The new crossover culture basketball brand has just dropped a unique selection of Playground Packs – special drops of sneakers and apparel inspired by legendary street courts around the world. A tribute to Rucker Park, Venice Beach, MacGregor Park, Crombie Park and Pigalle Duperré Court – Playground Packs offer bold color and imagery with a unique spin on each iconic court.
The skewed black and white color scheme of the Rucker Park Playground Pack celebrates the legendary playground as games are played under the bright street lights of New York City and in the shadows of legends. The Venice Beach Playground Pack has bright shades with a multicolored design that reflects the crazy colors under the Los Angeles beach sun. The MacGregor Park Playground Pack is a cool set inspired by playing under a white tin roof in the heat of a classic Houston playground. The Crombie Park Playground Pack is a nod to the hand-painted wall art of Toronto’s famous playground. Finally, the Pigalle Duperré Playground Pack celebrates the bright, geometric beauty of the famous playground in Paris where play is art.
One of the most impressive things about the collection is the attention to detail. The materials, rich full-grain leathers, textures, color combinations, and patterns–all combine to make these shoes really pop and show how much Crossover Culture cares about every design.
Crossover Culture designs its performance athletic shoes on top of two different cushioning systems: LP2 and Twitch Foam. The LP2 System is a proprietary midsole compound that doesn’t degrade and flatten like traditional foams, meaning the cushioning and bounce back last longer than regular foams. The Sniper is one of the styles that uses LP2 cushioning – it has a plush feel when you first put it on and then as you start playing you’ll feel the wishbone kick of the leg that gives you a sense of propulsion and stability at the highest level. Speed. The Twitch foam is the second cushioning system Crossover Culture uses—it’s engineered to have a high bounce and responsiveness while simultaneously absorbing shock on landing. You’ll find Twitch Foam in Mayhem, Antidote, and Varsity models. Each of these three models has a slightly different feel, but overall they feel more bouncy and they all have dual, full-length TPU shanks that add to the responsive feel underfoot.
Basketball is a game that uniquely blends style and performance, with each player bringing their own personal style and talents to the game on and off the court – a chance to show the world what makes you different. With the advent of crossover culture (and its performance reputation) hoops now have a legitimate new rock option, something truly different from everyone else’s. You can find these kits available at www.CrossoverCulture.comHibbett Sports, Tradehome and other select retailers.
So is Crossover Culture a brand worth considering? We think the answer is a definite yes. With a unique blend of proprietary technology, attention to detail, and legitimate performance, they just might be next in the basketball category – and we all know it’s time for something new in the business! Get a pair and tell us what you think.