Japanese fashion superstar Nigo’s A Bathing Ape label has its own Chuck Taylor tribute in the Apesta, but BAPE’s leader reached outside his brand’s bounds for this latest project, a new set for the ultra-premium Nike Addict line that applies the designer’s signature approach to an old favorite. The Nigo x Nike Addict Chuck Taylor Free Run adds a zipper to its lateral sides, a move that switches to the exterior-facing side a feature we’ve seen applied to many classic basketballers’ medial panels in recent months. Furthermore, the zipper placket is more fully exposed than those other zipped kicks, and this distinct application serves as the exlamation point on the ‘opposite day’ vibe. This unique feature in addition to top-notch materials and a Vibram sole has these north Nike Free Run Shoes of $300USD; are they worth importing from the select Japanese retailers that now have them in stock? via HB
Are you livin’ that jet life? If you find yourself in airports more often than others, it’s likely that you’ve mastered the art of dressing comfortably for aerial transportation, part of which is greatly influenced by footwear selection. Comfy runners or easy slip-on Jordans? Frequent flyer. Those super-high top boots with multiple buckles that take four minutes to undo? Someone get this guy a barf-bag. In any case, if you’re waiting around the terminal for your seating section to get called or are still grounded on the tarmac, you can show off your kicks using Instagram and tagging it with #kicksonaplane. Check out some of the in-flight sneakertainment on Kicks On A Plane and let us know what your favorite flight travel Nike Free Run 4.0 V2 kicks are!
The ongoing team-up between DC Comics and Nike is one that just makes sense, a pairing of entities that have long since cemented their status in the realm of Americana. The latest looks from the collaboration see Wonder Nike Free Run 3.0 V3 Woman and Killer Croc both getting their own pairs, with the classic canvas of the Chucks used quite literally as a canvas for the graphic approach. Stay with us after the jump for a look at the Chuck Taylor Free Run Hi and Low included in this latest drop from DC Comics x Nike and be on the lookout for them starting today at Journey’s retailers nationwide.