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Many of you are looking forward to the Air Jordan IV ‘Military’ that is set for a release in June, and like Jordan Brand always does, a set of non-Retro sneakers in a similar theme will also drop. Count on this ‘Military Blue’ colorway of the Air Jordan Retro V.1 to hit sometime soon, but don’t confuse it with the patent-leather version that is dropping on February 24th; both share a similar profile, but these do in fact have a slightly different shade of blue and feature suede, not patent leather. We’ve got some additional angles below so take a look and let us know what you think.
Air Jordan Retro V.1
White/Military Blue-Grey
481177-401
$90
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Even while Nike Sportswear continues to excavate the Beaverton vaults for new-to-you classics, we’ve seen one of the more easily identifyable ’80s basketball silhouettes slip into the ether. The Delta Force just hasn’t been the same since it was nixed by Nike SB, and while we got a flurry of activity during the summer a couple years back, the recent duo of autoclaved updates were the first we’d seen in nearly two years. So now NSW’s going for a(nother) different approach with these familiar lines, something akin to the Air Feather High and Air Force 1 Low Light on this new Nike WMNS Delta Lite Mid Premium silo. These two pairs prove that this is a model ripe for seasonal and thematic additions; just click through to peep the fur-lined Obsidian pair for proof. If you like what you see, these are arriving now at select NSW retailers like Titolo.
Nike WMNS Delta Lite Mid Premium
Obsidian/Obdisian-Sail-Obsidian
476633-400
Black/Black-Sail-Black
476633-010
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When you think of non-traditional enclosures, examples like the Footscape’s asymmetrical lacing system, the Reebok Insta Pump Fury and Puma Disc Blaze are probably right at the top of the list. But none of those can hold a candle to the latest release from ever-innovative Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto‘s long-running collaboration with adidas, the Y-3 Black Savage hightop. Sporting a Tricolore sole with more teeth than your average hacksaw, this shelltoed boot-inspired design utilizes an elastic cord lockdown system like the one Yamamoto used on the Y-3 Sneak, another model we expect as part of the spring/summer 2012 collection. If you can’t believe your eyes, click through for more proof that these are indeed a real design, and you’ll find them at top-tier retailers like Ssense.
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In describing the CLOT x Nike Tennis Classic Suede that’s set to release, we noted that while they’re not built in the same style as their spectacular 1World Air Force 1 Lows, there is indeed a ‘Museum’ version that seems to have multiple possible appearances. How this glossy look appears to you will depend strongly upon the lighting where its seen, but even more so upon the extent to which they’ve been hand crafted. You see, one in five pairs of the Tennis Classic AC TZ ‘Museum’ will be hand-finished and individually by CLOT, but it looks like they’ll only be available at Hong Kong’s Juice on the February 22nd release date. Stick with Sneaker News for word on the suede version, and let us know which ones you’d pick. via The Hundreds
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The Hundreds’ Footware Collection has been building momentum and expanding its offerings for about four years now, their latest collection the most impressive yet in terms of both breadth and presentation. This new lookbook depicting models ranging from the standby Hundreds Valenzuela to the new Riley hightop continues to offer simple yet stylish nods to the heritage of American athletic footwear, and it seems like all of them have been crafted in suede for that soft yet slightly rugged look. Click through to see more from the Johnson, Scully and others, and look for these at The Hundreds flagship locations and select retailers, and if you want to see the entire lookbook for yourself, click here.
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A trio of tablecloth-like gingham ladies colorways popped up during last year’s dog days, but we haven’t seen any since from Nike Sportswear’s new-for-2011 lifestyle design. The Nike WMNS Hachi will return soon in a makeup that’s unique to the model so far including men’s releases, a heathered black denim-ish twill whose soft grey flecks are echoed by the foxing band and taken to another level by the soft purple laces, heel stripe and outsole. Whether we’ll see these replicated on a different palette remains to be seen, but this particular pair should be out before the end of the spring season, and you can see more up-close images after clicking the jump below. via TTB.
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If you can’t make bank off distributing other artists’ digital works, why not take a step back and utilize their signature styles for a physical product? Of course, that’s not exactly it went down for Swizz Beatz with MegaUpload, but there is indeed a connection between the DOJ’s post-SOPA takedowns and the Reebok Affili’art Collection. It wasn’t even a week ago that Neil Young was quoted as equating internet distribution with radio, and that kind of broader access to art is exactly what the Jean-Michel Basquiat x Reebok Pump Omni Lite and the rest of the posthumous collabo do for The Radiant Child’s notable works. There are two Omnis (three including the ‘Undiscovered Genius’ joints we showed you last week), one Top Down and a new Freestyle for ladies that make up the spring/summer 2012 set, and you can see all of them in more images after the jump before you grab them from select RBK retailers. via Provider
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They’ll probably remain fragment design favorites thanks to the simple yet sophisticated designs, but Nike Sportswear’s shoes taken directly from and inspired by vintage tennis are making a serious run at the lifestyle market with an expansion in early 2012 releases. The new Nike Claymoor joins the likes of the Mac Attack-inspired Manor and classic All Court Mid in NSW’s court kicks range, even sharing the medial midsole notch that seems to connect these releases along common lines. And with their ranks continuing to grow like the clock on Djokovic/Nadal, is it possible we’ll see even more looks like these in the coming months? The answer is most definitely ‘yes’ when it comes to new colorways, so click through to see more of this first Light Bone pair and stick with Sneaker News for updates on the Nike Claymoor. via Pyrophilly
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Closing out the Spring 2012 season for Jordan Brand is yet another impressive collection for the Lifestyle, Training, and Basketball categories. The monthly Air Jordan 1 staple hits us with Varsity Red and Cool Grey, while a White/Cement-inspired Jordan Flight TR ’97 has the potential to turn some heads. Three exciting colorways of the Jordan After Game II will be available, as will two new Jordan RCVRs for the runners. Another Autoclave version of the Air Jordan X will also hit, joined by a Navy/Red Jordan Retro V.1 (for you AC sole fans). We’ve got a complete look at all of March 2012′s Jordan Brand wares below so check ‘em out and let us know what you think.
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adidas Originals has done a superb job of mixing heritage models with fresh new designs, and with so many to pick from now in both categories, it’s inevitable that some are deserving of more attention. One such recent debut is the adidas Originals Roundhouse, a sleek, strapped midtop that combines early ’90s basketball with a bit of the trainer vibe from that same era. We’ve only seen a handful of colors since it first dropped a couple years back, but Jeremy Scott has chosen to resurrect it for one of his most unique Originals by Originals releases yet. Not only is the Jeremy Scott Roundhouse Mid ‘Handcuff’ a more familiar colorway than he tends toward, but the addition of a chain and cuff on the heel is perhaps the craziest accessory addition he’s offered thus far. Click through to see these from more angles and let us know if you’re already excited for the fall/winter 2012 collection. via HS
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