Nike recently remixed the Auckland Racer in much the same way as their Chuck Taylor and Star Nike Free 3.0 V2 Player have been meshed-out, but this latest release proves the One Star still has some loyalty to the original. The Nike Auckland Racer Ox looks like it could be a podium shoe for the US or UK this Olympic summer, its red and navy overlay segments adding a patriotic character to the white ripstop base. Another way to get at the old school running vibe outside of the more widespread Air Max or New Balance classics, these new Auckland Racer Ox lowtops are available now from Caliroots.
Aside from the textured TUF that was no doubt also inspired by burlap bags, we haven’t seen any sneakers themed after the good ol’ gunny sack. That changes with word of Nike Free Run 4.0 V3 this new Nike Chuck Taylor Free Run Ox duo from the One Star’s Japanese division, two earthy, ruggedly constructed lowtops that could become an everyday standard for you in much the same way that farmers have relied on those trusty bags for ages. Their rough uppers add quite a bit of depth to those fairly plain shades, and just a hint of color on the tongue finishes these off nicely. ’Gunny shoe’ is another name for that kind of bag but that might change, now that two pairs that literally reflect that style are now available from Nike Japan.
Nike Skateboarding just authored a two-part collabo with Stussy Deluxe, and now we’re starting to see the first in-house designs from their summer collection hit retailers around the country. This trio is equally balanced between old and new, the Nike CTX Ox connecting to that timeless Chuck Taylor lineage with a perfect-for-summer white canvas build. Anthony Pappalardo’s signature goes for a similar sole, but adds grey to the upper for a bit more contrast, while the recently debuted Sergeant Ox stays just as clean in a different corner of the color spectrum with its navy-on-ivory build. Check out all three Nike Air Max Mens after the jump and grab yours at CONS retailers like Premier.