Browsing the "Hybrid" Category
April 18th, 2013 by John K.
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The hybrid mash-ups of Nike’s most memorable models of the 90′s continues with the Nike Air Max Uptempo Fuse 360 – a sneaker that could use a weight reduction procedure to some degree. Based of the original Tempo model, the Air Max Uptempo Fuse 360 brings in a full-length Basketball-specific Max Air bag with Fuse panels to promote breathability and lightness – a combo that clearly works since we’ve seen this model on-feet in the NBA on a few occasions. This new grey/turquoise colorway is indeed headed for a release on May 4th, so check out the close-up photos below for a better look.
Nike Air Max Uptempo Fuse 360
Pure Platinum/Sport Turquoise-Squadron Blue-Neo Turquoise
555103-004
05/04/13
$175
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April 18th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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A sequel to the Nike Field General Free has arrived. Granted the aforementioned model was first spotted just this year, but if the Swoosh folks are already prepared to crank out another then we won’t argue. This time around the boot style sports a different kit for the Free ride on bottom, along with a few more lines breaking up the mesh sections on the upper. Get a better look at the Nike Field General Free 2 boot below and tell us what you think of the black and red “BB51″ tagged boots in the comments section.
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April 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Converse has issued a few boat shoe-inspired designs over the past several years, most recently a smile-toed Jack Purcell hybrid. This new style also capitalizes on one of the One Star’s most cherished heritage models, but this time, the signature element rests on the side panels. That’s where you’ll find the Star/Chevron logo that connects this moc-toed chukka-ish Converse Pro Leather Nautical, a design that otherwise finds itself profoundly different from the basketball originals. This Dusty Blue debut makes a strong first impression, so check out more shots below, then grab yours straight from Converse.
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April 14th, 2013 by John K.
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Next up on the Lunar bringback by Nike Sportswear is the Nike LDV – one of the earliest Nike Running models in the history’s catalog. Set to arrive later this year, the Nike Lunar LDV replaces the classic foam midsole with the Lunar foundation and a rather hefty traction outsole perfect for the outdoor track. These eight colorways are certainly in the works, with a OG Grey/Navy coming back with a funky green outsole, so check out the full preview below and stay tuned to Sneaker News for release updates.
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April 11th, 2013 by John K.
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In early 2011, Nike Sportswear released a unique hybrid model called the Nike Lunar Vengeance ACG Terra – a three-sided concept that involved the original V-Series running called the Nike Air Vengeance, ACG-inspired materials, and a revised Lunar-based outsole. Although the concept itself was praiseworthy, consumers weren’t exactly flocking to stores to try on a pair, and soon enough they became available for cheaper prices at outlet stores. Nike Sportswear revisits that concept with the soon-to-release Nike Lunar Terra Safari – this time using a much more trendier upper silhouette in the Nike Air Safari and the same ACG-inspired midsole seen in the Vengeance rendition. Will this rethought idea be a hit in stores? We have a few months to decide that because this Mortar/Sail-Mine Grey-Deep Smolder colorway isn’t hitting retailers until September, so check out the photos below and give us your opinions.
Nike Lunar Terra Safari
Mortar/Sail-Mine Grey-Deep Smolder
585389-011
09/2013
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April 10th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Like we mentioned in the post a short while ago detailing a shoe synonymous with the season Charles Barkley came closest to an NBA title, the Round Mound of Rebound’s wildly successful Foamposite tribute is one of the big drops coming up next Saturday, April 20th. This ‘Sixers’ Nike Barkley Posite Max goes back before Sir Charles arrived in Phoenix, referencing the Hall of Fame power forward’s first eight seasons in Philadelphia. The first of three colorways on the horizon hits select Nike Sportswear dealers in just under two weeks and you can see some crisp new images below.
Nike Barkley Posite Max
Energy/Fire
555097-300
04/20/13
$235
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April 4th, 2013 by John K.
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If you caught our interview with Eric Koston and Nike Designer Shawn Carboy, you’d already know the cool story behind the Nike Koston 2 IT and how it required the collaboration between two seemingly unrelated sports. The shoe itself is a hybrid of two things, the Nike Koston 2 upper, and the outsole of the Nike Lunar Swingtip – a shoe that was inspired by Shawn’s design. The Nike Koston 2 IT – or Integrated Traction – features a unique leather upper that won’t stretch out and warp the original shape of the shoe, while the outsole is as golf-ready as you can get with the state-of-the-art outsole that provides ample support without the weight. Check out our exclusive photos below and keep an eye out for an official release on April 13th, although some retailers are dropping them as early as tomorrow.
Nike Koston 2 IT
Black/Challenge Red
598637-006
04/15/13
$110
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April 4th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Mars Blackmon had dropped out of Air Jordan advertising by the time Michael won his first NBA title against the Los Angeles Lakers in 1991. Here we see MJ’s statistically jaw-dropping late ’80s and first taste of championship glory all mashed into one as the new Jordan Son of Mars Low takes on Tour Yellow and Grape Ice. Particularly with the classic Brooklyn-capped character so prominently on the Air Jordan VI-style lace loops, this first lowtop Son of Mars colorway evokes the Showtime-era Lakers on the heels of a similarly styled AJ1. No sign of those special camera insoles, but there are indeed quite a few details to examine below, so have a closer look and get ready for the Saturday, April 13th release date.
Jordan Son of Mars Low
Tour Yellow/Grape Ice-Cement Grey-Black-White
580603-708
04/13/13
$140
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