Nike teamed up with Eddie Cruz to create the East/West rivalry of Air Force 1 designs. The west coast get their game on with this LA Lakers inspired new supreme air force 1, designed by Eddie Cruz of the mighty undefeated. The luminous yellow swoosh burns bright on a royal purple reptilian upper, with the red sole matching the west varsity style badge woven into the tongue. The 0.44 lasered on the heel which indicates the use of Nike’s new 0.44 sticky rubber compound that adds traction to the sole. The 0.44 compound are usually used on the Nike’s ACG line, which gives these supreme AF1’s the ability to be worn in any type of weather. These kicks have great accent colors and are guaranteed eye catchers.
One of Nike’s most successful basketball campaigns to date with their MVPuppets commercials that featured Lebron James and Kobe Bryant as well as Lil Dez. In celebration of Kobe Bryant’s fourth NBA championship Lil Dez has dedicated a sport red Big Nike high dunk to the occasion. These kicks feature 100% red synthetic base with purple inner lining and a white mid sole. The sneaker comes full of cool customized accents. From the “Lil Dez” embossing on the heel to the “congrats Kobe” written in script font on the collar of both shoes, as well as having one of Lil Dez’s lines in the insoles reading “Kobe do you have any new shoes, can I see your shoes?” complete with Lil Dez graphics located on the tongue tags. The big Nike high (lil dez edition) are simple, yet creative and definitely has Lil Dez personality written all over them.
Godzilla is back! Using inspiration from a character which everybody on all sides of the globe should be familiar with Nike presents the Nike Blazer Mid premium "Godzilla". At first glance the sneakers instantly scream out "Godzilla" with their upper consisting of a green reptile pattern resembling the skin of "Godzilla" and the toe and tongue both in green. The Nike swoosh and lace panels are black with the swoosh having red contrast stitching and accents of red and gold are scattered throughout the sneakers such as on the heel tab, laces and inner lining. Adding more color contrast to the shoe it is finished off with a smooth beige sole. Whether you want to wear these sneakers for everyday or just for special occasions these “Godzilla” themed Nike blazers you definitely can add your Halloween and fall sneaker collection.
Nike has done it again. Every season Nike releases a holiday themed sneaker, so Halloween is no different. This Halloween Nike created monster inspired Air Force 1 low “Savage Beast”. This sneaker was not just inspired by Halloween but also by the savage beast monster in the bugs bunny cartoon. This sneaker consist of two different textures. The main texture is a orange synthetic pony fur upper that extends down to the mid-sole. The bold look of the fur is off set by touches beige canvas for the swoosh and heels tabs which host the words “savage beast” in red stitching. Last but not least the AF1 low (savage beast) is complimented with a gum outsole. You definitely will be turning heads with these monsterized kicks this Halloween!
Nike drops the metallic silver Air Penny 1/2 (Half) Cent inspired by Tim Duncan’s 1998 Nike air total foamposite max. Metallic silver is applied to the foamposite material which adds a futuristic feel to the shoe, with a detailed translucent swoosh, black to the rest of the uppers and then finished off with an icy clear outsole. The signature Lil penny silhouette are branded on the heel tags and a portrait hologram found on the sole. The light grey insole features a cartoon graphic of Lil Penny in a black cowboy hat. The 1/2 Cent name takes its inspiration from Lil Penny’s jersey number. Even though Penny himself never wore those uniform colors which are featured in the shoe. It is certain that this sneaker will become an instant classic and to have the same success as its previous releases.
This fall the Jordan brand introduced the Air Jordan 1 Retro Phat Premier line up. Which consist of "Atlanta Hawks", "Cleveland Cavs", and "Boston Celtics". Air Jordan 1 Retro Phat Premier features the silhouette of the AJ1 but with extra padding around the ankle and tongue. One feature that stands out in the Jordan Retro 1 Phat series is the Nike swoosh which are made in fabric. Inspired by the Air Jordan 60 Plus pack, the colors for this collection are the teams that Michael Jordan put 60 point against. Whether you want to get the air Jordan 1 Retro Phat Premier for sports or simply just fashion. You definitely will be making a statement while being fresh.
Similar to the Air Jordan Spiz’ike, the Air Jordan Sixty Plus (60+) is a mash up of classic Air Jordan models. In this case, each Air Jordan sneaker incorporated in the design was worn while Michael Jordan scored 60+ points. From the Air Jordan V midsole to the Air Jordan II “wings” logo, the Jordan Brand has seamlessly bridged these classic designs together. Plus, Air Jordan Sixty Plus (60+) also features a combination patent, reptile and suede upper with red accents.
Originally thought to be a strictly European release, the Air Jordan 1 Retro “Ruff N Tuff” is now available in the United States. Inspired by the Quai 54 International Tournament, an outdoor basketball competition that takes place in Paris, France, this Air Jordan 1 is fresh. They sport a Laser Blue wrinkled leather upper, speckled midsole, translucent outsole and a “Quai 54” logo on the tongue. It’s easy to see why so many sneakerheads were hoping Air Jordan 1 Retro “Ruff N Tuff” would be released stateside.
The Big Nike Low is back, and Nike presents it very well in the Big Nike Low “Katakana” Pack. This pack includes three Big Nike Low models; all of them sport a clean look and a distinct colorway. They feature a combination of leather, mesh and nylon. The two-tone colorways available include, Black/White, Orange/White, and Blue/White. But what really add personality to this pack are the Katakana characters, which replace “NIKE” on the heel and tongue. Sneaker forums agree that it’s simple and effective.
Nike is paying tribute to legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson with this new pack. The Nike Blazer Hi “Jackie Robinson” Pack includes a trio of Blazers that feature solid colored uppers. They also have a repetitive Brooklyn Dodgers “B” pattern on the side, “Brooklyn” script on the tongue, and a “broken lines” pattern around the Nike swoosh and midsole. This pattern symbolizes Jackie Robinson’s efforts to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball. These fresh sneakers are available in red canvas, royal nubuck, and grey suede.
The Nintendo Wii is currently being used for fun, fitness, and surprisingly, an inspiration for Nike sneaker designs. The Nike Nintendo Wii Pack includes an Air Force II, Blazer, Air Max 95, and a Sky Force High. All of these sneaker models have taken serious cues from the Nintendo Wii. Some of the Wii influences include stark white uppers (similar to the console), a Wii power circle graphics on the tongue, translucent sidepanels, red stitching, and “icey” soles. Although gamers may be more hyped for this pack, the design is so fresh and unique they’ll surely be desired by all.
Inspired by the woven style used in Easter baskets, Nike has released the Easter Basket Weave Pack. The pack includes the Air Jordan 1 and the Air Jordan Velcro. Both of these sneakers feature a vibrant white colorway with basket weave details on the side panels and toebox. Plus, both sneakers also have a gum sole. This clean design is perfect for the sunny days of spring and will match anything you pair them up with.
Tiger Woods is not only one of the greatest to ever swing a club, but one of the most dominating athletes the world has ever seen. He currently has 14 major wins and 4 Green Jackets from the Masters Tournament. With this Blazer High Premium, Nike decided to commemorate Tiger’s accomplishments at the Masters tournament and they did it very well. The Blazer High Premium features a white upper with dimpled leather to resemble a golf ball, a Nike swoosh with faux tiger camo fur (for obvious reasons), a Master’s Tournament logo on the heel, and a green jacket on the tongue (which is given to the winner every year). The clever details on this Blazer are appreciated and so is tribute to golf’s leading man.
Nike has once again come out with several sneaker models inspired by Valentine’s Day. In the past we have seen hearts, cupids and arrows, this year Nike decided to keep it clean with this Air Force 1 Premium for the ladies. They feature an appropriately themed red and white colorway with nice textured panels. The design is festive enough to represent Valentine’s Day and subtle enough to be worn all year long.
Puma’s involvement with car racing has grown significantly over the last decade, and so has their relationship with Ferrari. This Puma Cell Meio Special (Ferrari Edition) is another inspired effort that has produced a sleek and stylish model. It features the new visible technology “duoCELL,” which provides the wearer superior comfort and a deep engraved pattern on the outsole for excellent traction. The upper showcases patent leather accents and a “writing” graphic throughout the sneaker. This limited edition model is available in two colorways.
