Meet Tom, our K1Xclusive guy, in our fourth preview installment of the all new Anti-Gravity. Pre-orders start tomorrow at KICKZ.com…!

Our third sneak peek at the all new Anti-Gravity comes to you courtesy of our ninja Tith, who’s been known to get high off his own supply… Remember, pre-orders start the day after tomorrow at KICKZ.com.

Our boys from the Urspring Academy (Germany) won last night’s final at the famous Arby’s Classic in Tennessee. They are the first foreign team to take the title in this storied high-school basketball tournament’s 30 year history! Urspring beat Mentor (Ohio) 63-51 in front of a capacity crowd in hard fought (but ugly) battle.

“Winning is not about beauty,” said Urspring coach Michael Spoecker. “Winning itself is beautiful enough. You cannot play beautiful and win – or that would be like perfect. But if I have to choose beauty or winning, winning it is.” You said it, coach!

Spoecker’s squad played a perfect 5-0 tournament, while Urspring’s Malik Mueller was named the tournament’s most valuable player. But they could not have accomplished this heroic feat without Kenneth Ogbe, who lead the team with 24 points and 8 rebounds in the final game.

So so proud of you guys!!

The Urspring Academy is sponsored by Cybex and takes the court in a customized layout of K1X’s Double-X jerseys and shorts

It’s 2013 – and we already have some really good news: the launch of our all new performance basketball shoe “Anti-Gravity” (available in six monochrome colors) is set for January, 25th. Kickz.com will be taking pre-orders as early as January 4th! It’s been a long time coming, but we are very confident that the “AG” was well worth the wait. The shoe -which is already being played on the NBA hardwood by NY Knicks forward James White- is our mission statement. It’s the epitome of K1X – Nation of Hoop. The Anti-Gravity is loaded with details, so we thought we’d let some of the people involved in it’s creation, development and launch, spoon-feed you the facts – bit by bit. Here’s Chris -the bauss himself- to give you a second dose of insight…

Urspring Academy defeats defending champs Christ School at famous Arby’s Classic (Tennessee) and advances to final game. Should Urspring beat Mentor (Ohio) on Monday night (6:30 PM), it would mark the first time an international team takes the title at this most prestigious high-school basketball tournament. Special shout-out to Malik Muller, who scored 29 points in yesterday’s semi-final. # Fingers crossed & thumbs locked.

More info: Timesnews.net

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Fellow ballplayers, the dawn of 2013 is as good a time as any to hit you with some mighty good news: the launch of our all new performance basketball shoe “Anti-Gravity” (available in six monochrome colors) is set for January, 25th. Kickz.com will be taking pre-orders as early as January 2nd! It’s been a long time coming, but we are very confident that the “AG” was well worth the wait. The shoe -which is already being played on the NBA hardwood by NY Knicks forward James White- is our mission statement. It’s the epitome of K1X – Nation of Hoop. The Anti-Gravity is loaded with details, so we thought we’d let some of the people involved in it’s creation, development and launch, spoon-feed you the facts – bit by bit. Here’s our esteemed sales rep Joe, to tip things off…

Germany’s highly decorated Urspring Academy will play the semi-finals at famous Arby’s Basketball Classic (Tennessee) versus defending champions Christ School tonight at 8m. Coach Michael Spoecker and his boys blew out Dobyns-Bennett in the quarterfinals 72:43, by shooting 58% from the field – and 16/10 from beyond the arch! Now that’s Euro.
Good luck for tonights game – we’re rooting for you fellas!

The Urspring Academy is sponsored by Cybex and takes the court in a customized layout of K1X’s Double-X jerseys/shorts.

Spotted: Justin “Jus Fly” Darlington on “The Art of Dunk”…

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Renowned German publication Sportsfreund has established itself as the number one source for in depth sports coverage. In their last issue, fellow sportswear brand CEP Sports, who just like K1X is outfitting BBC Bayreuth, has produced an impressive photo shooting with the BEKO-BBL squad. Make sure to check more images after the jump!

Photo credit: Rainer Zola

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The good people over at Inside The Sneakerbox are giving you a first prieview of our brand new basketball performance silhouette, the K1X AntiGravity in their feature on James White of the New York Knicks.

White, who might just be the NBA’s most spectacular leaper, is campaigning to participate in the 2013 Dunk Contest. You can now sign a White House petition to get JW to Houston for All Star 2013 as well. Who would’ve thought?

Torae, a lifeblood MC from Brooklyn/NYC, is on the road in Europe right now presenting you a head-nodding mixture of his catalogue. As a diehard Knicks fan he already knew about us signing NY Knicks forward James White and damn sure was down to get involved with us, too.

So if you into dope boom-bap from the Big Apple, make sure you spend time on checking out e.g. “For The Record” on iTunes.

Torae is wearing our Barcelona Zipper Hoody and Lil Goat Tee.

… by the guys over at BIL. Our deepest condolences go to Newtown, CT.

One of our most loyal supporters – Saigon – is back with another Just Blaze/Shuko produced banger. Check out the new video to it by clicking the image below and cop the album “The Greatest Story Never Told Chapter 2: Bread and Circuses” on iTunes.

Sai raises this question among others on his latest track: “how you supposed to be the realest, if you got a stylist?!” True dat.

James White stepped on the basketball scene with a bang with his infamous performance during the 2006 NCAA Slam Dunk contest. The University of Cincinnati product then went on to win an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in his rookie season. After that, James earned his stripes as a warrior of the Nation of Hoop by playing for various teams in the highest leagues in Europe. Needless to say that “Flight” White dominated the dunk scene everywhere he went, winning pro slam dunk contests in Russia, Turkey and Italy in the process. No wonder – with personal bests of 7,32m in the long jump as well as 2,13m in the high jump…On the court, the 6-7 forward is known for his superior athleticism and explosiveness – as well as his quickness that allows him to defend smaller guards too. White’s arsenal also includes a reliable jump shot and a whole lot of hustle.

“We are excited to welcome James to the family. He is a natural progression in K1X’ rich tradition of partnerships with outstanding leapers, that also includes the legendary dunking crew “Team Flight Brothers”. Basketball fans word-wide are in for an eye-popping treat, should the NBA invite James to All-Star Weekend (February 17th, Houston). I am positive that our guy is the highest jumping athlete the NBA has ever seen. Let the best dunker dunk!”
- Chris Grosse (K1X C.E.O.)

For the 2011/12 season, James has signed a deal with the revamped power house that is the New York Knickerbockers (currently leading the Eastern Conference with a 15:5 record). White, who might just be the most spectacular dunker in the NBA, recently joined forces with German basketball brand K1X and is currently sporting the all new basketball performance shoe, “K1X AntiGravity”.

“The AntiGravity is my weapon of choice. That shoe is the best launch-pad I’ve ever seen, haha! Seriously, the AG is an eye-catcher and the ultimate support for my game.“
- James White

The “AG” will be launched in six monochromatic color-ways this January at selected retailers, including Snipes (Germany/Austria), online retailer KICKZ.COM, Sneakerhead in Moscow and SlamJapan in Tokyo. K1X‘s latest basketball sneaker is built on the brand‘s trusted formula, which provides a low and wide stance, thus delivering supreme court feel in addition to explosive ups and maximum injury prevention.

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Last week, we had a chance to chop it up with two of our favorite MC’s, when Fashawn & Murs dropped by the K1X showroom in Berlin. Our friends from German Rhymes joined the gang for an exclusive interview – stay tuned for that. Later that night, homeboys gave a concert at club Bohannon in Berlin, repping K1X to the fullest. Good lookin out fam!

Foto credit: Tobias Hoffmann / PhyreWorX

Check our Mk3 loungin’ at the lovely fashion boutique ATAHUALPA in the heart of Berlin Mitte. We’re in love with the setup and all the details of this presentation. Make sure to stop by Rosenthalerstr. 51 when you’re in town.

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Strange Music’s Tech N9ne and his partner in crime, Mr. Krizz Kaliko, just toured Europe to give their fans over here a little taste of Strangeland.

To all the other MCs out there: you better step your game up! When it comes to live performances, these dudes don’t play. And if they do, they play hard! K1X salutes you.

Tech N9ne is wearing our Street Is Watching Track Jacket while Krizz Kaliko sports the MTP Nylon College Jacket.

Snowgoons DJ XRated has recently been on the “Detroit Rebirth” tour with Guilty Simpson and was spotted in a K1X Tag tee.

There’s a reason why QUARTIER 206 BERLIN is often listed among the top 10 shopping destinations around the world. The block is known for its high standards and it’s THE spot to shop when in Berlin. Located on famous Friedrichstraße, in the center of the German capital, it is home to several fashion boutiques – most outstanding: DEPARTMENTSTORE. This top-shelf boutique only offers the most prominent fashion brands, leading avant-garde designers, up market cosmetics and perfumes, books and interior accessories. It doesn’t get more selective than this. Anne Maria Jagdfeld, the founder and owner of Quartier 206, traveled around the world for months to buy the products for her store. She accomplished her mission in 1997 when the Quartier opened. Today the store is commonly referred to as “the world of style” and it definitely deserves its name thanks to the amazing stock and great interior designed by famous Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, an architectural company from New York.

K1X is more than proud to be part of peerless DEPARTMENTSTORE and its elite offering with our one and only DCAC MK3 by Patrick Mohr.

Check the images below to get an impression of this shopping temple and be fast, if you want to chop one of the limited (160 per color worldwide) MK3 pieces.

(Foto credit: Julia Schoierer)

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