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During the Nike Fall 2010 Basketball Showcase, emphasis was placed on the Nike Hyperfuse and the state-of-the-art “Fuse” material used to construct the upper. Fuse is an all-new one-piece material specifically engineered to give athletic shoes a lightweight advantage without compromising performance integrity. Essentially a stronger version of mesh, Fuse combines the breathability of mesh and the strength of an all-leather upper to give Fuse the ability to contain a foot while keeping it cool.
We’ve already seen Fuse on a basketball shoe and also a Trainer – the Nike Trainer Mid 1.2 Fuse – and now this first look at the Nike Air Max 2011 reveals use of Fuse on the upper as well. The Air Max 2009 and Air Max 2010 primarily featured Flywire and mesh-like materials on the upper but for the Air Max 2011, the third overall shoe with Full-length uncaged 360 Air Unit, Fuse has taken over the spotlight. For running, the two most important aspects of a great running shoe is breathability and lowered weight, and Fuse can offer just that. Combined with the 360-Air, the Nike Air Max 2011 Fuse could be Nike’s best Air Max running shoe to date. Continue reading for a better look at this upcoming shoe and let us know what Air Max shoe – 2009 vs. 2010 vs. 2011 – has the best overall design. via NT.
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The world of sneakers is focusing on the Infrared Pack for now, but what’s to come? Here’s a thorough look at the Nike Sportswear Fall/Winter 2010 Footwear collection, ranging from classic Air Max models to all-new ACG hiking boots. In this extensive preview, you can get another look at the Air Max Omega Pack (Air Max 90, Air Maxim 1, Air Max 90 Current Moire) as well as more colorways of the Nike Blazer Quilted Pack. Also arriving is another set of work-boot inspired Air Force 1s in High and Low in three great color tones as well as the Nike Royal Mid in retrograde colors.
Focus is also set on Nike ACG, like the Nike Lunarwood hybrid, return of the Nike ACG Escape as well as the Air Moc, the beefy Nike ACG Lunar Storm, and the all new Nike ACG Lunar Macleay. All shoes are ready for all outdoors conditions and should be wise choices for hiking endeavors for the autumn and early winter months. Continue reading for an in-depth gallery of the upcoming Nike Sportswear Footwear releases and check back with Sneaker News for release info. via FRESHNESS.
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When the next Bright Tradeshow kicks off in early July, Nike SB will bring some of the world’s best skaters to Berlin. It’s all part of Nike SB’s 2010 European Demo Tour, tagged with the theme ‘The Bird Is The Word’. No word on whether Seth McFarlane will sing as Peter Griffin, but we do know that Paul Rodriguez, Eric Koston, Brian Anderson and a bunch of other top riders will be at Bright on July 8th as the last stop of a four-leg jaunt. We’ve already seen how crazy the Nike SB world tours can be, so stick with Sneaker News for the latest. via Dunkbar
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Shannon Brown may have fallen short in his quest to become the first Laker since Kobe Bryant to win the NBA Slam Dunk crown, but last night he proved that’s not cos of a lack of hangtime. The young backup guard caught a Pau Gasol alley oop behind his head and cranked it down in devistating fashion. Brown was wearing the Nike Zoom Kobe V ‘Big Stage’, but today we’re taking a second look at his ‘Throw it Down’ PE he was slated to wear at the aforementioned dunk contest.
These ZKVs offer accent colors from the three primary shades of light, and combined with an iridescent graphite/grey upper, this is one of the most unique colorways to come along in recent years. We hope to see ‘Throw it Down’ editions of other shoes, but until they become as common as the Bill Walton exclamation, check out more images of the original, plus video of that amazing jam, after the jump. via HK-Kicks
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If there’s a Michael Jordan of street-level pendant design, it’s Gabriel Urist. Urist just did a piece that’s probably even cooler than his peppermint Altoids, crafting a 1 of 1 Asics Gel Lyte III for frequent Asics collaborator Ronnie Fieg. Fieg received the necklace as a birthday gift from his photographer Sean Quincy, and the black metallic sneaker and chain are cause for celebration. Click the jump below and let us know how you feel about sneaker-inspired jewelry.
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You might not have been around when they dropped, and even if you were, you probably didn’t notice how similar the Nike Air Penny III and Air (Garnett) IIIs really were. When you see their side panels swept into one smooth ‘wave’ on the side of the new Nike Air Max Wavy, it’s all instantly clear. The Air Max Wavy just dropped in an updated Orlando Magic palette plus one in black/metallic silver, and now we have images of three new pairs. Two of them go with the immortal black/red/white trio, but the blocking leads to significantly different ends. The other new pair is possibly the best Wavy yet, a black/eggplant pair that’s sure to have Foamposite fans excited at the possiblity of copping these for around $80! via Eastbay
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Europe’s Sneakerness event has evolved into a schedule similar to Sneaker Con here in the States, with a meetup every four months. The latest was held in Zurich, Switzerland, where plenty of collections were on display to peruse and swap. Nike Sportswear set up an installation, sort of a black box wherein previews of upcoming NSW sneakers were on display. Everything from the pending Infrared Nike Air Max 90 to the rest of the retro runners. Click the jump to see the full video.
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The Nike Hyperfuse is so innovative and well-designed, it seems like every single colorway is a 10. With this latest pair pictured above, it’s not that we’ve never seen a silver, black and red shoe; in fact, those colors are among the most common on a basketball shoe. But the ay the silver side panels give way to Fuse ventilation, and how it sweeps under the black ankle collar — put simply, we’ve never seen anything like this so every pair feels like a breath of fresh air. Check out more images of the former Air Flight Ballistic and check out the sample available from cigar0330 on eBay.
Style: 407622-004
Color: Metallic Silver/Black-Sport Red
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What exactly IS a great footwear moment? Does wearing a pair of rare Jordans or SBs on a trip to the local store count? How about if you’re Amber Rose, when it doesn’t really matter what she’s got on her feet? For Eric Koston, a skater who has been in the game for quite some time, it’s been somewhat of an up and down roller coaster. He’s undoubtedly one of the biggest names in the skating world, and his joining of the Nike SB team raised a number of questions. Still, Koston’s got the talent to back up his name, and he’s got a number of footwear moments of his own – like wearing his signature eS shoes during a competition or showing off a Nike SB Dunk High to call his own. Check out some of Eric Koston’s greatest footwear moments after the jump and check out the entire feature over at Complex.
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Not long ago Sneaker News reported the re-release of three classic 90′s basketball kicks – the Nike Air Max Uptempo 97, Nike Air Max Penny 1, and the Nike Air Go LWP. While the Penny 1 has seen a number of release since the original, the Uptempo 97 and Air Go LWP are both definite rookies when it comes to retro rehashings. Starting off with the Pennys, a black/purple colorway will release alongside the Orlando Magic colorway. A Phoenix Suns colorway of the Penny 1 is also set to release but these show no hints of the Mandarin Orange that is part of the Suns colorway. Two more colorways of the Air Max Uptempo 97 will also release; both pairs will be constructed of a mix of leather and durabuck with the classic midsole that featured the visible tri-pressure Air and the thermoplastic polyurethane pods.
Last but not least is the Nike Air Go LWP, a shoe from 1994, right smack in the middle of Nike Basketball’s peak. You might’ve remembered Hardaway – both Penny and Tim – wearing these (and extra kudos if you can recall the Nike commercial with Penny on radio). The shoe wasn’t exclusive to the Hardaways, as Reggie Miller, Brian Grant, Mookie Blaylock, and a number of others wore these. The Air Go LWP was one of Nike’s most lightweight basketball shoes at the time and featured a new cushioning system at the forefoot that would later be called Zoom. Check out what’s to come in Spring 2011 for Nike Retro Basketball and let us know what you think of these new retros. via CK.
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