Dwayne Wade, just coming off of knee surgery, was one of the best surprises and assets to Team USA in the Olympic Tournament. For most of the Games the US had little trouble dealing with opponents, but Wade’s 27 point in the Final was quite valuable to the team. For the entire tournament Wade laced up in the Converse Wade Team Signature, but for the Finals he broke out the new Converse Wade 4 – but only for pre-game practice. This colorup was just like the other United We Rise edition sneakers worn in the Olympics by Team USA. Overall the shoes aren’t bad, but not nearly as spectacular as his game play in the NBA (when his knees work) or in the Olympics.

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Perhaps the biggest day in Chinese history has finally arrived. 8/8/08 Beijing Olympics. Here it is; there’s no denying it. To celebrate the most anticipated event of the year, Nike will release a special pack for the players who are participating in Team USA for the Olympics, the United We Rise Pack – 2008 Beijing Olympics. The shoes that will be in the pack include the Nike Zoom Soldier 2, the Nike Air Force 25 Low, Converse Wade Team Mid and the Nike Hyperdunk. All of the shoes feature a white upper with blue and red accents, true to the colors of the United States. The tattoo-style laser etchings in the shoes take inspiration from anything ranging from American culture, basketball, and the characteristics that make people rise above to the top. The tongue of every shoe in the pack has the United We Rise logo. The United We Rise Hyperdunks have already released today for $150. Don’t miss the other pairs. The Soldier 2s will retail for $150 and the AF25 for $100.