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In the beginning of 2009, a Nike high-top sneaker surfaced on the web in a style that didn’t quite fit into the vein of classic Nike high-tops such as Air Flights or Nike Dunks. By the middle of January, it was confirmed that this extremely fresh kick was to be called the Nike RT1 and would release sometime during the course of 2009. Just the other day, we showed you a photo shoot in which Jim Jones was showing off these dope kicks, but now we finally have detailed images that give us a clear idea of the first colorway of Nike’s newest lifestyle sneaker.
The RT1 draws influences from Nike’s classic Air Trainer 1 (RT1 = Revolution Trainer 1), but the RT1 stands out from Nike’s lineage with a fresh style of it’s own. For the black/red of the RT1, a white sole starts things off being accented by a 3/4′s red out-sole. On the upper you will find an all black scheme, but with an abundant amount of differently textured black, leather. The top of the toe-box, tongue and part of the mid-panel are all perforated and surrounded by smooth, glossy black leather. An expected and welcomed “Nike Air” is embroidered onto the heel and surrounded by a grey/black patch of leather that features an asymmetrical, non-uniform honeycomb design (almost reminiscent of a magnified safari print). Inside the sneaker you will find a fine, red fabric that is adorned with black paisley printings.
Along with the upcoming Nike Air Yeezy, all sneaker heads will have something to look forward to this Spring with the addition of the RT1. As of now, the black/red Nike RT1 is scheduled to release this April. Be sure to stay tuned to Sneaker News for more information as the release date becomes closer and check out all the pictures below.
Look for these now at select Nike retailers as well as on nikestore.com.
Release Date: 04/01/09 (limited release)
Style: 354034 001
Color: Black/Black/Varsity Red/White
Price: $95.00
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38 Responses to “Nike RT1 – Black Red – April 2009 Release”
March 5th, 2009 at 9:25 am
i like em. would love to see them in a different colorway though.
March 5th, 2009 at 9:30 am
WOW, i WANT!
March 5th, 2009 at 9:30 am
very hot will cop
March 5th, 2009 at 9:39 am
These are fresher than the yeezeys
March 5th, 2009 at 9:49 am
I’m really trying to dig this sneaker but it’s just something that’s killing it…hummmm i got it whats up with the weak swoosh? Looks too straight or long…looks weird…but hey for $95 i would get em! lolol
March 5th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Supra wannabes!! Nike use to set trends and now they are following them.
March 5th, 2009 at 10:51 am
^ What part of the shoe looks like “Supra Wannabes”
March 5th, 2009 at 11:05 am
i think its just me..but i think ill be coppin deez ova da yeezy’s..im feelin kanye’s kix..but deez do it for me just a TAD bit more..idk…we’ll see cum april tho lol
March 5th, 2009 at 11:23 am
So I can cop two of these for the same price as the Yeezys? Oh, yes please! These are hot, especially in this color. I have a feeling that other color/material combos might not work as well on these…
March 5th, 2009 at 11:25 am
^^^^I always found it weird when people especially males, type cum in place of come…..No homo tho
These kicks are clean , they shoulda put the classic nike air logo on the tongue tag instead of the script font tho…
March 5th, 2009 at 11:26 am
^The entire shoe does…At the end of day you cant ignore the fact that if Supra and its Skytop never exsited this RT1 would have never been imagined…These are nice but its more of an alternative to the Skytop..
March 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Now these go hard!!!
March 5th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
i will be getting these
March 5th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
when does the “mcfly” colorway drop?
March 5th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
does look a lil like a sktop but i like em.
add me on the Space!
March 5th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
These are hot.
Nike was known for hi-top’s back in the 80′s and 90′s. The height reminds me of the Flight Lite’s that just dropped.
I wouldn’t put Spra in the mix, they are str8 garbage.
March 5th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
^ Exactly, i don’t know where people are coming from with they look like “Supra” comments
March 5th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
say this kickz r tight i probably gonna buy dem hoes…it would match with my raulph lauren shirt
March 5th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
^For those who can’t figure it out, the back heel is very similar to the Supra Skytops. Plus the high top cut is similar.
March 5th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
interested to see the other colorways, def copping these
March 5th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
match with your Ralph Lauren Shirt? You don’t rock nike with ralph lauren, u wear some boat shoes when you got ralph lauren to really bring out ur grown man lol
March 5th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
^^^
Actually Supra was “Inspired” by Nike’s high top designs in the mid 80′s with the iconic McFly’s. Before that Nike got ist inspiration from the Onitsuka Tiger running shoes, known today as ASICs….
March 5th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Does anybody know when the white/grey/turq. colorway is gonna drop??
March 6th, 2009 at 7:38 am
All hail the yeezy killers. So much more fresh at a better price. Kanye is out of his damn mind and is a traitor to hip hop culture. If you don’t like that statement get at me
March 6th, 2009 at 10:44 am
^^^ALright BIBoneSCLINY let me get at you. no homo though right? if not nevermind….
March 6th, 2009 at 10:53 am
you know nike had to get in the whole (supra, creative recreation market), it was only a matter of time. im not feelin these or the yeezy’s, both are wack. nike, stick to the script tho, leave the pretty boi sneakers for those other companies.
March 7th, 2009 at 12:43 am
“I’m coping two pairs…I’ll be getting these for sure..”
March 9th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
man…. releasin in wednesday… freakin…
i am kinda mad cause dey release in wednesday and ima afraid dey sold out especially when everybodies coppin….
March 10th, 2009 at 12:40 am
dumb, fuckin stupid, retarded fresh, nice alternative for the less fortunate who may not be able to afford or simply aren’t feeling the yeezy’s
May 9th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Man iam digging the sneakers but i aint got no buks to pay for them,whose goin get them for me,hala at your boy aight
July 16th, 2009 at 12:09 am
how much shipping to medellin colombia??
August 20th, 2009 at 2:06 am
YO I GOT THESE FOR 40 BUCKS @ THE NIKE OUTLET IN VAUGHN MILLS IN ONTARIO, WHATTA DEAL HUH?
They alright but come on 40 CDN??definite copp
They are so cleannn
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October 31st, 2009 at 2:13 pm
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April 18th, 2010 at 12:41 am
wth people comparing these to skytops? the padding on these kill supra,seriously.They are comfty and would make the perfect beats. These should be comapared to the yeezy not some skate brand
December 19th, 2010 at 5:29 am
I'm sick of supra fanboys. Supra shoes are pretty but the quality of the shoes is shit. Nike shoes have much better quality and service than the cheap supras. It was about time they released something like this. I'm sick of supra overpriced garbage. Too bad it's hard to get good nike shoes were I live but I'll find a way.
February 9th, 2011 at 10:14 am
wats the code of this shoes???