Nike Blazer Mid Textile

August 25, 2009

The prolific Nike Blazer profile dating back to the 1970s is given a modern design treatment. Building on the original silhouette with a grey textile upper, tonal piping and contrasting white swoosh and laces, Nike presents a sneaker defined by clean lines and simple styling. The Nike Blazer Mid Textile is now available at the Nike Store.

I do not know what it is about these sneakers, but they have caught my eye and I cannot stop staring. I love the pure simplicity of the sneaker, along with the usual Nike aesthetics and design. I appreciate the sneaker taking on the original silhouette, all the while adding modern design techniques. Would I wear ’em? Yes.


Air Jordan 60+ Black/Red

August 12, 2009

Today, the Jordan Brand release their latest hybrid sneaker concoction to the US market, dubbed the 60+. The kicks, inspired by Michael Jordan’s 60+ point performances, features a mash-up of five celebrated classics into a new 3/4 cut basketball sneaker. The sneakers are available in the classic Chicago Bulls black/red/white color combo, and can now be purchased directly through NikeStore.com.

Brand Jordan has done it again, by introducing this timeless piece to the market. Personally, I love the fusion of the sneakers, but more so, the classic Bulls colorway. I can spot three different pairs of Jordans in this rendition, what about you?

Check out more shots of the J’s after the break.

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Mighty Crown x Nike Sportswear Dynasty High Premium

July 27, 2009

Having worked together in the past, Japanese music group Mighty Crown are once again collaborating with Nike Sportswear on a lesser known model, the Dynasty High. This particular release sees some pretty out of the ordinary touches, including a studded ankle strap and double flag logo on the tongue. The re-visitation of the 1981 original Dynasty High comes in conjunction with the 15th anniversary of the Mighty Crown Yokohama Reggae Festival.

Nike and Mighty Crown have done it again, in terms of creating a very ill pair os Nike high tops. I personally love the Dynasty High, but this rendition is one of my all time favorites. I love the colorway of the sneaker and the out of the box design, in terms of the strap and extra high tongue. Thoughts?


Nike Dunk High Premium Nylon

July 17, 2009

What started off with the implementation of nylon following the vandal-inspired pack, has developed into a continuous theme for Nike. The latest Dunk Hi to get the nylon treatment comes in the form of a grey silhouette, accented with red and blue details, much like the aforementioned release. The high tops look to drop soon at select Nike retail accounts, so be on guard.

Original? Yes. Dope? Yes. Quite honestly, I absolutely love these high tops coming from Nike. After hearing about these for the past few weeks, they finally drop, reaching the amount of hype that they receieved. I am a fan of the grey silhouette, but more so of the red and blue accesnts. Thoughts?


Air Jordan XI – Space Jam Rendition

July 17, 2009

The Air Jordan XI “Space Jam” is arguably one of the most desired Air Jordan Retro’s in the history of the Jordan Brand. Originally released after Michael Jordan wore them in the movie, Space Jam, the shoes sold out the first time they were released and then a number of years later when they were retroed. Now the shoes are on the verge of their second retro and there isn’t much different about these than the first two times they were released. The AJ’s are scheduled to be released at the end of November, running at a retail price of $175.

Yet another Air Jordan that all sneaker heads will rage over is being released this year. Quite honestly, I have always been a fan of the Space Jam rendition of the Air Jordan XI, but seeing these in a mint form make me even more hyped. I would love to rock these, but the price is ridiculous. Thoughts?


Nike’s Fall 2009 Dynasty High

July 17, 2009

Later this year we will see the release of the Nike Dynasty, yet another flavorful high top offering. The sneaker comes in a black colorway with different materials on the upper, namely suede and leather. Nike’s signature Swoosh, other accents and logo placements on the sneaker come in red, contrasting with the solid black upper. Similar to the Vandal Hi, the Dynasty also features a canvas ankle strap. Be sure to be on the look out for a release this upcoming Fall season.

Yet another Nike high top sneaker has caught my undivided attention. For me, these sneakers represent the epitome of a classic high top rendition, coming in a very fresh colorway. Personally, the high tops mixed with the black/red colorway mixed with the canvas strap mixed with the white sole, makes for an overall winner. Yay or nay?


Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid

July 3, 2009

Following up on a couple of retro-geared colorways, Nike unveils a more contemporary black/tiffany rendition of their Air Tech Challenge Hybrid. The sneakers feature a mostly black based with patent leather and tiffany accents, fusing four generations of Andre Agassi signature models into one. A release date is uncertain as they may just remain as samples, but stay tuned for more information.

Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid Black/Tiffany

Well, for the sake of sneaker fans, I hope that Nike releases this hybrid these because they are absolutely fresh. I love how Nike fuses four generations of Andre Agassi’s signature models into one exquisite pair of sneakers. These sneakers, that uphold a mostly black frame with tiffany accents, have my undivided attention. I am a fan, what are you thinking about these?


Nike’s Dunk Hi Skinny Checker

July 3, 2009

After showing you the Dunk His from the Nike Sportswear Fall 2009 Collection, I now have a look at the Dunk Hi Skinny offerings. Applying a gingham checkered pattern to the slimmed down basketball sneaker, Nike produced two clean colorways of this modern classic hi top, red and white or blue and white.

Nike Sportswear Dunk Hi Skinny Checker

With these Nike Dunks premiering in a hi top checkered model, sneaker heads amidst will be either completely turned on or completely turned off. In my opinion, there is not a middle ground simply because these sneakers are hit or miss. To me, they are a hit because they come in one my favorite hi top models from Nike, the Dunk, and because they represent a bold look. Personally, out of the two colorways, I like the red checkered pair. Are these a hit or miss with you?

Check out more photos of the Nike Dunk Hi Skinny Checkered after the break.

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Nike’s Air Jordan VII 60+ Pack

July 3, 2009

Jordan Brand will release two Air Jordan VII Retro’s in a collection entitled the 60+ Pack, that honors MJ’s memorable 64 point performance against the Orlando Magic on January 16th, 1993. This pack consists of one Chicago Bulls colorway of the Air Jordan VII and an Orlando Magic colorway, while the box that the pack will come in resembles the Bulls’ home court. Look for these to be released on August 22nd, 2009 with a retail price of $310, via Jordan.

Nike - Air Jordan VII (AJ7) Retro - (60+) Sixty Plus Pack

Alright folks, I will go on record and state that Nike AJ VII’s are my absolute favorite model of the AJ collection, so you must know my enthusiasm when I found out that these would be released this year, especially in these colorways. Out of the two, I am a bigger fan of the white and blue Air Jordans, however, both pairs of sneakers are absolutely astonishing. I love them, but are you feeling them?

Check out another shot of the AJ VII 60+ Pack after the break.

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Air Jordan VI “Infrared”

June 30, 2009

To kick off the new year in 2010, Nike Air Jordan’s will release one of its most sought after models of all time, the Air Jordan VI in their upcoming “Infrared” rendition. The weapon of choice is a ode to Jordan and the Bulls capturing MJ’s first of many championship titles. The shoe’s only previous retro was in 2000. With the January, 2010 release date comes a suggested retail price of $150, so stay tuned for more information.

Air Jordan VI “Infrared” 2010 Retro

The “Infrared” model of the Air Jordan VI is one of the dopest renditions that have ever come out. With the news of the “Infrared” being re-released in the beginning of the new year, sneaker heads, including myself, will be more than ecstatic, seeing that this model is one of the more prominent AJ’s in history, not to mention a personal favorite. What do you think?

You know the deal, check out more photos of the Air Jordan VI “Infrared” after the break.

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