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D Wade’s new kicks: the Wade 4


A running theme in Heat guard Dwyane Wade’s life as a basketball player has been disproving his critics. That sentiment comes up again and again in the Heat’s “Something to Prove” television and radio advertising campaign for the 2008-09 season.

Now you’ll see it in an ad for Wade’s new Converse shoe, the Wade 4, that begins airing on Tuesday in conjunction with the $90 shoe’s release. The tagline for the ad is “Wade’s belief is stronger than your doubt.”

In addition, the Wade 4 is all about Wade stepping up his game in the fourth quarter – the last 12 minutes of the game. That’s why there are 12 red chevron stripes on the sole of the shoe. Other details, include the his sons' names -- Zion and Zaire -- on the tongue of each shoe and the date 6/20 on one lace and 2006 on the other to remind him of his MVP performance in the Heat’s 2006 NBA championship.

Watch the ad here:

POSTED IN: Miami Heat (62), Shoes (8)

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Wade moved to Jordan brand so this is his last cons sneaker he making.

I would like to say that I admire the way Dwayne Wade carries himself. I love the fit of his shoes. I was never a converse fan until now. Thanks D Wade
N.O.La.

I would like to say that I admire the way Dwayne Wade carries himself. I love the fit of his shoes. I was never a converse fan until now. Thanks D Wade
N.O.La.

I would like to say that I admire the way Dwayne Wade carries himself. I love the fit of his shoes. I was never a converse fan until now. Thanks D Wade
N.O.La.

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After a decade as a news reporter in New Jersey, Southern California, Chicago and South Broward, Talalay decided to trade in covering meetings about city government and schools for meetings about sports deals and stadium finance...
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