April 3, 2008
By Kristine McGlinchey
March Madness is only a warm-up for NCAA basketball fans. March prepares enthusiasts for the non-stop thrills of the 2009 NCAA Tournament. Down to the Final Four teams the excitement and anticipation of the upcoming championship game is almost unbearable.
Last year Villanova took home the win, but this year it is anyone’s championship for the taking as Connecticut, Michigan State, North Carolina and Villanova battle it out to prove who rules the college courts. As the world watches it is not only the athlete’s skills people are paying attention to, basketball sneakers and uniforms have also become a part of the madness.
Check out these all-star NCAA kicks….
Memphis Tigers Nike Hyperdunk iD
(from Sneaker News)
What better way to practice your free throw than in exclusively designed sneakers by Nike sponsored universities! Athletes from six college basketball teams worked with NIKEiD designers to customize shoes that represented their schools program. This is the first time Nike allowed college teams total control over creating their teams shoes. Let’s just hope the athletes from Duke, Connecticut, Gonzaga, Oklahoma, Memphis and Michigan State can play just as great as they design.
Customize your school spirit at NIKEiD!
LSU Tigers
Currently #8 in the rankings, LSU may not be part of the acclaimed Final Four but who knows they may come back next year for the steal. Of course, no fans look is complete without a classic pair of fresh white LSU sneakers. The college’s dominant color adorns silk laces while the universities emblem is embroidered on both sides. If your family or friends are not big LSU fans, let them know there is no need to be jealous; they are also conveniently available for other teams.
Pride found here at Tuscan!
Nebraska Huskers Addidas
Adidas Decade sneaks are revamped versions of the classic Adidas shell toe. Paying homage to fallen NCAA teams they are also available for select teams, including Final Four contender Michigan State. The signature clean look of the shoes makes them the perfect accessory to wear to any NCAA tournament party.
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NCAA Adidas College TS Pro Model “Believe in We” Series
(from Kix and the City)
The design team at Adidas never stops putting out edgy kicks to commemorate the NCAA. You may have even seen your favorite athlete sporting a pair either on or off the tournament’s courts. The sneaker’s all-star line up includes UCLA, Tennessee, Louisville, Kansas, Memphis, Pittsburgh and Indiana. Each series in the collection features the team’s colors and logo.
Converse Pro Leather 1976
If you are into being a part of history or at least savoring it, grab a pair of Converse, the shoe that started it all. Making a resurrection into the modern shoe game Converse has taken over. Here’s a quick history lesson courtesy of Converse: “The Pro Leather debuted in 1976, at a time when the game needed a vibe. Along came some guys with short shorts, tall socks, big hair and a new way to play basketball. They carried the game through one of its most crucial transitions, and they did so in the Pro Leather. In ’82, the sneaker earned the nickname “Buzzer Beaters” for its part in the last-minute college championship win.” Conclusion, these are THE ultimate NCAA sneakers of the decade!
Basketball’s roots are at Converse!
Nike Huarache ‘09 – NCAA Tournament Pack
During March Madness frenzy Nike debuted their exclusive NCAA Tournament Pack featuring two new color combos of the Nike Huarache ‘09. The main difference between the pair is the combo of varsity royal blue or red. Serving as the muse for these designs, the NCAA Tournament bracket is embellished in white on the sneaker’s tongue.
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UNC Air Jordan Jumpman Team Pro
Being the Alma Mater of one the greatest athletes of ALL time has its advantages. One being that the basketball team has to exclusive rights to sport Jordans as part of their uniform. Decked out in UNC colors the school’s logo is displayed right below the famed Jumpman sign. As a UNC fan good luck trying to snag a pair of these ultra-elusive kicks because it most likely won’t happen.
You can still dream at Nike Kicks!
Adidas Mad Clima
Stylish, light-weight and flexible, Adidas markets the exclusive Mad Clima series for their signature Clima Cool system. Released in December of 2008, the secret behind their advanced design is their mesh upper and tongue for extra air and breathability. Patent leather canvasses the shoe which is covered in the team’s colors. The team’s logo can be spotted near the toe.
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The Nebraska sneaker looks the best, but what’s with the LSU one?