Nike’s SB (Skateboarding) line has been extremely successful ever since it was launched in March in 2002. Though many have complained that Nike SB has been slacking in terms of uniqueness the past couple months, the July 2009 collections may prove otherwise. The Dunk SB will release in three variations: a blue/white low-top, a black/sea green mid-top, and a black/ozone high-top. The Blazer SB will release in two colorways: green spark/pimento and white/hot red. The Zoom Tre SB will drop in an Orgeon Ducks inspired colorway, while the Bruin SB will be made available in a simple black/white colorway. In addition, Stefan Janoski’s Pro Model will also release in reed/stone. All eight sneakerswill release as part of the Nike SB July 2009 Collection.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Nike Air Trainer 1
Back in ‘04, Nike prepared this exclusive “Beautiful Ones” Nike Air Trainer 1 for Brooklyn MC Talib Kweli. The shoe features a black/khaki premium leather upper contrasted by white stitching and a fabric-padded heel. “Beautiful Ones”, a nod to Kwe’s 2004 release, The Beautiful Struggle, is stitched onto the Trainer 1’s heel panel. All told, 25 pairs were given to Talib’s closest friends and some extremely lucky employees in Beaverton, making this promotional shoe truly rare Air. However inexplicable it may seem.
Nike Alpholution
We previewed the Nike Alpholution back in May, and we are now receiving word that Nike’s newest hybrid basketball sneaker has begun to arrive at select retailers. The Alpholution is a combination of two classic Nike Basketball sneakers: the Nike Alpha Force and the Nike Air Revolution. Currently, the sneaker is available in three styles: white/emerald, white/royal blue, and black/red. All three pairs host a forefoot strap and “AIR FRESH” on the tongue.
Nike Zoom Kobe IV (4)
Game worn player exclusives are amongst the most coveted sneakers available, and you now have a chance to pick up two pairs of the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 (IV) worn by the 2009 NBA Finals MVP, Kobe Bryant. The first pair is the All-Star version, and it hosts a red upper with gold and white accents, while the second pair, which was worn by Kobe in the first game of the NBA Finals, yields a white upper with blue and gold accents. The seller of both auctions claims that the sneakers were bought at a consignment store from Jordan Farmar’s (Los Angeles Lakers) brother. Whatever the case may have been, you can now purchase both game worn Nike Zoom Kobe 4 (IV) Player Exclusives on your favorite online auction site.
Nike Air Jordan 5 (V) - White / Dark Cinder - Del Sol
The Air Jordan 5 (V) recently released via the Defining Moments Package 2, and we are now receiving word that pictured Air Jordan 5 will release internationally today. This pair was originally previewed in March, and then we had a detailed look of the sneaker in May. We now have a look at the retail version, which hosts a white patent leather upper accented by a yellow sole, brown contrast stitching, brown tongue, dark army mid-sole, and an extremely unique inner lining. As previously mentioned, the Air Jordan 5 (V) - White/Dark Cinder-Dark Army-Del Sol will release at international retailers today, June 27, 2009.
Air Jordan Pro Classic - Blue / Cement - White
We have already seen a couple colorways of the Air Jordan Pro Classic, and we now have our first look at a blue based style of Jordan Brand’s newest sneaker. This pair yields a blue upper accented by a white mid-sole, cement print on the toe cap, white inner lining, and cement print on the rear. Overall, this pair hosts a bright and fresh new colorway that is definitely worth checking out because it sways away from the typical Air Jordan variations. The Air Jordan Pro Classic - Blue/Cement-White is scheduled to release in August 2009.
LIVESTRONG x Nike - Mr. Cartoon Nike Air Force 1
Many of the sneakers from the LIVESTRONG x Nike Stages Collection have already released, and we are now receiving word that the “Mr. Cartoon” Nike Air Force 1 will be hitting select retailers fairly soon. For this AF1, Nike collaborated with Los Angeles artist Mr. Cartoon to create a black based sneaker accented by a gradient swoosh, yellow detailing, a white mid-sole, yellow out-sole, and white inner lining. Overall, this pair yields a clean and fresh new colorway that is definitely worth checking out for any Air Force 1 fans out there. The LIVESTRONG x “Mr. Cartoon” Nike Air Force 1 will be a tier zero release scheduled to release on July 4, 2009.
Nike Air Trainer 1 - Now Available on Nike iD
The Nike Air Trainer 1 has been in the news quite a bit as of late due to the recent “Trainer Knows” Legacy Package and the Adrian Peterson edition, and we are now receiving word that Nike’s updated Air Trainer 1 is now available for customization on Nike iD. With hundreds of different color and material combinations, you can create a pair that is perfect for you. The Nike Air Trainer 1 hosts an out-sole appropriate for indoor or outdoor training and a visible Max Air unit in the heel for optimum comfort. Whether you just like to design new colorways or are actually interested in purchasing a new pair of training sneakers, be sure to check out the Nike Air Trainer 1 on Nike iD.
