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Nike ACG heads have been getting pretty lucky as of late, with some killer models showing up in 2011. Air Max showed up in ACG with the Nike ACG Air Max Conquer and new joints like the Nike ACG Zoom Meriwether even got a bit of quickstrike treatment. One of the more unassuming models to show up was the Nike ACG Manoa, with a smooth set of lines and a bit of a molded look. We’ve just got word of a new colorway showing up for this Swoosh boot, with an almost eggplant tone up top that echoes the classic Goadome look from the ACG repertoire. Follow us after the jump to get a better feel for this new colorway and grab a pair for yourself now from Oneness.
Nike ACG Manoa
Obsidian/Black
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Until pretty recently, the selection of colors and materials in heavy duty boots has been lacking outside of the always interesting trail shoe market. But designs like workboots, duckboots and even combat boots have all seen their classic designs embraced and enhanced by sneaker manufacturers who have taken a jeet kun do approach, taking what works for their hybrids and enhancing them with new approaches. The Nike SFB iD takes that aesthetic appeal that Nike Sportswear has mastered of late and applies it to the Swoosh’s world-beating service boot, and now you can even craft the Special Field Boot to your exact specifications on NIKEiD. Sneaker News gave you a glimpse at the possibilities before the preview launched in mid-January, and with the launch on January 31st (along with the Air Max+ 2009 and a couple Zoom KD IV variations), you’ll be able to create your own pair like the new samples you’ll see after the jump below.
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With all the dope Lava Dunk ACG colorways we saw over the past couple months, Nike ACG had their bases covered, but it’s still nice to get a bit of that OG flavor back in the mix. The Nike Air Lava Dome reminds us of a time before the All Conditions Gear division was even established, but these two new colorways are distinct products of the second decade of the 21st century. These new Lava Domes come with the same slightly-yellowed VNTG-style soles that came on the only two colorways released in 2011, and these two new colorups in black/purple or earthy tones plus blue and orange hits are the kind of thing we just haven’t seen applied to this silhouette as of yet. Click through so you can see both pairs and let us know which ones you prefer. via Tenisfuki
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Nike SB obviously gets a lot of play around here, and even the extended action sports lineup from Nike 6.0 has been picking up steam, but it’s not too often that we hear from the snowboarding division of the Swoosh lineup. You’ll recall that around this time last year when Skateboard (Snowboard?) P was trying to make it happen in Paris, so is there a street level future in line for these bulky boots? If so Nike’s coming with a nice campaign to back it up, coming with this surreal promo shoot with team rider Nicolas Müller (and they’ve already set the bar pretty high with vids like this Danny Kass joint from a few years back). Follow us after the jump for a look at this piece and let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Nike All Conditions Gear just knows that just because the spring fashion season begins in January doesn’t mean you won’t need rugged boots as the weather starts to get warmer. The Nike ACG Lava Dunk High is a model that you can use to add a strong side to your wardrobe, though this suede construction is probably best reserved for days and conditions other than the sloppiest. This new black pair adds red laces to match the two-toned setup on olive and beige pairs we showed you back in early December, and all of them should be available at US Nike Sportswear shops by the end of this month. Click through to see more of the black pair, let us know which one of the three is your favorite after going back to see the others and stick with Sneaker News for word on their US release date. via atmos
Nike ACG Lava Dunk High Premium
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It’s changed the meaning of its acronym and offered three different variations on the base design, and now you can customize your very own SFBs on NIKEiD. The Nike Special Forces Field Boot is coming up with a special preview engagement on the Swoosh’s online customization service, which means that starting next Tuesday, January 17th, you’ll be able to play around with combinations of colors, patterns and materials on the Free-soled tough-as-nails super-hightop. Choose from a variety of earthy suedes as your base and either go tonal, high contrast or add a camouflage pattern on the quarter panel and tongue, and vivid laces add an extra degree of custom swag that’s been unprecedented to this point. We’re excited by the potential of seeind other Nike boots available for iDing, and you can get your first taste of the SFB iD in advance of Tuesday’s preview, by clicking on the jump below.
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Nike All Conditions Gear took advantage of the momentum created by 2010′s Lunar MacLeay and parlayed that into what’s gotta be the best variety of boots since the golden era, and perhaps in the entire history of the Swoosh’s outdoor division. Models like the Zoom Meriwether, Lava Dunk High and Air Max Conquer ACG have the kind of visual appeal that means you can remain stylish even when the weather threatens your favorite sneakers, this latest release exactly the kind of thing you want working for you when the snow hits the fan. The Nike ACG Manoa is perhaps the simplest execution of all of ACG’s current boot lineup, its smooth, sweeping lines vaguely similar to the classic Goadome, but without any of the visible Max Air cushioning in its soles. This olive green edition adds black and bright orange accents to nail that hunter vibe, and they’re available now at select Nike Sportswear retailers like Oneness.
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While the Nike Air Approach certainly is a hybrid, it’s one of the more conservative of hybrids in the Swoosh repertoire, mixing up two models within the same design wing of Nike ACG. The respective models, the Nike Air Magma and the Nike Lava Dome, both have a similar design and approach to materials and the outcome is something like the swoosh and segmented set up from the Lava Dome appropriated onto the overall shape and height of the Air Magma. The result feels pretty natural, with the Nike Air Approach Mid fitting in as a hybrid model that just makes sense. We’ve got a detailed look at this new black and purple colorway, so hit the jump for that and stick with us for more from the ACG front. via mita
Nike Air Approach Mid
Black/Black-Purple
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It’s one of those names that doesn’t spring to mind as being the most obvious, but the fact is, no matter which name was applied to the Nike WMNS ACG Grassy Short Boot, this design was made to stand out from the pack. It’s an above-the-ankle slip-on design secured by four elastic-corded eyelets and their pull-toggle, and comes complete with the kind of mudguard and traction pattern that let you know this is a serious outdoor machine. And if all that wasn’t sufficiently neck-breaking, All Conditions Gear has crafted these two pairs with eye-catching patterns on their ripstop nylon uppers to ensure you never get lost in a snowdrift. Click through to see tonal black zebra and a more natural approach to cheetah spots and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release dates. via Dunk
Nike ACG WMNS Grassy Short Boot
Baroque Brown/Bronze-Saddle Brown
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Black/Dark Grey
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Pharrell proved shortly after their debut that the Nike Zoom Force 1 snowboarding boot can make for an outrageous fashion choice, but even the Arbito-penned collabo version can’t hold a candle to this latest ‘pair’ in terms of sheer audacity. Jewelry designer Osamu Koyama brought his Complete Technique label to work on this insane Zoom Force 1 ‘American Eagle’ project, a golden take on the anime ‘Saint Seiya’ whose look is finished nicely by a removable opal pendant and chain. These weren’t exactly made for riding the slopes, but they probably would indeed shred your wallet; would you buy a solid gold snowboard boot if this ‘American Eagle’ Zoom Force 1 were made available to the public? Let us know what you think of this sculpture and stick with Sneaker News for the latest sneaker-inspired art from around the world including updates on Shoeshine Project 2012. via FRESHNESS
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