After numerous drops in the earlier part of 2011, we’ve not seen as much from Nike Skateboarding in recent months. But there’s no better way to resolve a drought than with a bunch of dope new releases, which is exactly how CONS is blessing the sneakerhead community this month. The designs range from a classy tonal Brown Nike Sea Star to a wild Trapasso Ox with tie-dye side panels on an otherwise black suede design. Have a look at those plus a grey suede Star Player Lite after the jump and look for all of these at select Nike Skate retailers like Premier.
Nike has been able to garner significant mainstream attention by collaborating with high-end fashion names ranging from Missoni to Sak, their latest bringing in Scandanavia once again to ensure the One Star remains truly a global fashion icon. The Marimekko x Nike collection for holiday 2011 is the last set from a year filled with the Finnish label’s Air Max 2012 Men Shoes signature prints and will feature classics along with some we’ve never seen before, spread across two different Chuck Taylor silos plus the Air Max Purcell Helen. Click through to get a look at what’s in store, and expect these at select Nike retailers this month.
Madden takes the cake when it comes to sales, but for quite a few years running now, the NBA 2K franchise has been praised by gamers and critics alike as topping the charts with respect to pure gameplay. The game continues to Nike Air Max Mens look better every single year Nike Free Run Mens too, and a recent big aesthetic boost came with the introduction of the entire Air Jordan Legacy for last year’s Michael Jordan-heavy release. NBA 2K12 arguably makes an even bigger leap this time around with the inclusion of a huge array of kicks from Jordan, adidas, Nike, Reebok and Nike. The array is extensive in both breadth and chronology, with a great example demonstrated by the Nike LeBron series. You can pick from all of LeBron’s signatures plus the Soldier series, the new PS and V/2 lines, even the 20-5-5! All of this selection wrapped in a Foot Locker-branded package makes us very excited about this title, fellow sneakerheads, and it opens up a tantalizing range of possibilities for future games. You can see a video running through a selection of the variety after the jump; are there any notable omissions you’d want to see added, perhaps via DLC?
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Michael Jordan’s National Title in ’82, Nike has teamed up with Jordan Brand for a special collaboration to commemorate Michael’s Tar Heel supremacy, releasing just 23 pairs of this limited edition shoe via auction – after which all proceeds will benefit charity. Could it be a variation of the Nike x Air Max 2012 Men Shoes Air Jordan Defining Moments samples from 2008? The release date is currently set at Monday, April 2nd, so stay tuned to Sneaker News for more details on this exciting collaboration.
UNDFTD are the undisputed kings of West Coast cool, a high-end streetwear label and distributor who made their name through top-notch quality kept to limited numbers. The evolution of the fashion and sneakerhead blogosphere has made Eddie Cruz’ company a household name, but what happens when they start popping up in every mall in America? That’s what’s on the horizon as the Nike x UNDFTD for Foot Locker capsule drops March 29th at your local store, a release that in theory is limited when compared to the next day’s Undefeated e-store availability, but then again your grandma isn’t likely to go window shopping across the web. Click through to see the first round of UNDFTD x Nike Star Player and Pro Leather and stick with Sneaker News to see what’s next in collaborative marketing.
Chambray is a natural fit for Nike’s classics, its fine weave just one degree from the flat-finish canvases that’ve typified Chuck Taylors for nearly a century. These new Nike Chuck Taylor Free Run ‘Chambray’ hightops apply Nike Free 3.0 V2 the white-fill/colored-warp formula to a couple of leather-patched hightops, the blue pair adding a contrasting overlay to emphasize the traditional shades in which you probably already own a shirt or two. Click through for a closer look at those and the ‘black’ pair and grab Nike Free Run 3.0 V3 yours now straight from Nike.
UNDFTD are the undisputed kings of West Coast cool, a high-end streetwear label and distributor who made their name through top-notch quality kept to limited numbers. The evolution of the fashion and sneakerhead blogosphere has made Eddie Cruz’ company a household name, but what happens when they start popping up in every mall in America? That’s what’s on the horizon as the Nike x UNDFTD for Foot Locker capsule drops March 29th at your local store, a release that in theory is limited when compared to the next day’s Undefeated e-store availability, but then again your grandma isn’t likely to go window shopping across the web. Click through to see the first round of UNDFTD x Nike Star Player and Pro Leather and stick with Sneaker News to see what’s next in collaborative marketing.
Chambray is a natural fit for Nike’s classics, its fine weave just one degree from the flat-finish canvases that’ve typified Chuck Taylors for nearly a century. These new Nike Chuck Taylor Free Run ‘Chambray’ hightops apply Nike Free 3.0 V2 the white-fill/colored-warp formula to a couple of leather-patched hightops, the blue pair adding a contrasting overlay to emphasize the traditional shades in which you probably already own a shirt or two. Click through for a closer look at those and the ‘black’ pair and grab Nike Free Run 3.0 V3 yours now straight from Nike.
During a stretch from 1995 to 2005, most of the NBA’s top young stars entered the league’s draft straight after their senior proms, forgoing the opportunity for a free college degree in favor of the instant millions available for lottery picks. Dwight Howard was the last prep-to-pros #1 pick and it’ll stay that way for some time unless the new collective bargaining agreement (knock on wood) offers an unexpected shift in what has been a fairly successful policy. So while high school ballers must bide their time for at least a single collegiate season, that just means they have to impress over an even longer time span, and what better way to stand out on the court than with the flyest kicks in sight? Complex has put together a list of the 25 Best Sneakers Worn in High School Basketball History, so strap up your Air Mags and get ready to travel to the past for such unlikely sights as Michael Jordan wearing adidas!
UNDFTD LA, LV and now, SF. The West Coast’s premiere streetwear boutique will open its seventh retail location this weekend in foggy San Francisco town, and just as much as it’s obvious we’ll see plenty of Bay Area-themed gear at the new shop, you had to expect the kings of collabos would have something new up their sleves. The Undefeated x Nike Poorman Weapon is back in a new SF Giants colorway that’s sure to sell out promptly upon the store’s grand opening this Friday, September 9th, along with an array of beard-fearing hats and apparel. You can also expect Oakland, and specifically in this case, the Athletics, to get their fair share of attention from the fashion-forward set, especially with the void left now that the HUFs have been shuttered. Is UNDFTD San Fran instantly the Bay’s best boutique? Click through for more product images, let us know what you think and if you plan to attend Friday’s grand opening.
So how exactly did Nike get their hands on the Lunarlon technology for this version of the Nike Star Player? Well if you recall that the All-Star brand is planning on an upcoming Flywire release and keep in mind that they are a subsidiary of Nike, the mixture makes a bit more sense. Beyond that hidden technology in the Nike Free Run 3.0 V3 sole is a clean chambray upper, Nike Free Run Mens a look whose precedent was set by the Air Max Purcell LTT Ox Chambray Pack. The tonal blue and grey pairs featured here Air Max 2012 Men Shoes are a First String release, meaning that the production numbers are low and they will only be popping up in boutiques. Hanon out in the UK has them now, so take a better look after then jump then head to their webstore to grab your pair.
UNDFTD LA, LV and now, SF. The West Coast’s premiere streetwear boutique will open its seventh retail location this weekend in foggy San Francisco town, and just as much as it’s obvious we’ll see plenty of Bay Area-themed gear at the new shop, you had to expect the kings of collabos would have something new up their sleves. The Undefeated x Nike Poorman Weapon is back in a new SF Giants colorway that’s sure to sell out promptly upon the store’s grand opening this Friday, September 9th, along with an array of beard-fearing hats and apparel. You can also expect Oakland, and specifically in this case, the Athletics, to get their fair share of attention from the fashion-forward set, especially with the void left now that the HUFs have been shuttered. Is UNDFTD San Fran instantly the Bay’s best boutique? Click through for more product images, let us know what you think and if you plan to attend Friday’s grand opening.
So how exactly did Nike get their hands on the Lunarlon technology for this version of the Nike Star Player? Well if you recall that the All-Star brand is planning on an upcoming Flywire release and keep in mind that they are a subsidiary of Nike, the mixture makes a bit more sense. Beyond that hidden technology in the Nike Free Run 3.0 V3 sole is a clean chambray upper, Nike Free Run Mens a look whose precedent was set by the Air Max Purcell LTT Ox Chambray Pack. The tonal blue and grey pairs featured here Air Max 2012 Men Shoes are a First String release, meaning that the production numbers are low and they will only be popping up in boutiques. Hanon out in the UK has them now, so take a better look after then jump then head to their webstore to grab your pair.
This latest release from Nike isn’t officially a part of their collaborative capsule with John Varvatos, but they certainly do bear the marks of the famous designer’s style. This new Nike Chuck Taylor Free Run Hi Worn applies black leather to the immortal hightop design along with just the right finish to imply that these have been well-loved over the years. The black corded laces on these also impart something of a formal appeal, and Nike Free Run 4.0 V3 you can pick up a pair with discounted international shipping from Size?.
Undefeated has long been on of the biggest names in the sneaker and streetwear world. Featuring a storied history Air Max 95 360 Womens littered with plenty of classic collaborations and limited releases, they have slowly been expanding their empire beyond the original Los Angeles location. The saga continues next week with the opening of UNDFTD San Francisco, an event that Nor-Cal residents can agree is long overdue. The new retail space will open next Friday, September 9th, and will feature a special collection available exclusively at UNDFTD San Francisco. Founder Eddie Cruz dropped a few sneak peeks via Twitter, including the above photo which appears to be another addition to the Nike Free Run Mens Undefeated x Nike line. Hit the jump for more photos from this special drop and stay tuned with Sneaker News for release info.
Nike more than any other brand has sought out collaborators known for their heritage of premium materials. Companies like Harris Tweed, Woolrich and Schott Leather have all popeed up on the iconic Chuck Taylor Free Run, and now a new premium teammate for a more obscure model. The Nike First String Standards Dr. J Pro is pictured above in a super-deluxe Horween Chomexcel leather, which means these joints have been through nearly a month of tanning to pack in the nearly 90 processes Horween uses on the CXL material. Horween says that the Chromexel drying room is the most pleasant fragrance in their factory, and the sensory appeal certainly carries over to the look of these burgundy and brown hightops. Click through to get a better view and expect less than 400 pairs of each colorway when the burgundy and black editions drop in November and on Saturday, September 10th, respectively.
Undefeated has long been on of the biggest names in the sneaker and streetwear world. Featuring a storied history Air Max 95 360 Womens littered with plenty of classic collaborations and limited releases, they have slowly been expanding their empire beyond the original Los Angeles location. The saga continues next week with the opening of UNDFTD San Francisco, an event that Nor-Cal residents can agree is long overdue. The new retail space will open next Friday, September 9th, and will feature a special collection available exclusively at UNDFTD San Francisco. Founder Eddie Cruz dropped a few sneak peeks via Twitter, including the above photo which appears to be another addition to the Nike Free Run Mens Undefeated x Nike line. Hit the jump for more photos from this special drop and stay tuned with Sneaker News for release info.
Nike more than any other brand has sought out collaborators known for their heritage of premium materials. Companies like Harris Tweed, Woolrich and Schott Leather have all popeed up on the iconic Chuck Taylor Free Run, and now a new premium teammate for a more obscure model. The Nike First String Standards Dr. J Pro is pictured above in a super-deluxe Horween Chomexcel leather, which means these joints have been through nearly a month of tanning to pack in the nearly 90 processes Horween uses on the CXL material. Horween says that the Chromexel drying room is the most pleasant fragrance in their factory, and the sensory appeal certainly carries over to the look of these burgundy and brown hightops. Click through to get a better view and expect less than 400 pairs of each colorway when the burgundy and black editions drop in November and on Saturday, September 10th, respectively.
In 2011, Nike took to eBay in an effort to auction off 1,000 pairs of Nike Mags, bringing a grand total of $5,695,190.53 for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research – an average of Nike Free Run 3.0 V3 $3,796.79 per pair. Two Sunday’s ago, Jordan Brand teamed up with Nike in a commemorative release with its own charitable goals – raising funds for the James R. Jordan Foundation; twenty-three of the thirty sets were put up for auction and were sold in record numbers, gaining a total of $170,310 with individual auctions ranging between $6,301 and $8,400. All-in-all, each unit of the Jordan x Nike Commemorative Pack cashed in $7,400 – nearly double the average price of the Nike Mag 2011. It’s clear that eBay auctions are the best way to not only maximize publicity of the auctions, but gain the highest bids. Will we see future eBay-exclusive charity releases? Let us know if you’re surprised at the final Nike Free Run 5.0 V4 numbers of the Jordan x Nike Commemorative Pack auctions, and we’ll keep you updated with more info on future charity-auction releases.
What would happen if Young Jeezy joined the AARP or Lil Wayne crossed over to basketball commentary and started dunking donuts with Charles Barkley? Chuck himself always had an appropriate stage name in ‘The Round Mound of Rebound’, but there’s a bit of bounceback in the nomenclature for this latest drop from America’s original roundball outfitter. The Nike Pro Leather Canvas pictured above takes the classic cowhide silhouette and builds it in canvas like the latest round of VNTG Blazers from Nike Sportswear. Their natural undyed waffle canvas upper is perfect for those who prefer to add their own well-aged ‘character’ instead of the pre-yellowed approach, but a grosgrain ribbons give these a top shelf look that’ll remain evident irrespective of their condition. Nike Free Run 5.0 V3 One of those looks you can kick around for years while they gracefully age, these are on shelves at the best Nike retailers right now. via HB
Thirty years ago, Michael Jordan begin a legacy of Championship-level talent when he hit a go-ahead and game-winning jumper during the NCAA National Championship game in 1982. Today, Jordan Brand and Nike team up to celebrate this momentous occasion by releasing twenty-three sets of the Jordan x Nike Commemorative Pack, which features an autographed pair of the Nike Pro Leather and an autographed UNC Tar Heels jersey- both in Michael’s personal sizes. The auctions kicked off on Sunday night but end at 9:00 PM EST, and over the week, the bidding war has been furious. Need these in your life? This is a last-chance opportunity to don’t miss out by heading straight to eBay!
What would happen if Young Jeezy joined the AARP or Lil Wayne crossed over to basketball commentary and started dunking donuts with Charles Barkley? Chuck himself always had an appropriate stage name in ‘The Round Mound of Rebound’, but there’s a bit of bounceback in the nomenclature for this latest drop from America’s original roundball outfitter. The Nike Pro Leather Canvas pictured above takes the classic cowhide silhouette and builds it in canvas like the latest round of VNTG Blazers from Nike Sportswear. Their natural undyed waffle canvas upper is perfect for those who prefer to add their own well-aged ‘character’ instead of the pre-yellowed approach, but a grosgrain ribbons give these a top shelf look that’ll remain evident irrespective of their condition. Nike Free Run 5.0 V3 One of those looks you can kick around for years while they gracefully age, these are on shelves at the best Nike retailers right now. via HB
Thirty years ago, Michael Jordan begin a legacy of Championship-level talent when he hit a go-ahead and game-winning jumper during the NCAA National Championship game in 1982. Today, Jordan Brand and Nike team up to celebrate this momentous occasion by releasing twenty-three sets of the Jordan x Nike Commemorative Pack, which features an autographed pair of the Nike Pro Leather and an autographed UNC Tar Heels jersey- both in Michael’s personal sizes. The auctions kicked off on Sunday night but end at 9:00 PM EST, and over the week, the bidding war has been furious. Need these in your life? This is a last-chance opportunity to don’t miss out by heading straight to eBay!