-
SneakerNews.com
- About Sneaker News
- Contact
- Jobs
Yu-Ming Wu
@mryumingwu
liquidrice.com
Managing Editor
Aaron Kr.
Editors
Aaron Hope
Brendan Dunne
John Kim
-
Top Categories
- Home
- Air Jordan
- Air Force 1
- Air Max
- Adidas
- Basketball
- Celebrity Feet
- Foamposite
- Kobe Bryant
- Kevin Durant
- Nike SB
- LeBron James
- Just Released
- Upcoming Sneakers
All Categories
Before the Air Jordan 2.0 and news of the Air Jordan 8.0, there was the Air Jordan Alpha 1. It was a contemporary tribute to the Air Jordan 1, given a retooled upper with sleek styling in the form of perforated panels, a new midsole, an updated traction design, and updated cushioning. The Air Jordan Alpha 1 debuted last year and news of a low-top was leaked not much later, and this August will feature the first official release of the low-top in a tonal-black colorway. Here’s a look at a Red/White/Blue version that should drop sometime this year; the simple color-blocking makes for a casual sneaker with comfort to boot. Additional images lie ahead so take a look and let us know what you think. via mita/hoopchina
| Tweet |
 |
Comments (5)
 |
The Nike Sky Force ’88 Mid had to fight for its space in the spotlight when it first dropped so many years ago, coming out in the same year as the Air Jordan III and just a year after the Air Max 1. While you don’t see them around too much these days, the Sky Force ’88 definitely held its own, acting as a worthy heir to the “Force” lineage. Thankfully, Nike is showing the model a bit more love this year, both with the Stussy x Nike Sky Force ’88 Mid collaboration and with this monochrome Sky Force ’88 Mid VNTG. The vintage treatment on these is manifested in the form of the slightly beat looking soles, but the shoes are pretty fresh otherwise. The nice mix of greys and whites is certainly a familiar feel given the recent cool-grey craze and these do the color combo justice. Hit the jump for detailed photos of this Nike Sky Force ’88 Mid VNTG, available now at Burner.
Sky Force ’88 MID VNTG
Medium Grey/Metallic/White
429772-002
| Tweet |
|
So LeBron and his teammates may have flickered out in the NBA Finals this year, but that doesn’t mean Nike is going to turn down the heat on his signature line for the summer season. Quite the opposite in fact, with the LeBron 8 V/2 Low in particular getting a batch of fresh colorways, some sneakers to rock to show your LeBron love throughout the off-season. The latest, this Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low in a Solar Red colorway, echoes the approach of the massive LeBron South Beach colorway, jamming the high-tech Flywire upper with some vibrant color. Hit the jump for more pics of this upcoming LeBron release, which RMK has in stock now as well as a few pairs floating around on eBay.
Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low
Solar Red/Black-White
456849-600
| Tweet |
|
British boutique The Hideout offers the world’s best streetwear from its spot in London’s Westminster district, their most notable contribution to the sneaker scene having come two summers ago when they helped launch the Air Footscape Woven as part of the LIVESTRONG greatest hits pack. These new Hideout x Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars are downright refined by comparison, their smooth-soled and leather-accented premium design occupying the opposite end of the spectrum relative to the ‘Hamsters’. Click through for a closer look at the black hightops along with brick red and grey lowtops and look for these starting July 4th at The Hideout with Converse First String retailers stocking their shipments two Saturdays later on the 16th.
| Tweet |
|
This past NBA season was one of the most entertaining in recent memory, thanks in large part to the league featuring more talent per roster slot (and per team in many cases) than at any time since Michael Jordan’s first retirement. Nike Basketball finds themselves in the fortunate position of outfitting the majority of the league and most of that group is outfitted in one of two top-flight series that are also really starting to come into their own. Just check out these Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 player exclusive colorways we’ll be seeing on the hardwood if the NBA and its union ever resolve their ongoing negotiations. You gotta hope the 2011-12 campaign isn’t shortened by even a game when guys like Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook, Rudy Gay and Lamar Odom are all making spectacular plays while jockeying for playoff positioning. Click through to see those four Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 PEs along with the black, Photo Blue and Volt edition that’s becoming this model’s signature colorway and stick with Sneaker News for the release dates. via HK-Kicks
| Tweet |
|
Wait a second, didn’t Supra just release a special edition sneaker in red, white and blue in celebration of national pride? If you found yourself thinking that upon seeing the above pictured release, you’re probably thinking of the recent ‘Flag Pack’ Skytop II or perhaps the ‘Puerto Rican Day’ Vaider, and though this one has a much larger target audience than the latter, the Supra Skytop ‘Liberty’ is equally limited. As with many Supra special releases, these babies represent a 413-pair run that you’ll find at top-tier Supra accounts starting Saturday, July 2nd, so click through to see more angles and stick with Sneaker News for the latest Supra release dates.
| Tweet |
|
Judging by their clear avoidance of any similar hoopla of late, it’s clear Nike Basketball learned that old lesson about eggs in a basket from the MVPuppets campaign back in ’09, though it now seems possible the Swoosh wasn’t entirely without premature celebration with regards to LeBron James‘ recently concluded campaign. Or perhaps this Nike Air Max+ 2011 ‘King James’ edition was crafted to keep LeBron cool during a summer when much of the heat you’d expect him to be feeling would come from within. The Air Max 2011′s carefully tuned full length Max Air cushion is precision designed to handle that kind of pressure, and this Heat ‘home’ style colorup is a refreshingly high-contrast take on the simple palettes that abound these days. Click through to see more, let us know what you think and stick with Sneaker News for word on a possible retail release. via stickie/MN
| Tweet |
|
The Diamond Supply Co. x Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Tiffany’ just earned a primo slot on Complex’ list of the top 50 Nike Dunk SBs, a development that shocked a total of zero experienced sneakerheads when the list was published Monday morning. Experienced collectors recognize the croc-textured leather and groundbreaking colorway as one of the GOATs, a fact that’s not lost on Swoosh Skateboarding as they continue to reprise the classics courtesy of new models. In this case, it’s the Nike SB P-Rod 2.5 that takes on the classic Tiffany Blue, and while these lack the reptile texture on their muse’s overlay, the inclusion of this colorway with a vulc sole makes that a positive by setting these apart. Click through to see more angles and look for these soon at select Nike SB accounts like Warped.
| Tweet |
|
Michael Jordan was, is and forever will be the unquestioned king of sneakers, but even His Airness can’t quite match the unique arc of Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway’s legacy. Hardaway was an heir apparent to Air Jordan, a massive talent who like peer Grant Hill rose to dominate the game during MJ’s first absence but was met with a series of unfortunate injuries in the late ’90s and early ’00s that derailed what would have likely been a Hall of Fame career. But Penny’s unique legend emerges from the fact that his career was plagued by ‘what ifs’, and he remains among the most beloved figures in Swoosh history despite his relatively short peak. Fitting then, to pair Penny with a model that itself is one of the all-time greats and a model that has sustained its brilliance into its fourth decade, the Nike Air Force 1. Penny’s AF1 Lows are based on the Air Max Penny 1 that along with Chris Rock’s Li’l Penny character, launched Hardaway as a household name back in 1995. Click through to see some more angles and let us know if you’d buy a pair were this 1-of-1 to ever see a release date. via SC
| Tweet |
|
Not since the days of Flight vs. Force has Nike Basketball featured a two towers lineup as formidable as they have now with the Nike Hyperdunk and Hyperfuse series. These two beheamoths together outfit the majority of the NBA and have their sights set on the entire world, the Hyperfuse in particular having been designed with inspiration from Beijing’s outdoor basketball courts. Nike Innovation Kitchen basketball lead Shane Kohatsu explains how the Swoosh learned from the streetballers’ ad hoc footwear choices, with Nike Basketball design director Leo Chang coming in to shed some more light on his Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 design. Chang goes on to describe the Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 and how it improves upon its predecessors, including a new last for a more comfortable fit and a new heel counter design that sheds weight while providing the support necessary to take advantage of the superior Zoom Air cushioning. Click through for the entire video, let us know what you think and stick with Sneaker News for the latest release dates.
| Tweet |
|
