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Black Suede Covers The Nike Air Force 1 Mid
By SoleInsider
One of the latest colorways of the Nike Air Force 1 Mid sees the classic silhouette draped in all-black.
Constructed out of a full suede upper, this Air Force 1 Mid takes on the Triple Black color scheme as the laces, tongue, ankle strap, inner liner, and branding have all been done in black. A contrasting white midsole and black rubber outsole keep things simple down below.
Is this black suede Air Force 1 Mid a cop or a drop for you? Look for them to arrive at select Nike retailers in the near future.
The Nike Little Posite One ?Fruity Pebbles? is releasing in-store and online tomorrow at Foot Locker. The shoes are a direct play off of the legendary Nike LeBron 4 that was created years ago, inspired by LeBron James? favorite breakfast cereal. Like the LeBrons, these Foamposites for kids features a colorful outsole and a graphic of the cereal on the uppers. No word on a release at other locations, but Foot Locker is the place to be tomorrow if you?re looking to get a pair. These are also available on eBay.
A First Look At The Nike Air Zoom Generation All Star Vachetta Tan 2017
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The Nike Air Zoom Generation, LeBron James’ first signature shoe, returned to retailers this week for the first time ever since its debut as it dropped in the “First Game” colorway. But fans of the silhouette will be happy to know that there are more colorways set to release in the near future.
Already have been rumored to release, today we get a first look at the Nike Air Zoom Generation in the Vachetta Tan/All Star colorway. This shoe was worn by LeBron during his rookie season in 2014 when he participated in the Rookie Challenge game during All Star Weekend. The shoe features a full Vachetta Tan upper with perforations on the toe and ankle, a Sail midsole, and gum outsole.
Look for the Nike Air Zoom Generation Vachetta Tan/All Star to release some time next month around All Star Weekend.
Official Images Of The Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Ishod Wair Inspired By His Sports Cars
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Ishod Wair’s next Nike SB Dunk Low takes on the popular color scheme of Grey, Black, and Red.
Covered in a premium suede upper with leather detailing, this SB Dunk Low Pro draws inspiration from Wair’s collection of classic European sports cars. In addition to the black, grey, and red upper, we see a speedometer set at 100 inspired by his “need for speed” on the right insole and a license plate of New Jersey with his name and birth year on the left insole.
Look for the sports car-inspired Nike SB Dunk Low Pro for Ishod Wair to hit retailers on February 2nd for $90.
Another player exclusive version of the Nike Kyrie 3 shows up for Kyrie Irving in this new colorful look. With a black base, the textured upper features nubs in red, purple, and yellow for a unique new treatment to Kyrie’s third signature shoe. Below you’ll find an icy clear outsole with the usual bright accents on the strategic traction pods. We’re not sure what the inspiration behind the colorful look is since all the info Nike has shared so far is, “This is a special KYRIE 3 PE for Kyrie Irving.”, but expect to find these on Kyrie’s feet on the court tonight as the Cavs face the Nets in Cleveland, or during a game in the near future.
Fresh off the release of the Stone Island Nike Sock Dart collaboration, Nike Sportswear continues to revamp the ahead-of-its-time running retro with new features. This pair sticks to the computerized woven upper championed by Tobie Hatfield, as the precursor to Flyknit gets a simplified dark grey colorway to match the smoky black accents on the strap overlay throughout. The real call to action on this upcoming Nike Sock Dart SE is the metallic silver heel caps, though as it’s the first time we’ve seen NSW take advantage of the unique construction for a head-turning new look.
The Nike Sock Dart burst onto the scene in 2004 in limited quantities in Japan and garnered a cult following for its unparalleled design. Now, in a sneaker climate that features more minimalist silhouettes driven by woven tech, the Sock Dart has finally hit its stride and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. What do you think of this new take?
Check out more detailed shots of the Nike Sock Dart SE’s Metallic Silver transformation below and be on the lookout for this pair to drop in February. For more of the latest updates, head over to our Release Dates page.
The Nike Air Zoom Generation Vachetta Tan Releases All-Star Weekend
By SoleInsider
Nike is turning back the clock for All-Star Weekend with a “Wheat” inspired take on the Nike Air Zoom Generation retro. Sure, this isn’t the suede Timberland-inspired offering that turned heads during LeBron’s first NBA All-Star Weekend as a rookie, but the NikeLab take ups the ante through a premium monochromatic Vachetta Tan leather throughout featuring a new embossed Swoosh branding on the side panel.
The Nike Air Zoom Generation Vachetta Tan also features luxurious copper accents on the lace eyelets and protective toecap. We’re sure the same can be said about the heel, but in the first look, that feature is still covered by its new protective coating. So the good news is, Nike still plans on dropping a number of Zoom Generation retros. Do you think their move away from traditional colorways is a solid decision or do you miss the OG “Wheat” look that inspired this pair? Rumor has it that this offering could be a part of a larger Nike Sportswear pack featuring a Nike Air Foamposite Pro.
We’re still unsure about the exact date this Nike Zoom Generation Vachetta Tan will be releasing given the limited nature of the model, but you can expect select boutiques to start stocking them anytime between Thursday, February 16th, and Saturday, February 18th leading up to the NBA All-Star Game.
Weatherproofing On This Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 SE Black Toe
By SoleInsider
Alongside with the recently featured Air Max 90, the revamped Nike Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 SE is rendered in the same color scheme for the new year.
Just like the aforementioned pair, this modernized variation of the sneaker bears its recognizable design, although, it’s been optimized for weather protection. Breathable mesh with durable synthetic overlays comprise the majority, while a rubberized no-sew skin on the vamp is applied for water resistance.
All adhered atop a crisp white midsole unit and black outsole to cap off the timeless makeover, you can purchase this pair at select Nike retailers overseas first.
Essentially a new style, the model is defined by a blends elements from classic silhouettes such as the Air Flow, Air Current, Air Max 90, Air Presto and LunarEpic Flyknit.
With the defining blue tone covering its suede paneling, synthetics and neoprene upper, perforations are applied throughout for breathability, while Air Max 90 eye stays further detail the aesthetic. Finally, a sail white laser-siped lunarlon outsole with distinctive ?NIKE? branding across the heel finishes off the sleek design.
You can find this pair at select Nike retailers overseas first, while a stateside release is expected soon.
Those in the market for a new pair of mid-top Air Force 1s need look no further. Nike Sportswear drops one of the most versatile looks we’ve seen in years for the Air Force 1 Mid this winter, featuring a wear-with-anything combination of black and white built in suede. The upper goes fully black, with its build predominantly in suede with leather detailing for the Swooshes and embossed tongue tags, while waxed laces add a refined touch. The black suede Air Force 1 Mid is arriving now at international retailers, which means they’ll hit the US soon.
The Nike Air Zoom Spiridon Returns In A Stealthy Makeover
By SoleInsider
Since its revival last summer, the classic Nike Air Zoom Spiridon has been offered in a variety of colorways since then, and now, the model will be offered in its first iteration for 2017.
Flaunting a blacked-out profile, the low-top sneaker is comprised of breathable mesh with synthetics and leather detailing. Subtle hits of red are evident on the miniature Swoosh accents, while a teal outsole further caps off its overall palette.
You can purchase this upcoming pair at select Nike retailers starting Wednesday, February 1st.
Nike Brings Back The Cork Motif On Some Of Their Classic Tennis Models
By SoleInsider
Here’s a first look at the Nike Tennis Cork Pack. The new pack coming out of Nike Sportswear consists of the Nike GTS, Nike Court Royale and Nike Cortez all utilizing cork accents to help give each model a distinguished and unique motif.
The Nike GTS comes in your choice of Black or White. Each colorway comes accented by the cork material huge Nike Swoosh branding on the panels. The Nike Court Royale is done with premium leather accents while the cork on the heel helps the model stand out from past offerings the model has come out with. Lastly, the Cortez appears to come in a Black or White leather upper accented nicely by the cork hits placed on the heel and tongue tag branding. Available internationally, we’ll let you know when these drop stateside.
This Nike SB Blazer Low Features A Dark Blue Suede Upper
By SoleInsider
The Nike SB Blazer is so popular that Nike decided to create a Mid and Low top version. Today we take a look at one of the latest colorways of the SB Blazer Low.
This Blazer Low comes covered in a Deep Night Blue suede on the majority of the upper with Black leather detailing on the Swoosh branding and the heel tab. Additional black accents can be seen on the inner liner and tongue tab, while contrasting touches of white land on the midsole, toe, and the Nike branding on the tongue and heel.
Fans of the SB Blazer Low can pick up this dark blue colorway at select Nike SB accounts now for $80.
Smokey Blue And White Come Together On The Nike Air Max Zero
By SoleInsider
Nike has been really pushing the Air Max Zero as of late as we continue to see new colorways release what feels like every week. One of the latest pairs is this Smokey Blue option that we see above.
Looking at this new colorway of the Air Max Zero we see that it comes draped in white throughout the majority of the upper with Smokey Blue accents on the branding, mesh underlays, heel, and eyelets. A white sole unit down below completes the look.
If you’re interested in picking up this new colorway of the Air Max Zero you can do so now at select Nike stockists for $130.
Sneaker Grails: The Amazing Box Of The Nike Air Force 1 Year Of The Rabbit
By SoleInsider
Every year we celebrate Chinese New Year by wearing red (for luck and prosperity), hanging up paper lanterns, and eating copious amounts of White Rabbit candy. Ok, two of those things are actual tradition that’s followed by many Filipinos and the other is something I just do regardless of whether or not it’s Chinese New Year. Take a wild guess which one…
As a kid, my sweet tooth had a thing for White Rabbit candy. For those unfamiliar with them, the White Rabbit milk candy has a similar vibe to taffy and is features two layers of wrapping with one actually being edible because it’s made of rice paper. Much like other addictive candies here in the states, you couldn’t eat just one and they were packaged in bags similar to Skittles or Gummi Worms. It’s right up there with Curly Tops, Stork, Polvoron from Goldilocks in the pantheon of late 80s Pinoy candies that were probably had way too much sugar content than is legal these days (note: it wasn’t legal). So you can imagine the nostalgia pangs hit me pretty hard when Nike decided to pay a not-so-subtle homage to the White Rabbit in 2011 with their Air Force 1 CNY release.
Featuring premium leather on the overlay, platinum suede panels, milky white translucent midsole, cheniles swooshes, rabbit on the heel, wax shoelaces, the Chinese symbol “Tu” (rabbit), and a “2011” lace dubre, the Nike Air Force 1 Year of the Rabbit was a well-executed drop. But the extra mile comes in the form of the White Rabbit candy tribute; the Blue and Crimson accents on the AF1 and the graphics on the sockliner are similar to the artwork found on the candy wrapper. And if that wasn’t enough, the sneaker would come in a package shaped like a giant piece of White Rabbit candy. I’m not sure if I loved the shoe or the box more, but needless to say, I was in love from the first time I saw it (here on Kicks On Fire before I started working for the site).
Then I found out how much of a pain in the ass they were going to be to cop, which made my head explode. The sneaker was originally thought to be an Asian exclusive, with the first drop coming with the limited White Rabbit packaging a week before Chinese New Year for the equivalent of almost $400 and a more “general release” version sans the cool box coming out the following week. I would find out later that Nike’s 21 Mercer store and a handful of other retailers in the US also received them, but trying to find a spot that had the special box was a hopeless endeavor.
As far as the secondary market for the Nike Air Force 1 Supreme Low Year Of The Rabbit goes these days, it compares favorably to other Chinese New Year drops this decade. You shouldn’t have too much trouble scoring a pair at your local consignment shop or at Kixify, but that’s if you don’t care about the box. But I do, and that’s my sickness as you’ve no doubt since in our various KoF Live videos where I freak over the packaging more than the actual shoe.
Just because, here’s the White Rabbit candy (and other snacks) in action. And we wonder why the rest of the world hates us (non-Trump division). That thumbnail though…
