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The Air Force 1 will forever be a key component of the Nike Sportswear lineup, and for that we’re truly glad. But some of the successors of this three-decade-dominator haven’t been as lucky, with models like its immediate sequel and a few others coming in and out of the ranks of the regularly released. Take for example the Delta Force, once a mainstay of both the pre-NSW Sport Culture lineup as well as Nike SB’s mid-’00s climb, now has been relegated to the sidelines as we see more esoteric retros and newfangled hybrid designs. The Nike Delta Force High AC is itself a combination of the classic silhouette with a casually-oriented vulcanized sole, these two new releases echoing the AF1′s reliance upon white and black early in 2012. Together they’re very much like a yin-yang, but will you be buying both as these arrive at NSW stores like Titolo?
Nike Delta Force High AC Premium
Black/Black
476628-019
White/White-Black
476628-101
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While the Air Flight One is headed toward the stars via Orlando, the spectacular hybrid model that was most young sneakerheads’ first exposure to its signature pods is headed in the opposite direction. Given their history (first Shaq in ’96, then the ’09 Finals), you might think that’d be LA, but we’re actually talking about a colorway that always does well everywhere, any time of year. The Nike Zoom Rookie is ready to debut its ’Blackout’ colorup, a subtly stunning mix of Anthracite Foamposite, black nubuck and the ever-present translucent outsole. These have the unenviable task of following the aptly named ‘Dynamic Blue’ joints to retail, but there’s little cause for worry about betting on swift sales when these hit select Nike Sportswear retailers on March 3rd. via Kicks-crew
Nike Zoom Rookie LWP
Black/Anthracite
472688-010
03/03/12
$200
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We just saw El Cappy’s take on applying the Air Jordan III’s ‘Black Cement’ colorway to the AJVI’s silhouette, so what would happen if you did the same thing to a shoe that only had the Six’ tongue? Sneaker customizer Sab-One turned his attention from the ever popular AJ6 to a model that uses its signature tongue in combination with a variety of other elements fromt the early Air Jordan Legacy to create the ‘Black Cement’ Jordan Spiz’ike. These came into existence when Sab copped the ‘Mars Blackmon’ Spizikes only to wear them once and return them to a near DS state. The relatively perfect condition made these a prime candidate for a colorway swap, and with Elephant print already on the toe and heel of these just like the Threes, the rest of the transition to a style like the one that took over last Black Friday was in the bag. Click through to see more angles on these, let us know how they compare to similar palette swaps on the ‘numbered’ Air Jordans and stick with Sneaker News for the best new custom kicks.
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The Jordan Son Of Mars is ready for a worldwide debut later this year, but is the public ready to absorb another multi-Air Jordan hybrid? The Jordan Spiz’ike stands above the entire catalog of Jordan hybrids, with the Six Rings and Dub Zero falling just below it (not much will be said about the Prime 5 or the Rare Air), but the Son Of Mars has quite the heady backstory that could make them one of the best hybrids ever. Drawing inspiration from the Air Jordans in which Spike Lee’s Mars Blackmon played a role in (the Air Jordan III-VI) with the added twist of the Air Jordan XX-inspired midfoot strap, the Jordan Son Of Mars has drawn a ton of attention since it was first unveiled, and should be the focus of a length comments-section discussion after the detailed viewing below. Sneaker News brings you another look at the Jordan Son Of Mars in the White/Black/Purple colorway below so take a good look and don’t hesitate to let your voice be heard!
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The Air Jordan X has taken over the Spring 2012 season with a nice variety of AJX releases in Retro, Autoclave, and CMFT form. Arriving this March in that third category is this simple White/Black/Stealth colorway; it features a familiar perforated synthetic leather upper with a black/stealth checkered inner lining and the black outsole, but wouldn’t grey-colored lace straps make these the perfect ‘Steel’ version of the CMFT Air Max 10? These slick lifestyle-inspired hybrids will drop this March so check out the additional views below and sit tight because we’ve got more March 2012 releases from Jordan Brand ready for previewing in just a bit.
Jordan CMFT Air Max 10
White/Black-Stealth
442087-103
03/2012
$135
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The Nike Lunar Flow sure has covered a lot of ground material wise given its short lifespan. We’ve seen suede versions and the PRM drops splintering out from the main model, and now we have another set to join the crowd. A shoe we first previewed last fall, the Nike Lunar Flow Woven looks pretty much how you would expect it to given the name, with the woven paneling hitting on the side walls and the toe box. We’ve got a look at the birch/apple green colorway here, which is set for a Spring 2012 release. Follow us after the jump for the full photo and let us know if you’ll be picking these up for the sunny days ahead. via el_agente
Nike Lunar Flow Woven
Birch/Green Apple-Summit White-Birch
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For 2012, Nike Sportswear will prepare a nice 25th Anniversary celebration for one of the most underrated Nikes of all-time – the Nike Air Safari. Part of the original five of Tinker’s Nike Air Pack in 1987, the Air Safari has enjoyed a continuing cult following that started from day one; the shoe was originally meant to be for running, but the wacky design made it such a style icon that even today, the Air Safari is looked upon for inspiration (and anything with Safari seems to grab copious amounts of attention). Dropping later this year is the Nike Lunar Safari – a Lunar-outsoled and reconstructed Air Safari that optimizes Nike’s latest comfort tech with the iconic design. This first look at the Black/Purple and Mint Green/Black tells us that Nike has no qualms about giving this shoe some colorful personality, but expect some of the OG colorways to drop as well. Expect these two in the Fall, but we’ll keep you updated. via Tenisufki
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You might suspect the term ‘Alphaballer’ to be appointed to a contemporary shoe that carries the current sleek and form-fitting designs seen in Nike Basketball latest wares, but the Nike Alphaballer is actually a retro-inspired mash-up of sorts, combining some details seen in previous models into one clean-cut approach. We first showed you the Nike Alphaballer Mid back in June of 2011, previewing four upcoming colorways, but here we have a first look at this niche model that could be a nice option on the lower end of the budget spectrum. Check out the detailed angles of the Nike Alphaballer Mid below and let us know what you think. via toe-box.
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They might not get the attention that European brands like Lacoste or even Le Coq Sportif command here in the US, but that doesn’t mean Italian sportswear label ellesse isn’t working to earn their own niche in the sneakerhead scene. This new Nash Money x ellesse N117 sees a classic running silhouette redone to reflect today’s trend toward boat shoes and other moccasin-toed designs, and while the tonal gold/brown edition looks the part of a docksider, another in mint green with purple accents really stands out from the pack. Click through to see more from both pairs and let us know if these are Nash’s best design yet. via SDG
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The Nike Huarache Free Basketball 2012 certainly has been a challenging sneaker for internet dudes prone to turn their nose at any sort of hybrid sneaker. Coming with a mixture of OG-reminiscent colorways along with the newer blacked out versions, this mash up of running technologies has been a hot commodity ever since their quickstrike arrival towards the tail end of 2012. Now with February right around the corner an even bigger range is set to drop, but Nike’s 21 Mercer in NYC already has their hands on ‘em. Follow the jump to check out all four colorways, and hit up 21 Mercer to grab a pair for yourself before they disappear.
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