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Nike’s motto for 2012′s Black History Month is ‘Uplift’ – a strong message highlighted by its brevity and stoicism. The signature graphic print and distinct colors seen on these four Nike Sportswear releases was developed by Nike designers, inspired by the International African culture and drawing visual cues from Kenyan beads, African-American quilt-making, and even the Brazilian Carnivale, and the entire capsule itself is a gesture of celebration of the achievements of three significant teams – the ’96 USA Womens Basketball team, the ’02 Brazil Mens Soccer team, and the ’08 Kenyan Long-Distance Running team. The NSW Black History Month collection will be available at select Nike Sportswear retailers; however, the release of the Air Max 1 has been postponed to a future date. Keep in mind that only the Air Force 1, Blazer, and Huarache Free 2012 will be available tomorrow!
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Tomorrow is the official release date of the Nike Sportswear Black History Month 2012 Pack, which features the Air Max 1 as part of the select group. However, Nikestore just confirmed that the Air Max 1 will not release tomorrow, but instead at a future date that is to be determined. Keep this in mind if you had plans on copping the Air Max 1 tomorrow, and stay tuned to Sneaker News for updated information.
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Sure, some solitary sneaker releases like the recent Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’ Retro and a few others have packed as much (or more) anticipation and frenzy, but we’re not sure if there’s ever been a date in sneaker history with so many high profile releases all dropping on the same day. Where do we start? How about the Dave White Air Jordan 1 which has been heavily previewed and eagerly awaited while sitting in limbo without a confirmed release date? Or maybe the Nike ‘Black History Month’ Collection featuring Nike Basketball’s three-headed signature model monster and an accompanying set of four NSW offerings? Still not cracking your wallet open? Perhaps the ‘Old Royal’ Air Jordan X will change your mind. Or with Valentine’s Day on the way, maybe it will be a pair of the ‘Voltage Cherry’ Air Jordan IV GS for the lady or little lady in your life. Last but not least is the ‘Dynamic Blue’ colorway of the popular Zoom Rookie LWP model which has thus far been absent from the 2012 release schedule until now.
Quite a crop indeed, and while there is no singular release in the eleven sneakers anywhere near Concord-ian magnitude, the sum of all these parts adds up to quite possibly the most action-packed release date we’ve ever seen and a lot of difficult decisions for sneakerheads everywhere. Oh yeah, and by the way, White/Cement Air Jordan IV’s drop next Saturday and the All-Star weekend batch at the end of the month may trump this week’s bonanza. Hottest month ever? Foot Locker thinks so. Time to smash open those piggy banks and gear up for month long release mayhem, all starting tonight at midnight on NikeStore and nationwide at brick and mortar retailers like Extra Butter. Let us know what you’ll be copping tomorrow night and stay tuned to Sneaker News for all the latest on the February heatwave.
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Nike Sportswear celebrates it’s heroic heritage or running with the Nike Track & Field Collection, which features an inspired capsule of running garments and footwear designed after the rebellious spirit of Steve Prefontaine and the Athletics West running squad of the 1970′s. Grabbing center stage of this collection is this Nike Air Max 1 colorway, featuring a two-toned color-blocking of black and reflective panels on the upper and heel, re-creating the original Air Max running shoe with a rebellious style. Check out the images below and stick with Sneaker News for more info and updates on this Air Max 1 and the entire Nike Track & Field Collection!
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Now that Nike has officially pulled back the curtain on the entirety of their silhouettes in celebration of Black History Month for 2012, we get a little bit of background on the graphic prints that run throughout all the sneakers included in the celebration. Apparently designed with three particular athletic squads in mind (the 1996 USA Basketball Women’s team, the 2002 Brazil Men’s Soccer team, and the 2008 Kenyan Long-Distance Running team), the pattern is meant to be a colorful cross between the beads of Kenya, Brazil’s bright Carnivale holiday, and the tradition of African-American quilt making from the US South. And of course along with the updated info we’re treated to some high quality images of the shoes and apparel, a set which should leave you convinced of just how nice this pack is shaping up to be. Follow us after the jump for the shots of the collection which includes models from the Nike Sportswear and Nike Basketball divisions(all of which will be available at Nikestore online), and let us know which among them you’ll be copping on the February 11th release date.
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Today marks the official start of the nationally recognized Black History Month, and Nike Sportswear looks to do its part in celebration by releasing a commemorative capsule of footwear and apparel fitting of the occasion. Featured in 2012′s Black History Month Collection is the annual staple of the Nike Air Force 1 alongside the Air Max 1, Blazer High, and Huarache Free 2012; each is encapsulated with a Brown/Black colorway with detailing inspired by traditional African weaves and textiles, exemplified by the ‘Uplift’ slogan. Included in the apparel is a t-shirt, cap, a Nike Destroyer Jacket, and a hooded Destroyer Jacket for women. Check out the entire Nike Sportswear Black History Month 2012 Collection below and stick with Sneaker News for more release updates and information on this set of highlight releases.
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When the Nike Air Max 1 first debuted in 1987, it was released in two colorways – Sport Red and Sport Blue. Both featured a basic color-blocking that combined each individual primary colorway with a hint of grey and white mesh uppers – a simple template that would continue to hold relevance today. We haven’t seen too many ‘OG-inspired’ colorways of the Air Max 1 because the shoe itself is so versatile when it comes to colorization, but whenever we do get a taste of the original colorway, it’s always worth notice. This new women’s colorway of the Air Max 1 could have very well qualified to be an original, but fortunately it arrives now at retailers in-store and online like from id4shoes on eBay.
Nike WMNS Air Max 1
Sail/Celery-Neutral Grey-Loyal Blue
319986-100
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Sneaker News recently brought you a look at a few upcoming Nike Air Max 1 releases like the interesting Premium-grade suede-and-leather and the tonal Cyber green ‘denim twill’ – both slated for Summer 2012 drops. There are more on the way for 2012, like these three new additions that are likely to hit stores this Summer as well. We’ll start off with a nice citrus-y mix of orange and pink grapefruit tones done up in a canvas material, followed by two suede-built releases that feature a unique texture on the upper quarter (likely to be in some sort of ‘pack’). We’ve got more views for you below so take a good look and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for more Air Max updates and info. via US11.
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A new year means a new collection of Nike Sportswear colorways; for Air Max 1 fans, some great releases have already occured, like the Action Red/Obsidian and Euro Gorge Green joints, but if you’re looking for something for more subdued and understated, check out this Black/Sail colorway. It features a mix of suede synthetic and sport mesh for the classic appeal, but the tonal black says these are more lifestyle than sport. Priced at $100 (more than the current $92 retail price for other Air Max 1s), these un-official Premium grade releases have been available on Nikestore, so don’t miss out!
Nike Air Max 1
Black/Black-Sail
308866-026
$100
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Sneaker News showed you a sample pair of this premium-grade Nike Air Max 1 not long ago, and our readers were click to notice the leather toeboxes and the brown leather tongue label. That’s something you don’t see from the Nike Air Max 1 very often, but the possibility of more premium level Air Max 1 should have AM fans stoked. This particular May 2012 release features a black suede/leather upper combo with a white swoosh and a pecan brown midsole – although not leather-wrapped like that trip of NSW gems that hit stores not long ago. We’ve got extra angles for you below, so take a look and let us know what you think. via gloryholeshop.
Nike Air Max 1
512033-001
05/2012
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