Owning These NBA Banned Shoes May be the Closest Thing to Flying You Ever Experience

I always dreamed growing up that I could jump or fly like Superman or at the very least like Michael Jordan. Needless to say, I can't even touch the rim of a basketball hoop. In full disclosure, the net is a challenge at times for me. But no longer, baby!

The new Athletic Propulsion Labs Concept 1 Shoes ($300). Dreamed up by a pair of former USC basketball players and banned by the NBA, the Concept 1's feature a unique Load 'N Launch spring-based propulsion system in the forefoot that makes you jump up to 3.5-inches higher instantly, or more than enough boost to shoot overtop of the chumps at your weekly pickup game.

With its unique construction, the Concept 1 basketball shoe fits completely true-to-size and provides the secure feeling of a shoe that is designed to perform at the highest level of competition. The upper materials are a combination of the finest carbon fiber look synthetics, microfiber mesh and special anti-microbial linings to keep the foot comfortable and performing at the highest level throughout extended periods of play.

Wade, Posh & James bring it on boys!

via: Uncrate & APL

Things I want to Wear But Can't - Nike Superman, Flash & Green Lantern Hightops

I know these are a little too bright, too Fitzgerald, too nerdy, too elementary, too Shaq, too geeky, just plain too much BUT I love them!

Here are the second in Nike's Zoom Huarache Trainer Superhero limited edition series -- which were designed exclusively for the NFL superstar receiver Larry Fitzgerald -- are due to hit specialty shoe stores this week, and feature a color scheme based on the Man of Steel himself. They follow last month's Flash inspired shoes, and precede next month's Green Lantern kicks -- which are easily the coolest looking of the bunch.

The shoes are going for $115 each and should be hitting your local hipster sneaker store today.If you've got hands of Larry Fitzgerald and the balls of Ray Lewis, these shows are for you.

Source: Comicsalliance

Who Wants a Pair of DC Comic Converse Chuck Taylor's?

In San Diego, as a part of a promotional effort with Converse, you may have noticed that some of the DC staffers were wearing some sweet Converse Chuck Taylor's featuring Green Lantern, Superman or Batman.

Want your own? Who freakin doesn't? You can snag a pair by visiting any Journeys store or online.

DC, ADIDAS & NBA Star Dwight Howard Making Superman Shoes

BURBANK, Calif. –June 8th, 2010 – Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC Comics announced today that it is collaborating with adidas, the official uniform and apparel provider for the NBA, to produce a Superman-inspired line of merchandise featuring the iconic DC Super Hero, Superman and NBA All-Star, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic.

The upcoming adidas line will consist of footwear and apparel, co-branded with the legendary DC Comics Hero, Superman, along with Howard, whose on-the-court persona has often been compared to the Man of Steel.  Items will include t-shirts, fleeces, jerseys and track jackets, as well as athletic footwear.  The products will be distributed globally at sporting goods stores, stadium shops, athletic apparel and footwear stores, specialty and department stores and will be available to consumers by Holiday 2010.