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.
The Nike One Star Seeker debuted last fall, blending a chukka silhouette with the Nike Free Run 4.0 V3 familiar branding from what might be the Chuck Taylor Free Run’s most famous offspring. And now it’s time for more seeking this spring with two new pairs popping up in faded canvas with white contrast stitching to match their laces and Stars. Your choice of blue or black will in either case yield a versatile lifestyle look that feels like a traditional casual shoe but has just a pinch of that classic Nike athletic appeal. Check out both pairs after the jump, then buy one or both of them directly from Nike.
The Panama hat is a straw head-topper with a traditional brim often worn to accompany lightweight summertime suits. As such, they denote a certain kind of casual Air Max 87 Womens luxury, and Nike Free Run 5.0 V3 that feel is very much echoed by this upcoming pair of Chuck Taylors. The Nike Free Run Panama-Hat Hi applies the familiar texture of a woven upper to a beige pair that looks like the exact shade Air Max himself has shading that unmistakable monocle, as well as a brown edition whose hat version you’d want to steer clear on a hot day. But as footwear, they’re supremely versatile with just a hint of upscale appeal, and you’ll find them available now from select Nike Japan retailers.
Michael Jordan’s greatness in the game of basketball came before his time with the Chicago Bulls, when he made the White and Carolina a legendary visual scheme during his National Championship winning years with UNC. Before the Air Jordan and certainly before Nike, Jordan made iconic the Nike Pro Leather, a historically significant and influential basketball sneaker that has played a major role in what we see today.
The Panama hat is a straw head-topper with a traditional brim often worn to accompany lightweight summertime suits. As such, they denote a certain kind of casual Air Max 87 Womens luxury, and Nike Free Run 5.0 V3 that feel is very much echoed by this upcoming pair of Chuck Taylors. The Nike Free Run Panama-Hat Hi applies the familiar texture of a woven upper to a beige pair that looks like the exact shade Air Max himself has shading that unmistakable monocle, as well as a brown edition whose hat version you’d want to steer clear on a hot day. But as footwear, they’re supremely versatile with just a hint of upscale appeal, and you’ll find them available now from select Nike Japan retailers.
Michael Jordan’s greatness in the game of basketball came before his time with the Chicago Bulls, when he made the White and Carolina a legendary visual scheme during his National Championship winning years with UNC. Before the Air Jordan and certainly before Nike, Jordan made iconic the Nike Pro Leather, a historically significant and influential basketball sneaker that has played a major role in what we see today.
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?
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?
John Varvatos’ Nike collaborations are typified by premium quality with a well aged look achieved by blackening key elements. His latest keeps that signature look to a minimum but points just as strongly to the past by applying muted, almost ‘antiqued’ colors along with the kind of broken-in luxury build that’ll have you thinking “They don’t make ‘em like these any more.” Luckily, they do, and this new round of John Varvatos x Nike JV Pro Leathers in both heights has the kind of timeless appeal that’ll keep them in your rotation for years to come. Hopefully the same can be said of the Nike by Varvatos collab, and you can grab its latest product at top-tier shops like CNCPTS.
Stussy, the unflinching mainstay of urban street culture, has made an everlasting mark in footwear circles for heading some of the most beloved sneaker collaborations in history. Continuing the storied tradition is this Friday’s drop of the Stussy x Nike Sea Star – a mini-collection featuring two Sea Stars in contrasting builds. One pair features this season’s comeback print (camouflage) while the other is comprised of a more nautical feel with the navy blue. Both feature camouflage print insoles with Stussy notifications by way of the insole as well as the tab on the lateral ankle of the shoe. Expect these at select Stussy retailers this Friday, March 16th. via FRESHNESS
Dr. Seuss‘ The Lorax is a major trending topic right now, from its box office-besting $70.7 million opening weekend to all the talk in the media juxtaposing the film’s message with its widespread cross-promotional efforts. One such product tie-in is a collaboration with the One Star on a pack of The Lorax Nike Free Run 5.0 V2 x Nike Chuck Taylor Free Run designs. Each of them offers its own take Nike Free Run Sale on the Truffula trees that stand at the crux of the plot, with two hightops and one lowtop available for men and women and a compliment of kids designs completing the set. Air Max 87 Womens Click through to see more images and grab yours straight from Nike.
Stussy, the unflinching mainstay of urban street culture, has made an everlasting mark in footwear circles for heading some of the most beloved sneaker collaborations in history. Continuing the storied tradition is this Friday’s drop of the Stussy x Nike Sea Star – a mini-collection featuring two Sea Stars in contrasting builds. One pair features this season’s comeback print (camouflage) while the other is comprised of a more nautical feel with the navy blue. Both feature camouflage print insoles with Stussy notifications by way of the insole as well as the tab on the lateral ankle of the shoe. Expect these at select Stussy retailers this Friday, March 16th. via FRESHNESS
Dr. Seuss‘ The Lorax is a major trending topic right now, from its box office-besting $70.7 million opening weekend to all the talk in the media juxtaposing the film’s message with its widespread cross-promotional efforts. One such product tie-in is a collaboration with the One Star on a pack of The Lorax Nike Free Run 5.0 V2 x Nike Chuck Taylor Free Run designs. Each of them offers its own take Nike Free Run Sale on the Truffula trees that stand at the crux of the plot, with two hightops and one lowtop available for men and women and a compliment of kids designs completing the set. Air Max 87 Womens Click through to see more images and grab yours straight from Nike.
Not long ago we gave you a nice recap of Sneaker Con Miami, but here’s a closer look at what was on the feet of the thousands of event-goers who came out in droves to check out Sneaker Con for themselves. Tons of great selections like the Galaxy Foamposites, SB Dunks, Air Jordan Customs, and other Nike Basketball gems, but Nike Free Run 4.0 V3 some daring sneakerheads rocked two separate shoes, like one notable Air Jordan V ‘Tokyo 23′ paired with the Air Jordan IV ‘Lightning’, one Air Yeezy with the Nike Free Run 5.0 V3 LeBron 8 V/2 ‘Flamingo’, and a duet of Air Jordan XI Low ‘Snakeskins’. We’ve got a major onslaught of some of the world’s best kicks below, so check out the Sneaker Con Miami March 2012 Feet below and let us know what your favorite is!
John Varvatos’ collaboration with Nike will remain popular into the forseeable future thanks to subtle variations like these that reflect his signature aesthetic while allowing for multiple degrees of progress. These new Nike Free Run 4.0 V2 drops pair a couple of Nike Free Run Laceless Hi designs cast in canvas with two lowtops done mostly in that same material. But the overall effect of the Sprint Grip Ox is decidedly different thanks to a leather wrap around the sole and tonal and textural contrasts thanks to suede toes. Check out all four pairs after the jump and grab yours at finer Nike retailers like Kith.
Nike Skateboarding capitalized on the trend toward clean lines and classic silhouettes when it introduced the Elm LS last autumn, and now the sleek one-piece design has been taken a step further by one of the pioneers of skate apparel. The Stussy Deluxe x Nike Elm skips the traditional Star and Chevron in favor of Shawn’s surname embossed a bit further back than the usual branding. This effectively lengthens the design by adding more uninterrupted leather, the premium look of which really is the star of this slightly hiking-inspired build. Black, moss and sand colorways are set to arrive at select retailers on Friday, March 16th, and you can see more shots of each pair after the jump below. via FRESHNESS
John Varvatos’ collaboration with Nike will remain popular into the forseeable future thanks to subtle variations like these that reflect his signature aesthetic while allowing for multiple degrees of progress. These new Nike Free Run 4.0 V2 drops pair a couple of Nike Free Run Laceless Hi designs cast in canvas with two lowtops done mostly in that same material. But the overall effect of the Sprint Grip Ox is decidedly different thanks to a leather wrap around the sole and tonal and textural contrasts thanks to suede toes. Check out all four pairs after the jump and grab yours at finer Nike retailers like Kith.
Nike Skateboarding capitalized on the trend toward clean lines and classic silhouettes when it introduced the Elm LS last autumn, and now the sleek one-piece design has been taken a step further by one of the pioneers of skate apparel. The Stussy Deluxe x Nike Elm skips the traditional Star and Chevron in favor of Shawn’s surname embossed a bit further back than the usual branding. This effectively lengthens the design by adding more uninterrupted leather, the premium look of which really is the star of this slightly hiking-inspired build. Black, moss and sand colorways are set to arrive at select retailers on Friday, March 16th, and you can see more shots of each pair after the jump below. via FRESHNESS