Posts Tagged ‘Nike’
Nike SB: Innovation Timeline – Paul Rodriguez
December 8th, 2011 / No Comments » / by Staff
“Designing skate shoes is difficult. Difficult because the features most needed in a skateboarding shoe directly contradict one another. For example cushioning and board feel: Skateboarders need cushioning to protect their feet from impact, but they also need a thin midsole to feel the board beneath them. Another paradox — durability and breathability: Thicker materials help prevent a skateboarding shoe from blowing out at the seams, but more layers mean less breathability. And then there’s the delicate balancing of tradition and progression in shoe design, between respecting skateboarding’s heritage and blazing the future with advancements of technology and materials.”
Check out the progression below.
Air Jordan IV 2012 White/Cement Grey Retro Preview
December 1st, 2011 / No Comments » / by Staff
Being one of the most anticipated remakes of the plethora of Jordan releases, the white/cement Air Jordan 4 is bracing us with its appearance in February 2012. This re-release will feature some of the initial color schemes from it’s 1990 release aside from the darker shade of grey and Jumpman heel detail. Stay tuned for a closer look once a release date nears.
Nike Sportswear Dunk High VT Premium
October 27th, 2011 / No Comments » / by Staff
Nike continues to prove that they a re the leader not only in creation, but innovation as well, as they release their latest Nike Dunk High VT Premium. The latest technology from the Nike NSW ‘kitchen’ is Vac-Tech; A revolutionary new system that Nike takes a single piece of seamless leather upper and forming the famous lines of classic trainers using vacuum forming. This version of the acclaimed Nike Dunk appears in Nike’s Obsidian colorway, juxtaposed by contrasting laces and sole. These beauty’s are now available through End.
Video: Nike MAG 2011 ‘The Full Story’
September 19th, 2011 / No Comments » / by Staff
With the Nike Mag causing unbelievable amounts of hype, no one really knows how the sneakers were created. Nike takes it back 23 years and explains how this futureistic shoe came into formation.
Nike MAG Limited Editions Ebay Auction
September 15th, 2011 / No Comments » / by Staff
The Nike Mags have been causing quite a frenzy and if you haven’t heard about these making it into actual reality you must live under a rock. Seen orginally in Marty’s shoes in Back to the Future II, Nike has worked extra hard to make a complete copy of Marty’s kicks. The ultra high top model features glowing LED’s and a NIKE logo on the ankle strap, alongside other extra cool functions that will make you fly – well maybe not fly, but you will most definitely acquire some lookbacks. With only 1500 pairs available each kick is being auctioned off via their special eBay site for another 5 days with proceeds supporting Parkinson’s research through the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Kanye West Debuts Newest Colorway of the Nike Air Yeezy 2 at MTV VMAs
August 28th, 2011 / 1 Comment » / by Staff
Just when we thought that the VMA’s could not have gotten any better, Kanye West (while performing OTIS on the 2011 VMA’s) debuts the newest colorway of the Nike Air Yeezy II’s. The model features a Zen upper with a glow in the dark sole and solar red lining. Check out the video for closer shots.
Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski “Blue Dusk”
August 22nd, 2011 / No Comments » / by Staff
Stefan Jankoski’s pro model has been a hit since their release and this season a new colorway has been added to the model’s arsenal. Priced at $75 USD, the sneakers feature a nice upper composed of two tones of blue with leather laces adding in extra detail to the already clean silhouette. Available now through select Nike SB retailers.
Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski “Brickhouse”
August 16th, 2011 / No Comments » / by Staff
Nike SB Zoom unveils their latest colorway to Stefan Janoski’s pro model. Grey suede is seen on the upper as red accents are placed on the laces, logo and on the white sole. Available now for $115 USD at Kasina.
Nike Air Max 1 “Black Smoke”
August 9th, 2011 / No Comments » / by Staff
For Fall 2011, Nike releases a clean new colorway in the brand’s Air Max 1 series. The model sports a canvas and suede upper with small hints of smoke accents and white midsoles. Now available through select Nike accounts globally, including afew.
Air Jordan 11 “Concord” Retro Preview
August 2nd, 2011 / No Comments » / by Staff
Since it’s first retro release in 2000, the Air Jordan “Concord” 11 has been coveted by many “Jordan Heads” and “Sneaker Heads” alike. Now in 2011, the classic sneaker will see a second retro release with the most notable change being the icey blue sole. With a release slated for December 23, 2011, the sneaker comes in a special packaging that also comes with “concord” shoe inserts. Stay tuned for a closer look as the months proceed.
Source: Hypebeast
Nike Sportswear Sky Force ’88 Vintage
July 28th, 2011 / No Comments » / by Staff
Nike Sportswear presents three new colorways into their suede classic collection. Each sneaker stays true to one color of suede on the upper with the only distinction offered by the white swoosh and off white sole which provides a solid vintage guise. All three colorways will be available through select Nike Sportswear accounts later in the year.
Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski “Boat Shoe”
July 26th, 2011 / No Comments » / by Staff
Whether you are a skateboarding or you just rock them style points, it is sure that Nike SB has been a strong influence on the streetwear community. This season Nike introduces their new hybrid between the Janoski Zoom and boat shoe. Coming in a dark oak colorway the upper features a nice cream leather lace with matching sole. Available now through Premier.
