Nike Hyperdunk
Aston Martin x Kobe Bryant x Nike Hyperdunk
In 2008 when Nike launched the Hyperdunk they turned to LA Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant to endorse the sneakers and help promote them in a series of viral videos. The videos featured Kobe jumping to incredible heights which Nike wanted us to believe was only possibly when wearing a pair of the ultra light Hyperdunks. Kobe was seen jumping over an assortment of things, one of them being a moving Aston Martin.
It appears Aston Martin has gotten involved with Nike and the Hyperdunks a little more then just letting the company use one of their cars last year for the video. Seen here is a very special edition of the Hyperdunk which Aston Martin designed in a joint project with Nike and Kobe Bryant. The shoes feature a chrome like Metallic Silver finish on the toe, ankle panel, lace panels and heel cap, with a Gunmetal color on the Flywire upper and Silver again on the mid-sole. The inner lining is fabricated from smooth Red leather to resemble the exotic leather interior on an Aston Martin and fixed to the tongue is a round piece of carbon fiber with Kobe’s name, the Aston Martin logo and the Nike Swoosh all printed on it in a stacked formation. Kobe’s signature is also included on the backside of the tongue on a Red leather tag.
No release details are available for the Nike Hyperdunk “Aston Martin” at this time but it just has happens that OSneaker has a size 7.5 available and reports the sneakers will be limited to 500 pairs and are expected to drop sometime during the Spring. Click here to check out a couple more detailed photos and make sure you keep it locked for further updates on the release.
Nike Hyperdunk 2010 “LA Lakers”
Thanks to VSneaker we have our very first look at the Nike Hyperdunk 2010, a model which incorporates some of Nike’s latest innovation in the original Hyperdunk silhouette. When the Hyperdunk’s were first released they pretty much set a standard when it came to Nike’s basketball sneakers. However, things have changed a little bit since since as far as technologies goes with Nike making many improvements over their innovations.
When designing the Hyperdunk 2010 Nike kept most of the design traits used on the original Hyperdunk such as the Flywire upper, the floating counter heel, and the dynamic innersleeve. The Huarache inspired cutout also remains, however it’s now slightly larger then that on the original Hyperdunk. The new features, which are more then noticeable include a one piece seamless TPU Flywire upper similar to that used on the Kobe V and a Phylon midsole and a full-length Zoom Air bag which replaces the Lunarlite foam used on previous Hyperdunk releases.
No official release date for this version of the Hyperdunk 2010 or any version of the Hyperdunk 2010 is available at this time so stay tuned for further details. Click here to check out a few more photos of the sneakers.
Nike Hyperdunk Low – White/Grey
Set to release in 2010 is a grip of new Nike Hyperdunk Low colorways to go along with the two color schemes, White/Black/Red and all Black, which were released towards the end of December ‘09. Just like it’s big brother you can expect the low cut version of the Hyperdunk to be produced in a slew of color schemes throughout the year, with one such version being this white/grey model. The white upper features a combination of white flywire and white patent leather, with the midsole also finished in white with the addition of a grey speckle pattern and a clear translucent outsole. Further use of grey accents appear on the heel and inner lining.
No white exactly when these will be released but we will be sure to keep you updated. Until then click here to check out a couple more detailed photos of the sneakers. Via: FlightClub
Nike Hyperdunk Low White/Black/Red – Available Now
Fresh off the heels of the Nike Hyperdunk Low in a black/silver colorway comes this brighter and more eye catching version featuring a combination of white, black and red. For this version Nike used a touch of black patent leather on the toe and lace panels with black mesh added to the tongue. Black was also used for the Nike Swoosh which is outlined in red and pops right out off the white Flywire. Further use of white is featured on top of the tongue and on the mid-sole which consists of a subtle grey speckle pattern. Besides for the red outline around the Nike Swoosh accents of red were also added to the inner lining, Hyperdunk branding on the tongue and on a section of the outsole.
Finishline has black this colorway and the previously shown black/silver version both in stock now for $90 a piece. I’ve checked out and tried on the Hyperdunk Low and i have to say i was rather impressed with the comfort. I wasn’t to fond of the black/silver version out at the time but these are more on my level, may have to grab a pair for myself after this.
Nike Hyperdunk “Manu Ginobili/Argentina” PE
Manu Ginobili, the Argentina native who currently plays guard for the San Antonio is no stranger to Nike Hyperdunks. Back in 2008 Ginobili was one of many NBA athletes who wore specially designed Hyperdunks during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Some of you may even remember the pack of Hyperdunks that were released and recall what Ginobili’s pair looked like.
Seen here is what we believe could possibly be a sample model created before the Beijing Olympics Hyperdunks actually got put into production and released. Or just a new PE Hyperdunk for Ginobili. Details on that are a little hazzy to be honest.
Just like the ones which surfaced at retailers last year this Hyperdunk carries a theme inspired by Ginobili’s native country of Argentina. However the colorup is completely different then the ones released in store. This version sports an entirely blue upper accented with hits of white which is a lot more eye catching then the white/blue/navy version which was released. The branding on the shoes is a little different as well. Ginobili’s #20 which he wears for the Spurs is seen on the tongue tag of the sneakers above some sort of logo while the Sun from the Argentina flag is incorporated across the heel.
According to MarqueeSole who has a size 8.5 in stock this is an unreleased PE. They don’t go into detail though on whether this is a newly designed PE or a model which was scrapped when the Hyperdunks got released in 2008. Either way though if your a Hyperdunk collector this would defiantly be a nice pair to add to the collection. If they were in a SZ 13 i’d cop for sure. But since they aren’t i guess i’ll have to do like the rest of you and just enjoy the pics provided after the jump.
Nike Hyperdunk Low Available Now
Although they were not expected to be released officially until 2010 we have just gotten word that the Nike Hyperdunk Low has started to pop up at select retailers. If you recall, back in September we showed you some Nike Hyperdunk Low – Spring 2010 Releases, which provided three catalog scans of three different colorways. We also took a look at the Nike Hyperdunk Low ‘Snake Pool’ last month.
To our surprise the first Hyperdunk Low to release from Nike is a colorway which we haven’t seen any previews of, the black/silver version shown here. The sneakers incorporate all the key features for the original Hyperdunk, just in a smaller package. You have the LunarLite foam cushioning in the midsole, tensile fibers on the upper that are part of the Flywire and all that good stuff which provides maximum support with the least amount of materials.
If your feelin this black/silver version of the Hyperdunk Low, which i know i am, head on over to Finishline now where you can scoop a pair up for $80 when you use coupon code HOLIDAY1060.
