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Should Nike Be Concerned That Ben Simmons Is Rockin Yeezys
By SoleInsider
Ben Simmons, the nation’s top college basketball prospect was recently spotted wearing a pair of the adidas Yeezy Boost 350 Pirate Black. So. What’s the big deal? It’s actually bigger than you think.
Let me line this up for you. Ben Simmons is signed to Rich Paul’s agency, Klutch Sports Group. Rich Paul happens to be a very close and longtime friend of LeBron James, who also happens to be signed to Klutch Sports Group. As you all know, LeBron James is also a part of team Nike, so it was basically a given that Simmons would also seen ink a deal with Nike, right? Keep it all in the family, right? Not so fast.
Although that could still possibly happen, things have gotten a little bit interesting as of late. Simmons was recently spotted sitting courtside at the Bucks vs. Cavs game wearing a fresh pair of the adidas Yeezy Boost 350 Pirate Black. Wait, what? Simmons wearing adidas (and not Nike) in public? Although nothing is official yet, and Simmons has the right to sign anywhere he wants, why do you think Simmons opted to go with the 350s instead of some Nikes? Should Nike be worried or at least concerned? Can Nike find a way to screw this up? Will this be another Stephen Curry situation? Only time will tell.
Persian Violet Hits The Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Moire
By SoleInsider
The Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Moire is borrowing from another Air Max icon with the latest colorway, as the Nike Air Classic BW‘s Persian Violet theme translates nicely onto the updated tooling. The Ultra Moire style sees a lightweight construction on the outsole and new tech on the upper, from a near seamless build to hidden reflective 3M material on the mudguard perfect for those down to run at night. Micro-perforations throughout help add ventilation to the synthetic textile while embossed lines showcase the traditional panels of Tinker’s original 1987 creation. Check out a better view of the latest update to land on the Air Max 1 and let us know what you think of the look by taking your thoughts to the comments section.
The Nike Lunar Flow is back in action, as the 2012 design is slated to return to retailers in the near future. Nobody could have predicted that Nike Sportswear would be bringing back this revitalisation of the 1989 classic that was the Nike Air Flow, and with releases like this premium black leather and white combination, NSW is showcasing what we’ve been missing out on. Usually draped in a neoprene construction, the Air Flow was a distant ancestor to the today’s popular offerings of the Sock Dart, certain Huarache releases, and even the Presto. Here, Nike showcases that the model wouldn’t be an Air Flow without some form of ventilation – that’s where interesting laser perforations consisting of sleek, precise lines slice through the smooth black leather construction for a unique aesthetic. Are you a fan of the latest Lunar Flow release? View more photos below and stay tuned for stateside availability later this Spring 2016 season.
Kevin Durant Seen Wearing The Nike KD 8 Elite High
By SoleInsider
So it’s been almost a month since the Nike KD 8 Elite was unveiled. The feature/characteristic that stands out the most on the KD 8 Elite is the calf-length compression sock that runs halfway up your ankle. If you though that was kind of strange then you’ll be blown away by this new version.
Yesterday Kevin Durant was seen wearing a higher version of the Nike KD 8 Elite during shoot-around. As you can see in the images above the compression sock is no longer calf length but now rises almost all the way up to Durant’s knees. The colorway on this Nike KD 8 Elite High comes in an orange upper with blue accents on the branding and laces.
Do you think that anyone would ever buy these if they released? Take a look at the images above of KD rocking them and let us know your thoughts below.
If that compression sock does what it’s supposed to do then that’s fine, but there is NO REASON whatsoever that people should be wearing this shoe off the basketball court. You’d look like a straight up fool.
The Nike Air Max Zero Ultra Tokyo Is For The #ChicksOnFire
Last month we caught a first look at this upcoming blue and silver colorway of the Nike Kobe 11 that was scheduled to release in mid-April. Today we get a much better look at the shoe courtesy of official images.
This upcoming colorway of the Nike Kobe 11 features a gradient Flyknit upper that starts off with Brave Blue on the toe and then shifts to University Blue at the heel. University Blue also lands on the laces and the Kobe branding on the tongue. Metallic Silver provides some contrast as it can be seen on the Swoosh logos on the side panels. It is being said that this colorway of the Kobe 11 is inspired by Eric Avar, the man who design Kobe?s Nike sneakers. We should get confirmation from Nike on whether that’s true or not in the next couple weeks. One feature that makes this pair stand out from others is the patch on the right heel that reads ?I see beauty in the struggle.?
Take a look at the official images above and remember that the Nike Kobe 11 Brave Blue will release on April 14, 2016 for a retail price of $200.
I would have liked this colorway much better if the entire Flyknit upper would have been Brave Blue and they would have just gotten rid of the University Blue detailing. The Metallic Silver Swoosh is also a nice touch. Still a solid colorway, but nor for $200.
The Nike Air Max Zero Ultra Tokyo Is For The #ChicksOnFire
Nike Releases The Air Force 1 Flyknit In Emerald Green
By SoleInsider
Are you a fan of the new Nike Air Force 1 Flyknit? It was only a matter of time before Bruce Kilgore’s classic offering benefited from the woven material, as Nike Sportswear has added Lunarlon and more of the latest technology on the timeless silhouette in the past. Today we get a look at a new Spring 2016 offering of the Nike Air Force 1 Flyknit Low, as a minty fresh shade of Emerald Green should help you stand out from the crowd. White accents throughout and an icy toe/heel construction adds some depth too. What do you think of the look? Grab your pair from select shops like Wish ATL today.
Nobody could’ve predicted that Nike Sportswear would bring back the cultish tendencies of the Nike Air Max 120. The incredibly loud design hasn’t hit retailers since 1998, and there are a number of features that made this silhouette a polarizing offering that either inspired its fair share of fans or haters. In true go bold or go home fashion, the visible air-wielding model saw a unique web-like overlay that brought its fair share of vibrant colorways to the table, but here this muted “Stealth” pair does the exact opposite. With a white base, Metallic Silver overlays, and black branding, this is about as subtle as an AM120 could possibly get with its sleek design. What do you think? If you want to break out a less sought after model on Air Max Day, then this pair might be for you. Check out more photos below and grab your size today from spots like Renarts
The Nike Air Max Zero Ultra Tokyo Is For The #ChicksOnFire (Video)
By SoleInsider
The Nike Air Max is quickly becoming one of the most coveted silhouettes in the entire Air Max family. Believed to be the progenitor of the legendary Nike Air Max 1 and thus the entire Air Max line, the modernized Air Max Zero released to much fanfare during Air Max Day 2015. Since then, we have one other colorway of the shoe drop and now for Air Max 2016, we’ve got a women’s exclusive in the Nike Air Max Zero Ultra Tokyo that is sure to leave the guys in envy and the #ChicksOnFire quite happy. As part of the Nike City Collection, this tribute to the city of Tokyo is sure to be a quick seller on March 26th, also known as Air Max Day.
On the comeback in this early portion of 2016, the Kobe-Bryant-associated Nike Zoom Huarache 2K4 has recently shown up in a few OG colorways, but this certainly isn’t one of them. The classic early-2000’s Nike Basketball model gets a unique new redesign, featuring perforated panels and the absence of its usual Swoosh on each lateral side. The all-white upper is accented with vibrant pops of bright crimson and silver throughout the upper and sole. If you’re feeling the Swoosh-less 2K4’s, be on the look out for them soon at select Nike Sportswear retailers.
Nike To Release Air Max Models Designed By Hiroshi, Tinker, and Mark Parker
By SoleInsider
Air Max Day 2016 is almost here, and Nike Sportswear has plenty of awesome releases planned for the festive occasion. From a bevy of enticing retros, three Nike Air Max Zero releases, and exclusive Air Max models designed by the likes of Hiroshi Fujiwara, Tinker Hatfield, and Mark Parker, the celebration of visible air will once again be a very special occasion. Nike Sportswear enlisted the holy triumvirate that is HTM to each design their own unique Air Max offering and what we’re left with is a minimalist LD-based design from Hiroshi in the Nike Air Max LD-Zero; a bold Nike Air Max 90 turned Ultra Superfly from Tinker; and a new take on the Nike Air Max Ultra from Mark Parker. Which design is your favorite? The trio will release tomorrow, March 26th at retailers worldwide like Hype DC in Australia and other select stores around the globe.
Buy, Pass, Wait: Nike Air Max Vote Back, adidas Easter Collection
By SoleInsider
The rare Jordan-less weekend has left us with an Air-filled edition of Buy, Pass, Wait. With Nike Air Max Day about to hit, we take a look at the HTM releases that are sure to be tough to get and our choices for the Air Max Vote Back (spoiler: it’s a clean sweep). And since Easter is this Sunday, we also weigh in on both Nike and adidas’ offerings for the holiday.
What Shoe Did You Vote For In The Nike Air Max Vote Back?
Juan Martinez, Editor-In-Chief: I lobbied hard for the Atmos Elephant to take the Nike Air Max Vote Back. When the first polls came back, I was actually shocked and appalled and disgusted by what pairs were in the lead. So yes, with one day to go let’s all make a pact and do the right thing by voting for one of the best Air Max 1s ever made to make a proper retro release. It’s been too long.
Juan Carrillo, News: Air Max 1 Atmos Elephant. Everything about this shoe is amazing. Elephant print, clean. Color blocking, perfection. The jade Swoosh, pure icing on the cake. Do the right thing and bring these bad boys back.
Andres Carrillo, News: I voted for the Air Max 1 Atmos Elephant. There’s just something that looks so clean about elephant print on an Air Max 1 and those hits of teal give the shoe a nice pop. It’s not like I’ll be able to get a pair if they do release anyway so I’m not even really thinking about it.
Renz Ofiaza, News: Air Max 1 Atmos Elephant. I still remember how sought after these were when it initially released in 2007. I sold a pair of Dunks in order to have money for it but I missed out badly. That Teal Swoosh and elephant print, plus the overall colorway was just a dream come true for me.
Nike Air Max HTM Pack (Pick One)
EIC Juan: Nike Air Max LD-Zero H
Nike
It’s so Hiroshi to make something unexpected yet totally chill. Placing the upper of the Roshe LD-1000 on an Air Max 2014 sounds like a bad idea until you see it person. Now it looks like perfectly normal pair of Air Max kicks, but with the HTM moniker attached to it, don’t expect this to last long in stores.
News Juan: Nike Air Max LD-Zero H
Nike
Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Nike Air Max Zero-LD H is the pair that caught my eye the most. I’m not too crazy about the upper, but I’m a fan of the Air Max sole on the shoe. I’m unsure as to whether or not these will sell out, but I’m willing to risk it and wait it out to see if I could get these at a discounted price somewhere down the road. If I manage not to, I will survive.
Andres: Nike Air Max Ultra SuperFly T
Nike
I’m not really a fan of any of the Air Max HTM releases but if I had to pick one to buy it would be the Nike Air Max 90 Ultra Superfly T designed by Tinker Hatfield. I’m a fan of the Air Max 90 so adding a Flyknit collar and Ultra sole unit could only make it more comfortable, right? The only bad thing is that it kind of looks like a soccer cleat.
Renz: Nike Air Max Ultra M
Nike
I would consider the T model as well, but I’m more for low-top silhouettes. The build and colorway on this pair is pretty appealing in general and I’m just a fan of the classic design.
Nike Basketball Easter Collection (Pick One)
EIC Juan: Nike Kyrie 2 Easter
Nike
I’ve never been a fan of most of the Easter releases from Nike or adidas and that’s sad considering I have no shame when it comes to wearing brightly colored kicks. So when I pick the Nike Kyrie 2 Easter, it’s a half-hearted pick.
News Juan: Nike Kobe 11 Easter
Nike
I would not pick any of them, but since I’m forced to, I’d go with the Nike Kobe 11. I guess you could say it’s the one I dislike the least. Overall though, the entire pack is a pass, especially the LeBron 13, yuck.
Andres: Nike Kyrie 2 Easter
Nike
The Kyrie 2 is easily the best shoe out of the entire pack. It’s the only one that actually looks like it has an Easter theme to it. The only problem is that you’d only be able to wear these during Easter cause wearing shoes with graphics of eggs on them would look strange on any other day. Haha.
Renz: Nike Kyrie 2 Easter
Nike
Overall, I’m a fan of the model. I like how the theme was only placed on the rear and outsole. It’s aesthetically pleasing with an all-white upper as well.
adidas Basketball Easter Collection
EIC Juan:
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It’s slightly better than the Nike Easter stuff, but that’s not really a compliment. As somebody who loves the severely underrated and heavily ignored Rose 6, this will be the one to get when it drops in price in a few weeks.
News Juan: adidas D Lillard 2 Easter
adidas
I’m not crazy about the colors used, and excess of pink on the shoe, but if it goes down in price, I wouldn’t mind waiting to pick up a pair.
Andres: adidas Crazylight Boost 2.5 Andrew Wiggins PE
adidas
Adidas did a great job with this Easter colorway of the Crazylight Boost 2.5. I like how they only used the egg dye print on the forefoot and left the Primeknit upper white. The small hits of pink are also a good look. If you ball on Easter this is the shoe to do it in.
Renz: adidas Crazylight Boost 2.5 Easter
adidas
In this theme, I actually like the model. I generally don’t, but the color combo on this pair is pretty nice. It can definitely be suitable for females also, but too much pink for my taste.
A Detailed Look At The Nike Running Pinnacle Collection
By SoleInsider
A few classic models from the women’s Nike retro runner line reach their ‘Pinnacle’ this weekend with this classy new collection from Nike Sportswear. Each featuring a tonal premium leather upper in off-white, black, or grey, the Pinnacle collection includes the Air Max 1, Air Max 90, Pre Montreal Racer, and Air Max Thea in some of their most luxurious makeovers ever. Pick your favorites and then pick them up today and select Nike Sportswear retailers globally.
In an unprecedented move, NIKEiD is offering a few models at discounted pricing. Why discount shoes that don’t actually even exist yet instead of just taking them off the NIKEiD site? We’re not sure, but you can benefit from lower prices for customizable options on models like the LunarGlide 7, LunarTempo 2, Roshe LD-1000, and even the KD 8 in standard and ASG options. The iD sale also includes women’s models like the Air Max 2016, Air Max Thea, Free TR 5, and more. Check out what you can customize at a discount price now in the clearance section of Nike.com.
A Detailed Look At The Nike Free Train Force Flyknit
By SoleInsider
Sure to have tons of crossover appeal in the casual sneaker market, Nike Training introduces the all-new Free Train Force Flyknit. In a chukka-like silhouette, the shoe combines a unique striped Flyknit weave on the upper while a Free sole below keeps them light and flexible throughout your workouts. Will we end up seeing more pairs of this stylish new trainer on the streets than in the gym? No release date has been announced for the Free Train Force Flyknit yet, so stay tuned for details.
Already a favorite model in the Nike SB line, the Bruin gets even more skate-friendly with the new Hyperfeel edition. The Nike SB Bruin Hyperfeel features the same lightweight and flexible sole technology as the new Hyperfeel Koston 3, but wraps it in the more traditional Bruin silhouette. The result is the Bruin with increased boardfeel and ideal impact protection in the timelessly-stylish and clean design. The Bruin Hyperfeel launches in this white and black colorway on April 1st at select Nike SB retailers globally.
