Where are all my Latino brothers and sisters at?! Nike is showing us some love this year by releasing this limited edition version of the Nike Cortez. Dubbed the Nike Cortez Latino Heritage Month, let’s get a closer look at the shoe that’s dropping tomorrow.

For thoe of you who aren’t aware, National Hispanic Heritage Months is recognized every yer from September 15th thru October 15th. This month is used to raise awareness, recognize and celebrate the history and contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans. The Nike Cortez Latino Heritage Month comes dressed in a Black upper done in a combination of nylon and nubuck construction. Without a doubt, the shoe’s most noticeable feature is the vibrant Mexican blanket-inspired Nike Swooshes placed on the side panels. Even more of the same colorful hues are noted on the insoles while “Cortez ?72? in Yellow is placed across the heel tabs. In addition, the insoles also read ?L.H.M.? in reference to the respective theme, all while sitting atop a White midsole unit and Green outsole. Priced at $90, you can expect to find this pair at select Nike retailers, starting Friday, October 7th.

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Author’s Take

Not really a fan of the Cortez, but I’m very proud of my roots and culture, for that reason alone, I may consider picking up a pair of these.

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It has been quite some time since we’ve seen a new colorway of the Nike Air Huarache Trainer Low release, but the silhouette has returned for the Fall season.

Joining the long list of Triple Black sneakers that have and will continue to release for the Fall, Nike has blacked out the latest colorway of the Nike Air Trainer Huarache Low. The shoe comes equipped with a nubuck upper, mesh underlays, a neoprene inner sock, an air-cushioned midsole, and heel pull tabs.

Fans of the Air Trainer Huarache Low can scoop up this Triple Black colorway at select retailers now for $105.

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Author’s Take

Not a fan of this hybrid version of the Huarache. I’ll just stick to the original.

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This Fall season Nike will give the Nike Air Max 1 Ultra, Air Max 90 Ultra and the Air Max 95 Ultra a tonal makeover. Put all the shoes together and they’re known as the Nike Air Max Ultra Game Royal Pack.

Just as the name suggests, all three Air Max Ultra models will come with Royal and Black uppers sitting on top of the updated and slimmer sole unit with Air Max technology. Nike also decided to update the paneling on the shoes with materials ranging from Engineered Mesh, Hyperfuse and leather. From the 3 models available, which pair are you diggin’ the most? Expect the entire pack to release in the near future.

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Author’s Take

I love the color scheme, I love the fact that they uses the Ultra version of the Air Max models, overall, I’d have to say that my favorite pair would have to be the Air Max 1, the color blocking is dope!

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Last offered in wolf grey, the modernized Nike Air Max 90 Ultra SE is now unveiled in a fall-appropriate colorway of night maroon.

The defining hue essentially covers the sneaker’s molded foam upper that offers a soft feel and superb cushioning, which also features perforations on the toebox to provide breathable comfort. Hints of black are implemented on the inner lining, upper eyelets, Swooshes and midsole unit to complement its profile and creating an aesthetically pleasing two-tone palette altogether.

You can purchase this pair at select Nike retailers overseas first, but, a stateside release is expected very soon.

Author’s Take

This color combination is a winner. Like on the recent Huarache Ultra, these should get a lot of attention as well.

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Kristaps Porzingis could become the highest paid European basketball player in the footwear game to date thanks to his recent multiyear deal with adidas set to pay him between $3 million to $6 million annually.

According to Nick DePaula of The Vertical, Nike has until mid-October to match the contract but isn’t expected to, making Kristaps the latest member of the three stripe’s basketball squad over the rival Swoosh, a brand that’s been paying Porzingis since he went pro at 17 years young. adidas was rumored to have the most aggressive pitch with plans to immediately feature Kristaps in their advertising for the upcoming season. You can expect Porzingis to wear the adidas Crazy Explosive in a number of Knicks-centric PEs throughout the season.

In order to get an adidas signature shoe, Kristaps will have to meet a number of on-court achievements like being voted to start for the Eastern Conference in the All-Star game and more, but his contract with adidas already puts him in some elite company; his earning puts him on par with the likes of Russell Westbrook, Blake Griffin, and Paul George. What do you think about the Kristaps Porzingis adidas partnership? Stay tuned for more updates right here on Sneaker News.

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Nike hosted a select group of the world’s most influential retail shop figureheads at the WHQ in Beaverton, OR earlier this week. Scenes from inside this invite-only event have been shared by some of the attendees, revealing some incredible product displays showcasing the iconic sneakers of the past, present, and what’s likely prohibited from photographing, the future. Only those who attended the event got to know the real details of this experience, so check out this visual recap ahead.

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Originally a fictional concept from the mind of Tinker Hatfield, the Nike MAG, first seen in 1989’s Back To The Future II, is now lives on as FACT. After presenting Michael J. Fox with the first-ever self-lacing Nike Mag last year, Nike is letting go of 89 pairs of this sneaker icon to random entrants for the raffle. To enter, make a $10 donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at mag.rallyup.com and you are automatically entered. There is no limit to how many tickets you can enter, but the deadline is October 11th, 2016. Winners will be notified on October 17th.

Try the self-lacing Nike Mag for yourself at the Nike+ Clubhouse at 45 Grand; it will be open today from 10 AM EST to 8 PM EST and tomorrow from 1 PM EST to 5 PM EST.

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Following a quick preview yesterday, more detailed images of the upcoming Comme des Garçons x Nike Air VaporMax is now unveiled, as it was first showcased on CDG’s Spring 2017 collection during Paris Fashion Week.

Essentially a silhouette that blends Rei Kawakubo?s idiosyncratic modernism with Nike?s pinnacle expression of Air, the revamped model flaunts new tech which allow the incorporation of the Air and exterior layer into one standalone Nike VaporMax Air unit. The new innovation simply creates a bold visual appearance of walking on air, with this particular rendition offset against an intricate flyknit upper.

Rendered in black and white, you can find these slip-on versions at select Nike retailers and CDG stockists sometime in 2017.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Author’s Take

I?m liking the flyknit upper and the all-black finish is pretty nice and versatile. The revamped tooling is pretty solid as well and these should be sought after.

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The Nike Kobe 11 Invisibility Cloak will be the latest variation of the silhouette this season, which is inspired by the Nike Zoom Kobe 7 that debuted in 2012.

Flaunting a similar palette, the low-top sneaker is rendered in a stealthy hue of all-black across its upper, while reflective accents are visible with the Swooshes across its side panels. Pops of hot pink evidenced on the flywire system and sheath logo on the tongue pronounces its stealthy profile, as it all rests atop an icy blue translucent outsole.

Priced at $160, you can expect to purchase this pair at select Nike retailers in the coming weeks ahead.

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Author’s Take

I’ll always be an advocate for the silhouette. This iteration is another appealing option. The slight touches of pink are nice touch.

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Nike Sportswear is always finding ways to update their iconic trio of Air Max runners, and the latest installments include the Nike Air Max 1 Ultra, the Nike Air Max 90 Ultra, and the Nike Air Max 95 Ultra, each utilizing a modern, slimmed down outsole unit inspired by the lightweight Ultra Moire, as well as updated panels for a sleek design. Today we get a look at the Nike Air Max Ultra Game Royal Pack, a trio of running silhouettes that are redefined by engineered mesh, fuse, and leather in matching Game Royal, Dark Obsidian, and Hyper Cobalt colorways. Check out more of Nike Sportswear’s “Game Royal Pack” and know that international retailers like atmos

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Tokyo-based retailer atmos has linked up with Nike once again to give us two new colorways of the iconic Nike Air Force 1.

This collaboration is unofficially being known as the atmos x Nike Air Force 1 Low City Pack and features two colorways of the Air Force 1 Low. Both pairs utilizes all leather uppers with the white pair being a nod to Tokyo, and the black is represented by NYC. Both are finished off with laser detailing reading “TYO” and “NYC” by the ankles.

The atmos x Nike Air Force 1 Low City Pack will be limited to only 50 pairs and will be available at the Ba-Tsu Art Gallery in Tokyo on Monday, October 10th.

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Author’s Take

Only 50 pairs? Wow..Good luck getting your hands on these. I don’t see anything to special about them. Some cool or crazy materials would have been nice.

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In continuing with the homage to classic signature Kobe colorways of the past, Nike is fashioning the Kobe 11 EP with the “Invisibility Cloak”. This incredibly popular release from 2012, which was voted the second most popular Nike Kobe shoe of all-time in our Nike Kobe March Madness tournament, features an iridescent upper that features shades of dark purple and turquoise, with a black trim and hot pink accents finishing out this standout release. On the Kobe 11, the Invisibility Cloak looks just as tasty, with a full-length translucent sole and reflective swoosh adding more pop to this must-have release. These are set to release at Nike.com and other Nike Basketball retailers in the coming weeks.

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We’re about three weeks away from the commencement of the new NBA season and for the first time in 20 years Kobe Bryant won’t be stepping foot on the court.

Even though the Lakers will be beginning a new era, Kobe Bryant will always be known as a Lakers legend, and his sneakers are proof. A new colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe Venomenon 5 in a Lakers colorway has just surfaced to prove that point. The shoe features a Court Purple upper with University Gold detailing on the branding, a White midsole, and an icy blue translucent outsole.

Look for this Lakers colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe Venomenon 5 at select Nike retailers this Fall for $120.

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Author’s Take

Kobe will forever be known as a Laker and here’s the proof. Clean colorway of the Zoom Kobe Venomenon 5 for fans of the Lakers.

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If I didn’t know any better, I’d think that the Nike Air Huarache above was done in an OG colorway. It’s actually a simple mistake to make since it comes in colors we’re used to seeing in a particular OG pair.

Just like the 1991 release, this version of the Huarache also comes in a Emerald and Resin colorway, the only difference lies in the removal of the White toe/overlays in favor of the Black color. An off-White midsole and Grey heel cage round out the main features on the shoe. Want a pair? You can now get one for the retail price of $110.

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Author’s Take

I like it. I actually like it better than the original pair because the use of Black instead of White makes the shoe easier to maintain/clean. This is definitely on my watch list.

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Earlier today we brought you a preview of the COMME des GARÇONS x Nike Vapormax collaboration, the first known partnership between a label and Nike’s latest and greatest Air Max sneaker. The brand just officially unveiled the lace-less sneakers, which come in two distinct colorway options designed by CDG founder Rei Kawakubo. The shoes originally debuted at the CDG Paris Spring 2017 runway show; Nike confirms that the shoes will release in early 2017. Check out a detailed look ahead and stay tuned for more updates on the Vapormax as we approach the official release of the silhouette in early 2017.

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