A Bathing Ape Roadsta - May 2009 Collection

One of A Bathing Ape’s most defining aspects is their use of vivid and bright colors to make their sneaker models stand out from the crowd. For their May 2009 collection, the folks over at Bapehave decked out the Roadsta model in four new colorways. Each style features bright colors and patent leathers such as the pair pictured here that utilizes a green base with yellow, teal, and white accents to create a fresh new look. The rest of the May 2009 Roadsta lineup can be seen after the jump, and it consists of a purple pair, a white/purple/black pair, and a white/blue/black/red pair. The A Bathing Ape Roadsta May 2009 Collection is now avilable at select Bape retailers.

Nike Air Flight Condor - White / Black - Cement

Having a very classic feel, the Nike Air Flight Condor gets done up in a nice cement colorway. The midsole is very reminiscent of the Air Jordan IV (4), and looks great with a cement and black midsole. The upper is completely leather, while the swoosh is patent leather. To finish off these sneakers, the “Air Flight” and “Nike” logos are in red on the tongue and the heel, respectively. Be sure to keep these in mind for a great shoe with a retro feel.

Air Jordan XI (11) Low FTSS Sample - White / Columbia Blue

I already know what you’re thinking. These Air Jordan XI (11) Samples look just like the retro releases from 2001. That’s where you’re wrong. The colorway may be exactly the same, but there’s one huge difference…on these samples, there’s a translucent Jordan logo on the tongue. The retros have a plain tongue, and the samples look so much better because of the logo. Any collector would be happy to have these, especially in this pristine condition (peep the icy soles).

 

 

 

Nike SB Air Zoom FC May 2009 Releases

Along with May’s Nike SB 2009 releases come the Nike SB Air Zoom FC in two simple colorways. These FC’s come in black forest/jetstream and white/classic green. Both shoes have perforated uppers and suede panels in their respective contrasting colors. Both also have white mids0les and green soles and read “NIKE” on the back ankle heel. These are pretty clean for FC’s so if you’re a lover then watch out for them this month.

Jordan Rulez: White / Black - Silver, Black / White - Red

The Air Jordan Rulez is Jordan Brand’s newest team basketball sneaker which incorporates elements from past models. The sole of this sneaker is directly inspired by the Air Jordan TGIM (The Game is Mine) while the upper slightly resembles the Air Jordan VII (7) via the perforated leather. The pictured pair features a white patent leather and premium leather upper with blue and metallic silver accents. The second colorway, which can be seen after the jump, yields a black nubuck base with white and red accents. Unfortunately, there is no known release date for the Jordan Rulez as of yet, so be sure to stay tuned for updates.

Nike Zoom LeBron VI (6) Low Sample - Varsity Crimson / White / Midnight Navy

The last Nike Zoom LeBron VI (6) Low that we saw was a simple colorway; this time around, Nikehas given the Cleveland Cav’s captain’ s sig shoe some flavor with the Nike Zoom LeBron VI Low sample in varsity crimson/white/midnight navy. The shoe features a varsity crimson red upper and toebox made of woven material and a nubuck swoosh that matches the back heel panel, ankle panel, and shoelace area. The upper is contrasted by a red snakeskin toe area, navy laces, white midsole, and navy sole. And of course the low’s use single stitching in the midsole. So if you’re a fan of these ZLVI’s, then pray that these get released.

Air Jordan Force IX (9) - Black / Varsity Red - White

The newest sneaker in the Air Jordan Force line comes in the form of a mixture between the Air Force 1 and the Air Jordan IX (9). While all other colorways of this shoe have been a hightop, just like the normal Air Jordan IX (9) model, these are the first to come in a lowtop version. In the classic black, varsity red, and white colorway, these sneakers have a little added flavor with the addition of a speckled panel on the upper.

Air Jordan V (5) “Toro Bravo” Pack | Release Date: May 30, 2009

These two pairs of kicks have been known by many names in the past, such as the “Raging Bull Pack” or the “Defining Moments Package 2“. The “Toro Bravo” Pack consists of two colorways of the Air Jordan V (5), and has a confirmed release date of May 30th. Each colorway has an unique inspiration behind it, such as Michael Jordan’s passion for the game. As with every other Air Jordan pack, these come in a special double box created with an interesting design. There are plenty of sick sneakers coming out at around the same time as the “Toro Bravo” Pack, but be sure to check out Air Jordan Release Dates to see what other heat is dropping.

Release Reminder: May 2, 2009

Last weekend was a little quiet in terms of sneaker releases, but the folks over at Nike and Jordan Brand are bringing the heat this week. With the extremely succesful release of the firstNike Air Yeezy colorway last month, Nike Sportswear (NSW) is set to roll out the second pair which hosts a black upper with pink accents and a glow in the dark sole. This weekend, Jordan Brand is expected to release four marquee colorways of the Air Jordan I (1) which many sneakerheads have been looking forward to for a while now. The AJ1s will release in two packs, not to be mistaken for packages, consisting of a Cinco De Mayo pack and a Laser Blue Polka Dot pack.

The Cinco De Mayo Pack includes a white and black based Air Jordan 1 which are both accented by multicolored stitching and a multicolored Jordan Wings logo on the ankle. The Laser Blue Polka Dot pack yields a mid and low cut AJ1 which both host laser blue polka dots, stitching, and outsoles. The Nike Air Yeezy will retail for $215, whereas the Air Jordan 1 Mids and Low will retail for $100 and $95, respectively. Check out detailed pictures and the tech information for each pair after the jump.

Nike Air Yeezy

Release Date: 05/02/2009

Style Number: 366164-003

Colorway: Black/Black




Air Jordan I Retro (Limited Release)

Release Date: 05/02/2009

Style Number: 136065-107

Colorway: White/Black-Classic Green-Varsity Red




Air Jordan I Retro (Limited Release)

Release Date: 05/02/2009

Style Number: 136065-014

Colorway: Black/White-Classic Green-Varsity Red




Air Jordan I Retro (Limited Release)

Release Date: 05/02/2009

Style Number: 136085-042

Colorway: Black/Laser Blue-White




Air Jordan I Retro Low Phat (Limited Release)

Release Date: 05/02/2009

Style Number: 338145-141

Colorway: White/Laser Blue

Nike Team Pacquiao Release at Undefeated Las Vegas

Manny Pacquiao is coming off a great win against recently retired Oscar De La Hoya, and he’s set to face Ricky Hatton this weekend. Manny Pacquiao has definitely come a long way in his career, and Nike has been honoring him with a well-deserved sponsorship. May 2nd, the same day of the fight, UNDFTD Las Vegas will be releasing limited gear that comes as a result of Nikecollaboration with Pacquiao. Consisting of an Air Trainer 1 sneaker and a windrunner jacket in the same colorway, this release is simply amazing. If you’re in Las Vegas, be sure to stop by UNDFTD to show your support.

Nike Zoom Lebron VI (6) - Early Sample

Pictures of the Nike Zoom Kobe V (5) in its first stage were reported at the end of last month. With a new sneaker to come, we look back at another popular sneaker in its early development, the Zoom Lebron VI (6). Some of the noticeable differences between this pair and the actual Zoom Lebron VI are the size of the swoosh and the length of the carbon fiber. One other change includes a different color blocking of white, black and varsity red. The sneakers sport a white base with a black toe box, midsole and swoosh. Red is the final piece of the ZLVI and appears on the stitching, sole and on the tongue. Do you prefer the look of the new or old Zoom Lebron VI?

 

 

Air Jordan CP3 II - White / Grey

Here’s the latest addition to New Orleans Hornet Chris Paul’s signature shoe line with Air Jordan: the Air Jordan CP3 II in a white/grey colorway. The shoe features a white patent leather toe with a white leather side panel with a stitched design. The midsole is also white while the heel panel is grey with a stitched diamond design. The tongue tag showcases the CP3 symbol and the bottom of the tongue carries the Jordan symbol in yellow to contrast the white and grey. The back heel also features a special design to add some flavor to the basketball shoe, with the Jordan symbol in yellow at the side of the heel. To top it off, the sole is a translucent grey to finish this signature shoe.