The All-Star Slam Dunk Contest has evolved. It used to be about just dunking, and now, much to all of our viewing pleasure, the dunkers have morphed this event and brought it to the next level. From teammates, to cupcakes, to Superman, and now…what better way to dethrone Superman, than with - Kryptonite!
That’s right, here we have the shoes that 2009 NBA Slam Dunk Champion Nate Robinson wore to take down the Man of Steel himself (literally - Robinson ended the competition with a high flying dunk OVER the 7-footer). These green beauties here are the Nike Foamposite Lite Player Editions - now dubbed the “Kryptonate”.
Clever doesn’t begin to describe little Nate’s creativity with this one. Not only was he wearing green kicks, he made sure he matched everything up with the green Knicks jersey, arm sleeves, socks - the whole get-up.
Although there are no plans to release the shoe, it has already solidified its place in the status line of PE’s. AND now, we’re seeing these kicks pop up on none other than: eBay.
Photo Credits: Sneaker News, Babooose, and Getty Images.
March 27, 2009 at 12:32 pm
i need to no where can i find these kicks i jus got to have em’ fo basketball season next yer plz tell me!!!!
March 27, 2009 at 9:02 pm
@chick lookin 4 kicks: here is a later post on the release of these. These were released on St. Patty’s Day (3/17) in very limited supply at the Harlem House of Hoops. Maybe try eBay now? Good luck!