A Chrome Yellow and black Nike Air Max+ 2012 hit retailers about a month ago without any sort of connection to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, so what are Nike and LIVESTRONG working with as their base palette these days? Lance’s Tour de France-leading yellow is still present on the LAF tongue tag, but just as was the case with the LIVESTRONG Free Run 2 that dropped back in January, the focus on this pair is blue(s). These AM2012s mix Prism and Deep Royal blues for a watery mix that reminds us of Armstrong’s recent triathlon experiences (though fans of the sport will be quick to note that swimming and running are separated by Lance’s specialty). Check them out in greater detail below, then grab a pair of the LIVESTRONG Air Max+ 2012 from Finish Line.
Nike Air Max+ 2012
Prism Blue/Black-Deep Royal-Varsity Maize
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We’ve seen some unexpectedly quick turnarounds this spring as the Air Max 2009 and 2011 have come back including new NIKEiD options, their quick resurrections a direct response to these models’ reputation as kings of comfort. The Nike Zoom Huarache 2K4 provides a similar benefit for a different sport, this standout from the NBA’s early/mid-’00s lull that reminding us of their connection to Kobe Bryant with this black and Varsity Maize combo that’d be perfect as a ‘Lakers Away’ choice. We won’t get into all that Pittsburgh/Wu-Tang/bumblebee stuff, but whatever story you find connects you to one of the true modern classics, be sure that you don’t miss out on these available now from FinishLine.
Nike Zoom Huarache 2K4
Black/Varsity Maize
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$125
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Jordan Brand wasn’t gonna let one of their brightest stars lace up for All-Star weekend without dropping a coinciding signature sneaker for them to rock on court, but if you’re in need of a slightly more toned down look then check out this pair of the Jordan CP3.V. Pushing the varsity red out to the periphery, this pair grabs a stealthy grey base for the upper to go along with that most classic of Jordan Brand tones. Follow us after the jump where some extra shots are waiting, and pick them up from Finishline now if you like this Jordan CP3.V.
Jordan CP3.V
Stealth/Varsity Red-Light Graphite-White
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Among the various versions of the Nike Huarache Free 2012 Basketball we’ve shown off in recent months, this stealth colorway just might be the most universally heralded. Injecting some high energy colors on the neoprene liner is standard procedure for the Huarache line, but it’s fairly rare that we get treated to the stealth tone instead of pristine white for the base on the upper. The grey shade breaks nicely into the more attention grabbing innards, in what ends up as another nice release for this hybrid model. Follow us after the jump for the full look and cop this Nike Huarache Free 2012 Basketball from Finishline now.
Nike Huarache Free Basketball 2012
Stealth/Turquoise Blue-Neptune
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With the rate at which Jordan Brand is issuing Air Jordan Retros, many sneakerheads have begun to speculate when we’ll get another round of Air Jordan VIIIs. Their 23rd anniversary year doesn’t come up until the next leap year, which is an awfully long time to wait for one of the best loved and most unique of all the AJ Legacy designs. And although there aren’t any AJVIII releases on the horizon and the Air Jordan 8.0 ’Aqua’ drop has come and gone, there will indeed be another OG-style take on the AJ8.0 arriving at a store near you. The new pair pictured above imitates a pair MJ wore during his conquest of the first three-peat, the kind of beloved original that you wouldn’t expect to see pop up like this with no warning. This ‘Bugs Bunny’ Air Jordan 8.0 is waiting in more angles after the jump, then for your buying pleasure over at FinishLine.
Air Jordan 8.0
White/Varsity Red-Neutral Grey-Flint Grey
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Surrounding a big retro release it’s inevitable that the colorway at hand leaks out to some of Jordan Brand’s peripheral models. So with the Air Jordan IV in White/Cement right around the corner, it’s no surprise to see a similar getup on the all new Jordan Flight 9 Max RST. Another of the colorways from the initial trio of releases for this 2012 Jumpman model grabs the old royal look championed by the recent Air Jordan X of the same name. That leaves the black pair as the odd man out, but such a clean look is never a bad choice regardless. Take a look at all three after the jump and grab the Jordan Flight 9 Max RST now from Finishline.
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In looking at a white and Varsity Maize Dunk High recently, we noted that their relationship to the iconic ‘Goldenrod’ getup is similar to the progression seen from Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG collaborations with Nike over the years. What started as strictly black and yellow has evolved with whites, greys and the recent addition of Radio Shack reds and even a hint of green every now and again. This new Nike Free Run+ 2 adds blue to that list, keeping the LAF vibe going thanks tot the crisp white base layer and its interplay with the familiar V.Maize, even despite the preponderance of royal. Click through to see more and get your spring training going on the right foot at FinishLine.
Nike Free Run+ 2 LAF
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The green and yellow colorway is always a popular run for Nike runners, a combo that makes sense given their heritage at the University of Oregon. The latest that comes with the ducked out look is the Nike Huarache Free 2012, a hybridized runner that takes the neoprene beauty of the OG Huarache silhouette and fits it up with the Nike Free sole. This is one of those hybrids that just makes sense, a fitting ‘what if’ moment where a couple of Nike’s best innovations are allowed to cross-pollinate. Follow us after the jump for the full look at this court green/tour yellow pair, and hit up Finishline to grab yours now as sizes are going fast.
Nike Huarache Free 2012
Court Green/White-Tour Yellow
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$100
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