Especially with recent years’ superb new designs, Nike All Conditions Gear has become something of a default for sneakerheads who live in areas where they engage in constant battles with the weather. But this is the time of year when ACG really shines, that perfect window in late spring/early summer when all you need is a curious mind and a pair of Nike Air Lava Dome 2.4s to traverse the innumerable paths nature has to offer. These four new pairs are split into two groups unified in their blocking, July’s black and Granite joints offering a more uniform look than the range of tones you’ll find on October’s slightly more expensive Henna and Hasta/Seaweed drops. You’ll see all four of them depicted on the other side; which one looks best for late 2012? via CK
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The Nike Air Terra Humara was a sneaker already outfitted with everyone’s favorite bubbly running tech when it made its debut, as evidence by the nomenclature, but apparently they weren’t quite bubbly enough to get a 2012 retro of their own accord. Instead the model has been retooled a bit, riding now on a more straight forward window borrowed from the original visible air sneaker the Nike Air Max 1. Click through for a look at three colorways of the new Nike Air Max Humara that are on their way for Holiday 2012 and let us know what you think of the continued process of upping the air on Nike ACG models. Photos: TSG
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The crossover appeal between Nike’s All Conditions Gear and Nike Sportswear continues with the Nike ACG Arabak Low. Set to arrive during the Fall 2012 season, the Arabak Low, at quick glance, appears to be something like a low-to version of the Nike ACG Zoom Meriwether, which debuted in 2011; it;s got a similar lacing constructing as well as the off-center mid-foot wrap, but the outsole is redesigned (the Meriwether uses Zoom cushioned Trail Frame) and a heel-cap has been added. Expect at least two colorways to hit later this year, so take a look at both below and let us know what you think. Photos: sportsmario
Nike ACG Air Arabak Low
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With the news cycle unrelentingly pounding us with new information with each passing hour, it’s hard to believe over a year has passed since the tragic earthquake/tsunami that struck western Japan and its Fukishima Prefecture. It’s this ‘state’ that’s home to one of the country’s most beautiful preserves, and luckily, the Oze National Park has remained relatively undamaged from the fallout. And although its signature boardwalks remain intact, Nike All Conditions Gear has made sure that this area will be remembered even by those who never get to see it in person. The Nike ACG Oze Mid GTX is a rugged, Gore-Tex waterproofed midtop trail shoe that’s perfect for those days when you just want to head out to appreciate nature’s expanse, and they just dropped at Nike Harajuku in (relatively) nearby Tokyo.
Nike ACG Oze Mid GTX
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It’s clear that some of the most creative and visionary minds of footwear and apparel design are centralized in Beaverton, OR. One such individual is Nathan Van Hook, who has created quite the list of achievements in his run as Senior Footwear Designer for NSW; Sneaker News had the opportunity to pick his brain when his Aina Chukka released in early Summer 2010, and during the two years that passed, Van Hook has penned some of the sickest NSW offerings, like the Nike Zoom Meriwether and Nike Lunar MacLeay. Today, we get a visual exploration of Van Hook’s design concepts, as seen in his preliminary sketches and 3-D renderings. Just how does an idea become a sneaker? A quick look at Van Hook’s sketches below might answer that question.
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When you think Nike ACG you’re probably prone to imagine more winter-ready offerings, boots and the like. But hey, it’s ‘All-Conditions’ gear after all so it’s only right that we get a few lighter and brighter pairs to lace up in for the Spring season. In that category we’ve got a look at two new colorways of the Nike Air Lava Dome 2.4 both of which stick to tradition in their material selection, opting for some nappy suede sectioning to bring together the tough mesh panels on the upper. Click through for a look at both of the April 2012 colorways for the Nike Air Lava Dome 2.4 and hit up the folks at 21 Mercer now to get a pair for yourself.
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Earlier this week, Sneaker News showed you a close-up look at one of the two Nike Air Lava Domes we’d previewed around the turn of the year. That black, pink and yellow pair was notably different from the first preview images, its sole no longer carrying the oxidized look that usually accompanies Nike Sportswear VNTG releases. The same is true of this pair pictured above, but that’s not the only difference in color from our first impression. These are on the whole quite a bit more appealing than those first images, a crisp set of new shots revealing a tonal grey mix of suede and nylon accented by Miami Dolphins-style accent shades. Check out the Soft Grey Lava Dome after the jump and let us know which of these two upcoming drops you’re more likely to grab. via Icefield
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The latest round of Nike Air Lava Dome releases we previewed here on Sneaker News came in the form of a couple catalog images that displayed two upcoming pairs with VNTG-style pre-yellowing. And while the sole on this new pair clearly has some yellow to it, the implementation is quite a bit cleaner than the oxidized style we were expecting. Instead of the vintage motif, these focus on creating a washed out vibe with a suede overlay in the Anthracite range offering a faded look when contrasted against the black nylon underlay. Pink and yellow hits add a bit of that classic ACG exuberance and you can see them from a bunch more angles after the jump below. via mita sneakers
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