Damian Lillard. Dame. Dame D.O.L.L.A. The point guard of the Portland Trail Blazers has been one of the most underrated players nowadays, let alone in NBA history. Dame, who consistently improved since Day 1 of his NBA career, led his team vigorously throughout last season, but eventually lost against the Warriors in the First Round […]
The year is 1996. Scottie Pippen plays his sixth All Star Game. Michael Jordan is back with the Bulls and they win their 4th NBA championship. In the Summer, Scottie wins his second gold medal with the Dream Team II at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta in spectacular fashion. Scottie Pippen’s shoe of choice? The […]
WE ARE #NEVERNOTBALLIN. Last weekend, we payed our capital a visit to experience Berlin’s fashion scene at first hand. KICKZ was welcomed to exhibit at the Bread & Butter by Zalando and thus, we cooked up something special. A basketball court that had been designed to celebrate the early 90s, a golden age for basketball, hip hop and sneakers. […]
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 […]
Last weekend, we added a new chapter to the books. The KICKZ x Adidas #SHUTUPANDPLAY made its debut on the AS1 streetball terrain (Alt-Stralau 1, 10245 Berlin), which was built in cooperation with adidas and Alba Berlin to give basketball a new home in Berlin. An open-air hardwood basketball court, two more cement courts amidst dozens […]
If you have ever had a look at the videos of the last years’ Quai 54 and were wondering about the realness of the footage, I can guarantee you, this World Streetball Championship is truly THIS hyped. Never have I seen such a colorful crowd vibing together and sharing the same love for streetball and the Jordan Brand. […]
Jordan x Converse Pack Release Info Jordan x Converse Pack MULTI-COLOR/ MULTI-COLOR 917931-900 June 28, 9 AM CEST Buy the Jordan x Converse Pack at KICKZ.COM! Also available in our stores (Torstrasse & Stachus). Before Michael Jordan dominated the NBA in his own signature Air Jordan shoes, he rocked Converse to match his University of North Carolina jersey. That’s why Jordan Brand […]
Seven Teams, One Mission: Conquer the City of Barcelona. Last weekend, adidas invited us to take part in an incredibly exciting basketball experience. Barcelona was the destination, the Launch Event of adidas’ new performance machine on our schedule. The rally, designed for young basketball players, retailers and the press, kept us busy for two entire days. From […]
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 […]
The Easter Holidays are close and that means that the NBA playoffs are finally just around the corner. Since we are not only basketball lovers but sneakerheads as well, we will have a look at the basketball performance shoes on court. Our hearts always pound a little faster when we see our bball idol wearing a brand […]
