On the heels of our close-up look at the Timbo-style Vac-Tech Dunk Highs earlier this morning comes a preview of another model done in the same molded wheat suede motif. The Nike Air Max 90 VT Premium joins the aforementioned dunks and a few other pairs in utilizing this sleek yet rugged motif, their stitchless uppers a clear sign that sneaker construction has come a long way in this model’s twenty-one year run. Click through to see more, let us know which of these gumsoled beauties you like best and stick with Sneaker News for updates in advance of the Friday, October 7th release date.
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2011 will go down as a banner year for Jordan Brand. You’d be hard-pressed to find a stronger year for retro releases, the Air Jordan Legacy is back on track and the 2011s offered your pick of cushioning systems and became the first model in the series history available on NIKEiD. This tremendous freedom of choice also popped up with Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul each receiving ‘Advanced’ upgrades to their most recent signatures. Melo also has the Future Sole line going strong, so for CP3 to match his comrade, Paul was willing to subtract from his own series. And we’re not talking about the kind of sacrifice the NBA owners are asking the players to endure, but rather the simple subtraction evident in the name of the upcoming Jordan CP 2′Quick. This model will further the talk that Paul’s line has recently drawn on the success of the lowcut Zoom Kobe series, the CP 2′Quick sharing that same low to the ground look and a strikingly similar heel counter as the most recent Mamba sigs. Click through to see the first four colorways slated to drop in September and October, let us know which ones you like best and stick with Sneaker News for the US release dates.
Jordan CP 2′Quick
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Nigel Sylvester’s Best-Of list? Nikes, Nikes, and more Nikes. The Queens born professional BMX Rider has a surging star status in the niche sport that has gained national recognition, and with his top-flight endorsements with some of the world’s most well known brands like Nike and Gatorade, Nigel has helped bring the sport to new heights of popularity. The Nike 6.0 athlete recently jotted down his 25 favorite sneakers of all time, which include some of the most famous Air Maxes like the Nike Air Max 95 in Neon, the Nike SB Janoski, and the Air Jordan 1, which garnered the number 1 spot on this list. Check out a sampling of Nigel’s 25 best below and head to Complex for the full feature.
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The Jordan CMFT Viz Air 11 will officially celebrate its first birthday this September. The first releases of the Jordan CMFT series were the two OG Air Max 1-inspired colorways Jordan CMFT Viz Air 11, but we all know that since its debut, we’ve seen some wacky colorways and some new Jordan CMFT models. This October, Jordan Brand has plans to release three more colorways of the Air Max 1 x Air Jordan XI, all of which feature a Stealth/Light Graphite/Black base with a unique primary color (your pick of Infrared, Varsity Royal, and Sonic Yellow). The upper features a Stealth Grey mudguard with a unique reptilian-skin texture, a Light Graphite perforated upper, and elephant print on the heel. Check out all three releases after the jump and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more upcoming Jordan Brand releases for the rest of the year!
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It seem that the Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low Miami Nights was slowly making its way from East to West when the alleged Asia-only release hit Nikestore online in the UK. Not much long afterwards, Nike confirmed a release in the U.S. at select retailers, and as of now, the most sought-after shoe of the Summer season will be limited to NikeTown in Miami, FL only. Due to the limited nature of the release, wristbands will be distributed on Thursday, September 1st, a day before a official release, at 10:30 AM. Hopefully the LeBron 8 V/2 Low ‘Miami Nights’ – also dubbed the ‘Flamingo’ colorway – will follow a similar path to the South Beach LeBron 8, which was also a Miami-only release before hitting select stores nationwide. Will you be at NikeTown Miami to get a wristband? If you’re unable to be in the area, cop a pair on eBay.
Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low
White/Solar Red-Glass Blue
456849-101
09/02/11
$150
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When something is dubbed ‘New School’, it usually denotes some sort of lack of ‘old school appeal’. There’s no doubt that the Jordan New School does have a more advanced design concept compared to earlier models, because it clearly takes after the Jordan Fly Wade rather than an earlier Air Jordan shoe. Starting the the bottom up, the Jordan New School boasts a fresh new design, featuring a visible Max Air unit at the heel (with the Jordan Play In These midsole), a slick stitch-pattern on the upper, patent leather and nubuck for a little style, and a sporty spoiler as the heel-tab. The Jordan New School will be featured during the month of October, with three gorgeous colorways set to hit stores at $115. Check out all three upcoming releases below and let us know what you think of this latest design, and stick with Sneaker News for more Jordan Brand updates for the remainder of the year.
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The Nike Air Max 95 has dropped in a few tonal colorways over the past several weeks but this newest edition proves you can add a bit more color and still achieve a super-clean yet eye-catching result. These new Ninety-Fives block everything from the eyelets down to the midsole in a deep navy blue, bright red coming in on the tongue, sockliner and outsole. There’s just a hint of white on the tongue embroidery, but owing to the high-contrast layout of these shades, these come off considerably different than your run of the mill red, white and blue sneaker. Click through to see more angles and stick with Sneaker News for their US release date. via SF
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Beefed up Lava Dunk hybrid release notwithstanding, it’s been nearly a year and a half since we’ve seen a new Nike Dunk drop featuring ripstop nylon on the upper. Perhaps Nike Sportswear was looking to make up for the absence, as this new Nike Dunk Low is completely covered in the stuff, a suede quarter panel the only thing stopping this entire shoe from having a gridded texture. Click through to see some closeups of this entirely red Dunk Low and stick with Sneaker News for updates on this incredibly intense design. via SF
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