Nike Release Dates 2014: KD VI Elite, Kobe 9 Elite, LeBron 11 Elite ‘Gold’ Arriving at Retailers [Photos]
Nike is set to make noise on the sneaker market again in early June when new colorways of three of their popular signature sneakers are set to hit shelves as part of their Nike Basketball Elite Series Gold Collection.
First up is the latest colorway of the sixth signature shoe of Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant, which is arguably one of the best editions of the sneaker.
The KD VI Elite "Gold" features a white-based upper part with mango accents and translucent outsole along with gold Nike Swoosh and KD logo, while also sporting a full-length Nike Zoom unit -- a first in any KD signature shoe.
"For the first time in a KD signature shoe, this new Elite version boasts a full-length, visible Nike Zoom unit that runs through the entire midsole. Maximizing breathability and strength, the KD VI Elite Gold moves precisely and naturally with the foot while featuring new design details such as a '35-6' logo on the shoe's tongue," Nike said.
This KD VI sneaker, which also has Kevlar aramid fiber for lockdown support, will be available on June 6 for $200 per pair.
Nike will also release a "Gold" edition of the Kobe 9 Elite, the latest signature sneaker of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant.
The Kobe 9 Elite "Gold" also sports a white-based upper part with black hints on several areas of the sneaker along with a metallic gold Swoosh logo on the side panel.
Like the previous editions of this popular signature sneaker, this new Kobe 9 Elite sneaker has nine red lines at the back portion, symbolizing the sutures Bryant had when he underwent surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon last year.
The Kobe 9 Elite "Gold" will also be released on June 6 with retail price set at $225 per pair.
To be released alongside the new colorways of the KD VI Elite and Kobe 9 Elite is the LeBron 11 Elite "Gold," which is listed as the Black/White-Metallic Gold-Bright Mango edition of LeBron James' latest signature sneaker.
"Designed to fit the reigning MVP and world champ's game, the LEBRON 11 Elite Gold edition is strong and sleek, all in black and set off by gold-colored detailing. The shoe represents an evolution of the LEBRON 11, now with a lower cut and new articulated external cage to keep him contained for the playoffs," the shoe as described by Nike.
The LeBron 11 Elite "Gold" will be available for $275 per pair in select Nike stores worldwide.