This February, Nike continued their tradition of issuing special sneakers in honor of Black History Month, 2011′s BHM models marked by a luxurious black/gold colorway. The 2011 BHM releases sold quickly thanks in large part to their deluxe aesthetic, but did you know a select few pairs were even fancier? Check out these special wooden box editions of the Air Jordan III, Nike Star Player, Nike Air Force 1 and Zoom Kobe VI. They’re relatively simple when compared to the ZKVI ‘Snake Crate’ or some of the other special packaging we’ve seen in recent years but it seems a fitting match to the sneakers’ understated dignity. Click through to see more and let us know if you would’ve shelled out the extra cash to cop these (or if you’ll be planning to keep an eye out in case they hit the ‘bay). via Mayor
With St. Patrick’s Day just two days away, Nike will outfit its NBA athletes with the nike free v3 Nike Star cheap nike free run 2 australia Player EVO St. Patrick’s Day PE. Fetauring a green upper with a white toe and logo with golden trim on the heel-cap and upper, the St. Patrick’s Day PE will make its in-game debut during Thursday night’s NBA action. Nike athlete and Chicago Bulls forward Kyle Korver will be rocking these while reigning threes and helping his Bulls squad climb a-top the league. With the rapid pace of winning the Bulls are experiencing, do they even need more luck? Check out the extra shot below and let us know what you think.
Two of America’s iconic brands, Nike and Dickies were founded within ten years of one another during the 20th century’s first quarter. They’re even more closely related when you examine that the first Chuck Taylors were issued in 1917 and Dickies was established the following year, so the above pictured collaboration can be seen to have truly been (only) a matter of time. The Dickies x Nike Chuck Taylor nike free 3.0 All Star Boot Hi is something like a Chuck fused with Dickies’ 6″ Trader boot, the latter’s logo stitched in simple white embroidery on the lateral heels just so you know what’s up. Bake up an apple pie and get ready to enjoy the All-American goodness; these joints should hit select One Star retailers here in the States shortly. via Dunk
We saw a few new Star Players and Sea Stars last week but what else does Nike Skateboarding have in store for spring 2011? Well you just gotta expect CONS is coming through with something Chuck Taylor related, and indeed, the CTS (Chuck Taylor Skate) comes through with two new colorways inverting each other’s blocking of black and red. New Anthony Pappalardo Pro Models in yellow/black and beige/white both have a vibrant, springy feel while Nick Trapasso’s signature goes for a Sacramento Kings-style suede colorway. Click through to see the entire set and look for these at select CONS retailers this week.
Most sneakerheads were at cheap nike for sale least somewhat familiar with the inspiration behind last July’s Nike SB Dunk High Premium ‘Born in the USA’, but can you pick out the Bruce Springsteen connection with the above pictured new release? Before the aforementioned 1984 classic, the Boss’ biggest hit nike free run 2 for cheap to date was 1975′s Born to Run, upon the cover of which Springsteen is pictured with his signature Fender Telecaster strapped overtop a Schott leather jacket. The company has been making fine leather goods for nearly a nike cheap sale century now so this Schott x Nike Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Jacket seems a fitting match. These joints are done in rich navy blue leather with a bronze zipper running the eyelets and another on the heel. Are they better than the memorable (PRODUCT)RED edition or last year’s Schott black suede pair? Click through to see more shots to aid your decision and look for these at US Nike First String retailers soon. via Invincible.
For a brand so few Sneaker News readers are likely familiar with, Finnish textile maker Marimekko has played a big role in American history. Ratia’s mildly kitschy patterns showed up in the biggest of spotlights when Jackie O wore a bunch of the brand’s dresses during the 1960 presidential campaign (the type of thing that’d make grocery-store-checkout-asile-headline-news these days), they struck up a partnership with Crate and Barrel and have been distributed and used in displays by the store ever since. So this is a brand who played a huge role in the rise of patterned fabrics and have impacted everything from pretty much all of the furniture at Anthropologie to the box-lining paper you get with a new pair of NIKEiDs. So with all this history in mind, it’s fitting to see such an influential company collaborate with Nike on their most classic silhouettes. The Marimekko x Nike Chuck Taylor All Star High and Ox, Jack Purcell ‘Helen’ and the new Chuck Taylor All Star PJ will all be adorned with bright and playful patterns in womens sizes and you can see the whole set plus a short film about the capsule when you click the jump below.
Most sneakerheads were at cheap nike for sale least somewhat familiar with the inspiration behind last July’s Nike SB Dunk High Premium ‘Born in the USA’, but can you pick out the Bruce Springsteen connection with the above pictured new release? Before the aforementioned 1984 classic, the Boss’ biggest hit nike free run 2 for cheap to date was 1975′s Born to Run, upon the cover of which Springsteen is pictured with his signature Fender Telecaster strapped overtop a Schott leather jacket. The company has been making fine leather goods for nearly a nike cheap sale century now so this Schott x Nike Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Jacket seems a fitting match. These joints are done in rich navy blue leather with a bronze zipper running the eyelets and another on the heel. Are they better than the memorable (PRODUCT)RED edition or last year’s Schott black suede pair? Click through to see more shots to aid your decision and look for these at US Nike First String retailers soon. via Invincible.
For a brand so few Sneaker News readers are likely familiar with, Finnish textile maker Marimekko has played a big role in American history. Ratia’s mildly kitschy patterns showed up in the biggest of spotlights when Jackie O wore a bunch of the brand’s dresses during the 1960 presidential campaign (the type of thing that’d make grocery-store-checkout-asile-headline-news these days), they struck up a partnership with Crate and Barrel and have been distributed and used in displays by the store ever since. So this is a brand who played a huge role in the rise of patterned fabrics and have impacted everything from pretty much all of the furniture at Anthropologie to the box-lining paper you get with a new pair of NIKEiDs. So with all this history in mind, it’s fitting to see such an influential company collaborate with Nike on their most classic silhouettes. The Marimekko x Nike Chuck Taylor All Star High and Ox, Jack Purcell ‘Helen’ and the new Chuck Taylor All Star PJ will all be adorned with bright and playful patterns in womens sizes and you can see the whole set plus a short film about the capsule when you click the jump below.
Junya Watanabe’s Comme des Garçons both have their own sneakers and have been collaborating with established brands for years and their latest team-up comes with a brand they’re familiar. Comme des Garçons PLAY x Nike Jack Purcell cheap nike free runs for sale applies the collection’s signature heart face in black atop a white canvas base. The result is a stark contrast that’s as clean as it is eye-catching, though they’re somewhat limited so who knows if you’ll ever see a pair in the streets. Click through to get a better look and look for these along with black and white Chuck Taylors (not pictured) at select One Star retailers like Athens’ Number 3 at the end of the month.
Nike Japan is known to offer unique takes on the One Star’s classic models every new month, but it’s worth noting one of these releases is taking off on a theme we saw late last year. The Nike Japan Jack Purcell comes with a pyramid stud allover print that reminds us of the general aesthetic quality of December’s Candy Pack Slip-Ons. It’s a pretty distinct look when compared to the only other patterned look from this set, a 4-color camo Chuck Taylor. The rest of the set is typified by simple colorways and premium leathers so click through to see some of the best of the bunch and head to Nike Japan to pick up a pair now.
Nike Skateboarding is finding a growing following for its classic-meets-current footwear collection and Nike Air Max 2010 these new Black Flag collection drops are sure to meet with an equally positive reception. The CONS Star Player is joined by two Sea Stars, all three of which feature simple tonal construction on the upper with a cheap nike free run 2 white sole. The Star Players are all black with a red bottom of which you might see a glimpse from time to time, while green or black suede Sea Stars go for gum outsoles. Click through to see the latest CONS skate sneakers and grab yours today from Primitive.
Nike Japan is known to offer unique takes on the One Star’s classic models every new month, but it’s worth noting one of these releases is taking off on a theme we saw late last year. The Nike Japan Jack Purcell comes with a pyramid stud allover print that reminds us of the general aesthetic quality of December’s Candy Pack Slip-Ons. It’s a pretty distinct look when compared to the only other patterned look from this set, a 4-color camo Chuck Taylor. The rest of the set is typified by simple colorways and premium leathers so click through to see some of the best of the bunch and head to Nike Japan to pick up a pair now.
Nike Skateboarding is finding a growing following for its classic-meets-current footwear collection and Nike Air Max 2010 these new Black Flag collection drops are sure to meet with an equally positive reception. The CONS Star Player is joined by two Sea Stars, all three of which feature simple tonal construction on the upper with a cheap nike free run 2 white sole. The Star Players are all black with a red bottom of which you might see a glimpse from time to time, while green or black suede Sea Stars go for gum outsoles. Click through to see the latest CONS skate sneakers and grab yours today from Primitive.
Another week, another fresh batch of kicks for the Top 20 of Sneaker News Blogs: nike free run WDYWT. Of course, there were a ton of great submissions with the likes of Air Jordan retros and Air Max selections, but the focus is on twenty pairs of shoes that have yet to be featured on the Top 20 as well as shoes that you just don’t run into on a daily basis. Take for example the Air Max 95 Z with the zippered construction or the HTM Runboot, but there are plenty of familiar faces in this week’s crop that are worth a look. Check out all twenty kicks and vote for your favorite, and don’t forget to submit your daily kicks to Sneaker News Blogs: WDYWT – the easy instructions are just ahead!
The Nike All-Star is an integral cog in the extraordinary history of athletic footwear and in this collaboration with Swedish retailer Sneakersnstuff, Nike is paying its own tribute to a centuries-old tradition. Lovikka, a northern village of Sweden, was notorious for its harsh cold and wind conditions but remarkable for its hard-working townspeople. A local villager named Erika Aittamaa knitted wool mittens to keep her family and fellow villagers warm in the unfriendly climate, and soon the growing popularity of the wool accessories became a growing business and trademark of the village that is still recognized today. Nike, in a partnership with Sneakersnstuff, has created the ‘Lovikka’ All-Star, a wool-construction Nike All-Star taking after a mitten, with the ‘SNS’ logo stitched on the medial wall and multi-colored tassels at the heels. The Sneakersnstuff x Nike Lovikka All-Star will release on December 3rd exclusively at Nike First String accounts such as Bodega, Undefeated, Colette, Sneakersnstuff, and Hanon.
When an all green Nike Zoom Kobe VI surfaced as Kobe Bryant’s Christmas Day colorway, it was natural to associate them with the holiday’s greenest fictional character: Dr. Seuss’ Grinch. Dude was not only covered in lime colored fur, but he was among the more jealous villains on record before the tiny Hoos melted his heart. It’s a story for the ages, and whether the above mentioned ZK6 was inspired by this tale, Cato from the Green Hornet or both, here’s a look at an official Dr. Seuss collaboration effort that requires zero speculation. The Dr. Nike Air Max Skyline Seuss x Nike Chuck Taylor All Star nike free run trainers Grinch Pack contains ten different models spread across both high and lowtop models in adult and kids sizes. They range from full on Grinch faces on the lateral heels to subtler designs and all are currently available at the source: Nike.
The Nike All-Star is an integral cog in the extraordinary history of athletic footwear and in this collaboration with Swedish retailer Sneakersnstuff, Nike is paying its own tribute to a centuries-old tradition. Lovikka, a northern village of Sweden, was notorious for its harsh cold and wind conditions but remarkable for its hard-working townspeople. A local villager named Erika Aittamaa knitted wool mittens to keep her family and fellow villagers warm in the unfriendly climate, and soon the growing popularity of the wool accessories became a growing business and trademark of the village that is still recognized today. Nike, in a partnership with Sneakersnstuff, has created the ‘Lovikka’ All-Star, a wool-construction Nike All-Star taking after a mitten, with the ‘SNS’ logo stitched on the medial wall and multi-colored tassels at the heels. The Sneakersnstuff x Nike Lovikka All-Star will release on December 3rd exclusively at Nike First String accounts such as Bodega, Undefeated, Colette, Sneakersnstuff, and Hanon.
When an all green Nike Zoom Kobe VI surfaced as Kobe Bryant’s Christmas Day colorway, it was natural to associate them with the holiday’s greenest fictional character: Dr. Seuss’ Grinch. Dude was not only covered in lime colored fur, but he was among the more jealous villains on record before the tiny Hoos melted his heart. It’s a story for the ages, and whether the above mentioned ZK6 was inspired by this tale, Cato from the Green Hornet or both, here’s a look at an official Dr. Seuss collaboration effort that requires zero speculation. The Dr. Nike Air Max Skyline Seuss x Nike Chuck Taylor All Star nike free run trainers Grinch Pack contains ten different models spread across both high and lowtop models in adult and kids sizes. They range from full on Grinch faces on the lateral heels to subtler designs and all are currently available at the source: Nike.
He has a CONS signature on the way for fall, but as is made clear by the inner tongue tag of the latest ‘Black Flag’ Nike Star Player Skate XLT, this “colorway [was] inspired by Kenny Anderson.” A suitable holdover till the KA-One hits retail in Q3, this new Star Player Skate is as smooth as Anderson’s street skills, a simple black and white palette that adds a bright blue foxing band to give the shoe a vague Orlando Magic feel. But there’s no slight of hand here, just old school looks with modern tech touches and they’re arriving at select CONS skate retailers even as you read this. via CT
The Nike Jack Purcell is a simple if graceful cheap nike shoes sale classic, but this is the first pack to come right out and say as much in their name. These new Jack Purcell Grace Mids are notable for their use of a two-toned sole that extends the Purcell’s signature black-striped toe to the end of that cap, plus an exaggerated foxing band around the entire shoe. These woven cotton Jack Purcells also feature CoolMax material on the insoles women nike free 3.0 v3 to achieve maximum breathability during the warm months and you can see close-ups of purple and black pairs when you click on the jump below. Let us know which one you prefer and look for these at select US One Star retailers soon. via mita sneakers.
When it comes time to make a list of the best sneaker collaborators, boutiques like UNDEFEATED and Supreme will likely top the list, but we’d be cheap nike free run 2 hard pressed to come up with an individual who more consistently cranks out top-notch tag-team efforts than Ronnie Fieg. This dude’s something like a mad scientist when it comes to getting the most out of classic silhouettes and perhaps nowhere has this been more readily apparent than the new Ronnie Fieg x Nike Star Player 75 pack. One hightop and one lowtop are done in premium navy blue and olive green leather, respectively, each held together with tonal stitching and secured by your choice of leather or waxed cotton laces. Toss in perforated leather sockliners and you’re looking at perhaps the best Star Players we’ve ever seen, two dope pairs that’ll hit retail exclusively at David Z.’s flagship on Broadway in New York plus their e-store this Friday, March 18th.
The Nike Jack Purcell is a simple if graceful cheap nike shoes sale classic, but this is the first pack to come right out and say as much in their name. These new Jack Purcell Grace Mids are notable for their use of a two-toned sole that extends the Purcell’s signature black-striped toe to the end of that cap, plus an exaggerated foxing band around the entire shoe. These woven cotton Jack Purcells also feature CoolMax material on the insoles women nike free 3.0 v3 to achieve maximum breathability during the warm months and you can see close-ups of purple and black pairs when you click on the jump below. Let us know which one you prefer and look for these at select US One Star retailers soon. via mita sneakers.
When it comes time to make a list of the best sneaker collaborators, boutiques like UNDEFEATED and Supreme will likely top the list, but we’d be cheap nike free run 2 hard pressed to come up with an individual who more consistently cranks out top-notch tag-team efforts than Ronnie Fieg. This dude’s something like a mad scientist when it comes to getting the most out of classic silhouettes and perhaps nowhere has this been more readily apparent than the new Ronnie Fieg x Nike Star Player 75 pack. One hightop and one lowtop are done in premium navy blue and olive green leather, respectively, each held together with tonal stitching and secured by your choice of leather or waxed cotton laces. Toss in perforated leather sockliners and you’re looking at perhaps the best Star Players we’ve ever seen, two dope pairs that’ll hit retail exclusively at David Z.’s flagship on Broadway in New York plus their e-store this Friday, March 18th.