Browsing the "Nike ACG" Category
December 4th, 2011 by John K.
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Nike All Conditions Gear footwear is engineered to keep your foot protected from the outdoor elements without compromising the supreme comfort and performance offered by every other Nike wing. With that said, one of Nike’s more memorable cult hits comes from Nike ACG in the form of the ‘Dri-Goat’, which first debuted during the Holiday 2000 season; it got its name for its unique traction designed after a goat’s hoof (read up on mountain goats and their ability to climb and you’ll see what that animal was chosen). Some added mystique around the Nike ACG Dri-Goat was that an advertisement showcasing the shoe was actually pulled by Nike as it was deemed to be offensive to the disabled. The Dri-Goat series didn’t last too long, but did leave us with some classic gems that were similar to the Dri-Goat like the Air Crested Butte and the Dri-Goat Alpha Gore-Tex.
Here’s a look at an interesting Nike ACG shoe, created in 2001, which features a rugged trail-ready outsole, a zipper enclosure that covers the forefoot, and a tag on the tongue that says ‘Nike Foamposite’. Foamposite, the lightweight material made popular by the Air Foamposite One, is likely used to provide the upper construction of the shoe, with a special weather-resistant shell layered above it. This funky sample does seem to fall in line with the Nike Dri-Goat lineage (and was released not long after the original Dri-Goat debuted), and was likely targeted at outdoor-gear aficionados. Continue reading for another look after the jump and let us know what you think of this funky sample, and check out the auction from identitiesrevealed on eBay.
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December 2nd, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Nike All Conditions Gear continues to demand that you not alot your entire holiday sneaker budget to Air Jordan Retros or other more traditional sneakerhead favorites, their current run of boots perhaps the strongest and most varied in the outdoor division’s entire history. The new designs are better than they have been in years and hybrids like the Air Max Bakin Posite Boot and the above pictured Nike Lava Dunk High prove that ACG has achieved an excellent equifinality and now have the kind of versatility to truly offer something for everyone. These latest ACG Lava Dunks come in rich and earthy monochromatic suede designs that add the kind of subtly vintage oxidation to their soles that many would love to see the VNTG series steered toward, and finish it off with a contrasting outsole. Olive green and Grain colorways will hit select Nike Sportswear retailers like End next January, and you can pre-order your pair today.
Nike ACG Lava Dunk High
Grain/Black/Gum
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Olive/Orange/Grey
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December 2nd, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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It’s the Air Force 1 and Dunk Highs that Nike Sportswear have favored in recent months when it comes to creating boot-based hybrid designs, but don’t forget that another, older model was the one to initially carve that trail. And while the Nike Blazer Mid ACG ‘Outdoor Pack’ isn’t nearly as rugged as the Air Magma-inspired edition or the Pendleton collaboration from 2008, they do manage to nail the outdoorsy theme thanks to details like the ticked corded laces, hook eyelets on the top loop and two colorways you’d expect to see from any sneaker brand’s nature-oriented releases. Check out brown suede and black nubuck pairs in greater detail after the jump, then get ready for these to hit select NSW retailers in January. via HS
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November 30th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Only in a magical kitchen like the innovative one at Nike’s Beaverton, Oregon headquarters could you concoct a recipe whereby two mid-late ’90s basketall shoes known for their wavy designs could be hybridized to create one of of the 20-teens’ most interesting winter boot designs. This new Nike ACG Air Max Bakin’ Posite Boot is somewhere between the ‘Metallic Pewter’ Air Foamposite One and ‘Metallic Silver’ Air Force 1 Foamposite, but manages to outdo them both in terms of visible cushioning thanks to a full-length Max Air setup. Click through so you can see more details including the well placed hit of red on their tongue tags, and grab a pair today from footsoldiers on eBay.
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November 30th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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With notable releases including the infinitely expanding LIVESTRONG collection and the annual Doernbecher Freestyle, Nike is known for using its standing in the sneaker scene to raise funds and awareness for some of humanity’s greatest challenges. But this new capsule offers several firsts, namely, the first All Conditions Gear boot released for charity and the first Nike Sportswear Melton Destroyer peacoat, period. The Nike Sportswear (RED) set will drop on Thursday, December 1st in support of World AIDS Day including the aforementioned jacket and an NSW Cheyenne Backpack both done in the same black, red and white palette as the latest Nike ACG Zoom Meriwether boot. You can see the whole range by clicking on the jump below; are these the best (RED) products yet? via NoCauses
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November 25th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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The Nike ACG Air Max Conquer seems appropriately named for a boot that can so easily excel both in the streets and off road. It’s a tank-like, weather’s-dirt-from-its-shoulder-brushing mud stomper with serious traction for those sneaky patches of black ice, but the deluxe smooth leather construction and full-length Max Air cushion make for a look that can compete with the recent best in performance and casual appeal. And just like recent All Conditions Gear standout the Lunar MacLeay, the Air Max Conquer seems to have nailed a go-to colorblocking formula that sees tonal shades paired as is the case with this Sable Green and Iguana edition. It’s a boot so well built, LeBron James collaborated with Nike Sportswear on his own pair; should we put you down for not one, but many pairs? Check out the Sable Green Air Max Conquer ACGs in greater detail after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more rugged Nike Boots this winter. via mita sneakers
Nike ACG Air Max Conquer
Sable Green/Iguana-Iguana-Black
472493-201
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November 25th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Right around the turn of the year and into spring of 2011, the Nike ACG Air Moc seemed poised to make a big splash in the lifestyle market. A number of interesting woven editions hit retail, but the Trash Talk-like ‘Scrap’ edition seems itself to have been tossed toward the refuse pile. So that leaves that version along with the Air Moc Vent out in the dark corners of the All Conditions Gear forest, and while we don’t know if we’ll ever see them again, it does indeed look like another version isn’t just another sasquatch. The Air Moc 1.5 ACG takes things a bit higher for this Far East favorite, three new colorways reminiscent of classic outdoor aesthetics, yet not exactly your typical ACG retro look. Click through and youc an see the whole trio individually, and stick with Sneaker News for word on their availability. via Kenlu
Nike ACG Air Moc 1.5
Varsity Royal/Varsity Maize-Black
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Iguana/Total Orange-Midnight Fog
454342-200
Black/Sport Red-Midnight Fog
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November 20th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Is the Nike ACG Zoom Meriwether the best design from All Conditions Gear in years? The answer might have been a simple yes, were they released just a few years back, but in a time when the ACG lineup also includes recently debuted standouts like the Premium Boot and Lunar MacLeay, the decision’s not as easy. Add to that, six sick Zoom Meriwether colorways to choose from, and you’ve got some serious deliberation on your hands. Click on through and you can see the entire first run all together; let us know which pair you like best and stick with Sneaker News for the latest from Nike ACG. via Nike Harajuku
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