The Nike Air Max Skyline is a hybrid model that maintains retro looks primarily through its use of the pre-Air Max 93-style Air sole.  Used sparingly since its December 2008 debut, we’ve seen a few models that left us hungry for more.  This newest pair doesn’t disappoint, coming off cool and collected in a smooth mix of neutral and dark grey combined with obsidian and university blue touches.  This stunner, along with another new pair in white with metallic silver accents are both available now at select retailers and NikeStore.

Style: 343886-042
Color: Neutral Grey/University Blue-Dark Grey-Obsidian

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The Nike KD1, Kevin Durant’s first signature Nike Basketball shoe, looked to KD’s road to the NBA as inspiration for various pieces of the shoe. If you look closely at a pair then you’ll notice the various details that are featured on the shoe that honor where Durant came from. One of the places that Durant chose to create a special colorway for was his High School alma mater, Montrose Christian High School, where a numbrer of McDonald’s All-American players like himself have played at. This KD1 uses the Montrose Christian colors, Pine Green and White, on the shoe’s upper in a suede material, while using a translucent outsole to give the shoe some flair. Additionally instead of finding KD’s college/NBA number, 35, you will see that the number 3 is inscripted on the medial side of the shoe, which happens to be the number KD wore at Montrose. via Osneaker

Color: Pine Green/White-Black
Style: 344472-311

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So many colorways of the Air Max 95 have dropped over the years, but nothing seems to bring out its full potential quite like the classic black-to-grey gradient coloring. Back in October, we showed you a preview of two upcoming versions using this classic color scheme as their base, and now the Fresh Water colorway has arrived. Like the beloved Neon retro version that was recently re-released in Japan, this Air Max 95 features a black midsole with each layer getting lighter as they ascend on the upper. The only real difference with these is that they obviously swap the Neon Yellow for Fresh Water accents. The result is an incredible retro model with a nice new color twist. Look for these now at most retailers including nikestore.com.

Color:  White/Fresh Water-Neutral Grey-Medium Grey
Style:  609048-135

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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. Look for these now at select Nike retailers as well as on nikestore.com.

Style: 354034 001
Color: Black/Black/Varsity Red/White

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The original clear Air Force II by ESPO was one of the more innovative uses of material when it released several years back.  These make similarly effective use of the transparent panels and midsoles as a part of a larger concept.  The Nike Air Force II pictured above is a key part of the Nintendo Wii Pack which includes a Blazer and Air Max 95.  All rock a white and silver colourway with touches of blue inspired by the ever-popular console’s case and power buttons, respectively.  This AF2 is particularly satisfying because it uses a ton of other dope materials beyond the clearly interesting side panels, including ostrich leather above the transparent insert, Safari print on the toebox and a crazy circuit board pattern etched into the metallic silver overlay.  They had quite a long buildup, and we’re still not sure of a solid date on the AM95s, but these can be yours if you act fast.  Look for these now at select Nike retailers including nikestore.com.

Style: 329888-111
Color: White/White-Metallic Silver

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Nike is well aware that many sneakerheads are as passionate about their video gaming as they are about their kicks. Nike has already released sneakers inspired by classic Nintendo and Playstation imagery and now they will turn their attention to the Nintendo Wii for a special pack. One of the models that will be getting the Wii treatment is this crisp Blazer High. The shoe features a solid white upper with several subtle and not-so-subtle nods to the Nintendo Wii gaming system. Orange stitching and a Nike on/off tongue logo combine with a blue-tinted clear sole and transparent microchip printed lacing panels to really convey the feel of the Nintendo Wii design. The shoe also sports some white ostrich material on the heel and laces that are similar to the strap from the Wii controllers.  Look for these now at select Nike retailers including nikestore.com.

Style: 312457-111
Color: White/White-Bright Coral-Metallic Silver

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In addition to the Nike Blazer Mid Turquoise for earlier today, the bright tropical blue is also being used on this Air Structure Triax 91 as well. Keeping to the simple and bright colors for the 90s, this Air Structure Triax 91 features white, black along with neon turquoise and vivid pink as accents. Much of the sneaker is in white leather and all the mesh is in neon turquoise. Look for these now at select Nike retailers along including nikestore.com.

Style: 318088-141
Color: White/Neon Turquoise-Vivid Pink-Brilliant Magenta

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The Blazer has definitely been on the attack lately to become one of the most used canvas since the Dunk, but minus the original Dunk hype. The latest is the above black based Blazer Mid with Neo Turquoise details. This Blazer is very unique even without the use of special fabrics or colors, a simple and unique claw pattern is created with neo turquoise stitching on the entire side of the Blazers. Look for these now at select Nike retailers including Standard in Atlanta and nikestore.com.

Colors: Black-Neo Turquoise-Newsprint
Style: 318642-003

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By 1996, Ken Griffey Jr. was already well on his way to becoming one of baseball’s all-time greats. The fame, fortune and glory were nice, but we all know there is nothing quite like getting your own signature Nike sneaker. Unfortunately, Griffey’s promising career was eventually derailed by a string of injuries and his potential record-shattering paces were slowed significantly, but at the end of the day, he’s still got the shoes. Now you can have them too. The popular Air Griffey Max 1 is finally back in the black and white colorway with Fresh Water green accents to show his then Seattle Mariner pride. Look for these now at select Nike retailers including nikestore.com.

Style: 354912-101
Color: White/Fresh Water-Varsity Red-Black

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With Nike dropping a dope Easter-themed Air Force 1 and several other AF1s with a springy feel, it’s only right that Reebok is turning to one of its basketball icons for inspiration. The atmos x Reebok Sir Jam Mid Easter Pack features four pastel versions of the classic court kick.  Purple, Yellow, Gren or Blue suede makeup the majority of these peeps, with sparkle-enhanced black patent leather forming the tongue and Reebok stripe.  Be the only person on your block to cop these in advance of the April 12 holiday and feel free to keep on rockin’ em long after, when you cop yours now exclusively at atmos.

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Two of Nike Sportswear’s newest models have received some good feedback from various sneaker lovers, the two shoes we’re talking about are the Air Royal and Air Elan, which essentially are the same style only the Royal is a mid cut while the Elan is a low cut. Here is a look at the two Premium versions of each shoe due out in the next few months. The Nike Air Royal Premium features a shiny Metallic Silver upper mixed with a White outsole giving the shoe a premium feel to it. The Elan on the other hand will be a great Summer shoe as it’s an all White shoe that features a hint of Metallic silver on the shoe’s tongue. Look for these to drop in the next few months at select Nike Sportswear retailers. via Hypebeast

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Nike Skateboarding (SB) tends to focus primarily on street skaters, but Converse hasn’t forgotten about the ‘other’ style of skating.  Having recently signed vert legend Rune Glifberg, Converse Skateboarding is releasing the Weapon X Hi.  Shown here in black/red/white or white/spruce green, the strapped hightop features leather construction atop a vulcanized rubber sole.  A nifty alternative to the recent deluge of super-hightops, you can cop these now at CCS.

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