Nike Sportswear is honoring legendary runner Joan Benoit Samuelson through their upcoming Nike Beautiful X Powerful Collection through four premium women’s exclusive releases on Thursday, October 6th. The collection embodies the fierce competitive spirit of Samuelson, the first-ever winner of the Women’s Olympic Marathon when the competition was introduced at the 1984 Los Angeles Games.

The Nike Beautiful X Powerful Collection utilizes the ever-popular “Triple Black” aesthetic through premium constructions on the Nike Classic Cortez, the Nike Air Max Thea, the Nike Air Presto, and the Nike Air Huarache Ultra. Each pair dons a subtle cracked cement print reminiscent of Tinker Hatfield’s iconic elephant printed aesthetic for a subtle, yet premium twist to each exclusive pair. The insoles read “There is no finish line” in an effort to bring Samuelson’s legendary achievements to the forefront.

Be sure to check out detailed preview images of each “Triple Black” Nike Beautiful X Powerful Collection offering below and let us know which pair is your favorite by taking your thoughts to the comments section.

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Nike Skateboarding is referencing the history of the shoebox with the next week’s release of the Nike SB Dunk Low “Orange Box” on October 6th. The orange shoebox is forever recognized as an integral part of Nike SB’s early years, as it housed some of the most iconic Nike SB Dunk offerings during the early 2000s.

The Nike SB Dunk Low Orange Box comes equipped with a premium construction of beige and orange leather throughout to mirror the original cardboard boxing, but that’s not all. This special Nike SB Dunk also features an actual shoebox embossed on the heel for an added nod to the unspoken language of hunting down the perfect pair while the insole features a unique graphic of stacked shoeboxes showcasing the history of different colors and aesthetics over the years. Nike SB boxes ranging from pink, blue, grey, orange, and black are all drawn on the footbed in cartoonish simplicity for a nice hidden homage to the imprint’s growth over the past decade and a half.

What do you think of next Thursday’s release of the Nike SB Dunk Low Orange Box? Check out more detailed photos below and stay tuned for more release date updates right here on Sneaker News.

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While it was recently introduced in standout Team Red colorway, the women’s Nike Air Huarache Ultra SE is introduced in a new finish this Fall 2016 as well.

Last seen in olive flak, the runner boasts a mixture of grey and black across its sleek upper, while vachetta tan accents adorn the tongue branding, signature heel cage system and branded elastic band on the rear for a nice complementing touch. Finally, a crisp white full-length rubber outsole offsets and solidifies its aesthetically pleasing profile overall.

You can purchase this pair at select Nike retailers worldwide now for a price tag of $120.

Images: Titolo

Author’s Take

I admire this silhouette a lot and even though it’s listed for women, it’s still versatile enough for all genders. The colorway and construction is appealing in general.

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With the Halloween and Maroon iterations of the Foamposite One slated to arrive next month, the classic Nike Air Foamposite Pro Dr. Doom is expected to be revived this Holiday 2016.

Introduced back in 2006 as part of the standout Fantastic Four Collection, this upcoming retro rendition simply retains its OG makeup with its classic black and white color scheme. Black covers its rugged foam upper, while contrasting white accents is implemented on the inner lining, tongue, Swooshes on its side panels and outsole unit to cap off the simplistic palette.

Retailing for $230, you can purchase this pair at select Nike retailers on Black Friday, November 25th.

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Author’s Take

Like our EIC has shared, I still don?t get how this colorway correlates with the character. It?s a nice simple variation overall so I don?t dislike it.

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Joining the Seaweed colorway of the Nike Zoom Mercurial Flyknit that we showed you earlier today, we now take a look at a new bred-inspired colorway of the high-top Flyknit runner.

Sure to be one of the most popular colorways of the silhouette, this Zoom Mercurial Flyknit combines the beloved Black and Red color scheme throughout the Flyknit upper with more Black hits appearing on the branding, collar, midsole, and outsole.

You’ll be able to purchase this University Red colorway of the Nike Zoom Mercurial Flyknit at select Nike accounts beginning on October 3rd for a retail price of $200.

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Author’s Take

Hands down my favorite colorway so far. Nike killed it with this bred-inspired look on the Mercurial Flyknit.

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The Nike SB Koston 3 Hyperfeel just dropped a brand new colorway. Opting to keep things pretty simple, the shoe rocks a clean Black and Grey color scheme. Let’s take a closer look at the shoe.

The Nike SB Koston 3 Hyperfeel appears to have the same construction as the seamless upper is done in a clean Black colorway. Even more Black is placed on the ankle, sole, laces and eyestay. Creating nice contrast is the Grey noted on the heel branding and Nike Swoosh. Minimal color is also placed on the shoe as Orange and Turquoise can be seen on the inner lining of the shoe. Out now, is this a cop or drop?

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Author’s Take

I was used to seeing the large SB branding on the ankle/sock, but the shoe actually looks good like this as well.

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If you happen to be fan of the Nike Zoom Mercurial Flyknit then you may be interested in this new Seaweed colorway that will be arriving at retailers very soon.

One of Nike’s newest Flyknit silhouettes has been covered in a combination of Seaweed and Turquoise throughout the entire Flyknit upper. The tongue, ankle, collar, leather, heel, laces and the large Swoosh by the toe have all been done in Black. A White midsole and translucent Black outsole finish off the look on this Nike Zoom Mercurial Flyknit that will be arriving at Nike retailers on October 3rd for $200.

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Author’s Take

Nike has so many Flyknit sneakers that it gets pretty tough to keep up with all of them. I usually like my Flyknit sneakers to be low-tops but I can make an exception for this Mercurial Flyknit.

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Nike has given the classic Nike Cortez a new exotic look for the Fall as it has covered the retro lifestyle runner in a new material.

The Nike Cortez that we see above features a reptile textured embossed leather in what’s being known as the Black Anaconda colorway. The reptile textured leather appears everywhere on the upper including the Swoosh, heel tab, ankle, and even the eyestay. Down below we have a white midsole and gum outsole to finish things off.

You’ll be able to purchase this Nike Cortez at select Nike accounts this Fall. What are your thoughts on the reptile textured upper?Are you a fan?

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Author’s Take

That reptile textured leather upper looks crazy. There’s not many colorways of the Cortez that really catch my attention, but this one definitely has.

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It looks like the Nike Lunar Force 1 Duckboot is going to be back in full force this fall and winter season, as we?re already spotting multiple colorways out in the wild. The master of all sneakerboots, the hybrid design of the iconic Air Force 1 High with a water-resistant duckboot has been a big hit for all those that prefer to wear their Air Force 1 year round. If you?re among that demographic, then you?re definitely going to be excited about these three newest looks for the model, featuring your choice of tonal olive green, dark blue, or dark red uppers and Lunar-cushioned midsoles above a gum rubber bottom. Preview all three which are arriving at European shops now, and expect them to hit US retailers with plenty of time before the wet and cold weather hits.

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A couple months ago, Nike dropped a remixed version of the Nike Glove, also known as the Nike Air Zoom Cabos. Coming with an upper covered in cords and webbing, the shoe managed to garner lots of attention. Ever since its debut, Nike stopped releasing new colorways, until now. Up next is the Nike Air Zoom Cabos Infrared 23.

Said to use a similar closure system as the Nike Glove, the shoe comes dressed in a White mesh upper that is then wrapped up by a handful of cables done in an Infrared 23 and Black colorway. Also worth noting is that the cables come with reflective hits that I’m sure is quite a sight to see in the light. A White midsole and Infrared 23 outsole round out the main features on the shoe.  Out now, pick up your very own pair today for the retail price of $135.

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Author’s Take

I’ve yet to see these in person, but I really like what I see in the pictures. The matching outsole is also a nice touch.

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The Nike KD 9 Black Space is less than a week away! Are you ready for an all-Black rendition of the KD 9? Still on the fence regarding this release? Maybe these pictures can persuade you to pick up a pair.

This tonal offering of the KD 9 comes with a Black Flyknit upper equipped with Black laces, branding, lining, etc, etc, you get the point, it’s basically all Black. Below you will find even more Black by way of the sole unit. Not much else to say regarding this colorway. If you’re a fan of all-Black shoes and like the KD 9, this is the pair you’ve been waiting for. The shoe drops on October 4th for $150.

via: Renarts

Author’s Take

Not bad. The KD 9 is a good looking model and the all-Black motif looks good on it. Plain and simple.

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Just yesterday we gave you a first look at the shoe you see above which was thought to be a Beams x Nike Air Presto collaboration. Apparently, that’s not the case. As a matter of fact, the shoe is not a collaboration at all. Let’s try this again. Here is the Nike Air Presto Greedy.

The Nike Air Presto Greedy is sort of meant to be a “What The” rendition of the model. Sort of how like how Nike did with the Air Max 95 Greedy a year ago. The Presto comes dressed in an array of colors said to be used on the model on previous releases. The left and right shoe use completely different colors to help give the pair even more of a unique look. Said to be dropping on October 1st, let us know what you think of the Nike Air Presto Greedy.

via: SN

Author’s Take

I like it. All those colors used are pretty dope, I wouldn’t mind if it was a bit bolder though. Regardless, this is a dope shoe to pick up and bring it out for some fun next Summer.

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Signature trainers for NFL players are such a rarity in this day and age that when a brand does try to release one it is always a momentous event. Nike did just that with the release of the Nike Air Trainer Cruz that tapped New York Giants wideout Victor Cruz to be the guy late last year. His journey from famous sneakerhead to Nike signature athlete was fascinating to witness and it culminated with a trainer that was very well-received when they first dropped. After a handful of colorways have released (including one infamous cancellation) the Air Trainer Cruz is back for the season with a pair of new colorways that are sure to please fans who want a more sedated look.

Expected to drop later this year are two new Nike Air Trainer Cruz colorways in Cream White and Black and White. These are a far cry from Haystack and Rush Blue colorways that dropped during the initial Cruz run so it will be interesting to see how these resonate with sneakerheads.

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‘Tis the season for Nike Sportswear’s Timberland-inspired “Flax” regime to arrive at retail shelves. While the past two autumns we’ve seen a number of Nike’s best retros don the outdoorsman aesthetic, this year any announcement on a return to form has been noticeably absent from the release slate, until now. Today we get a look at the Nike Air Force 1 High “Flax” which released in November 2015 exclusively in a men’s size run. Now NSW will be bringing back the head-turning take on Bruce Kilgore’s iconic basketball high-top for a women’s size run only this October.

The Nike Air Force 1 High Flax features a subtle Flax suede tooling while a classic gum outsole unit adds to the lifestyle appeal. These were a huge hit last year and the previous year when the Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Flax” debuted, but do you think this Nike Air Force 1 High will have the same hype this Fall 2016 season? Check out more detailed shots below and stay tuned for a stateside release date right here on Sneaker News. If you can’t wait, international spots like Titolo have your size right now.

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The Nike Air Presto began its journey as being one of the most colorful shoes out in the market. Soon enough, Presto lovers will be able to enjoy all those classics at once.

Previously billed as a BEAMS collaboration, this Nike Air Presto is not affiliated with the shop and is instead an energy release from within Nike Sportswear that takes on the “What The” approach that has become much more common over the years. It mashes up some familiar Air Presto colorways from the past, and much like the Air Max 95 that carried the same moniker a year ago, the Nike Air Presto “Greedy” is a homage to…itself. Nike confirms that these are releasing on October 1st globally.

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