Archive for July, 2007
Nike Diamond Turf Max 96 Begins to Hit Retail Shelves
The long awaited White/Red colorway of the Nike Diamond Turf Max 96 has begun to hit retail shelves. Like the recently retroed Nike Zoom Turf, the Diamond Turf Max 96, made popular by Deion "Primetime" Sanders, will be available at both large chain retailers and independent retailers. The Nike Diamond Turf Max 96 in White/Red has already popped up out West and will start making its way to retailers throughout the country very soon.
New Pics of the Upcoming Nike Air Force 1 Charles Barkley Pack
In addition to paying homage to the cities (I-95) and the world locations (World Love Story) that helped the Nike Air Force 1 ascend into sneaker stardom, Nike will also pay homage to an icon whose game embodied and epitomized "force", Charles Barkley through an Air Force 1 Series. The "Sir Charles" series of Air Force 1s will feature several pairs, between 8-12, of Air Force 1 Highs and Lows that all feature design characteristics from Barkley's career including colorways of his uniforms dating back to his Highschool, college days at Auburn, and proffessional career, or, physical design characteristics from the Barkley line of Force sneakers including a Nike Air Force 1 x Nike Air Force Max 180 hybrid and a Nike Air Force 1 x Nike CB34 hybrid (both pictured after the jump). At this point a release date for the Nike Air Force 1 Charles Barkley package has not been confirmed, but, the pack should hit retail later this year.
New Pics of Two Upcoming Nike CB 34 Sir Charles Godzilla Retros
New Pics of two upcoming Nike CB 34 Retros have hit the Net. In addition to the classic OG colorway, pictured after the jump, Nike is also planning to release a Black/Red reinterpretation of the "Sir Charles/Godzilla" classic. As of now a release date is unavailable, but, the Nike CB 34s should release this Fall.
Jordan Brand Lifestyle Feature with Jordan Brand Footwear Director, Josiah Lake Part II
Following up on Par I of our Jordan Brand Lifestyle Feature with Jordan Brand Footwear Director, Josiah Lake, Part II is now available. In Part II, the finale to our feature, we explore Micheal Jordan's involvement in Jordan Lifestyle, the inspiration behind Jordan Lifestyle, the reason why the Grape Vs became LS, and of course, the future of Jordan Lifestyle.
KATC Feature: Jordan Brand Lifestyle with Jordan Brand Footwear Director, Josiah Lake Part II
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A Close Look at the Nike Air Max 90 Premium Major Taylor
For the finale to our coverage of Nike's tribute to the "Colored Cyclone" Marshall "Major" Taylor, we take a look at the Nike Air Max 90 "Major Taylor". The Nike Air Max 90 Premium "Major Taylors" feature a premium Brown Leather upper with a Neon Green/Yellow Swoosh and a Neon Green/Yellow Visible Air Unit trim. In addition the "Major Taylor" 90s feature a (non white) Mesh toe box. The Nike Air Max 90 "Major Taylors" should be available now at select Nike accounts and select chain retailers.
A Look at the Upcoming Nike SB Mid Skate Mental
Pics of the upcoming Nike SB "Skate Mental" Mid recently hit the Net. Designed by Skate Mental Skateboards, a San Fran based Skate company founded by Brad Staba that was extended into Skate equipment with the help of Reese Forbes (no stranger to Nike SB), the "Skate Mental" SB Mids feature a combo upper of Canvas and Leather with Skate Mental images and logos. At this point a release date is unavailable, but according to Huf, the "Skate Mentals" will release in an amount of 666 pairs. Once a release date becomes available, it will be posted.
