Flyknit and Flax? The two might seem like they’re at opposite ends of the Nike Sportswear spectrum – one has a tendency to make Nike classics look like Timberland boots, and the other is rooted in performance running technology for a flexible and stylish ride. The two are actually coming together on the Nike Lunar Force 1 Flyknit “Flax”, a premium take on the Nike Air Force 1 boot inspiration that we’ve been seeing for the past three or so Fall/Winter seasons from the Swoosh.

The Nike Lunar Force 1 Flyknit “Flax” ditches the patented air technology found in Bruce Kilgore’s iconic basketball model for a sleeker Lunarlon finish, but what will really grab your attention here is the combination of a premium Flax nubuck paired with a matching Wheat Flyknit on the side panels. It’s a new take on the old Nike Sportswear “Wheat” aesthetic, and one that will cost you upwards of $200 USD to rock. The mid-top construction features matching nubuck ankle straps with embossed Swoosh branding and a rugged gum outsole tooling to help you survive the colder months ahead.

Check out more detailed shots of this Nike Lunar Force 1 Flyknit below and grab your pair today at select retailers like KITH.

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The NBA regular season is here and LeBron James and Kyrie Irving showed the league that they’re already in mid-season form by routing the Knicks in a blowout win after holding up their championship rings for the world to see. If you were watching last night, you might’ve noticed the entire Cavaliers starting-5 rocking ominous dark grey sneakers, as they were apart of Nike Basketball’s larger “Battle Grey” Collection slated to arrive this Saturday, October 29th.

LeBron wasn’t going to disappoint in the first game of the season, as he slammed home 6 dunks and eased his way to a triple-double in 3 quarters while wearing the Metallic Gold-accented Nike LeBron Soldier 10. The laceless design benefits from a bold Battle Grey upper with speckling found on the three straps and midsole. An icy outsole rounds out this LeBron Soldier 10 with a simple, understated finish.

Kevin Durant’s regular season debut might not have gone according to plan as the Warriors were beaten at home by the San Antonio Spurs last night. That didn’t stop KD from still finishing with 27 points and 10 rebounds while lacing up the Nike KD 9 “Battle Grey”. The premium Flyknit upper uses dark shades of Wolf Grey and Anthracite to its advantage for a tonal, clean look.

Kyrie showcased that he’s one of the best scorers in the game against the New York Knicks while wearing the Nike Kyrie 2 “Battle Grey”. Irving made things look easy and stylish as usual, as his second singature features a lighter shade than the other models in Nike Basketball’s Battle Grey Collection, but does get hints of Metallic Gold throughout in honor of his first championship.

You can check out more of the Nike Basketball “Battle Grey” Collection also featuring the Nike Hyperdunk 2016 Elite right here on Sneaker News and let us know which Battle Grey pair is your favorite by taking your thoughts to the comments section below.

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Summer is over, that means we can no longer wear colorful sneakers, right? Wrong! There’s never a bad time to add some color to your ‘fit! With that being said, check out this upcoming Nike Air Presto GPX Multicolor.

Coming in an array of different colors used on the upper, this Nike Air Presto GPX is said to be a grade school exclusive. The color blocking used on the graphic upper comes in a vector style to help give it its unique motif. Colors such as Hyper Violet, Turquoise, and Fuchsia Flash take care of the bold look, while hits of Black found on the toe cap, laces, tongue, lining and cage tone things down a bit. Lastly, additional Hyper Violet found on the eyelets, branding and outsole complete the look of the shoe. Dropping in the near future, how many small-footers plan on scooping up a pair?

via: Titolo

Author’s Take

I dig it. I’d prefer different colors, but I definitely like the style.

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Introduced back in March to correlate with Air Max Day, the Nike Air Max LD-Zero H, made in conjunction with Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design, is now showcased in a new tonal black finish following a recent grey/white offering.

Flaunting a premium makeup composed of smooth suede and leather accents across its sleek upper, the low-top sneaker is essentially draped in the stealthy hue. Slight accents of white are visible on the tongue, while more notable branding is evident on the heel via embroidery.

Finally, its signature full-length translucent 360 Air Max unit that offers superb cushioning and comfort upon every step, finishes off the simple design.

You can expect to find this pair at select Nike retailers very soon.

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Author’s Take

I’ve always liked this model. In this colorway, it’s an obvious versatile pair for everyday wear. The makeup and overall style is appealing.

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In reference to the grind of the start of the season, Nike Basketball introduces a Battle Grey collection, which includes the Kyrie 2, LeBron Zoom Soldier 10 and the KD 9.

As the moniker suggests, each sneaker is essentially treated in the understated tone, while the Kyrie 2 and LeBron Zoom Soldier 10 are accentuated with pops of metallic gold and speckling to celebrate the recent Cleveland Cavaliers’ first NBA championship. The KD 9 meanwhile, is a tribute to ?Dark of the Unknown? and the ?Light of Potential.?

All rounded out with an icy outsole, you can purchase your favorite pair at select Nike retailers starting Saturday, October 29th for $120, $140 and $150 respectively.

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Author’s Take

I’m biased towards the tonal colorway in general, so this is a really solid offering overall. I’d pick the Kyrie 2 as the most appealing, then the LeBron Soldier 10.

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Previously introduced, another look at New York Giants? Victor Cruz‘s signature Nike Air Cruz in Light Bone is presented, as it’s scheduled to be offered this Holiday 2016 season.

Treated with more lifestyle appeal, the sneaker is essentially draped in the defining pristine hue. Light bone covers its premium suede and woven textile upper, while it?s perfectly complemented with a summit white rubber sole unit. Distinguishable details include a mid-foot strap, as well as more branded straps gracing its heel.

With its retail price suggested at $140, you can expect to find this pair at select Nike retailers starting Friday, December 2.

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Author’s Take

I?m not too keen on the silhouette, but, it looks really stylish and appealing in this colorway. This is one of the best renditions of the silhouette so far.

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Just released in the iconic BRED theme, the Nike Air Max Zero will be offered in another classic colorway as part of its Fall/Winter 2016 lineup.

The runner is essentially doused in the timeless combination of black and white across its breathable mesh upper and hyperfuse overlays. Black is more prominent on the toe box, tongue, collar section and heel, while it’s finished off with a clean white midsole and the signature air bubble unit in its heel.

Suggested to retail for $130, you can expect to find this pair at select Nike retailers very soon.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Author’s Take

Since its unveiling, I’ve been a fan of the design. The colorway is a classic in general and simply a versatile offering.

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The Nike Air Presto has been one of Nike Sportswear’s go-to retros for quite some time with modern updates expanding the reach of the silhouette once known as a ‘t-shirt for your feet‘ into the colder months ahead with the likes of the Nike Air Presto Utility. NSW is taking a break from that high-arching zipper-constructed regiment for a quick second to introduce a brand new Nike Presto Multi Color release exclusive to a grade school size run featuring a vector graphic upper for a head-turning look.

The Nike Presto Multi Color features dashes of Hyper Violet, Turquoise, and Fuchsia Flash in a jagged array of neoprene randomness while the traditional cage overlay gives plenty of breathing room in a simple black to match the sports mesh ankle and lining. What do you think of the latest Nike Presto release?

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The Nike Air Foamposite Pro will be introduced in a brand new colorway next year in the form of this Metallic Silver — “Silver Surfer” finish.

As depicted, the basketball sneaker is essentially draped in the shimmering silver hue with a distinctive carbon fiber print throughout. Tonal black across its tongue, eye stays and inner lining nicely complement the two-tone color scheme, while shiny Swoosh logos adorn each side panel. Finally, a translucent outsole finishes off the overall makeup.

With its suggested retail price listed at $250, you can expect to find this pair at select Nike retailers starting March 2017.

Stay tuned to KicksOnFire for further updates.

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Author’s Take

This style is one of my favorite bball sneakers, so I’ll always be an advocate. The finish is pretty clean and I like the carbon fiber detailing throughout.

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The newly-introduced Nike Air Presto Mid Utility will be offered in a tonal beige finish as part of its Fall/Winter 2016 lineup.

Emitting more lifestyle flair and revamped to suit the colder months, the retro runner inherits a new weather-resistant upper, an extended collar with zippers for easier accessibility and stylish flair, as well as reflective detailing to increase its visibility during low-lit conditions. It also retains its signature design intact with the translucent lacing system adorning across the sides and rear.

With its suggested retail price listed at $140, you can purchase this stylish pair at select Nike retailers very soon.

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Author’s Take

I really like this interpretation of the silhouette. They?re more functional and I?m all for tonal finishes. This colorway is really stylish.

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As it was reported yesterday, Nike has teamed up with the SagerStrong Foundation to auction off 100 pairs of limited edition NIKEiD Air Force 1s inspired by Craig Sager with a portion of the proceeds going to the SagerStrong Foundation.

Today we give you a break down of the design and details of the shoe to have a better understanding of each aspect of this colorful Air Force 1.

• The purple on the left shoe pays tribute to the time Craig spent in college as the school?s mascot.
• The pink on the left shoe was chosen by Craig?s wife Stacy, the love of his life.
• The red on the right shoe represents the SagerStrong Foundation.
• The aqua blue on the right shoe represents the time that Craig spent in Florida.
• The pattern on the tongue tag is pulled from the seersucker suit that Craig donned for an early audition tape ? it landed him a job as a weatherman for a local TV station.
• The paisley pattern that appears (in different ways) on each shoe symbolizes the energy that Craig brings to the sidelines.
• The heel tabs incorporate Nike’s iconic safari print.

As of 3:30 PM PST the auction for the SagerStrong Nike Air Force 1 has gone live and will run until November 4th. You can bid here.

via: Nike

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Foamposites will make a big return splash this Black Friday with the release of the “Dr. Doom” colorway that originated in 2006. However, there are greater plans in store for this silhouette in 1997 as both the Foamposite One and Pro will celebrate its 20th Anniversary next year, and what’s already in store is this dope silver carbon fiber version of the shoe that features a chromed-out Swoosh. These are already being dubbed the “Silver Surfer” to keep the silhouette under the Marvel umbrella, but “carbon fiber” looks to be a better option as this material has already been adorned in carbon fiber before. Check out this closer look here and stay tuned for a release next March.

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The new “rain jackets for your feet” go “Triple Black” with this murdered-out colorway of the Nike Air Presto Mid Utility that’s hitting retailers now. The ultimate edition of the Presto for wet weather conditions (you wouldn’t even want to attempt wearing a standard mesh pair in the rain if you want to keep your feet dry) goes with the still-trending all black look this fall for its rubber coated water-resistant upper built atop the traditional Presto sole with added tread. Get ready for wet weather in style by picking up your own pair at select Nike Sportswear purveyors like Rise.

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Olive is one of the most popular colorways of the Fall season so it should be no surprise to see the hue used by any and all brands at the moment.

Nike is one of those brands that loves to use the color and have now placed it on the popular Air Presto. This Nike Air Presto Essential features a stretch mesh upper for a flexible, lightweight feel, and a molded midfoot cage offers lightweight support. This pair comes colored in Cargo Khaki all throughout the upper with a contrasting white midsole.

Available now at select Nike retailers for $120, what are your thoughts on this colorway?

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Author’s Take

I’m a big fan of olive-colored kicks so and Nike killed it with this Presto. I dig it.

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NikeLab continues to pump out tonal colorways of the iconic Air Force 1 in Low and Mid form. Featuring a classic stitched upper with exposed seams, this latest offering features the iconic hoops shoe painted in tonal black, blue grey, and velvet brown. We’ve seen the black variety from the get-go, but the blue grey and velvet brown options are clearly the freshest additions to the growing color palette of AF1s by NikeLab. These are slated to drop this Thursday, October 27th; preview all six varieties below.

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