Up Close With Nike Basketball's Toronto-Inspired Sneakers for All-Star Weekend

As LeBron James, Kevin Durant, & more prepare to head for Toronto's All-Star Weekend, Nike Basketball officially unveils a collection of city-inspired sneakers.

All-Star LeBron 13 (1)
images via Andy Hur

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All-Star LeBron 13 (1)

by Brandon Richard

As LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Paul George prepare to head for Toronto for All-Star Weekend, Nike Basketball officially unveils a collection of sneakers inspired by sport royalty in the city. Each shoe bears commemorative badges to honor the corresponding player’s achievements, while metal, leather and embroidered details bring a touch of luxury to each design.

The LeBron 13’s grey-green upper is reminiscent of the tones of Toronto’s winter; glowing green hues on the Kobe 11 are a nod to the luminescence of the Northern Lights; colorful blocking on the KD 8 represents the city’s internationalism and the various flags that fly; the power of “The Brow” arrives courtesy of the Air Max Audacity; and George’s Hyperlive is dressed in traditional Canadian colors.

Nike Basketball’s All-Star Collection, along with matching accessories and NIKEiD options, will be available at nike.com and select retailers beginning Thursday, Feb. 11.

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All-Star LeBron 13 (2)

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All-Star LeBron 13 (3)

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All-Star Kobe 11 (1)

Nike Kobe 11 "All-Star"

Release Date:
 02/11/16

Color: Green Glow/Black-Persian Violet

Style #: 822521-305

Price: $220

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All-Star Kobe 11 (2)

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All-Star Kobe 11 (3)

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All-Star KD 8 (1)

Nike KD 8 "All-Star"

Release Date:
 02/11/16

Color: White/Metallic Silver-Black-Multicolor

Style #: 829207-100

Price: $200

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All-Star KD 8 (2)

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All-Star KD 8 (3)

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All-Star Air Max Audacity (1)

Nike Air Max Audacity "All-Star"

Release Date:
 02/11/16

Color: White/Varsity Maize-Black-Hyper Cobalt

Price: $110

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All-Star Air Max Audacity (2)

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All-Star Air Max Audacity (3)

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All-Star Nike Hyperlive (1)

Nike Hyperlive "All-Star"

Release Date:
 02/11/16

Color: University Red/Metallic Gold-Black-Silver

Price: $110

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All-Star Nike Hyperlive (2)

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All-Star Nike Hyperlive (3)

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