Archive for March, 2008
White Black Red Nike Air Max Light Detailed Look
Though many OG Air Max Light purists have balked at many of the more ostentatious AM Light Retros, Nike has recently followed up the initial vibrant pack-driven AM Lights, with more simple offerings. Continuing this trend, Nike recently released a White/Black/Red Nike Air Max Light. The White/Black/Red Nike Air Max Light features a Black Nubuck Mudguard that supports a White Nubuck/Mesh upper with Red accents. Though the colorblocking and color choice are simple, the White/Black/Red Nike Air Max Light does feature a hit of Patent.
Nike Air Raid OG Black Grey Re Re Returns Detailed Look
The OG "Black/Grey" Nike Air Raid is making it's re-re-return to the outdoor court (only) this Summer. A favorite on the outdoor court, the Re-Retro of the OG "Black/Grey" Nike Air Raid stays true to the OG with it's Black/Grey colorway, fabric straps, Grey durabuck toe box, and "Outdoor Use Only" disclaimers on the rear and sole.
Rainbow Nike Air Max 97 Detailed Look
In addition to the ["Rainbow" Nike Court Force High], Nike recently released a "Rainbow" Nike Air Max 97 as part of their 2008 Rainbow Pack. The "Rainbow" Nike Air Max 97, like the Court Force, features the colors of the Rainbow on the upper starting with Red on the top closest to the laces and continuing with Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue going downward toward the sole. The "Rainbow" Air Max 97 also features Rainbow Air Pillars in the Visible Air Unit.
Reebok D Time Makes a Return
Dee Brown's signature sneaker with Reebok is making a return. Created after his classic [no look Dunk Contest Dunk], the Reebok D Time features Reebok's Pump Technology and Dee Brown's no look logo at the heel. The Reebok D Time is set to release in the classic OG Black/White/Orange colorway (not pictured), the classic White/Green/Blue [...]
GILWood Adidas TS Lightswitch GIL II ZERO
Continuing their series of remixed TS Lightswitch GIL II ZEROs, Adidas is set to release a GIL II ZERO dedicated to Gilbert Arenas' High School days in California. Nicknamed the "GILWood" Adidas GIL II ZERO, a combination of Gilbert and Hollywood, the LA color up of Gilbert's signature sneakers features the classic Varsity Purple/Gold/White Lakers colorway, a team that Gilbert rooted for as an up and coming baller. In addition to the colorway, the "GILwood" features an "I Gilbert LA" graphic at the outer heel.
Hot Lava Andre Agassi Nike Air Tech Challenge Closer Look
After first touching down out West, the "Hot Lava" Nike Air Tech Challenge made popular by a young and rebellious Andre Agassi, has begun to touch down on the East coast. A grail of many devout sneaker connoisseurs, the Nike Air Tech Challenge II best personified Andre Agassi's rebellious and ostentatious on court persona with it's bright Pink (Hot Lava) accents. True to the original, the "Hot Lava" Nike Air Tech Challenge II features a Bright White upper with Hot Lava and Black accents. In addition to keeping the colors the true to the OG, the "Hot Lava" Nike Air Tech Challenge II also features the plastic Grey wings found on the OG.
Todd REAS James Running Man Nike Cortez
The third and final piece to the first round of the Nike "Running Man" Pack, the "Todd James/REAS" Nike Cortez is set to release along side the ["Parra" 95 and the "Misha" 90], this Saturday, March 29th. Opting for a less ostentatious coloway than his Running Man counterparts, the Todd James designed Nike Cortez features a Navy upper constructed of Nylon and Suede. Adding some pop to the otherwise classic looking upper, the "Todd James" Nike Cortez features a Metallic Silver Swoosh and a University Blue heel tab that features Todd James' lighting character.
