Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 at 10:55 am  |  244 responses

Giveaway: APL Concours

Leave a comment and win a pair of jump-enhancing APL kicks!

Want to enhance your vertical leap? Want a pair of free kicks? Of course you do. Here’s your chance.

Pretty simply, answer the following question in the comment section and you’ll be entered into the contest. Easy enough? The winner will receive a pair of APL Concours (pictured above) along with a dope free lace kit.

The question:

How would winning a pair of APL’s change your game?

We’ll choose our favorite comment and contact the winner, then send him or her the sneaks. Good luck!

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  • playa

    They would make me Benny Rodriguez.

  • Bean

    I’m white and can almost dunk. These shoes would probably get me over the hump plus they look good. Instawin

  • Fred

    To be quite honest with you, these shoes would turn heads. These shoes possibly would be a comfortable fit on my feet. These shoes would even make people envy me, but improving my game? That’s on me! APL, improve the game.

  • SimonSays

    Hmm, ,many germans can t jump that high. If I d get those shoes, i d dunk the wohle time. Greetings from Germany Simon

  • Matt

    I would have Dee Brown-like hops and could dunk blindfolded.

  • DON’T HATE LEBRON!

    What else can I say? It’s Destiny
    Ever since I watched movies like “Space Jam”, ” Like Mike” and ” Like Mike 2″and fell in love with Basketball, I always had a dream of having a pair of shoes that really meant something to me. To those people who watched these movies, remember how you felt when Calvin got his white MJs? Remember how His Airness made the last second lay up with the whole Monstars team holding him back? Remember how Jerome used to send his Lucky Shoes a kiss with his fingers before starting to play with them? I have a special place for these memories in my heart. But back then there weren’t these kind of shoes.(At least I never heard of them). Then after all these years, the APLs came out. A pair of shoes that brings me back to those memories. :o
    I am part of my high school Junior Varsity team year. I can only watch the main team play the real games and root for them. The only games I play are the scrimmages with other schools my coach finds us (JV team). Honestly, a pair of APLs is not going to change my game a lot. However, with APLs and hard work, I believe I will make the main team next year. Thank you SLAM and APL for giving us such an opportunity. PEACE!

  • idrees

    I’m 13 and in my school no one’s ever heard about SLAM magazine, when SLAM magazine is the BEST basketball magazine ever. When they see my hops with the APLs, i’ll tell them SLAM magazine, the best basketball magazine ever gave me these. And when they search up SLAM magazine, they’ll be instantly hooked. Plus, I am a bit tall, but I am horrible when it comes to jumping. APLs can help me on my blocks and rebounding

  • idrees

    I’m 13 and in my school no one’s ever heard about SLAM magazine, when SLAM magazine is the BEST basketball magazine ever. When they see my hops with the APLs, i’ll tell them SLAM magazine, the best basketball magazine ever gave me these. And when they search up SLAM magazine, they’ll be instantly hooked. Plus, I am a bit tall, but I am horrible when it comes to jumping. APLs can help me on my blocks and rebounding.

  • DIRTY LUV

    I was gonna go to class but then APL got me high
    I was gonna go lift weights but then APL got me high
    Now I can dunk on the competition and I know why
    Cause APL got me High, APL got me High, APL got me HIGH!!!!

  • Ryan Levine

    The APLs will improve my game because just that i got game, im a hardcore baller in the streets of NJ. My basketball shoes are ripping and well im too cheap to buy a new pair.( jk jk.) I hope that made you laugh because i really want these shoes i love shoes and cant get enough i play basketball and really do need new shoes.

    P.S. SLAM MAGAZINE RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • donovan nernberg

    these shoes would transform my game even better by higher vertical get over the post to grab important rebounds in late game situations. when shooting a pull up i will be able to get higher up over my defender to shoot and hit game winners. i was born to wear apl concours!

  • alex

    these really work!! i was absolutley surprised to see these thing in action at the local YMCA. we did a comparison with some new J’s and the APL concept and we were all amazed by the results. Almost THREE INCHES, that would be an amazing increase in the leaping dept. for me. these would be an amazing help to my game. they would help me fly. im a skinny kid who has tried other methods and they have little results but not what im looking for. and im hoping that these would help out my game.

  • http://facebook.com sam walter

    apls would give me the extra 3in i need to dunk. and would look sick while doing it.

  • ceasar paciotti

    I need these so I can start dunking on these young dudes out here. The younger generation is lost,without direction and an older head like me can serve society by putting them back in their place when “pops” takes off on em from the circle. Not to mention if I had my 22 year old athleticism back i would bust their _______ and its time for them to acknowledge this. Pay homage to the ones that came before.

  • Ferris Bueller

    If i win these shoes I will be able to APL: Advance Performance Levels.

  • Ferd

    I have been constantly working on my game and committed to take my game to another level. I have also been trying plyometrics to increase my vertical and my quickness. Unfortunately, I am not born with freakish athletic abilities so I had to get by with hard work. Although hard work gets you far, you still have to succumb to some players born with tremendous athleticism but do not work on their game as much. I would love to have this to level out the playing field. It would be great to prove to them that hard work does wonders for your game and hopefully inspire other players to work hard on their games also.

  • James

    If i win these shoes ill end the lockout…. promise

  • Allen White

    Hey, I’m a 6’2″ basketball player in high school and it is my junior year i am trying very hard to impress scouters. I do work outs and everything to improve my vertical but i am still barely dunking with one hand. Alot of my teammates can get up without a problem but i am struggling. I would appreciate it if I won these shoes because I know it would help me get into a division one school. The only problem is my parents and myself cannot afford these nice shoes, so this is absolutely my last resort. Just think, by giving me these shoes you will have helped me get into college & i will continue to improve & i will be sure to thank you for what you have done for me.
    - No Days Off

  • Steph

    Winning a pair of these unique and vertile shoes would change my ability towards playing basketball. It can help my game by far and extend the limits of what I can do on the court.

  • http://slamonline.com chris Santos

    Winning these apls will change my game for the better this will help me achive to dunk the ball.To help my teammates in a time of need and yes I’m a liitle guy 5’10. I’m trying to prove that you don’t have to be tall to dunk and I am close to get it up there and these shoes will help me.

  • ai come back

    Winning these kicks would get me to dunk i only need about 2 inches of vert to dunk and rockin these would get me to go higher than I couldve imagined. These shoes would elevate my entire game because i have a problem finishing over guys sometimes because im a 5 6 kid starting pt for my varsity! Honestly even if i dont win these though ive still been training every day 10 hours a day to work on my game till im the best player i can be.

  • Tetsuro Miyatake

    I’m Asian, short (5’5), skinny (115 pounds), wear glasses, and am not athletic. But I want to dunk.

  • Kenny

    I need to enhance my vertical. I’m 5’6″ and I cannot dunk on a 7’5″ rim. It is completely humiliating when I see my friends doing windmills on a 7’5″ rim and touching backboard on 10 feet. These shoes would make my game 1 step closer to becoming complete.

  • Evan McDonald

    Winning these shoes would do more for me then just allowing me to get high enough to dunk. They would also help my jumpshot, rebounding, and blocks. They would provide those vital inches every player needs in tough situations. They could be a complete game changer. The difference between winning and losing. Plus they’d look pretty sick as I was running down the court.

  • Alex Platt

    It would change my game from Mike Bibby to Jason Williams.

  • Taylor

    If I got these shoes I would be able to block more shots and quit hearing people running their mouth because it would be busted up from all the shots i rejected into their face

  • tg1524

    taking my game from steve blake to blake griffin = winning like charlie

  • 5987

    Dunking > below the rim playing, ‘nuf said.

  • Chris Mullin

    Honestly, if I got the Concours I still won’t be able to dunk, but it would give me the extra vertical I need to perfect my signature jumper.

  • http://www.youtube.com/realrudeboy93 Reece Smith

    Hi I’m Reece Smith and I’m from the UK I want these shoes because they will make my game better I will be able to dunk because I can already get to the rim but because I’m 5,6 I’m struggling to beak the boundary but the crowd loves to see the little guys FLY. And my speed/endurance will go up even more than it is and I will be a contender to go against Usain Bolt ;D. PLUS LETS NOT FORGET THAT I WILL LOOK FLY IN THEM!

    And lets not forget they are little pricey for a 17 year old boy.

  • Aviator

    Winning a pair of the APL concours will give me an edge in the concours d’elegance—that is competition of elegance—that is basketball.
    The 3.5-inch gain in vertical that everyone yearns for will definitely assist me at both ends of the court—be it airborne jumpers, chasedown blocks, or dozens of rebounds. Plus, the decreased leg fatigue offered by load ‘n launch technology will allow me to load and launch a poster on an unwary defender late in the 4th.
    On the aesthetic side of things, the Concours’ luxurious look will make sure that the elegance of my airborne game is matched only by the elegance on my feet.

  • Leesi Komi

    Winning these shoes would change my entire gaming style. Im a 5’8 sophmore fighting for a spot on varsity. Ive always been a good jumper for my size ( out of 10 tries i can dunk once on average) but on in game situations against guys 6ft, my height is a disadvantage because it takes longer for me to get up on my opponents. With these shoes I would no longer be afraid to jump over 6ft guys because I’d know I’ll be able to finish over them, which would help my ability to drive and hopefully impress the varsity coach.

  • Nicole

    Winning a pair of APL Concours will help my game significantly. I am a 5’5″ sophomore in high school fighting to get off the bench. I feel that these shoes would give me the edge I need to make this happen. I have always been pretty good of a jumper for my height, but not great. These shoes would take me to the next level and help me succeed.

  • http://slamonline.com j.wheeler

    WITH THESE SHOES i could stop wearing my Ewing sneaks and have a decent pair of kicks to ball in

  • Justin

    These shoes would help me elevate my game enough to play ball in an overseas league. This would allow me to provide for my family and be the responsible father/husband I know I can be.

  • http://www.mscd.edu Paul Adams

    I want to be that “White-Man that CAN jump!!!” Please give me that extra 2-3 inches that I need!!

  • Peter Zuccarelli

    These Shoes would help improve my game helping me achieve my main goal of dunking. Im 5’11″ and have been able to rip rim for a couple months now, ive also been playing at least 2 hrs a day as my form of stress relief from 40hrs of work and 15hrs of college a week. My goal for the past 5 years has been to dunk and i do believe these shoes could seriously help me attain my goal.

  • Alex

    I would love to get a pair of these kicks. Its always been a dream of mine to dunk a basketball and I’m super close to doing it. I know these
    APL’s will get me that dream and I’m sure they’re a lot better then my normal $20 “Ross dress for less” kicks I normally sport.

  • Charles

    I’m a father, husband and student so these shoes are a little out of my price range. I’m no college athlete or up and coming high school player. I’m a 22 year old man who loves to play the game. I’m a rec baller at heart but I still get after it. as it stands now I can dunk every once and a while I know if I could get a pair of these APL’s and improve my vert by just a couple inches I would be able to throw down with some authority.

  • tuutu

    i hate one of my teamate because he thinks he is better than evryone else but he is not so mayby i could dunk on him whit those kikcs
    :D

  • Gibber

    As a former ‘SC swimmer, I didn’t take up hoops until after college and it is now part of my daily life. Playing 4-5 times per week with guy from 18 and above, I’m now in my 40′s and any extra edge to stay one step ahead of those younger is a must. Sporting a part of APL’s would break me from all the other kicks on the court (mainly NIKE) and allow me to overnight take my game to another level (literally). The extra few inches will empower me to rebound, defend and score in ways that will have people asking … How?

  • reed

    ive been playin ball since i was 3 years old and fell in love with the game immediately. i remember watching games on tv when i was younger and seeing guys effortlessly fly through the air and always wished i could do the same. unfortunately i was always the little guy standing 4’10 entering high school and now stand 5’10 at 19 years old. being the little guy made me develop my ball handling and shooting so that comes easy for me now. I feel like these shoes would add explosiveness and quickness taking my game to a whole nother level i have dreamed about since i was a kid playing on my fisher price basketball hoop.

  • Ariel Ortiz

    The question: How would winning a pair of APL’s change your game?

    One word…Transcendence

    What would it finally be like?

    To join those who’ve broken the bond painfully imposed by gravity. To shatter the association with “just another pick-up baller”.

    What would it be like?

    To accomplish what only seems possible in dreams. To control time and space. To tear through air with no regard, while it caresses my assent. To feel the earth tremble in my wake after a devastating attack on the sky.

    What would it be like?

    To strike fear. To make those weary of becoming another notch on the sole while helplessly bearing witness.

    What would THAT be like?

    What would a pair of APL’s do for me?

    One answer : TRANSCEND.

  • http://slamonline.com/ Adam Figman

    Thanks to all who commented! The winner was logues, who will be contacted via email. We appreciate all the responses…stay tuned for more SLAMonline contests.

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