An interview with Omar Epps: “The 90s have a special place in my heart” As we were looking for the right person to represent our 25th anniversary #NeverNotBallin Champion Capsule Collection we identified these must-have ingredients: basketball, 90s hip hop & NYC street fashion. We are glad we found Omar Epps. KICKZ: Omar, people […]
Back in 1985, the Air Jordan 1 was the first signature shoe of Michael Jordan, a basketball performance shoe. Throughout the last decades however, the Air Jordan 1 developed into one of the quintessential pieces for sneaker heads and fashionistas worldwide. Today, in 2018, the Air Jordan 1 has reached new levels. That’s why Jordan […]
Tuesday, August 29th 2017 was a very special day for KICKZ, as we had the honor to join a very elusive guest list of 20 people for the Air Jordan XXXII launch in Turin, Italy. Why Italy? Why Turin? These were the first questions that came to our minds when we received our invite for this spectacular […]
It’s been a while since Nike launched a completely new sole technology. On August 3rd however, REACT will officially launch with the Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Flyknit and the Jordan Super.Fly 2017. While both shoes feature full-length REACT, they couldn’t be more different… I got to test the Hyperdunk and the Super.Fly in advance to give […]
Redefine what is possible. Challenge the existing. Do more and go further! This summer, Nike is debuting a revolution. It’s a significant breakthrough in footwear foam and the name says it all: Nike React! Never has a cushioning system in the Swoosh’s history been as reactive as this one. Let them Ballers speak! The […]
Ten years ago, a skinny teenager from Washington D.C. entered the NBA as the second Draft Pick of the Seattle SuperSonics. This same kid, seen as probably the best rookie in the Draft Class of 2007, was soon signed by Nike. The first signature shoe followed quickly and the Nike KD 1 was introduced […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOGVj9SE4sw Everything that is essential, nothing that is not. No other words stuck with me the way this slogan did. Maybe because it was written everywhere and quoted every minute at the EQT Launch at Berlin Fashion Week, but it still hit home. The entire adidas event was full of messages. Before opening up to the Questions & Answers […]
The year is 2016. Chris Paul has been in the NBA now for over 12 years. This upcoming 2017 season he will once again prove everyone that he is the true leader of the point-guard-elite. And an elite player wears elite shoes, of course! Luckily, CP3 has an entire shoe line of his own. But […]
CONQUERING THE WEATHER Thick drops are pounding against the glass. Rain is pouring down. The look out the window is anything but enjoyable. Right now, going outside does not seem like the greatest option. At all. You cannot help it though. Work. Friends. An appointment. Just something is waiting. You have to leave home. You […]
’47 is world-famous for combining authenticity with fresh designs in their licensed sportswear. Their latest capsule collection is titled Global Artist Project and features unique interpretations of some of baseball’s greatest franchises. Major League Baseball is growing more and more popular around the world and in response to this ’47 collaborated with the international artist […]
