Nike basketball and Kobe Bryant released a lighter version of the Kobe VII for the 2012 NBA Playoffs. Pictured are the new Kobe VII basketball shoes in theBlack and Gold colorway.

Kobe VII New Elite Nike Basketball Shoes

LeBron James and the Miami Heat are poised to make a run at the 2012 NBA Championship.  Nike and LeBron James recently released the LeBron 9 PS basketball shoes which are lighter and stronger than the original LeBron 9 sneakers.

LeBron 9 PS Yellow Nike Basketball Shoes

LeBron James and Nike basketball recently released a new version of the LeBron 9 basketball shoes.  The LeBron 9 Cannon sneakers are the first to feature both the Hyperfuse and Flywire technologies by Nike.

LeBron James New Sneaker Pics – LeBron 9 Cannon

LeBron 9 Cannon Nike Basketball Shoes

LeBron 9 Cannon Pics

LeBron 9 Cannon Colorway

LeBron 9 Cannon Features a 180 Air Max Sole

LeBron 9 Cannon Basketball Shoes

LeBron James was wearing the new LeBron 9 Cannon basketball shoes at a recent Streetball game.

 LeBron 9 Cannon
The new marketing campaign, Basketball Never Stops drew its inspiration from Streetball. Streetball is the one that Never Stops.  Despite the NBA Lockout, players continue to release some of the best basketball shoes on the market.

Here are new sneaker pics of the LeBron 9 Cannon Sneakers from Nike.

LeBron 9 Cannon

Nike LeBron 9 Cannon Basketball Sneakers

LeBron 9 Basketball Shoes Cannon

The LeBron 9 Cannon streetball and basketball sneakers were released exclusively in South Florida in early October, 2011.

LeBron James and the Miami Heat are making a run in the NBA Playoffs.  Here is the LeBron VIII Post Season sneaker from Nike.  LeBron James and the Miami Heat take on the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA Playoffs.  Check out the LeBron Post Season sneakers.

LeBron James 8 Post Season

Lebron 8 PS

Derrick Rose is the NBA MVP.  Derrick Rose wears the adidas adizero 1.5 sneakers.  Here are some pics of the basketball shoes that retail for $99 at  Eastbay.com.  The adidas adizero 1.5 sneakers have an innovative one-piece external heel counter and torsion plate chassis with added carbon nanotubes offers increased fit and stiffness at a well reduced weight. Non-marking rubber outsole with Cilia” herringbone provides multi directional traction.  Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls are up 2-0 against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Playoffs 2011.

Adidas AdiZero 1.5 Derrick Rose Sneakers

Derrick Rose AdiZero

adidas adizero 1.5 Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose adidas adizero All-Stars

Adidas adizero Derrick Rose

Li-Ning is making a big push into the U.S. sneaker market with the addition of the Li-Ning Conquer sneakers.  Li-Ning and Baron Davis team up to bring you one of the best shoes on the basketball market today. In tribute to Baron Davis’ respect for the Chinese and their culture, his new Li-Ning Conquer shoe will soon release in a “Chinese New Year” colorway.

The shoe sports a deep red shrouded upper, honoring the color most commonly associated with the holiday. In China, the color red is symbolic of luck and happiness, and is frequently used for Chinese New Year decor and gifts.

Li-Ning Conquer Sneakers

The Nike Zoom Kobe VI is a performance basketball shoe inspired by the black mamba, Kobe Bryant.  The design draws cues from this fearsome snake and incorporates key performance elements in a low-profile shoe that weighs just 10.6 ounces in a men’s US size 9.

Also featured at the event was the Nike Sportswear K.O.B.E True Colors collection whose designs depict an iconic athlete’s road to success, as a collection of staple outerwear and apparel, delivering the very best blends of form, function and personality.  Kobe Bryant has one of the lightest shoes in the game.  With education as the graphic foundation, this is a lesson in Kobe’s life and inspirations delivered differently. This collection is inspired by the battle for knowledge of self, challenging the status quo and celebrating those who destroyed barriers to get to a new space.

Kobe Bryant VI

Jordan Brand will be releasing the Air Jordan 2011 soon. The Air Jordan 2011, the 26th shoe in the AIR JORDAN franchise. The all-new AIR JORDAN 2011 not only remains the industry leader with several first-of-its-kind performance and design features for the Brand but also draws inspirational cues from the legacy of Michael Jordan and is designed to fit the needs of today’s elite athletes.

The AIR JORDAN 2011 is one of the most technologically advanced performance shoes Jordan Brand has ever produced and will be available nationwide on Saturday, February 19 for a suggested retail price of $170.  Check out the Air Jordan 2010 sneakers.

Air Jordan 2011

Air Jordan 2011

Air Jordan 11 Sneakers

Air Jordan 11 Basketball Shoes

For the Love of the Game. It’s Michael Jordan’s motto and powerful words for anyone who steps onto a court. And that includes training. The Jordan Pregame XT is a revolutionary basketball training shoe that offers lightweight cushioning and flexibility.

Jordan Pregame XT

Jordan Pregame XT basketball shoes

Jordan Pregame XT

Jordan Pregame XT

Sneaker Specs

• Internal heel pad adds cushioning, comfort and the ease of entry into the shoe, while also helping reduce heel slippage.

• The mesh vamp offers breathability and lightweight support.

• External webbing and lace integration provides maximum support and keeps the shoe light.

• Re-enforced stitching provides extra durability in key wear areas.

• Sculpted Phylon midsole designed for performance cushioning.

• Multi-directional herringbone inspired outsole for superior traction and agility quickness.

• Nike Free inspired siping provides flexibility and a responsive feel that helps strengthen the foot.

• Lateral outrigger in solid rubber provides additional support and helps increase durability.

Here are the Air Jordan 2010 Outdoor basketball shoes.  The sneakers will be released during the World Basketball Festival in August.  Why don’t more people play in Jordan’s on outdoor courts?

Air Jordan 2010 Outdoor Streetball