Top 40 Kicks To Watch For In February: Black History Month, NBA All-Star, Tiffany Dunks, Olympics

How we all look like when we get our tax refunds right before we camp out….

February is often heralded by sneakerheads as being the best month of the year for great releases. Between Nike’s Black History Month collection, Valentine’s Day, NBA All-Star Weekend and Chinese New Year, people are flocking stores early and often to stock up for the rest of the year. And if it wasn’t enough for all these important dates on the calendar to come together in one month, we will also be in the midst of an Winter Olympic year; that means brands will be gearing up with stuff that we don’t even know about yet. Oh, and Nicky Diamonds has something kinda important that you all want dropping on the 8th apparently.

So get your tax returns ready (because your priorities are in order, right?) and check out the Top 40 Kicks To Watch For In February. As always, all release dates and prices are subject to change.

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NBA Kicks Of The Night

Last night, Carmelo Anthony dropped 29 points in the Jordan Melo M10 “Year of the Horse”; JR Smith became the third player to wear the Nike Kobe 9; and Lance Stephenson messed around and got a triple-double in yellow suede AND 1 Tai Chis. We collected photos of that heat and more in our gallery of the best sneakers from around the League. Which player’s shoe game did you like the most from last night?

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Ransom 2014 Spring/Summer Field Lite Shoe

Having worked extensively with the likes of adidas in the past, Ransom knows a thing or two about footwear, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that it also has its own range of footwear. Inspired by the outdoors, Ransom's footwear blends casual styling with performance details for a range that is versatile and stylish. The Field Lite shoe is a perfect example of this. It features a comfortable knit-like fabric upper with a unique camo-esque design to it an comfortable, cushioned rubber sole with plenty of grip. Check out the Field Lite show now at the HYPEBEAST Store.

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Adidas Skate – Stan Smith Vulc

Adidas Skate has dropped some new colorways for the classic Stan Smith silhouette. Coming in two distinct versions a Black / White version, and a Grey / Green scheme. The vulcanized sole that makes it perfect for skating and is great rendition to a timeless sneaker.

Topping off this skate rendition is Smith’s face on the tongue with a mustache that has a real felt material. Check out the images above, and cop yours at local Adidas Skate retailers like Primitive.

via: Primitive

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar x adidas ‘The Blueprint’ (KICKS)

From our friends at adidas:

adidas Originals asked the top NBA players, including Derrick Rose, Damian Lillard, and John Wall among others, about what Kareem meant to them and the game of basketball. One response stood out above all the rest; Kareem represents “The Blueprint”. He is the blueprint to greatness as a person, an athlete, and as a philanthropist.

When the world was introduced to Kareem, his rare combination of height and skill had never been seen before. By the time his dominant career was over, Kareem amassed 3 NCAA championships, 6 World Champions, 6 NBA MVP awards, 19 All-Star appearances, the all-time record for blocked shots, and he remains the all-time points leader in NBA history.

In homage to Kareem as “The Blueprint”, the artwork was created by duo Morning Breath, Doug Cunningham and Jason Noto, which mirrors a classic blueprint spread which details the plan to show how something can be made.

When the world was introduced to Kareem, his rare combination of height and skill had never been seen before. Dropping during All Star Weekend, February 14, 2014, “The Blueprint” Jabbar Hi is crafted out of actual Tyvek blueprint paper which includes white contrast stitching, laces, and printed graphics. Each player interviewed is printed on the right footbed, each response is printed on the left footbed. Available at adidas Originals retail stores and adidas.com, $100.

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adidas Crazy 1 “White” (New Images)

Earlier today we brought you detailed images of the upcoming adidas Crazy 1 “White” with crisp white snow as the back drop. This afternoon we bring you yet another look at them but this time they feature two Southern California treasures in the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA and the graffiti walls at Venice Beach, CA. Being that this is a Kobe sneaker we feel it is only right that we share glamour shots of them taken at places like legendary Venice Beach.

As you can see, this white/black adidas Crazy 1 features a completely white upper with hits of black on the tongue, heel, and outsole; all of which offer great contrast and make for a striking pair of sneakers.

The adidas Crazy 1 “White” is set to release on February 7th at retailers like Shoe Palace and adidas.com. Let us know in the comments section below if you plan on picking up this adidas Hoops classic.

Via Donavon Lucas of Shoe Palace

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Adidas Crazy 1 “White” (Detailed Images)

As the release of the Adidas Crazy 1 White comes closer and closer, more pictures of the sneaker have surfaced. After following a successful release of the Adidas Crazy 1 Yellow, Adidas has decided to put out more colorways of the classic silhouette. This iteration of the sneaker consists of an all White base with Black finishes throughout. The simplicity of the design makes for an instant classic. Slated to release February 7th, look out for the Adidas Crazy 1 White to be a big hit.

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The Blueprint.

adidas Originals ZX 710 OG

Returning in honor of the silhouette's 30-year anniversary is a retro OG edition of the ZX 710 from adidas Originals. Outfitted with a breathable mesh upper, matching white suede, and TPU Three Stripes branding, the design retains its classic "Fresh Green" accents while an off-white treatment to the shoe's midsole gives it a vintage aesthetic. Finished with Dillinger webbing along the forefoot portion of the midsole, the ZX 710 OG is set to hit select adidas Originals retailers come February 1.

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NBA Kicks Of The Night

Last night, Kevin Durant debuted the Nike KD VI in black, orange and red; LeBron James laced up PEs of both the Nike LeBron XI and Nike Zoom Soldier VII; and D-Wade came correct with the Li-Ning Way of Wade 2 “Year of the Horse”. We collected photos of that heat and more in our gallery of the best sneakers from around the League. Which player’s shoe game did you like the most from last night?

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