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- Nike Air Trainer SC Hi Grey/Obsidian
- ONE at Slam City Skates Grand Opening
- Jeff Grosso for Vans “Legends” Pack
- Gourmet Quattro Skate Red/White
- Bowerman Family Recovers Original Nike Waffle Iron
- Nike Air Max Fly By “Chain Link” Lineup
- Air Jordan 11 IE Low White/Varsity Red
- Nike Air Max 90 “Grinchfrared” Custom
| Nike Air Trainer SC Hi Grey/Obsidian Posted: 01 Mar 2011 01:04 PM PST Bo Knows, as do we all, that the Nike Air Trainer SC is certified classic in most any colorway. Throw a classy construction on a pair and it takes likable to a new level. This latest color-up features a perforated grey nubuck upper with a leather toe and midfoot, as well as Obsidian mudguard, outsole and quarter panel straps. Circuit Orange serves as the main highlight color, brightening the overall aesthetic at key points. Expect this sneaker to land at select retailers in the very near future. Nike Air Trainer SC Hi Source: Eastbay © Alex Kroviak for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us |
| ONE at Slam City Skates Grand Opening Posted: 01 Mar 2011 12:58 PM PST Recently, Slam City Skates transformed its legendary basement to a retail spot dedicated to Supra and KR3W. The new skate-inspired location, dubbed ONE, represents the uniting of three relevant brands in the skate world. Apparel, sneakers and other skate-ready merchandise are available here from Slam City Skates, Supra and KR3W. If you recall, this location was previously dedicated for in-store events at Slam City Skates. View detailed shots of the ONE at Slam City Skates location and the grand opening which included Chad Muska, Stevie Williams, and Ali Boulala.  ONE at Slam City Skate  ONE at Slam City Skate  ONE at Slam City Skate  ONE at Slam City Skate  ONE at Slam City Skate  ONE at Slam City Skate  ONE at Slam City Skate  ONE at Slam City Skate  ONE at Slam City Skate  ONE at Slam City Skate  ONE at Slam City Skate  ONE at Slam City Skate © George Kiel III for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us |
| Jeff Grosso for Vans “Legends” Pack Posted: 01 Mar 2011 12:13 PM PST Just over a month ago, we got a look at a Jeff Grosso-designed pack of mixture of Vans silhouettes featuring a handful of classic silhouettes with minor performance modifications for skating. Thankfully, the whole collection is now landing at retailers. The Sk8-Hi Vert Pro, Sk8-Mid Vert Pro and Era Pro all wear buttery deep red suede and black canvas on their respective uppers and the Sk8 variants feature white contrast stitching. Toe reinforcement and a collar trim also make them more flexible. All three rely on white vulcanized soles and are available now at select retailers, including Primitive. Vans Era Pro Vans Sk8-Mid Vert Pro Vans Sk8-Hi Vert Pro  Vans Sk8-Hi Vert Pro Grosso Red/Black  Vans Sk8-Hi Vert Pro Grosso Red/Black  Vans Sk8-Mid Vert Pro Grosso Red/Black  Vans Sk-8 Mid Vert Pro Grosso Red/Black  Vans Era Pro Grosso Red  Vans Era Pro Grosso Red  Vans Era Pro Grosso Red  Jeff Grosso for Vans "Legends" Pack © Alex Kroviak for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us |
| Gourmet Quattro Skate Red/White Posted: 01 Mar 2011 11:58 AM PST After seeing the Grey/White makeup, Gourmet gives us another colorway to kick-push in. The Gourmet Quattro Skate Red/White uses the same materials and blocking as the grey version with red in place. Branding is apparent on the upper and tongue with a modest white midsole finishing them off. More dressy and refined than your standard skate sneaker, these are available now at Concepts. Gourmet Quattro Skate  Gourmet Quattro Skate Red/White © Ian Stonebrook for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us |
| Bowerman Family Recovers Original Nike Waffle Iron Posted: 01 Mar 2011 10:58 AM PST For decades, the Bowerman family had been pestered. “Where is the waffle iron?” curious letter writers and Nike campus visitors would ask. There was no answer, as Barbara Bowerman was sure she had thrown out the breakfast maker that launched an athletic empire years before. A little pre-construction cleaning later though, the catalyst for Nike’s success appeared in a buried cardboard box. Melissa Bowerman’s (Bill’s daughter) brother-in-law recently unearthed the original waffle iron, as well as some original Nike shoes, in a box that had been buried on the family farm. Though he wanted to throw the vintage goods away, Melissa knew just what those items were and their significance. For those unaware, the sneaker that revolutionized Bowerman and Phil Knight’s business was 1974′s Waffle Trainer, which we know today as the Waffle Racer. Bowerman had been looking for a lightweight sole design that would be efficient on University of Oregon’s new artificial surface track, as well as other running surfaces. A moment of brilliance came in 1971 when he realized that a waffle iron’s imprint, when reversed, would provide great traction on the underside of a shoe. After three years of tinkering, Nike’s revolutionary track shoe was born and an empire began. Unfortunately, that tinkering also led to Bowerman gluing the waffle plates together and disposing of them. Last week marked Bill Bowerman’s 100th birthday, which Nike executives and Historian Scott Reames felt would be a great time to reveal the discovery to Nike employees. If you’re wondering what it took for Nike to acquire the artifact, Melissa was tight-lipped but revealed that a “generous sum” was given to build a much-needed pole-vault pit for the track team at Condon-Wheeler High School (Bill Bowerman’s alma mater). And you thought your collection contained rarities.  Bill and Barbara Bowerman Source: Oregon Live © Alex Kroviak for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | 4 comments | Add to del.icio.us |
| Nike Air Max Fly By “Chain Link” Lineup Posted: 01 Mar 2011 10:28 AM PST “Chain Link” makeups of the Nike Air Max Fly By release at Nike Store. Numerous colorways resemble team banks from a distance but stand out in part to the chain graphic on the upper strap. Hyperfuse technology carries the upper with Air Max popping up in the heel. Will you be hooping in the Fly By? Tell us in the comment section. Nike Air Max Fly By  Nike Air Max Fly By Black/White-Black  Nike Air Max Fly By Black/White-Metallic Gold  Nike Air Max Fly By Gorge Green/White-Electric Green  Nike Air Max Fly By Varsity Royal/White-Photo Blue  Nike Air Max Fly By Midnight Navy/White-Sport Red  Nike Air Max Fly By Imperial Purple/White-Club Purple  Nike Air Max Fly By Varsity Red/White-Chilling Red  Nike Air Max Fly By Team Orange/White-Total Orange © Ian Stonebrook for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | 2 comments | Add to del.icio.us |
| Air Jordan 11 IE Low White/Varsity Red Posted: 01 Mar 2011 09:58 AM PST New images reveal a sample pair of the Air Jordan 11 IE Low in a White/Varsity Red makeup. Supposedly a fall release, this Jordan 11 IE Low features a white tumbled leather upper atop a varsity red elephant print mudguard and varsity red midsole. Varsity red lines the sneaker as well and pops up again on the translucent outsole. If these do drop will you cop? Tell us in the comment section. Air Jordan 11 IE Low  Air Jordan 11 IE Low White/Varsity Red  Air Jordan 11 IE Low White/Varsity Red  Air Jordan 11 IE Low White/Varsity Red Source: Modern Notoriety © Ian Stonebrook for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | 29 comments | Add to del.icio.us |
| Nike Air Max 90 “Grinchfrared” Custom Posted: 01 Mar 2011 09:09 AM PST Last week, we showed you one of the better custom design we have seen in the form of the “Bordeaux” Air Jordan 6. If designed correctly, custom designs can be very intriguing to say the least. This week, we take an in-depth look at the design process and finished product of the custom Nike Air Max 90 “Grinchfrared”. Our homie Jake Danklefs decided to incorporate a Kobe VI “Grinch” theme to the iconic “Infrared” Nike Air Max 90. As seen in the photos below, Danklefs applied a scaly, snakeskin-like element on the side panels and toe area. In addition, a lime green paint shade was added to the mesh-laced toe box, collar and nylon tongue. What are your thoughts on this unique combination of sought-after sneakers? If the Nike Air Max 90 “Grinchfrared” was an actual creation from Nike, would you purchase? Check out a full, photo recap of the Nike Air Max 90 “Grinchfrared” Custom design process.  Nike Air Max 90 "Grinchfrared" Custom  Nike Air Max 90 "Grinchfrared" Custom  Nike Air Max 90 "Grinchfrared" Custom  Nike Air Max 90 "Grinchfrared" Custom  Nike Air Max 90 "Grinchfrared" Custom  Nike Air Max 90 "Grinchfrared" Custom  Nike Air Max 90 "Grinchfrared" Custom  Nike Air Max 90 "Grinchfrared" Custom  Nike Air Max 90 "Grinchfrared" Custom  Nike Air Max 90 "Grinchfrared" Custom Source: jwdanklefs © George Kiel III for NiceKicks.com, 2011. | Permalink | 26 comments | Add to del.icio.us |
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