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Not even a Nike Basketball Shoes week ago New York Knicks fans were all but certain about LeBron James writing himself into basketball history. And in one way or another, he did just that.The Nike Zoom LeBron IV was introduced to the public in mid-November after an amassed hype and anticipation that grew from rough sketches that were first leaked on sneaker web-forums. Zoom Air, carbon-fiber plates, free-grooved "no-midsole" construction, and of course, Foamposite made up the LBJIV, and to this day, stands as one of the most popular designs of the extensive LeBron legacy. The Nike Zoom LeBron IV  Birthday' was officially released on December 30th, 2006  LeBron James' birthday  as an online-members-only release at Nike.

The shoes came housed in a special zippered package with an oversized L23 logo stitched on the face of the box and the King's birthday stamped on a metal plaque on the lower-right-hand corner. The colorway was derived from the Cleveland Cavalier's uniform from Nike Roshe One 1987 to 1994, although many attribute blue-and-orange to the colors of the New York Knicks longstanding jerseys. Needless to say, the Birthday LeBron IV was immensely popular in New York City and among Knicks fans, and once the Knicks finally rid themselves of waste and opened up some cap space for the summer of Nike Air Max Thea 2010, the Birthday IV-New York Knicks ties became all the more appropriate.

Though there are three variations of the AF1- low, mid and high cut- the low has becoming the prevalent image synonymous to the AF1 name. Though the very first version featured canvas medial panels, this 1983 production, believed to have been a scrapped sample right before the discontinuation, gives the closest insight to the birth of the infamous AF1. Notice the sheen leather that is certainly no longer seen on recent releases. But more importantly is the difference in the Nike branding on the heel tab. Notice the letters are non italicized and is missing the Swoosh. Nike Air Presto Furthermore, the popular lace lock wasn't present until the last decade.

In 2002, Supreme thrust itself into the sneaker sub-culture with a classic collaboration with the newly created skateboarding division of Nike, creating the elephant-print-laden Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low. The following year, Supreme reigned once again with a trio of the Nike SB Dunk High inspired by the idea behind the Be True To Your School series; the three colorways  Orange, Red, and Blue  were impeccably fashioned with croc skin, a sea of gold stars, and Supreme lace dubraes.The three SB Dunk Highs  the second overall Supreme x Nike SB collaboration  were available exclusively in limited supply at Supreme in New York City during a three-day release event, during which one colorway was released per day.

In 2004, Zoo York would experience life in the ultimate mainstream channel, as actor Ashton Kutcher (a guy recognized for his laid-back, casual, and goofy style) was appointed as the face of the brand. Today, Zoo York is still in the headlines, but mostly in part due to a series of advertisements with the buxom Kate Upton. If you haven't heard the name  Zoo York' in a while or if you never knew these even existed, well, that's what Classics Revisited is for! Check back tomorrow for another goodie Nike Air Huarache and let us know if you have any of these Blazers in your collection.

We got our hands on the ultra rare CLOT Nike Air Max 1 Kiss of Death for our latest Classics Unboxed in which we get a look at all of the intricate details of this "East meets West" theme. Not only are the sock liners nonexistent, but the special packaging included anatomical arch supports, a unique booklet, and premium suede and ostrich hits throughout the eclectic colorway. Check out the full video below and stay tuned for [img]http://www.nfbae.ca/images/shoes/nike basketball shoes-226fna.jpg[/img] more Classics Unboxed right here on Sneaker News every Thursday.