SOLE COLLECTOR: Sneakers

words & images_Nick DePaula

While they might be manning the bench together while injured as of now, both Drew Gooden and Larry Hughes came to the Chicago Bulls as part of last spring’s Ben Wallace package trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Friday, November 14th, Chicago’s House Of Hoops location will be welcoming two of the newest team members to the city by dropping player exclusive sneakers for both guys in their home White/Varsity Red/Black colorways. The Larry Hughes Hyperdunk PE incorporates a stark white upper, clear Flywire with Red strands of Vectran, a black outlined Swoosh and his ‘Homegrown’ moniker along the tongue tag. Drew Gooden’s Powermax PE takes on a bit more color with its white leather upper, red nubuck mid-panel, and full-length Max Air cushioning unit. Along the middle of the tongue, you’ll find The Big Drizzle’s “90 FT” tagging. (By the way — I’m still waiting for someone to mention to him that a regulation court is 94 feet long.)

For the latest House Of Hoops release news and information, be sure to check out SoleCollector.com and FootLockerUnlocked.com and as always, be safe out there and good luck getting the pair you’re after!

Nike Hyperdunk Player Exclusive - Larry Hughes - $125

Nike Powermax Player Exclusive - Drew Gooden - $130

And a surprise for those of you who scrolled all the way to the bottom! The ever-elusive “Snake Pool” Hyperdunk Supreme will be releasing tomorrow at Chicago’s House Of Hoops as well!