Sole Camp

As you all can tell, it has been a little bit over a week since Dylan and I last posted on Sole Camp. This was mainly because of a lack of good news to share. However, during the next three weeks, we will be on a trip, and thus, too occupied to update you all on upcoming releases. So without further ado, here is what you should look out for while we are away.

Released: Air Jordan XII Retro “Cool Grey”

Air Jordan XII Retro "Cool Grey"

Jordan Brand has been pretty consistent in giving the Air Jordan Retro fanbase something to crave week after week. A four-week streak of Jordan Retro drops started in late April with the release of the “Playoff” Air Jordan XII Retro, and it finishes today with yet another XII Retro, the “Cool Grey” version. If you’re a fan, get to your local Jordan Brand retailer and get a pair now.

Reebok Question White/Red

Reebok Question White/Red

This release could not have come at a more appropriate time. At this time, the Philadelphia 76ers are seeing the most success that they have had since trading one Allen Iverson in the mid-2000s. The last time the Sixers were a playoff-bound team was around the time the sneaker above mesmerized fans of The Answer. Now, the Reebok Question will be dropping in the iconic White/Red colorway with a pearlized leather toe box to the delight of many. Check for the Question at your local Reebok R23 account on Friday, May 25. (Picture via Inside the Sneakerbox)

 Nike LeBron 9 P.S. Elite “South Beach”

Nike LeBron 9 P.S. Elite "South Beach"

What better way for Nike to cap off the LeBron 9 P.S. Elite releases than to drop a “South Beach”-like colorway of the sneaker. Even if the Miami Heat can resist the surging Indiana Pacers, do not expect to see this shoe on court. However, you should definitely expect to see long lines and some mania when the “South Beach” LeBron 9 P.S. Elite drops on Saturday, June 2. If you want to avoid the mad rush, get your pair early now on eBay

Air Jordan IV Retro “Military Blue”

Air Jordan IV Retro "Military Blue"

It looks like June will be all blue for Jordan Brand. Two major Retro releases are coming in the month, with the “Military Blue” Air Jordan IV Retro dropping first. As an original Air Jordan IV colorway, this sneaker should garner a bit of attention when it is released at Jordan Brand retailers on Saturday, June 9. (Picture via Hoopcity)

Nike Air Yeezy 2 Possible Release?

Nike Air Yeezy 2 Black/Solar Red

Ever since news broke of an Air Yeezy sequel, the fine details have been in question. Even with an impending June 2012 release, Nike has not revealed any plans for the silhouette’s drop. However, a concrete date has finally been revealed for the Australian release of the Air Yeezy 2. According to a couple shops out there, both colorways of the Air Yeezy 2 (Black/Solar Red and Wolf Grey/Pure Platinum) will drop on Saturday, June 9 in the Down Under. There is no telling what this means for an American release, but these next three weeks could have some information, so keep on the look out. (Picture via Modern-Notoriety)

Air Jordan IV Retro "Cavs"

Another weekend, another hot Jordan release. However, this one has definite;ly been set apart as one of the hottest of 2012 so far. In the 1989 NBA Playoffs, Michael Jordan scored a series-clinching shot over Cleveland Cavalier Craig Ehlo that, over time, became both one of Jordan’s signature moments and a signature moment in NBA Playoffs history. Tomorrow, you won’t be able to get the exact sneaker that Jordan made “The Shot” in (at least for now…), but rather, something perhaps even more special. The “Cavs” IV Retro is dressed in a black nubuck with bright blue and orange accents, the latter two of which represent the throwback Cleveland Cavaliers jerseys. Whether you like having Jordan’s key moments realized in sneaker form or like the color combination that this sneaker presents, one thing is for certain; getting a pair of “Cavs” Air Jordan IVs tomorrow might be tough if you don’t get out early. If you want to pay a premium instead of waiting on line tomorrow, check through a plethora of pairs on eBay.

Thanks to the staff at Exit 36, we have two upcoming releases to show you. First is one of two Nike Basketball sneakers releasing tomorrow, the yellow, black, and red “Taxi” LeBron 9 P.S. Elite. After that is a Jordan Retro that’s set to hit store shelves next Saturday, May 19, the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan XII Retro. Check out up-close and personal looks at both shoes in the video.

Recently, I found a sneaker that has evaded me for a long time. It was in the back of my mind for a while, and now, it is in my possession. Ladies and gentlemen, the “Royal” Air Jordan 1 Retro circa 2001. Check the video for an in-depth look at this classic sneaker.

Nike SB Dunk Low "Nontourage"

The release status for the Entourage-themed “Lights Out” SB Dunk Low was up in the air for the longest time. Then, any notions of a release were put down. Now, it looks like a “Nontourage” version of the same Dunk Low colorway will release. This quickstrike Dunk will have all of the same details as the gum-soled “Lights Out” Dunk Low, except for any references to the Entourage TV series. The sneaker is actually being released early at Brooklyn Projects (in California) today, but will make its way to other stores in the coming week or two. If you want to nab your pair before anyone else, then try giving Brooklyn Projects a call after 4 pm est.

Ronnie Fieg/Kith x New Balance 999 "Steel Blue"

Over the late eighties and early nineties, New Balance released the later models in the 99 series. 1986 marked the debut of the New Balance 995, and ten years later, the New Balance 999 was released to the public. With a 3D mid foot and ABZORB cushioning technology, this New Balance model was one of the most forward-thinking running silhouettes available when it released. Not to mention it was also very well-received in the long run. A few years after its American release, the sneaker developed a cult following in Asia, which came back to this country after some time. Now, in 2012, the sneaker serves as a global ambassador. This “Steel Blue” New Balance 999 collaboration will mark the beginning of Kith’s venture into the global sneaker market. How exactly? We’ll have to wait and see. Until then, read the Sneaker Freaker article on this new-age runner and mark down Friday, June 15 as the “Steel Blue” 999′s release date.

Nike LeBron 9 P.S. Elite "Taxi"

Nike Zoom KD IV "Aunt Pearl"

Over the past few weeks, Nike Basketball has dropped quite a few shoes, from the Jeremy Lin PE Hyperdunk 2011 Lows to the Nike Elite collection. This Saturday, the subdivision of Nike will release yet another two sneakers. First up is the shoe that should hold all of the LeBron fans over until the “South Beach” 9 P.S. Elite. This is also a LeBron 9 P.S. Elite, but in a re-imagined, yellow-based Heat colorway coined “Taxi” by the masses. The second shoe is another Zoom KD IV, but with perhaps a bigger cause than any other version. With the “Think Pink” colorway and pearl pattern on its back, this KD IV pays tribute to Kevin Durant’s late Aunt Pearl. These two Nike Basketball sneakers will hit select retailers this Saturday, May 12. (Pictures via 21 Mercer)

A little over a week ago, we went to Kith on the corner of Bleecker and Broadway to cover the release of the “Super Red 2.0″ GT-II. Now, see why we ended up each getting a pair of Ronnie’s latest hit in this review.

The Question Returns.

In the past month or so, Reebok’s creative director Swizz Beatz has hinted at the return of several of the brand’s classic models, such as the shoe that former NBA sensation Allen Iverson made famous back in the late 1990′s: the Reebok Question. With the unveiling of this poster, we now have a date to mark down. On May 25th, 2012, approximately 5,000 pairs of the White/Red Reebok Question will hit R23 accounts across the U.S. One question remains…will you pick up a pair? Check below for a picture of the shoe when Allen Iverson wore it recently at a charity game in China (Pictures and Information via Sole Collector). (more…)

Over this past NBA season, Jeremy Lin took the media-frenzied New York Knicks and their fan base by total surprise, and became one of the most beloved players league-wide. Last month, Nike dropped a special pair of Hyperdunk 2011 Lows in honor of Lin. Check the video for a look at the “Linsanity”-themed Hyperdunk PE.