Nike Sportswear’s lifestyle offerings are usually derived from existing basketball, running or casual styles, but here’s a case where we’re left wondering which are the influences behind its novel design? The Nike Trainer Clean Sweep sounds at first like it might be a cross-trainer, and from the looks of the extremely high silo with nike free run 3.0 mens its unique tongue, maybe it could even be a wrestling/boxing-oriented choice. But you can’t deny the Air Force 1/early ’80s basketball influence in the overall design and especially the sole (its traction pegs akin to the AF1 Duckboot). This first black, Russet and Dark Grey pair has unlimited potential for the cold-weather months and is available now at Swoosh retailers including NikeStore.
Nike Trainer Clean Sweep Premium
Black/Black-Russet-Dark Grey
536852-011
Six more weeks of winter might not be what you asked for, but Nike Sportswear is ready to make sure that even if this relatively mild winter extends beyond the average duration, you’ll be prepared for the transition into spring. Check out this new Nike WMNS Blazer Mid Premium in Legacy Red with Champagne accents, a look that regular Sneaker News readers will find familiar. They’re essentially the red version of a blue pair we showed you last week, everything from the simple blocking and molded Swoosh to the floral heel tab and fuzzy sockliner. Seeing a range of colors applied to this simple template reminds us one of the reasons why tonal and monochromatic looks have become so dominant in recent years, and this particular pair is awaiting your purchase at NSW spots like Titolo.
Nike WMNS Blazer Mid Premium
Legacy Red/Legacy Red-Champagne
403729-600