New AND1 footwear for 2013 Q3/Q4 have finally arrived!

[Shoe News – 8.28.13] – New AND1 footwear for 2013 Q3/Q4 have finally arrived!

Inks and Images: FLASH aka g_sk1lls

For more than a week now, new stocks of AND1 footwear for 3^rd and 4^th quarter of 2013 have already arrived in AKT!V outlets and AND1 stores nationwide.  Interestingly, both models are off-court pairs - the Tochillin 2013 (three colorways), and the D2 Low.

Price point as follows :

• Tochillin 2013 = Php 3,645
• Royal/Black/White
• Black/White/Silver
• Varsity Red/Black/White

• D2 Low = Php 3,695
• Black/Black/Yellow

The local arrival of the Tochillin 2013 is much-anticipated as early as 2012.  One of the most popular AND1 models of all time, and the brand’s most commercially successful silhouette, it offers a good mix of comfort, style, and that bit of nostalgia that fans of the brand truly love.  Check out the Sole Spotlight article published last month about the Tochillin 2013 / Too Chillin’ 2013 by clicking HERE.

As for the D2 Low, its leather, sandwich mesh offers breathability while the molded EVA midsole offers cushion.  Also, the wave bone outsole offers flexible movement & reduces weight.

For previous local drops of AND1 footwear for 2013, check out the related articles below:

• New AND1 footwear for 2013 Q1/Q2 have finally arrived!
• Additional AND1 shoe models for 2013 Q1/Q2 now locally available!
• New colorways for the AND1 Empire Mid (Japan Collection) out now

Shoutouts to Relzbach Ventures/AKT!V partners (Gola Greenbelt) for another timely update on these new kicks.  Follow us on Twitter (@and1ph), and please LIKE us on Facebook (facebook.com/and1ph).  Check ‘em out, AND Juans!

The Tochillin 2013's three colorways (red, black, and blue).

2013 Los Angeles Summer Pro League (presented by AND1) concludes 40th season, Nation Wide crowned as champs

[Shoe Session – 8.12.13] – 2013 Los Angeles Summer Pro League (presented by AND1) concludes 40^th season, Nation Wide crowned as champs

Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls 
Images: Summer Pro League FB account / Walt Thompson

Last July 31, 2013, the Los Angeles Summer Pro League (also known as the SPL) wrapped up its 40^th season with a championship game between two very talented teams – Nation Wide and LA Lightning.  In the highly contested match that went into overtime – Nation Wide defeated LA Lightning, 101 – 98, with Kejuan Johnson and Tyshwan Edmondson topscoring with 26 and 23 points respectively.

Nation Wide Team, 40th Los Angeles Summer Pro League Champions

This year’s tournament was once again co-presented by AND1 (major sponsor) - along with Macleem Sports, East LA College, Verve Drink, Lyte Balance, Wilson, Dr. Kosari, Kene Counts, and SLAM Magazine.

Lance Stephenson of the Indiana Pacers (left), currently the AND1 brand's 

top NBA endorser, poses with Rob Purvy (AND1 President) and 

Dexter Gordon (Rucker basketball) during the game.

Macleem Sports and AND1 teamed up to produce 

the SPL's league jerseys for its 40th season

Some key highlights from this year’s tourney:

-     The SPL had league tryouts in seven cities this year; Kansas City, Buffalo, Charleston, Jacksonville, Atlanta, LA and Orlando

-          16 free agent teams entered in the LA SPL

-          Nico Miles of FLOW made a season high 9 three pointers in one game

-          Aaron Perez of AND1 Select scored a league high 40 points in a game

-          Marcquintice Davis of ETE handed out a league high 19 assist in one game

-          Kerry Jones of Team Verve pulled down a league high 19 rebounds in one game

-          For the second year in a row the SPL championship went into overtime

-          No team went undefeated this season in the LA SPL

-          The LA SPL introduced a four team playoff round

-          The introduction of the LA SPL in Orlando, FL

To find out more about the SPL, visit their official website (www.summerproleague.com) and/or add them up on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/summer.p.league).

Stay tuned to AND1 Philippines for international features and the regular local updates by following us on Twitter (@and1ph) and LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/and1ph).  And that’s the 411, And Juan!

AND1 Philippines celebrates its 2nd anniversary online

[Shoe Session – 8.8.13] – AND1 Philippines celebrates its 2^nd anniversary online

Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls

Images: Various web sources 

Hey AND Juans, exactly two years ago today, the AND1 Philippines blog went online.  Because of your untiring support, AND1 Ph has close to 4,000 Facebook fans, more than 160 Twitter followers and more than 93K blogpage views!  Check out our very 1^st blogpost by clicking HERE.

AND1 Philippines chronicled Lance Stephenson's 

AND1 brand representation since November 2012.

Looking back at the last 12 months since August 2012, we’ve covered these key updates (links below are clickable):

8.11.2012 - AND1 Live Tour featuring the Legends of Basketball in Latin America

9.17.2012 - AND1 Philippines hosts inaugural “WE are AND Juan” basketball game

9.22.2012 - AND1 Live Tour introduces NBA legend Gary Payton as new head coach

11.26.2012 - AND1’s official press release on the signing of Lance Stephenson as latest brand endorser

2.26.2013 - Remembering Tyrone “Alimoe” Evans

6.6.2013 - AND1 and Lance Stephenson’s 2012-2013 NBA season

*Plus AND1 USA’s partnership with the Los Angeles Summer Pro League (SPL) and the Lingerie Basketball League (LBL).

Aside from those articles, we also featured prominent ballers such as Werm, The Lawyer (Spain), Painted Face and AND1’s newest brand endorser – Lance Stephenson aka “Born Ready”.  The AND1 Ph blog page also was one of the prime spots to read the latest shoe news both local and foreign, including spotlights and performance reviews on different models that are available locally, as well as those that are not easily accessible in local retail.  Big thanks once again to Relzbach Ventures Inc (the Bachmann family and their tireless Sales and Marketing team) for the constant updates on local shoe drops.

The Lawyer, Painted Face, and Werm all got featured in AND1 Ph's Streetball's Finest.

         

Our international linkage remains strong, as we’ve continued to ensure close ties with the AND1 brand teams and distributors from the USA (President Rob Purvy, AJ Vanderwoude, Jordan Bradley, Becky Cheng, & the Catch New York team), Germany, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Japan.

2013 is AND1’s 20^th anniversary, and AND1 Ph will continue to support and be a strong online presence for the Philippines as brand news & updates and products (footwear/apparel/ gear) are announced.

Flash of AND1 Philippines keeping every AND Juan informed and 

up-to-date with the freshest news about the latest shoe releases.

Our commitment remains, just like what we’ve posted in our very first article – “we’ll keep things fresh and relevant for the regular And1 user, confused shopper, and the usual sneaker head.”  Follow us in Twitter (@and1ph) and LIKE us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/and1ph.  And that’s the 411, AND Juans!