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Heres What The Nike Air Max 1 Atmos Elephant Looks Like On-Feet
By SoleInsider
Originally released in 2007, the Nike Air Max 1 Atmos Elephant will be returning in all of its glory this upcoming weekend thanks to the thousands of people selecting it as the Vote Back winner last year.
This highly sought after colorway of the iconic Air Max 1 features a Black suede upper on the side panels and heel with contrasting touches of White leather on the toe and midfoot. What really makes this shoe stand out are the hits of Jade on the Swoosh and Nike branding on the tongue and heel, as well as the elephant print that wraps around the entire mudguard. A white midsole and black rubber outsole finish off the look.
Check out the on-feet images above and look for the Nike Air Max 1 Atmos Elephant to release at select Nike retailers on March 18th for $150. Good luck grabbing a pair if you’ll be trying to do so cause we’re all gonna need it.
Where To Buy The Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Air Max Day
By SoleInsider
What better way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Air Max 1 then by dropping more awesome colorways than you can count in the month of March? We’ve already seen the OG Sport Red and the OG Sport Blue retros drop and then disappear quicker than you can imagine, and the iconic atmos x Nike Air Max 1 “Elephant” is coming back later this week (there’s even the atmos Pack for those of you that want a Safari Printed Air Jordan 3). For those of you looking to shed some of the vintage weight from the 1987 Tinker Hatfield classic, there’s always this retro-inspired Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 “Air Max Day”, headed to retailers on March 16th for $120.
The Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Air Max Day features a slimmed down construction with an outsole that utilizes new cut-out grooves to match the sleek upper. The OG Red colorway also returns with Tape and Fuse panels throughout to match the updated 3.26 tongue labels in honor of the coming Air Max Day festivities. This pair should be a general release in a full family size run, too. Check out more detailed shots below and head over to our helpful Release Date page for an updated look at more of the coming Air Max Day attractions throughout the month of March.
One of the most distinctly ’90s designs ever from Nike is no doubt the Aqua Sock. In neon colors and designed to wear in or out of the water, the Aqua Sock could only have came from the times of surf vibes, bleached mullets, and Oakley sunglasses. Now it’s back for a whole new life, resurrected this spring as the Aqua Sock 360. The new design takes the original mesh sock construction as its foundation, but updates the silhouette for the modern age with a more substantial three-piece sole unit and heel counter for support and style. Get your first look at the Aqua Sock 360 here, and expect them soon at Nike Sportswear retailers.
Sneaker Grails: The Electric Green Nike Air Max Tailwind 2+ And Nike LeBron 7 Low
By SoleInsider
The Nike Factory Stores of Southern California (that’s Cabazon, Ontario Mills, Lake Elsinore, Long Beach, Carlsbad, Camarillo, etc.) are home to some of my greatest sneaker finds. Long before I started doing this sneaker blog thing for a living, I was digging through outlet stores because (a) I had an office job that prevented me from chasing kicks that required actual effort and (b) it’s a lot more fun and satisfying to come across an outlet gem than walking next door to the flagship store and worrying the hyped pair you is already gone by the line you’re next in line.
2010 was a particularly memorable year because I came across two pairs of outlet finds that would actually down a path that was bright, loud, obnoxious, and green. It wasn’t just any green either; it was electric. And with Nike Air Max Day Month celebrating all things Air and uh, Max, this edition of Sneaker Grails takes a look at two kicks that aren’t really grails, but rather gems to me.
Nike Air Max Tailwind 2+ Electric Green Released: 2010 Retail Price: $100 Outlet Price: $59.99
Years Active In The Rotation: 5 (now MIA, probably donated or recycled at this point)
Not my actual pair because God knows where that is now…
I have a weird mental block when it comes to outlet finds compared to those I buy at regular stores. It doesn’t matter what sneaker I bought and how much it cost, if it came from the outlet store, it is going to become an instant everyday shoe. Somebody might give me hell for wearing an Air Jordan 3 Pure so liberally that the chips of paint are practically falling off the midsole, but it didn’t matter to me because I got them for sale in Ontario. But if I had bought the same pair for full price at Niketown? They would still be VVVVVVVVNDS condition to this day. And maybe that’s why I prefer outlet stores; for the reckless abandon that I bring to my kicks. So you can only imagine what paces I would put on a pair of Air Maxes on clearance.
Outside of the Nike Air Max 90 (my favorite classic Air Max) and the Flyknit Air Max (because duh, Flyknit), that Tailwind 2+ is my favorite Air Max shoe. Whether I wore them on Casual Fridays at my old office job, played impromptu pick-up basketball in them, or let them get drenched in the rain because I didn’t want my Cole Haans to get ruined, those Tailwind 2s served a purpose, even if I never used the Nike+ functionality.
Nike Air Max LeBron 7 Low Dunkman (But Not Really Dunkman) Released: 2010 Retail Price: $140 Outlet Price: $99.99 Years Active In The Rotation: Still wear them occasionally
The Nike Air Max LeBron 7 is easily one of the best LeBron signatures of all the times. It was certainly the most eye-catching one after a string of duds (in my opinion, kids, don’t @ me with your fandom for the 2 or the 4) that set the line back for a few years. I don’t recall buying many LeBrons post-Zoom Generation, but the 7 was the pair that got me back in the fold. Jason Petrie’s design – the 7 featured a full-length visible Air Max unit, Flywire, and was lightweight compared to other models – really catapulted LeBron’s line to the proverbial next level. It also helped that the colorways that we got for the LeBron 7 were just sick. Red Carpets, Cool Greys, All-Stars, Akrons, More Than A Games were just a handful of 7s that are still talked about to this day and that’s not even counting the Low colorways.
I still remember the shocked looked on my face when I saw a returned pair of LeBron 7 Lows on the wall. Sure, it wasn’t technically a Dunkman (the alternate LeBron logo that signified his Dunkman persona was noticeably absent) in the traditional sense, but I didn’t give a s**t. The Electric Green hue was the same as the one on my pair of Tailwinds so I was more than willing to pay $99.99 (plus tax) that it was going to take to bring these home with me. It didn’t get as much time as a casual pair to rock as the Tailwinds, but it certainly found a home on the court. I won’t say that I’m the best street ball player around, but let’s just say that if you’re going to wear a pair bright white kicks with Electric Green on them you better have a game that at least backs it up.
The Nike Air Woven is having a major comeback this Spring 2017 season, as the oft-forgotten lifestyle model that garnered some attention during its initial run in the early 2000s is back in a number of upcoming looks. Of course, the silhouette picked up steam from the Colette x Nike Air Woven collaboration to help celebrate the Parisian boutique’s 20th anniversary. While that collab was extremely limited with just a 213-pair run of individually numbered blue and white woven options up for grabs, the trio pictured below will be more readily available. Lightweight and breathable, the Air Woven features a sleek and minimalist design that shows through the White/Black, Black/White, and Concord Purple colorways arriving at international retailers sooner rather than later. Check out a better view below and stay tuned for a coming Release Date in the near future.
Release Reminder: Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 LE Air Max Day
By SoleInsider
Air Max Day (March 26), is approaching soon, and this new Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 LE celebrates the upcoming event, as well as the sneaker’s 30th anniversary.
Draped in the silhouette’s OG colorway of white and unversity red, this rendition boasts old school and new tech with its signature mesh base, followed by a revamped lightweight sole unit and no-sew overlays throughout its upper that exudes a much sleeker and lightweight build altogether.
A distinguishable element is also directed at the tongues with the date “3.26” as a commemoration of Air Max Day.
Priced at $120, you can purchase this pair at select Nike retailers worldwide starting Thursday, March 16th.
The Nike Zoom Modairna Is Inspired By Gary Paytons The Glove
By SoleInsider
Nike Sportswear’s women’s department takes some inspiration from an unlikely source for this new silhouette: a men’s basketball shoe from the late 1990s. If you know Nike’s late ’90s hoops catalog you can probably already guess that it’s the Zoom Flight ’98 AKA “The Glove” that inspires the sleek shrouded Zoom Modairna, which features a perforated one-piece leather upper atop a full-length visible Zoom Air sole. The result is a bold yet feminine take on the classic basketball model. The unique new Zoom Modairna will be available on march 18th in its debut Vachetta Tan, Triple Black, and Thunder Blue colorways at select Nike Sportswear retailers.
Combining a sleek upper and lightweight cushioning for ultra-modern comfort, the sneaker’s textile base features a mixture of obsidian and white, while contrasting black molded overlays throughout reinforce the structure, as well as define its distinctive design.
A crisp white full-length rubber sole with the signature Max Air heel unit in obsidian further caps off the overall profile.
Priced at $130, you can purchase this variation at select Nike retailers overseas now, while a stateside release is imminent.
A style that mimics the classic 1998 Air Max Plus, although more modernized, the silhouette boasts a revamped Ultra construction dipped in navy. The breathable mesh base is reinforced with complementing silver TPU stripe overlays that also defines its distinctive style, while pops of orange on the miniature swooshes and signature sole unit with air bubble inserts caps off the overall aesthetic.
You can purchase this standout men’s pair at select Nike retailers overseas now.
Expect to find it at select retailers stateside very soon.
Evoking a sleek, minimalist aesthetic with its elegant perforated leather construction, the seamless design is pronounced with subtle embroidery on the side panels, alongside a zippering system that offers easy slip-on accessibility. Finally, a full-length, lightweight Nike Zoom Air cushioning and translucent outsole rounds out the monochromatic profile altogether.
Retailing for $175, you can purchase this women?s variation at select Nike retailers starting this Saturday, March 18th.
Originally seen back in 2006 as part of a ?Zoo Pack?, the model’s distinctive aesthetic is helmed by atmos head designer, Koji. This forthcoming pair essentially stays true to its OG build with a mixed palette of black, clear jade and white.
The focal point is directed at the collar section and mudguard section, as it features the iconic elephant print overlays, while jade is prominent for its branding on the tongue and side panels.
Priced at $150, you can purchase this standout pair at select Nike retailers starting Saturday, March 18th.
Where To Buy The Nike Air Foamposite Pro Silver Surfer
By SoleInsider
The Foam is back this Friday with the next must-have colorway of the Nike Air Foamposite Pro. Chromed out and ready to be added to the list of best colorways ever for the classic hoops model turned street icon is the “Silver Surfer” colorway, featuring a faux carbon fiber texture on the metallic upper with black accents. This is going to be a colorway hardcore Foamposite fans simply can’t miss, so we’re back with another useful Where To Buy guide. See all the shops that will have the limited edition Silver Surfer Foamposite colorway in stock this Friday, March 17th below.
Is The Nike Air Max 95 In Triple White A Must-Have This Summer
By SoleInsider
The time to rock all-white sneakers is almost here as we’ll soon be seeing sneakerheads bask in the sun while lacing up their favorite pair of all-whites. Nike is giving us a glimpse of what they have to offer this year with this pristine pair of Air Max 95s.
Sure to be a hit once the Summer rolls around, this Air Max 95 comes draped in white throughout the entire upper and sole unit with subtle Pure Platinum detailing on the branding. These images show the shoe in women’s sizing, but if Nike wants to make people happy they’ll also release them in men’s sizing. Will this be a cop or drop for you? Let us know in the comments below and keep it locked to Kicks On Fire for availability.
The Riccardo Tisci x Nike Air Max 97 Mid Is Officially Unveiled
By SoleInsider
Another Air Max Day release many are looking forward to is the Riccardo Tisci x Nike Air Max 97 Mid you see above. We’ve known about this shoe for a while now, but this is the first time that Nike has “officially” unveiled it.
Officially known as the NikeLab Air Max 97 x R.T., this collaboration has Nike link up with Italian fashion designer to release a very special pair of the Nike Air Max 97.Riccardo Tisci opts to convert the classic low-top Air Max 97 model into a mid-top to match the Italian couture influences and street savvyness Riccardo Tisci is used to. The shoe’s upper is inspired by the runway as it comes with a tumbled synthetic leather upper paired up with the synthetic suede underlays. Adding a unique touch to the shoe is the discreet zipper on the tongue that also makes it easier to slip on. Finally, the all-Black look is contrasted with the help of the translucent White midsole equipped with the Visible Air unit.
Look for the Riccardo Tisci x Nike Air Max 97 Mid to release on March 17th in Rome, March 24th in Asia , and March 26th (Air Max Day) in Europe and the U.S. Retail will be $200.
The Arthur Huang x NikeLab Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 Is Unveiled
By SoleInsider
Nike just added another release to look forward to for the the upcoming Air Max Day. Get a first look at the Arthur Huang x NikeLab Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0.
Engineer, Architect and founder and CEO of Miniwiz Arthur Huang was given the chance to design his very own version of the Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0. Opting to keep things fairly simple and minimal, the Arthur Huang x NikeLab Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 comes with an all-Black motif consisting of a premium leather and Flyknit upper sitting on top of a light Air Max Ultra sole unit. Embossed Nike branding adds to the subtle aesthetics of the shoe. Want a pair? You can try copping on a pair on March 26th for $250.
