoudemire‘s Nike Hyperize PE. The shoe’s sports a Black/Purple-Orange colorway, featuring a black leather upper, translucent white Flywire panels, purple inner bootie and trim, and orange laces and accents. Stoudemire’s “AS1″ logo adorns the tongue. Continue reading for more images of the Nike Hyperize Amar’e Stoudemire PE.

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Nike Hyperize – Derek Fisher PE (New Colorway)

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Back in March we gave you looks at two player exclusive make-ups of the Nike Hyperize for Derek Fisher here. Today, we have images of a new Lakers “home” game based White/Gold-Purple colorway. The style features custom “D FISH” player badging on the tongue like previous PE editions. Continue reading for more detailed images of Derek Fisher’s latest Nike Hyperize PE.

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Why Hasn’t Nike Basketball Used Mesh On Its Flywire-Based Shoes?

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Counter Kicks special contributor Jonathan Eng asks a simple question: Why hasn’t Nike Basketball used mesh on its Flywire-based shoes? Continue reading for his in-depth analysis and editorial on the issue…

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Nike Hyperize – Pau Gasol “Home” & “Away” PE

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Pau Gasol‘s sneaker of choice this NBA season has been the Nike Hyperize. The Los Angeles Lakers’ player has been wearing two different colorways this season: White/Gold/Purple for “Home” games and Black/Gold/Purple for “Away” games. Both shoes feature “PAU GASOL” branding on the tongues underneath a basketball logo. Continue reading for more detailed images of both Pau Gasol player edition Nike Hyperize.

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Nike Hyperize – Yi Jianlian PE

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Nike Basketball has posted up photos of a New Jersey Nets-themed Nike Hyperize for forward Yi Jianlian. The white upper is supplemented with navy and red trim, as well as red laces and “Yi” branding in the tongue tag. Continue reading for more images of this Yi Jianlian player exclusive Nike Hyperize.

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Nike Hyperize – Derek Fisher PE

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Nike Basketball has released images of the Lakers-themed Nike Hyperize that Derek Fisher has been sporting. The colorways include a Black leather version and a White leather version, both with purple and gold color blocking, purple laces, and “D FISH” tongue signage. Continue reading for more detailed images of the Derek Fisher player exclusive Nike Hyperize.

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Nike Hyperize – Kay Yow Edition

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A special all-pink Nike Hyperize in memory of former NC State basketball coach Kay Yow is currently available at House of Hoops. Purchase of the shoe benefits the Women’s Basketball College Association Cancer fund and has the WBCA Cancer Fund logo embroidered on the tongue. Continue reading for another detailed look at the Nike Hyperize “Kay Yow” edition.

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Nike Hyperize – “All-Star” 2010 Edition

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Officially hitting House of Hoops on February 6th are the “All-Star” East and West special make-up editions of the Nike Hyperize, which we’ve previewed over the last couple weeks. Currently featured as SLAM’s “Kick of the Day”, these are the cleanest and most detailed looks at the shoes yet. Both models feature a 3M reflective upper overlay. Continue reading for more photos of both Nike Hyperize “All-Star” editions.

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NBA Kicks: Nike “MLK” Player Exclusives

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While we saw Monta Ellis wear his AND1 ME8 Tribute shoe yesterday, Nike installed its stable of NBA athletes in special make-up in-line product with a grey body base and Pan-African flag colors of red, black, and green to commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in the U.S. The list of “MLK” player exclusive shoes includes: Nike Zoom Kobe V, Nike Hyperize, Nike Air Max Rise, Nike Shark-A-Laid, and Nike Blue Chip II. Continue reading for more NBA game photos of all the Nike MLK-tribute sneakers on court.

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Nike Hyperize – “All-Star” West Edition

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Non-signature Nike athletes representing the Western Conference at NBA All-Star Weekend next month will be wearing this special make-up Nike Hyperize to mark the occasion. Much like its blue-bodied “All-Star” East edition counterpart, the shoe features reflective 3M upper paneling with “WEST” and “2010” badging at the base of the shoe laces. The Nike Hyperize “All-Star” West edition will be available at select retailers next month. Detailed info to come as it develops.