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House of Hoops is heading to Europe
Earlier this month we reported that their would be numerous new House of Hoops US Locations. We also reported on the House of Hoops in Taipei opening. Now we have word the HOH is headed to a few sports in Europe and to celebrate two Nike Hyperize have been designed in special colorways.
The House of Hoops will hit England and France. Specifically, stores are coming soon to Oxford Street in London, England and Les Halles in Paris, France. To celebrate the openings of the two new locations the House of Hoops closest to Europe, the Harlem location, will have two special editions of the Nike Hyperize Supreme in color schemes resembling the two new locations.
The London version is inspired by the local pro squad “London Capital” and comes in a university blue/black/white color scheme. The other version is inspired by the local team in Paris known as “Paris Levallois” and they sport a blue sapphire/white/sport red.
No official release date has been announced at this time so stay tuned for further details. Follow the jump to take a look at both colorways of the Hyperize. Via: FootLocker
House of Hoops in Taipei
Not only is FootLocker opening up more House of Hoops US Locations but they have also expanded the concept shop across the pond. Featured here are some images from the House of Hoops in Taipei, the very first HOH in Asia which was opened on Friday, July 17th, 2009. The shop appears to be set up very nicely and well lit with nice wooden displays showing off the sneakers and the gear hanging on the racks. It seems like House of Hoops first opened it doors yesterday and already the shop has made some major moves.
Follow the jump to check out some more pictures thanks to the folks at Kenlu.
New House of Hoops Locations in the US
The heads at House of Hoops, FootLockers very own concept shop, is in the works of expanding and adding a total of 7 new locations. House of Hoops will expand beyond their NYC, LA and Chicago flagship stores and add locations in New Jersey, Texas, Nevada and Maryland. All the new shops are set to open sometime before the end of 2010. If all goes according to plan and the economy does tank even more FootLocker hopes to add even more House of Hoops locations to the list.
After the jump is a list of the cities and states in which the new House of Hoops locations are opening. The list is set in a time-frame order with the first shop listed opening first and the ones below it opening in order of their listing.
Jordan Brand Faces Lawsuit Over Hall of Fame Pack
Recently reported on TSG is news that Sports Fuzion Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Nike/Jordan Brand over the upcoming Air Jordan Hall of Fame Pack which pays tribute to Jordans induction into the Hall of Fame in September. According to reports the lawsuit charges Nike with interfering with the contract between Sports Fuzion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Sports Fuzion Inc. is seeking more than $10 million in damages. Sports Fuzion Inc states that Nike could sell more than $100 million of such products globally.
If we learn anymore about the lawsuit we will be sure to fill you in on the details. For now check out the full article on Reuters.
Kid Cudi was Tasered, not Arrested
The other day we reported that Kid Cudi was arrested during the NBA All Star Weekend. However the story is changing a bit now that Kid Cudi himself has commented about the situation on his blog. Kid Cudi reports that he was tasered, and not actually arrested. The whole situation wasnt over the fact that Cudi showed up to the Reebok All Star Party in a pair of Air Jordans either. Cudi says he actually was wearing Reeboks when he showed up to the event and that the an argument broke out over something petty with a Reebok employee. Cudi also reports that there were no punches thrown cause he was unable to get near the guy he would of wanted to hit, but due to all the chaos and the fact it was the NBA All Star Weekend and the pigs didnt want any problems they tasered Kid Cudi to calm him down, which he says hurt like a m*@&#$fu#$$r. After that he got in his car service and left the event.
You can read the statement Kid Cudi has made himself on his blog.
Kid Cudi Arrested During Reebok All-Star Weekend Party
Baller Status has reported the Cleveland rapper Kid Cudi was arrested this weekend during the 2009 NBA All Star Weekend. Details are still hazy at this time until an official police report pops up but according to records Kid Cudi got into a verbal argument with the Reebok staff during one of their parties which they hosted. Things i guess got a little bit out of hand cause the verbal bashing turned into a physical altercation between Kid Cudi and the Reebok staff on hand. When things didnt die down themselves police were called to the scene where they then tasered Kid Cudi and put him in cuffs.
According to sources on hand during the altercation the fight started over the fact that Kid Cudi refused to wear Reeboks on stage and instead wore a pair of Air Jordans. The sneaker game is serious!!!
