The 2012 NBA Season was actually one of the more eventful ones in recent years

The 2012 NBA Season was actually one of the more eventful ones in recent years. The lockout shortened the season to a grueling 66-game schedule, and the two biggest stars in the NBA are currently going head to head in the NBA Finals in the match-up that hasn’t been so exciting for decades. What might eclipse both headlines on a global scale was the rise of Jeremy Lin in New York, where the former D-League star and NBA roster cast-off emerged as one of the most exciting players in the league, sprouting ‘Linsanity’ wherever he stopped to smell the roses. A special Nike Air Max 85 Low in a Knicks colorway was created with Lin-specific details on the tongue, heel, and insole, so while we haven’t seen many detailed angles nor has a U.S. release been confirmed, these have popped up in certain areas around the globe (a June release had been confirmed earlier). We’ve got some more angles of this sick Air Max 85 release below so stay tuned to Sneaker News for more Lin updates and cop this pair right now from retroshop2012 on us stroes.
 

Nike Sportswear has displayed an uncanny ability to turn the most technical and unflattering of shoes into perfect lifestyle shoes. Take for example the Nike MayFly – a track and field shoe that Nike Free 3.0 V2 was stripped down to skin (Tyvek material, actually) only to g5e runners an advantage. Of course, this new Premium offering is meant more for the weekend, because it’s got a simple Black/Tan colorway constructed in suede uppers and leather insoles. The original graphic stays, but it’s got a new heart thanks to this Premium-grade transplant of materials. Check out the extra shots below and see what’s available at UK retailer End.

 

The newest signees to Eminem’s Shady Records, Slaughterhouse, consisting of Royce Da 5’9, Joe Nike Free 4.0 V2 Budden, Joell Ortiz, and Crooked I, performed at the Highline Ballroom in New York in front of a sold out crowd a few nights back, and even brought out special guests DJ Premier, Lloyd Banks, Bun B, and more. Joe Budden, came out wearing a wife beater, grey sweats, New Era fitted cap, and a pair of “Concord” Air Free Run XI’s that are most likely from the 2006 Defining Moments Package. The rest of the group’s kick game was a bit harder to spot, but special guest Bun B, a known sneakerhead and member of the ATF crew, was spotted wearing a pair of the recently released “British Tan” Nike Air Max 85 Duckboot. Get a look at some more the show after the jump and stay tuned to our Complex Media Network for recaps and videos from the show…

 

Free Run Brand has this year’s WNBA Nike Free Run 4.0 V2 #1 draft pick in rookie All-Star Maya Moore but the Nike LeBron line outfits a whole team worth of star power.  Joining Top 15er Diana Taurasi on the Dunkman roster is Seattle Storm forward Swin Cash who wore a special Nike LeBron 8 V/2 to further the WNBA’s Breast Health Awareness initiat5e.  Like the ‘Think Pink’ colorways that have benefitted the Kay Yow WBCA fund, this LeBron 8 V2 applies a range of pink shades that’s sandwiched between white on the eyestay and outsole.  Click through to see more and let us know how these compare to the best pink kicks we’ve seen over the years.