If the idea of SOPHNET adding a zipper to the side of an iconic basketball sneaker seems familiar, that means you’ve nike running shoes probably been reading Sneaker News on the reg. The Japanese clothing line just launched a zippered Nike Blazer Mid AB that makes us wonder if a collaboration like the one pictured above would have even been possible before Nike Inc. purchased Nike. All speculation aside, the SOPHNET x Nike Chuck Taylor All Star is a welcome addition to the relatively limited world of zip-up kicks and worthy sequel to 2009′s 10th anniversary edition. Relative to the Blazers, their fast-entry enclosure moved to the lateral side to make room for the Chuck’s iconic medial ankle badge. These joints are super clean with a navy blue foxing band contrasting the white canvas upper and if you’re in the area you’ll be able to find these at all SOPHNET. retailers in Japan starting this Saturday, March 5th.
Were we forced to omit the Sneaker News Top 30 due to conflicting interests, we’d have to place Complex.com at the top of the list of best sneaker lists. The online edition of Marc Ecko’s flagship mag has done it again, this time compiling a compendium of the 50 Greatest Skate Shoes ever produced. This inventory is an index of models as antique and obscure as the Vans Woodstock to modern classics like the Supra Skytop and Chad Muska’s own éS signature somewhere in between. It’s quite a sight to notice how far skate sneaker aesthetics have come, from ’70s and ’80s basketball sneakers to tech-happy ’90s looks and back again. As with any list, most of the fun is in checking out the results, vehemently disagreeing and then arguing with your homies about which ones you’d pick, so click through to see a few standouts and head over to Complex to see the list in cheap nike free run 2 shoes its entirety.
About two years ago, Sneaker News showed you a Nike Chuck Taylor sample that unfortunately never made it to retail. These joints were done up to look as though you’d cut your lawn in a pair of fresh white All Stars, and while their nixing is lamentable, here’s a new effort from the One Star with a similar ruined-new-shoes feel. The Nike Jack Purcell ‘Chewing Gum’ makes light of one of cheap nike free run 2 the worst things you can have happen to a fresh pair of kicks, quite literally underlining their two-toned sole with a text label on the pinky toe area. A solid theme, especially considering the gum rubber bottom in use, these joints will hit Nike Japan retailers next month.
Ace Hotel first opened its doors in 1999 in Seattle with its arms wide open to musicians, artists, and other creative minds and today, with three locations in the U.S., Ace is considered to be one of the leaders of progressive American establishments dedicated to cultivating the arts and of course, providing shelter. Nike has recognized Ace Hotel’s mission statement and growing status and has created a special colorway of the Nike Chuck Taylor All-Star Bosey; the upper features an olive drab waxed canvas material with a rubberized gum toe-cap with Bosey-boot grooves for a military-inspired appeal. Simply put, the design combines class and culture, and if you’ve ever enjoyed a night at the Ace Hotel or a few drinks in its lobby lounge, you’ll understand the connection in a nike free 2 cheap snap. The final personal touch is seen on the insole, with a’ You Are Here’ graphic that is seen on the entrance rain mat at Ace’s New York City location. The Ace Hotel x Nike Chuck Taylor All-Star Bosey is part of the Nike First String Collection with a price-tag of $100, and will be available at the three Ace Hotel locations this Friday, January 7th, with a pre-order at the Ace Hotel Shop available right now.
SBTG has been a heavy-hitter in the world of customized sneakers and it’s no wonder how they’ve been a prominent and notable name in the sneaker sub-culture during that span. SBTG now introduces ‘Garage Days’, a throwback tribute to SBTG’s earlier days of customizing apparel and toys as a child – a past-time he calls his ‘Garage Days’. Included in the limited edition collection is apparel, home goods, and of course, sneakers; the Nike Blazer Mid, Air Max 90, New Balance 1400, and Nike Chuck Taylor leather are part of this outstanding collection, each featuring SBTG’s trademark brushstrokes with themes rooted in his childhood memories. Take a look at the gorgeous gallery of images after the jump and hit up SBTG Royalefam to commission your own pair.
Nike First String is on par with Nike Supreme, Jordan Premier and Vans Vault, offering premium materials and carefully crafted colorways for heritage models. The latest First String release from the One Star is, well, the Nike One Star Classic 74 OX, pictured above with a number of design elements unique to this pack. First off is a diagonal stripe of microperforations surrounding the side panel Stars, which serves to subtly emphasize cheap nikes for sale online the branding Nike Air Max LTD and also lead your eye to the unique sole. These joints have their traditional kickplate applied not in molded rubber, but rather, in the form of a stitched-on strip of leather with the typical texture simply embossed into its surface. The entire sole is sewn together like this, and including a leather foxing band, it serves to give a unique layered look. Check out more shots after the jump and look for these at select Nike retailers soon. via ST
SBTG has been a heavy-hitter in the world of customized sneakers and it’s no wonder how they’ve been a prominent and notable name in the sneaker sub-culture during that span. SBTG now introduces ‘Garage Days’, a throwback tribute to SBTG’s earlier days of customizing apparel and toys as a child – a past-time he calls his ‘Garage Days’. Included in the limited edition collection is apparel, home goods, and of course, sneakers; the Nike Blazer Mid, Air Max 90, New Balance 1400, and Nike Chuck Taylor leather are part of this outstanding collection, each featuring SBTG’s trademark brushstrokes with themes rooted in his childhood memories. Take a look at the gorgeous gallery of images after the jump and hit up SBTG Royalefam to commission your own pair.
Nike First String is on par with Nike Supreme, Jordan Premier and Vans Vault, offering premium materials and carefully crafted colorways for heritage models. The latest First String release from the One Star is, well, the Nike One Star Classic 74 OX, pictured above with a number of design elements unique to this pack. First off is a diagonal stripe of microperforations surrounding the side panel Stars, which serves to subtly emphasize cheap nikes for sale online the branding Nike Air Max LTD and also lead your eye to the unique sole. These joints have their traditional kickplate applied not in molded rubber, but rather, in the form of a stitched-on strip of leather with the typical texture simply embossed into its surface. The entire sole is sewn together like this, and including a leather foxing band, it serves to give a unique layered look. Check out more shots after the jump and look for these at select Nike retailers soon. via ST
This Friday, Nike will introduce the classic Pro Leather to the First String Standards Collection. The Pro Leather is widely recognized as the ‘Dr. J’, a shoe that Julius Erving himself attributes numerous memorable moments to. The Nike Pro Leather is one of the earliest signature shoes in the history of footwear, and has ushered in the modern era of basketball footwear; it certainly is a worthy addition not only to the Nike First String Collection, but in the annals of footwear icons. This upcoming Pro Leather comes in a clean White/Navy colorway constructed with premium leather, and features the ‘Dr. J’ label in gold; it drops this Friday, August at Nike First String accounts with a retail price of $90, with just 168 pairs in circulation. Continue reading for a detailed look at the first Dr. J Pro Leather in the Nike First String Collection and stick with Sneaker News for more Nike updates.
Nike cheap nike shoes sale is synonymous with classic silhouettes like the Chuck Taylor All Star and Jack Purcell, but did you know that the One Star’s vault is also filled with old school models from other sports? On the running side of things, the Nike Force 5 offers a retro style not too dissimilar from New Balance or Saucony’s best offerings, these four new pairs highlighted by a colorway similar to the famed Air Jordan VIII ‘Aqua’. And in the context of a Nike runner, they might bring to mind images of Larry Johnson as ‘Grandmama’, which seems appropriate given the vintage design. Click through to see more angles and look for these at select Nike retailers. via Tenisfuki
We’ve seen several Mexican blanket-themed sneakers released over the past few years, though these designs have stopped short of the full-on trend status earned by vaguely similar Native American-inspired looks. But we might be on the verge of the woven look becoming equally popular, as right on the heels of a preview cheap free run 2 of a Nike WMNS Toki for fall comes nike free run 3.0 the Nike All Star N-Wool Hi, a Chuck Taylor hightop done in a rich multicolored weave. Two new colorways allow you to pick between the warmer red or cooler blue and green editions, both of which are available now directly from Nike.
Nike cheap nike shoes sale is synonymous with classic silhouettes like the Chuck Taylor All Star and Jack Purcell, but did you know that the One Star’s vault is also filled with old school models from other sports? On the running side of things, the Nike Force 5 offers a retro style not too dissimilar from New Balance or Saucony’s best offerings, these four new pairs highlighted by a colorway similar to the famed Air Jordan VIII ‘Aqua’. And in the context of a Nike runner, they might bring to mind images of Larry Johnson as ‘Grandmama’, which seems appropriate given the vintage design. Click through to see more angles and look for these at select Nike retailers. via Tenisfuki
We’ve seen several Mexican blanket-themed sneakers released over the past few years, though these designs have stopped short of the full-on trend status earned by vaguely similar Native American-inspired looks. But we might be on the verge of the woven look becoming equally popular, as right on the heels of a preview cheap free run 2 of a Nike WMNS Toki for fall comes nike free run 3.0 the Nike All Star N-Wool Hi, a Chuck Taylor hightop done in a rich multicolored weave. Two new colorways allow you to pick between the warmer red or cooler blue and green editions, both of which are available now directly from Nike.
Nike has offered countless collaborations over the past few years, perhaps none as ‘pure’ as this latest pack. The Dickies x Nike Chuck cheap nike shoes online Taylor All Star sticks to what these American icons are best at, combining Dickies’ signature twill with the immortal Chuck Taylor OX lowtop silhouette. Their simple construction means you might not be able to notice the superior quality from afar were there not Dickies embroidery on the lateral heels in white stitching, a fittingly clean way to tie the whole thing together. Check out more after the jump and look for these at select Nike retailers soon. via HB
A tradition that began in 1976 and a history dating back centuries upon centuries, Black History Month falls in February of each calendar year – a month long remembrance and celebration of the rich and powerful history of African-Americans. How one celebrates this momentous event differs by individual, and Nike expresses itself in the only way it truly can – by projecting the honor and spirit in its most beloved sneakers past and present. For 2011, the Nike Black History Month Pack pays tribute to three astounding black athletes of our time – Julius Erving, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant. Nike remembers Dr. J for his unifying nike shoes for men spirit as his energy and star-status helped combine the NBA and ABA; Michael Jordan for winning his first Slam Dunk title in 1987 and creating a unforgettable photographic memory forever instilled in sports and black history; Kobe Bryant for his astounding 81-point performance in 2006, signifying greatness in an era dominated team-oriented play.
The Nike Black History Month 2011 Collection includes the Nike Star Player, Air Jordan III, Nike Zoom Kobe VI, and the historic Nike Air Force 1; each installment of the Nike Black History Month 2011 Collection features the lustrious Black and Gold colorway and a particular graphic element in each shoe. Black represents the color of basketball shoes worn in the 1960′s, and Gold represents the supreme standard in which all of these notable individuals strive for. Continue reading for a detailed look at the entire Collection and stay tuned to Sneaker News nike free run shoes for more information.
A tradition that began in 1976 and a history dating back centuries upon centuries, Black History Month falls in February of each calendar year – a month long remembrance and celebration of the rich and powerful history of African-Americans. How one celebrates this momentous event differs by individual, and Nike expresses itself in the only way it truly can – by projecting the honor and spirit in its most beloved sneakers past and present. For 2011, the Nike Black History Month Pack pays tribute to three astounding black athletes of our time – Julius Erving, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant. Nike remembers Dr. J for his unifying nike shoes for men spirit as his energy and star-status helped combine the NBA and ABA; Michael Jordan for winning his first Slam Dunk title in 1987 and creating a unforgettable photographic memory forever instilled in sports and black history; Kobe Bryant for his astounding 81-point performance in 2006, signifying greatness in an era dominated team-oriented play.
The Nike Black History Month 2011 Collection includes the Nike Star Player, Air Jordan III, Nike Zoom Kobe VI, and the historic Nike Air Force 1; each installment of the Nike Black History Month 2011 Collection features the lustrious Black and Gold colorway and a particular graphic element in each shoe. Black represents the color of basketball shoes worn in the 1960′s, and Gold represents the supreme standard in which all of these notable individuals strive for. Continue reading for a detailed look at the entire Collection and stay tuned to Sneaker News nike free run shoes for more information.
If you ever had thoughts of building your own sneaker museum (after being inspired by Jordan Geller’s ShoeZeum), here’s a good way to start. Up for auction is a one-of-a-kind and super-rare lot of twelve used sneakers that just so happened to be worn by twelve players of the ’88 NBA Finals Champions Los Angeles Lakers. We must nike free 2 cheap disclose that the shoes are used (for around seven games) and that there are some stains on the upper (from champagne during the post-game celebration) as well as some writing/scribbling (autographs from the players). That star-studded ’88 Laker roster includes Magic Johnson, who wore the Nike ERX-400, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his adidas high-tops, Michael Cooper and his Asics, James Worthy and his New Balance, and eight more Laker greats. And extra fun tidbit is that this memorabilia is being sold by Mike Smrek, a back-up center for that championship team. Check out the entire lot below and follow the auction progress from GreyFlannelAuctions.
For a nike free 3.0 v3 women majority of the 20th century, Nike supplied ‘lifestyle sneakers’ before they even had a name. Take for instance the Chuck Taylor, a basketball shoe released in 1917 that went on to become one of THE default footwear choices for people of all ages all around the world. Chuck gave birth to the One Star and we’ve seen a ton of both of those models, so how about refreshing the latter with a new silhouette straight from the fashion world’s most popular trends? The Nike One Star Seeker can be seen as a midtop chukka silhouette atop a classic Nike vulcanized sole, their sole branding a simple star cutout on the lateral heel area. Chocolate and wheat suedes are both no-brainer staple items to anchor your wardrobe and they should be out soon as part of Nike’s fall 2011 catalog.
Working in a boutique that carries the hottest sneakers seems to be highly correlated with best of lists this week, as we just got a look at Concepts’ Frank the Butcher’s top 25 yesterday courtesy of Complex and here comes another. Straight from the LDRS mouth nike free run sale comes Ty’s Top 25 Sneakers of All Time, the Chicago stylemaker apparently sharing much of his taste with his aforementioned Boston-based counterpart. You might not agree with his exact selections (then again, who aside from the list’s curator ever does?) but one thing we can conclude from these most recent lists is that it is with good reason we’re seeing another ‘Black Cement’ Air Jordan III Retro release. Click through to see a sampling of what else Ty listed and head over to his blog to see the countdown in its entirety.
For a nike free 3.0 v3 women majority of the 20th century, Nike supplied ‘lifestyle sneakers’ before they even had a name. Take for instance the Chuck Taylor, a basketball shoe released in 1917 that went on to become one of THE default footwear choices for people of all ages all around the world. Chuck gave birth to the One Star and we’ve seen a ton of both of those models, so how about refreshing the latter with a new silhouette straight from the fashion world’s most popular trends? The Nike One Star Seeker can be seen as a midtop chukka silhouette atop a classic Nike vulcanized sole, their sole branding a simple star cutout on the lateral heel area. Chocolate and wheat suedes are both no-brainer staple items to anchor your wardrobe and they should be out soon as part of Nike’s fall 2011 catalog.
Working in a boutique that carries the hottest sneakers seems to be highly correlated with best of lists this week, as we just got a look at Concepts’ Frank the Butcher’s top 25 yesterday courtesy of Complex and here comes another. Straight from the LDRS mouth nike free run sale comes Ty’s Top 25 Sneakers of All Time, the Chicago stylemaker apparently sharing much of his taste with his aforementioned Boston-based counterpart. You might not agree with his exact selections (then again, who aside from the list’s curator ever does?) but one thing we can conclude from these most recent lists is that it is with good reason we’re seeing another ‘Black Cement’ Air Jordan III Retro release. Click through to see a sampling of what else Ty listed and head over to his blog to see the countdown in its entirety.