Retro kicks such as Nike Air Max 90 Infrared for 2010 has been a big hit because of its undying and wanted design. Its return and success offered us the chance to experience another retro Air Max, the Nike Air Max 90 Laser Blue kicks. Featuring the original leather and mesh upper in white hue with black mudguard and laser blue accents covering the entire kick. Now available for pre-order at select Nike retailers nationwide. $95.
Nike and Undercover, together with its head designer and founder Jun Takahashi, proudly presents the first Nike x Undercover Gyakusou video of performance running collection. This Dark Edit production video is the ingenuity of Jamie Morgan. Check it out.
As part of the ten colorway sneaker releases of Air Jordan 2, the simple black/white kicks will make its way for Fall 2010. The Air Jordan 2 Black/White make used of contrasting hues and texture just like the the 2004 version, but the sheen finished upper made the difference. Also, the material quality and added comfort innovation were employed on the Air Jordan 2 Black/White. Available this October 23, 2010. $135.
Nike Toki ND Burgundy is the men’s casual shoe dressed in the perfect autumn colorway. Hues are switching as seasons change, and so are the kicks on which these shoes sits upon. This Nike Toki ND has a burgundy upper matched with a simple white midsole and Swoosh pattern in the side panel. Now available at select Nike retailers nationwide. $75.
UNDFTD’s next collaborative sneaker, the K-Swiss Deuce, is set to release in five colorways soon. Each pair utilizes a monochromatic canvas upper, white midsole and gum toe cap. Details include a leather heel patch, UNDFTD 5 Strike insole branding and D-ring lace hoops. The overall aesthetic is simple and these kicks should be easy to wear day-to-day. A late October release is expected for the entire pack.
UNDFTD x K-Swiss Deuce White, Tan, Navy, Royal Blue, Brown Holiday 2010
New pictures show great detail on the upcoming Nike Air Max LeBron VIII “Triple Black”. LeBron has been seen in these a lot lately, most recently wearing them at NBA Media Day. The shoe is entirely black boasting Flywire on the upper and a 360 degree Air Max sole. An embossed lion appears on both the tongue and outsole adding identity to the latest King James sneaker. At first glance many weren’t feeling the LeBron VIII, what are your thoughts now?
Nike Air Max LeBron VIII Black/Black-Black 417098-001 12/11/10
Julius Erving: “I’m going to break both ankles and my neck.” Kenny Anderson: “You’re a doctor though.”
The latest Converse Join the Procession installment sees skate collide with basketball much like the God Shammgod/Sammy Baca meeting. This time, skate teaches basketball, as professional skater Kenny Anderson teaches Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving the kickflip stunt on a skateboard. View the video above to see Hall of Fame basketball player Julius Erving’s attempt at the kickflip. Or does he even try?
While the first two colorways of the Jordan CMFT Viz Air 11 took their looks from OG Air Max 1s, this pair will gets its inspiration from a classic color popularized on the other shoe that influenced this silhouette’s design, the Air Jordan 11. Cool Grey leather is in place on the mudguard, with a hit of a different shade appearing near the heel. The rest of the shoe is white, including the midsole, and a gum outsole is used underneath. Expect more information on this release soon.
The Nike Air Royal has released in many fresh colorways for men and women over the past couple of years. The pair shown above, which was exclusively designed for the women (although some guys may find interest in it as well), features a very unique color scheme to say the least. The Daybreak color, a shade that has appeared on Nike sneakers throughout this year, covers the majority of the upper, while a dark Monsoon Blue graces the side panels and covers the swoosh. Lastly, the tongue tag and toe box appear in Nike’s new Retro color scheme. This Nike Air Royal is now available at Nike’s online store for $120.
Nike Air Royal Daybreak/Monsoon Blue-Retro 395775-500 $120
The Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski has released in a variety of materials, from canvas to suede and everything in between. While a simple once-over of this recent colorway may not catch your eye, the fact that it’s the first ever Premium leather pair should get your attention. Worn black leather is used for the entire upper and the vulcanized Zoom sole is white. Look for this upgraded pair to hit US stores soon, or import a pair from Kasina now for about $97 USD.
Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski Premium Black/White 375361-002 $97
A fresh colorway makes all the difference on the Nike Air Max Wright. This White/Lyon Blue-Wolf Grey makeup draws strong resemblance to the Air Jordan 4 “Military Blue”. The upper is predominately white with wolf grey and lyon blue accents popping up all over. Visible Air, clean lines, and a sweet colorway make this Air Max Wright a good wear. Pick up a pair now at Eastbay.
Nike Air Max Wright White/Lyon Blue-Wolf Grey 317551-140 $100