With the release of two additional chapters to the Air Safari 87’s story this past Spring and Summer, we felt it was time to take a look back to the 2003 retro and some of the sneakers inspired by the Safari 87’s OG colors in the past few years since. Starting with the newest on the left the Keep Rippin Stop Slippin Air Max 1 release June 2008, the Air Force 1 Safari released April 2008, Air Oasis Safari released July 2006 and the Air Safari 87 Retro released in 2003. We also took a look at the Air Max 1 Safari designed by Atmos released in 2002.
Take a look with us at this collection of sneakers inspired by “Safari”.
In commemoration of the upcoming 2008 Olympics, Nike has released these the “Medal Pack,” a series of Air Max 1’s with some amazingly clean looks. Inspired by the medals given to athletes at the Olympics, these Air Max 1’s are definitely among the cleanest Air Max drops to have come out recently. With simple colorways accented by bright metallic swooshes in gold, silver, and bronze, these are definitely some great kicks with a classy style. The gold and bronze colorways are out at Size? now.
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A lot of Air Max collectors and casual heads were out this weekend looking for this particular sneaker picture above- an Air Max 1 taking inspiration from the classic Air Safari 87, more on that later. A few years back, Atmos put out their version of the Air Max 1 with the safari pattern and is one of the most sought after Air Max 1s ever. This new version should satisfy for now and will be on the list of the most collected Air Max 1s as well. They dropped over the weekend at a few select top tier Nike retailers in the US and should hit a few more this upcoming week. If you have trouble finding them, don’t worry in mid-July they will hit Nike Member’s Only Store.
Style: 332326-801
Colors: Safety Orange/Black
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Nearly the entire Air Max community of collectors and casual heads has been waiting for real images of this Air Max 1 — Proper just came thru with images of them. The inspiration is taken from the Air Safari 87 using the same colors and the safari pattern with an added panel of black hairs. This may be the next best thing to the Air Max 1 Safari designed by Atmos a few year back but are currently valued at over $500usd. Select top tier Nike Boutiques already have this style in stock and most others should be getting them in the upcoming week. One pair has hit eBay but in mid-July they will hit Nike Member’s Only Store.
Style: 332326-801
Colors: Safety Orange/Black
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On a hot Saturday morning, June 7th, 2008, DJ Clark Kent was giving away sneakers and at one point the pair off his feet. A good number collectors, casual buyers and sneaker wearers were in line for a chance at getting a FREE pair of the DJ Clark Kent designed “112 Pack” which is based on the Nike ‘Ones’; the Air Max 1, Air Force 1 and Air Trainer 1 all of which are classics in their own right. Above is the Air Max 1 featuring a sneaker-head’s dream combination of materials, Elephant Print, 3M and Neon. Those of you not lucky enough to have gotten a free pair this morning the pack will release the first week of July.
> Also See Air Force 1 - Nike Ones - 112 Pack - Designed by DJ Clark Kent
> Also See Air Trainer 1 - Nike Ones - 112 Pack - Designed by DJ Clark Kent
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On Saturday June 7th, 2008, DJ Clark Kent will be GIVING away sneakers.
There are 3 different styles being given away, with about 30 pairs total.
The sneakers are part of a “ONE’s” Pack called “The 112 Pack” (designed by DJ Clark Kent).
Date: Saturday June 7th, 2008
Time: 11AM
Location:
Vinnies Styles
160 Flatbush Ave (Corner of Pacific St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11204
There are 2 catches:
1. You MUST buy the matching T-Shirt
2. The sneakers MUST fit you.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
These 3 pair of sneakers have NEVER been seen before. And they are not being released to the public until July.
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In 2006, EMINEM and Nike go together to design a number of Air Max sneakers to benefit the Marshall Mathers Foundation and ninemillion.org. They included an Air Max 1 with the image of Big Proof in white, red and blue, very different from the above sample that was never released. Though simple the above is definitely a lot more appealing than the auctioned pair. The upper is made up of smooth and patent leathers in College Grey, the lower along with the rest of the accents are also in College Grey, the only other color are the white laces. These are currently available on eBay.
> eBay: Nike Air Max 1 - Big Proof (D12) Promo
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A few months ago, Nike released a remake of the Air Max 1 from the Air U Breathe pack designed by Ben Drury with the Air Max 360 sole. A second color of this Air Max 1 and Air Max 360 hybrid has been released in all black. Three selections of black leather is used on the upper with black smooth synthetic leather, black suede and black perforated leather and the sole features a black cage over the Max 360 Sole. You can get these now at Eastbay.com
> Eastbay: Nike Air Max 1 360 - Black/Black
Although, the color combinations are extremely amazing and appealing, the amount of ‘inspired’ Nike sneakers recently may seem a bit much. The Air Safari 87 inspired Air Max 1 is definitely well done, the same colors and materials were applied most recently to the Air Force 1. And of course Nike recently put out an Air Mowabb inspired Air Force 1 as well making the Air Max 90 with the same inspiration almost not so special. Looking past these two facts both the Air Max 1 and the Air Max 90 are definitely going into our permanent collection. Both colorways are due in stores June 27th as part of the tentatively named “Greatest Hits Pack”. Via Hypebeast / Wellgosh
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Nike Europe in conjunction with Foot Locker is slated to release this upcoming pack of sneakers featuring an array of models including the Air Max 1, Air Max BW, Air Max 90, and Shox NZ. The shoes are a part of what is being called “Miami South Beach” collection, for obvious reasons the shoes feature bright colors that fade from one color to the next along the outsoles and parts of the upper. The best part of this pack could be the fact that many of the shoes toeboxes feature mesh and not leather, a big hit amongst sneaker heads and Air Max fans. We are hearing that these will be Europe exclusive. via Wildstyle
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