Just in time for spring comes a nice new Nike drop for the ladies. Last month, we showed you some casual GTS low models, and now the Nike GTS High is here with a bold look that is freshly dipped in some undeniably springtime colors. Although the GTS was inspired by some classic tennis models, it also bears a resemblance in certain ways to the Nike Blazer. With the huge popularity of the Blazer right now, this shoe has the potential to become a well-received new style this season. The simple design of the GTS High is offset by a wildly decorated upper that uses a combination of different sized and colored plaid pastel patterns to grab your attention. A clean white midsole, lining and laces provide some balance to the color overload on the upper and the end result is a fun women’s style that may be colorful, but makes sure to not go too far over the edge. Ladies, if you like what you see and have the confidence to pull these off, you can pick up a pair now at nikestore.
Color: Citron/White-Perfect Pink-Pure Cyan
Style: 354906-311
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Nothing says eco-friendly quite like the color green. Last month, we gave you a look at the Vans Eco Era model and as you can see, Vans has some more fun up their environmentally conscious sleeves. The latest addition to the “Eco” collection is this new pack, featuring green colorways of the Sk8-Hi and Era. Both shoes use a woven green upper made from recyclable, earth-friendly materials and classic white midsoles. The Vans tags that appear on both sneakers feature a special Vans logo, in which a tree replaces the “A.” This logo can also be found on the box that they come in, along with a reminder that these kicks are “made with post-consumer recycled content.” Get a pair now at DQM and look good while showing your love for Mother Nature.
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This is perhaps one of the best colorways we’ve seen of the Nike Zoom Kobe IV to date. This particular pair is being called the “Gold Mamba” or “MLK” Zoom Kobe IV because of the colorway and materials used on the shoe. The reason that people are already calling these the “Gold Mamba” is evident because of the Gold reptile print leather that is used on the shoe. The reason that some people are calling these the “MLK” Kobe’s is because Kobe wore this colorway when his Lakers played on Martin Luther King Day. Rumor is that this colorway will in fact be dropping but as far as where, when, and how limited they will be we still do not know. Stay tuned to Sneaker News for the latest. via HK-Kicks
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This summer, Nike Sportswear chose to remix Nike materials within the Nike Sportswear collection with legendary French textile designer Paule Marrot Editions. Once loved by the British royal family and Jackie Kennedy, Paule Marrot Editions has been creating memorable designs since 1920. Nike Sportswear’s footwear designers integrated Paule Marrot’s “Aurore” to inspire the Butterflies print on the new “Skinny” Dunks. Paule Marrot’s textiles were heavily influenced by Marrot’s early studies as a painter under impressionists such as Pierre-August Renoir, Raoul Dufy and Maurice Denis. Accents of the designs show up throughout the rest of the Nike Sportswear Summer 09 Dunk collection as well, not just on the “Skinny Dunks.” The Nike designer team have used inspiration to create the original Nike Dunk Low in unisex styles as well. Look for this pair of Women’s Dunk High Skinny at select Nike Sportswear retailers including nikestore.com.
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While 2008 was ‘The Year of the Dunk’ and your author has repeatedly called out the critical mass reached by the use of nylon this annum, I might have to concede that the Nike Blazer is making a strong case to usurp the throne. ‘Year of the Blazer’ or not, we’re seeing one of Beaverton’s oldest models in a ton of fascinating new designs and colourways. This one is another hybrid model: the Nike Blazer 2K9 incorporates design elements from the Huarache 2K4 basketball sneaker into something distinctly new. A ribbed and textured side panel finds its grounding in a simple black suede toe, while white and gold trim add a little colour. These can be yours now at select retailers and NikeStore.
Style: 355153-002
Color: Black/Black-Metallic Gold
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For those of you without a cool boutique in your hood, good news, the Air Max 1 Microstripe Quickstrike just landed on nikestore.com. These kicks feature a canvas upper, completely covered by thinly spaced University Blue stripes over a white base. The pattern changes slightly on the toe box and around the ankle with the lines becoming much finer, creating a more solid appearance on those sections in the process. White accents are incorporated on the Swoosh, midsole, lining and laces, with a classic gum outsole supplying a final style touch. Look for these now at Nike Quickstrike accounts but also at nikestore.com.
Color: University Blue/White/Gum
Style: 366379-441
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It’s been a few months since we last saw the Nike Air Wildwood, but now that we are well underway into the Spring 2009 Collection from Nike, we have finally seen another pair of the Wildwood from Nike. This particular pair of Nike ACG Retro shoes is a Premium, which means it uses a number of premium materials, including a nubuck and leather for parts of the shoe’s upper. You can pick these up now at various Nike Sportswear retailers including nikestore.com.
Style: 343749-061
Color: Mist Blue/Comet Red-Black
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The Air Trainer 1 was one of the first shoes released by Nike that fit athletes needs for a shoe that could do it all, it was essentially one of the products that introduced the world to the idea of cross training. Now Nike has brought this model back again in this fresh new colorway of White, Stealth, Black, and Blue that uses a mixture of nubuck and leather on the sneaker’s upper. Another reason you might remember this shoe is because tennis great, John McEnroe, was one of the Nike athletes that wore this model when he still played. These are available now at select retailers including JD Sports.
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