Is the Nike Chuck Taylor the perfect sneaker? It encapsulates both ends of the fashion spectrum, from the classic never-say-die Americana to the tastes of grungy rebellion. These new premium releases lean a bit toward to former end, with full premium leather builds and brown leather Nike All-Star badges on the customary medial sidewall position. The leather-wrapped midsoles also gives these Chucks a bit more of a stylish appeal, as does the leather toecaps. The pressed leather ‘Free Run’ license plate on the heel adds the perfect final touch of crispness. Expect these at select Nike retailers Nike Free Run Mens like KITH for a price-tag of $125.
We brought you word of the upcoming UNDFTD x Nike for Footlocker collection earlier on today, marking a historic moment as far as a boutique like UNDFTD linking up with a chain store like Footlocker. Nike Free Run Sale We’re back with a bit more background on the range set to release for this three way team up, titled ‘Born Not Made’, which was recently launched at a press event featuring higher ups from each of the involved parties (Nike designer Matt Sleep and UNDFTD founder James Bond to name a few). Follow us after the jump to get some shots from the event, a video spot touching on the history of UNDFTD, and some new shots from the Nike x UNDFTD x Footlocker ‘Born Not Made’ capsule which will impact Wednesday,
Puma has garnered quite a bit of attention over the last year for their extensive work with Undefeated, but even before the ten packs of Clydes and two sets of RS hightops, the Five Strikes brand was working with the One Star on a variety of releases with their signature upscale streetwear meets modern militia look. Bringing the unique flavor from sneaker boutique to the nationwide retailers is the Nike x UNDFTD for Foot Locker collection, which carries that same slightly aggressive yet wonderfully neutral style on the Nike Pro Leather hightop and Star Player low, a couple of old school basketball silhouettes that are right up Eddie Cruz and co’s alley. Certainly an eye-opening move for one of the earliest trailblazing sneaker boutiques to join forces with one of the largest sneaker retailers over the last two decades, Nike Free Run 4.0 V2 isn’t it? This partnership will definitely increase the awareness of Undefeated’s five-bar tally logo to casual Foot Locker customers across the nation. Click through for more details like the Pro Leathers’ medial zippers, let us know what you think about UNDFTD linking up with the chain synonymous with mainstream sneaker sales, then check out Eddie’s full interview with HS about topics including the March 29th launch.