Camouflage print has been a recurring theme with Nike SB, appearing intermittently throughout the decade in a number of forms. Brian Anderson’s 2006 SB Dunk High took on the clear Camo approach with the militaristic Olive/Orange colorway, while other Camo joints like Reese Forbes’ ‘Hunter’ Camo and 2010′s Realtree Mids took on less direct points of view, but this upcoming July 2012 release is as clear-cut as you can get – Camouflage print paired with Black for a rugged edge that never seems to get old. adidas Originals just issued a new ZX 8000 colorway featuring a soft blue ribbed nylon underlay reminiscent of the late ’80s OG. ?And no sooner could we make that association than the Brand with the Three Stripes delivers on this cornerstone of their heritage lineup. Revive Customs brings this childhood favorite to the Air Jordan III ‘True Blue’, adding on a waffle-cone graphic on the mudguard, the icicles on the midsole, and the famous Mr. Softee mascot on the upper for a ‘Mr.
Rudy Gay wore a red/black colorway of the Nike Huarache 2010, and Vince Carter wore a similar colorway on a pair of his Nike Shox VC V. The Nike Hyperfuse, Hyperdunk 2010, Air Max Hyped, and many other sneakers were seen in the red/white colorway as well. The Nike Sky Force ’88 has been silent since the last of holiday 2011′s VNTG colorways, but here’s proof of at least two new upcoming pairs. A duo of new Sky Force midtops embraces the simple colorblocking that’s common to today and the time of its birth, though these pairs push way more to the 2012 side of things than those Vintage releases. Right before the NBA All-Star Break, Nike Sportswear hit us with a star-studded roster of Air Max footwear called the “Home Turf” Collection. Paying tribute to three influential European cities of London, Milan, and Paris, this Nike Air Max HomeTurf Collection is comprised of a trio of quartets (that’s twelve shoes total) with each set representing its respective city with select materials and colors.
Among major sneaker brands, Vans is the established leader when it comes to chukka silhouettes. ?Off the Wall’s rich skate heritage means they’re not connected with the desert boot and its offspring at a 1:1 level like Clarks, but they do command a wide range of chukka offerings including this style from the California collection. The Jordan Son of Mars Low in Dark Sea teal that first showed up back in April with a circular pattern on the lining was spotted this week with black innards. ?Does that mean this Jordan CP3.VII will find a different final form when they’re available for retail? ?This early shot is a rendering and that means it’s even easier should Jordan Brand decide to swap out the patterned sockliner for a solid color, but for our money, this is a worthwhile addition that gives the bright blue, black and red makeup even more of a draw.