Archive for July, 2007
A Close Look at the Nike Dunk High Cracked Orange
After surfacing on the Net quite a while ago, the "Cracked Orange" have officially begun to hit retail shelves. As the nickname suggests, the "Cracked Orange" Dunk Highs feature a cracked/shattered print on the midsole and a Burnt Orange Leather, Ballistic Nylon/Grey Nubuck upper. The "Cracked Orange" Nike Dunk Highs should be available now, if not very soon, at select Nike accounts.
MITA Nike Trainer Dunk High Hits the US
After releasing in the Far East, the MITA Nike Trainer Dunk High has hit the US soil. One of the most eclectic designs ever produced, the MITA Nike Trainer Dunk High features Elephant Print, Ostrich, Trainer/Jordan IV Netting, a Speckled Midsole, Fishscale, a Velvet tongue, and of course, the Hybrid Trainer/Free/Dunk High upper. The MITA Nike Trainer Dunk High is a domestic Quickstrike and is officially set to release this Saturday, August 4th, but because it is a Quickstrike, the sneakers can pop up at anytime starting now.
New Pics of the Recently Released White Red Nike DT Max 96 Retro
Following up on yesterday's post regarding the recent release of the Nike DT Max 96 Retro, new actual pics of the Deion Sanders classics have hit the Net. In addition to showcasing the new Retro, these pics also compare the Retro to the OG classic. For reference when comparing, the OGs feature a Black speckled midsole and a lighter shade of Red. The Nike DT Max 96s are available now at large Nike accounts.
New Pics of the Upcoming Nike SB Dunk Low Freddy Krueger
As part of the Nike SB "Horror Pack", which included the Nike SB Dunk Low "Flesh Eater" as well, Nike SB is set to release the Nike SB Dunk Low "Freddy Krueger". New pics of Nike SB's tribute to the Nightmare on Elm Street monster recently hit the Net. The "Freddy Kruegers" feature a sweater material colored and striped in Freddy's classic Red/Green striped sweater, a Metallic Silver Swoosh that represents Freddy's Metal Claw, and a Brown leather blood stained trim that represents Freddy's trademark hat. The insole on the Freddy Kruegers, pictured above, was designed to represent Freddy's burnt skin. The Nike SB Dunk Low "Freddy Kruegers" are scheduled to release this Fall.
Enlarged Sample Air Jordan Retro VIII Black Reds and Jordan 12.5 Low Obsidians Pics
As many of our readers noticed, we provided a glimpse at several upcoming Jordan SAMPLES within the pictures of our Josiah Lake feature. Included in these pictures were Classic 23s, Old Schools, Nu Retros, 12.5s, 12.5 lows, and the much anitcipated Air Jordan Retro VIII Black/Red. After several requests, we have isolated the 12.5 Low and the "Black/Red" VIII. The "Black/Red" Air Jordan Retro VIII is officially scheduled to release on 12/22 as a GR release at a retail of $140. We will CAUTION OUR READERS, ANYTHING CAN AND WILL CHANGE with regards to the final design of the "Black/Red" Retro VIII. The sneakers in these pics are SAMPLES
A Look at the Nike Zoom LeBron V China Colorway
Following up on a stellar year on the Basketball Court, LeBron James is planning on taking on his 5th year in the league wearing the Nike Zoom LeBron V. Pictures of several colorways of the Nike Zoom LeBron V have already hit the Net and following up on those colorways, pics of a "China" colorway recently hit the Net. Similar to the "China" LeBron IV, the China colorway of the Nike Zoom LeBron V features a mix of Dark Red and White with Gold accents. At this point a release date, if any, for the "China" colorway of the Nike Zoom LeBron V is unavailable. If one becomes available, it will be posted.
A Look at the Nike Shox Spotlight Low
After being very well received on the Basketball court, the Nike Shox Spotlight has made the jump to the more casual side through the Nike Shox Spotlight Low. The Shox Spotlight, which features a Clear TPU Wrap around the Shox heel chamber, was developed as an alternative for those who preferred the Shox technology but did not like the exposed Shox columns. The Nike Shox Spotlight Low features a classic White upper with a translucent Gum sole and a Gum wrapped Shox chamber. The Nike Shox Spotlight low is available now at large chain Nike accounts.
