Nike Zoom Rookie LWP Black/Max Orange
September 20, 2011 / By Ian Stonebrook
Nike Zoom Rookie LWP Black/Max Orange
Since we received our first good look at the Nike Zoom Rookie LWP an onslaught of creative colorways have arrived. This Black/Max Orange makeup sees a bold take on the Penny hybrid with origin and inspiration unknown. Black Foamposite and nubuck dress the upper set over an orange mesh sleeve and icy blue outsole. Two-tone branding and carbon fiber shank plate bring detail to this pair with release information unknown.
Watcha know ‘bout them Miami boys? While Crockett and Tubbs got love on last year’s limited LeBron’s, it appears the no-good ballin’ boys from Dade county will be featured this go-round. Dressed in ‘Canes colors, the Nike LeBron 9 is seen for the first time in a non-inline makeup. Release information is unknown at this time, but one would assume that they’d follow the same path as the “South Beach” drop. Keep in mind too that the U was recently signed on as a LeBron-branded school. Stay tuned for more info and give us your take in the comment section.
First introduced in 1996, the original Nike Air Foamposite was built for performance—to endure pounding on the basketball court—and emerged with a personality: one of perseverance, unprecedented innovation and originality. Today, the stitch-free design and sleek, translucent sole makes it as popular as it was back then.
Benefits
Synthetic upper with mesh at tongue and heel for breathability
Air-Sole unit at heel for lightweight cushioning
Stitch-free design for comfort
Translucent rubber outsole with modified herringbone pattern for traction and durability
Design
The Nike Air Foamposite Pro Men's Shoe relives the glory days with a big Swoosh that pops and a snug fit that keeps the foot locked down. A landmark design, it features the same stitch-free construction and comfortable cushioning as the original.
Cushioning
An Air-Sole unit delivers lightweight, versatile and durable cushioning while you're shooting hoops, walking or hanging at home. The pressurized air compresses to reduce the force of impact and then immediately recovers to its original shape and volume, ready to take on the next move.
Origins
Nike broke all the rules of traditional shoe creation when it built the first Nike Air Foamposite, an innovative design with an upper and sole made of the same synthetic material and absolutely no stitching—a feat that some deemed impossible. Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway immediately adopted the shoe when he caught a glimpse of it while working with Nike designers. After Penny's endorsement, it wasn't long before college players jumped on the bandwagon. The Nike Air Foamposite became the most unique shoe on the hardwood in 1997.
Nike LeBron sneaker series will always be remembered as one of the most innovative in the history of Nike basketball. Never before have we seen three different shapes for a player at the same time period. Nike LeBron 8 V1 attracted much attention from the top, yet, Nike LeBron 8 V2 sounds better than fans of basketball sneakers and enthusiasts because of its aesthetic. However, the current Nike LeBron PS 8 has revolutionized the way online and now LeBron is the first signature basketball shoe features new technology Nike Fuse.
We Nike LeBron 8 PS through our strong performance tests to see if it has qualified as good or better than their predecessors. How to compare the fuse Flywire? Is 180 degrees Max Air unit benefit from having the complete length of the unit is in the V1 and V2? Visit our Nike LeBron 8 PS Performance Review, with many detailed pictures of the shoe and LeBron James wearing it.
