2014 marked the 75th Anniversary of DC Comic's Greatest Detective, Batman. The character is a billion dollar franchise with multiple ongoing comic series, toys, television and movies. This cap celebrates the global impact of the Dark Knight. This Asian exclusive features an image of a 1980's Batman logo with Japanese text. On the back is a sihlouette of the bat symbol with the numbers 75. This is available in a select size range online at http://neweracapkorea.com via StrictlyFitteds.com
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Gotham City Superhero Series Vol 1. 59Fifty Fitted Baseball Cap by DC Comics x New Era
Known as the home of Batman as well as to some of the baddest and most sinister villains around the DC Comics universe, Gotham City is one of the most iconic cities around comics. Batman is right in the middle of Gotham City, a city filled with corruption, crime and scandal; as Batman tries to turn Gotham back to into a better place, he faces so much resistance in hopes of doing so. NEW ERA presents one of it's many caps included in their Superhero Series Vol. 1, the "Gotham City" 59Fifty. The cap is done in Black, with the words "Gotham City" embroidered and raised in White at the front panel. This can be purchased over here www.neweracapkorea.com. via StrictlyFitteds.com
"Could Nike or Under Armour Take Over the NBA Contract in 2017?"
2017 will be another key year for the basketball sneaker brand arms race. adidas’ current contract with the NBA will expire then, and while German-born brand will surely do what they can to re-up on the current deal to keep all NBA team jerseys outfitted with stripes, there’s no doubt that their biggest competitors in Nike and Under Armour will join the fray. Basketball is huge when it comes to gaining ground in the U.S. market, and while Nike has enjoyed its position as the dominant label (over 85% of the market share), recent moves by both adidas and UA suggest that Nike will have increased competition in the future.
Nike will always be considered a favorite when it comes to owning any prime basketball-related real estate, and with the added pressure from other brands, they’ll pony up the dollars to gain that ground. The battle for Kevin Durant was a clear example of two things – Nike is ready to spend, and Under Armour is ready to spend more. But the latter brand isn’t trying to buy their way up; they’ve been incredibly successful with their first-ever signature basketball athlete in Steph Curry, a player who is considered to be among the most popular in the NBA and a likely face for the future of the league. Curry also makes Under Armour far more attractive than ever, so it wouldn’t be too surprising to see up-and-coming stars or perhaps even the established ones to switch over to Baltimore. Nike, of course, recognizes the aggression that UA has been coming with, so if they choose to bid and potentially become the official outfitter of the NBA, the added bonus will be keeping its fellow American brand at bay.
All that said, adidas can’t be counted out. They are, in fact, the current tenants, and despite its criticisms of the sleeved jerseys, lackluster All-Star designs, and the fact that their U.S. basketball market share is far behind Nike, the brand has made a pledge to focus a lot more on North America in terms of marketing direction and so on. Do you think adidas is doing a good job with their time as the NBA’s official apparel provider or would you rather see Nike or Under Armour get a shot? Let us know in the comments.
Source: Barrons via SneakerNews.com
Brandblack J. Crossover II
Brandblack is set to release the J.Crossover II, the follow-up to Jamal Crawford’s first signature shoe, the J.Crossover. The shoe was developed over the course of two years with extensive wear testing by the LA Clippers star, featuring five performance benchmarks: lightweight, support, cushioning, traction and transition. Those benefits are delivered through the use of an all knit forefoot and supportive molded synthetic collar; one-piece articulated sock; proprietary “Jet-Lon” foam; high-traction grippy outsole; and two years of wear testing on elite basketball players of varying heights and sizes, ensuring those elements work in harmony. Retailing for $140, the J.Crossover II launches March 15th in introductory black/red and white/blue color ways. via FreshnessMag.com
Nike KD 7 "Electric Eel"
Nike pays homage once again to Kevin Durant‘s fascination with meteorology with a brand new colorway of his signature sneaker, the KD 7. Following the “Weatherman” edition we saw last month, we’re now treated to a design that is as bold as the OKC star forward’s game itself – the “Electric Eel”. The textured upper is fashioned with a Metallic Pewter pebbled motif with bright hits of Flash Lime that does justice to the shoe’s name. Lyon Blue on the collar and outsole offer contrast, pulling the look together nicely. The Nike KD 7 “Electric Eel” goes for $150 and will be available on Nike.com starting Thursday, March 19 at 10am. Take a closer look below. via FreshnessMag.com
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Underground Bike Park in Kentucky
This is a biker’s dream. Located in Louisville, Kentucky is The Underground Bike Park, which happens to be the largest indoor bike park in the world. For $24 you can ride around the park for half a day. It’s a one-of-a-kind place that is truly worth seeing at least once. Check out details here. via Sneakhype.com
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