NIKE BASKETBALL ELITE SERIES 2.0 | A VISUAL BREAKDOWN

The Nike Basketball Elite Series is the very pinnacle of basketball footwear performance and design. Returning in this year's Nike Elite line-up are LeBron with his LeBron X PS Elite and Kobe with his Zoom Kobe 8 Elite. Joining the squad is KD with his improved KD V Elite - lower, faster, and more versatile than ever.

Today, I would like to quickly share with you, visually, what this new series is all about - from designer insights, to production briefing, to the break down of each shoe's tech upgrade.

So without further delay, here it is... The Nike Basketball Elite Series 2.0.

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TITAN NIKE LEBRON X "CORK" RELEASE EVENT RECAP

When our big brothers Dennis, Raoul and Levon left us with the responsibility of running the Cork release, this might've crossed their minds...



Fortunately for them, we're too lame to pull that off.

So yes, as I was saying, a couple of Saturdays ago Miguel, Jeremy, Sudan, Paul and I lead the release of NSW's breakthrough product, the Nike LeBron X "Cork".

Through a "By Invitation Only" event, select Elite Titan Players Club members, celebrities, ballplayers, influencers, and media guests were ushered into the Titan Flagship Store in TwoParkade for an afternoon of wine, good company and merriment. Oh, and yes... Shoes.

It was an intimate gathering of friends and LBJ fans. It's safe to say that everyone had a great time. Some more than others (i.e. the folks that brought home the Corks)

Right after that, we decided to let the Barkleyposites loose via lottery. That went quick as well, not surprising for an ill shoe. It's our little token of thanks to the GREATEST CUSTOMERS IN THE GAME for the loyalty and love.

So there... Won't keep you guys waiting anymore! Check the photos below.

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NIKE LEBRON X EXT "CORK" DETAILED PHOTOS

Here they are - the shoe that everyone is waiting for. A month after it surfaced on local sneaker sites and on @Titan_22's Instagram, it's finally here: The Nike LeBron X EXT "Cork".

This is a shoe that even the most brutal of LBJ critics would want. Heck, I want one... And I don't even like LeBron! (That sounds like something a hypebeast would say, though! LOL) But truthfully, I want a pair because I'm a sucker for ground-breaking sneaker tech and new material applications.

The thin veneer of cork on this is unbelievable! I don't even know how to describe it: it's flat and smooth, but has texture... Ok, that does not make sense, but that's how it is. I've seen these in motion, and the shoe does not crease. The kitchen did it again.

I would like to think that the whole Nike NSW/EXT campaign rides on this flagship shoe. The leather is excellent, the waxed laces are top-notch, the construction is immaculate... It's damn near perfect.

Anyway, I took a bunch of detailed photos for your appreciation.

Titan TwoParkade - the only door that will release these - will have a special "By Invitation Only" event tomorrow. You might want to check your inboxes for an invite.

For more details, artwork, and full release mechanics, visit TITAN22.COM.

INTRODUCING: THE NIKE LEBRON X 'CORK'

Last year has got to be one of the most significant in LeBron James career. 2012, we saw him dominate in London - capturing gold in the process. We saw him trample his way through the season, through the Playoffs... All the way to the Finals. And as most of you good people know, that's when he got his first chip.

The year 2012, to put it simply, was a good year to pop bottles for the NBA's golden goose! Champagne for champs. He has earned it. He deserves to enjoy it (Chris Bosh enjoyed it waaay too much in my opinion, LOL!)

Nike Sportswear (yep, you read that right...) recognizes LeBron's achievement. And so to commemorate his amazing year, NSW unveils the Nike LeBron X 'Cork'.