When Nike dropped an impressive ‘Sailcloth’ Air Max Purcell just over two years ago, we couldn’t help but wonder that this was a sign from the One Star that their beloved ‘smile’-toed silhouette wouldn’t be subject to the kind of hybridization that has come to typify new Chuck Taylor drops. That proved false about six months later when the explicitly ‘decked’ Nike Air Max Purcell Boat midtops touched down, and while taking away nothing from first black suede pair and the other leather editions that followed it, this pair pictured above might be the best embodiment of its concept yet. White canvas meets brass eyelets and navy details on this Nike Free Run Sale design set to take summer 2012 by storm; have you found a better go-to white summertime sneaker than this one currently available at Mr. Porter?
Nike and UNDFTD is a duet we should definitely hear lots and lots about in the coming years. However, up until this point, most of their work has been focused on Nike’s sport heritage models – the Pro Leathers, the Weapons, etc.; with that said, this latest unveiling of the UNDFTD for Nike Air Max Purcell capsule covers even more ground as it touches on the clean Lifestyle sector with this upcoming Nike First String release. Arriving in Nike Free Run Mens three colorways (red, white, black) anchored by navy/red racing stripes on the midsole, the UNDFTD x Nike Air Max Purcell should easily nudge its way into all sneaker rotations this Summer – it’s just got Nike Free Run 3.0 V3 that undeniable ‘ease’ to it. Collect these at select Nike and Nike First String accounts beginning this Friday, May 25th, at $55 a pair.
The Nike Fast Break Hi might seem like it’s been around a bit more often, but it’s really something of a rarity from the One Star’s heritage catalog. That sense of familiarity is possibly a reflection of their similarity to the Puma First Round hightop, but the sidewall branding on this pair’s sole ensures there’s absolutely no confusion. This brown, red and gold colorup is the kind of thing you’ll need to have in your closet come the colder months, but they can also sub in during the summer if you want to tone things down just a tad. Check these out up close below, let us know how this one compares to Nike’s icons like the Chuck Taylor and Air Max Purcell, and find this pair available now at Size?