Nike and Patta seem to be collaborating on not one but two different Air Max 1 Premium sneakers that are hitting retailers this month. The first we showed you was the White and Chlorophyll colorway that is a Quickstrike release at select Nike Sportswear accounts worldwide. This second colorway is similar to the Chlorophyll in that the materials used are almost identical however instead of Chlorophyll, Purple is used as a replacement. The team at Patta wanted to pay homage to the original Air Max sneaker from Nike that was released in 1987 and designed by the infamous Tinker Hatfield but make it more “street-friendly”, thus Purple Denim, canvas, and nubuck was used while keeping the color blocking similar to the original Air Max 1. These White and Purple Nike x Patta Air Max 1 Premium TZ sneakers are available now exclusively at Patta in the Netherlands.

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Paris is widely regarded as the fashion capital of the world, so as part of their opening at the ‘Librarie’, Nike Sportswear employed local dyemakers 180g to freshen up some of their lifestyle models.  Tonal editions of the Flytop, Tennis Classic, and newcomer Nike Flash look quite sophisticated.  Meanwhile, what looks to be a nylon Dunk High in bright turquoise compliments a range of electrically-hewn NSW garb and implies we’ll see a brighter side of this collection, possibly come spring.  As for now, the more conservative joints will be dropping next Thursday, November 5th at 180g, with additional pairs to sell at NikeParis.

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With all this Rivalry Pack stuff in the air, it’s easy to forget about the Nike Classic Rival EU.  It has the look of several classic Swoosh runners, and maybe even the Nike SB Zoom Tre AD.  Air Max 95 inspiration is clear the moment you see ‘r’ and ‘m’ combined on the ‘airmax’-emblazoned toe, but then again on the outer heel in a quadrilateral that screams ‘Air Max 90′.  Meanwhile, Air 180 makes an appearance with its distinctive all-the-way-down Air bubble.  Typically an European exclusive, who cares about national heritage when you can cop these black beauties from NikeStore.  via SF

Style: 366413-002

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Were it not for the internet, many sneakerheads wouldn’t even know what the Nike Air Max Light looks like.  You could also argue that the sub-culture wouldn’t be as big without the ‘net, but that’s another argument.  What is clear is that this latest pair looks dope in greys, silver and orange.  It’s sort of like a washed out version of the black and infrared palette we just saw on an Air Max 90 Current, and is currently available from England’s Size?

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Successful persuasion often sandwiches a critique between two compliments.  First off, Solebox is clearly the winner in 2009’s collaboration count.  The problem is, their releases are often ridiculously limited (as this pair is at a scant 31 pairs).  It’s a problem made even worse because Hikmet’s design work is so excellent.  In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Reebok’s Pump, Berlin’s best known sneaker boutique put a premium touch on the classic basketball shoe.  Bungee cord laces, supple black leather, glow in the dark eyelets and memory foam on the tongue are all nice, but the light-up Pump takes this pair to a whole ‘nother level.  Anyone in central Europe around November 20th should mark the date and let us know if you can get an extra size 12.  Check out a video of the illuminated Pump in action after the jump.

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Though they do seem to be buddies with Japan’s atmos and mita sneakers, Reebok doesn’t exactly have an answer for the Nike Tier Zero.  That will change at least temporarily as twenty of the worlds hottest boutiques lend their hand to designing a 20th Anniversary Pump.  France’s colette went with their signature grey and blue colour scheme, adding royal accents to the heathered grey jersey upper.  30 pairs will release November 20th only at their Paris flagship.  via LaMJC

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Now a full adult, the Nike Air Max Light is back in a colourway that strongly resembles its 1988 original.  This white, grey and obsidian base is enhanced by select touches of photo blue.  Knowing that this shoe itself is a European exclusive (as many Air Max Light releases are), it’s pretty clear where JD Sports gets alot of their design inspiration from.  Own the shoe that took the old world by storm and cop yours from Germany’s Purchaze.

Style: 315827-146
Color: White/Obsidian-Neutral Grey-Photo Blue

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Black and orange is the stereotypically Halloweeny colourup, but it’s pretty amazing how far from that you can get with just a little bit of blue.  Instead of Jack-O-Lantern-like, this latest pair of Nike Air Max 95s comes off looking like the bizarro Denver Broncos.  The intricate pattern on the middle tier adds to this pair’s unique identity.  Like alot of good AM95s, these are a JD Sports exclusive drop.

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