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Fly Knit technology is right up the alley of Sportswear classics created by the most innovative minds at Nike’s Innovative Kitchen, and with the Lunar Fly Knit Chukka, do we have another masterpiece on our hands? During yesterday’s media-only event at 21 Mercer where Mark Parker and Hiroshi Fujiwara discussed the new Fly Knit technology and footwear collection, this mid-cut chukka-like Lunar Fly Knit model was spotted on the table spread; it conjured up that eccentric taste often exhibited by other cult mega-hits like the Footscape and Woven Chukkas, which the Lunar Fly Knit Trainer Mid seamlessly welded together with. Just looking back at some HTM’s most creative creations and you can easily deduce that the Fly Knit Trainer Mid is cut from the same cloth (or knit, should we say?). Check out the additional angles of the Nike Lunar Fly Knit Trainer Mid below and let us know what you think of the design, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for more updates as they arrive. via selectism
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What is it about the Nike Lunar Flow that makes the boys out in Beaverton keep going back to the drawing board with these? The material flips don’t stop, with the latest one on its way being the woven version. Fortunately though the chapter isn’t quite closed on the Nike Lunar Flow PRM, as we’ve got a quick look here at a soft grey colorway in the works. The premium leather on top along with the horizontal perforations make these perhaps the classiest Lunar equipped shoe you can find short of the Nike x Cole Haan LunarGrand Wingtip. Stay with use after the jump for some up close shots and let us know in the comments if you’re fiending for more of the Nike Lunar Flow PRM. via TTB
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Nike’s busy in New York City to unveil some of its newest innovations for 2012, the year of ‘making it count’. Just yesterday, Nike Running introduced the all-new Fly Knit technology on the new Fly Knit Racer+ and Fly Knit Trainer+, two super-lightweight shoes that have heady goals of redefining the limits of a lightweight runner utilizing the world’s best footwear designers and engineers while maintaining the supreme benchmark of Nike Running. A special Nike HTM Fly Knit Collection was previewed at a private event yesterday at 21 Mercer in New York City, where Hiroshi Fujiwara and Mark Parker, two-thirds of HTM, were on hand to discuss the new Fly Knit technology and how it aligns with the innovative legacy of the HTM Collection that began in 2002. On that table is an impressive spread of Fly Knit samples and materials like the Fly Knit Racer and a Fly Knit Trainer Mid, with some of HTM’s greatest works on display on the far wall. Check out this great visual recap of this event and cop the HTM Fly Knit Collection now at 21 Mercer.
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Tech specs are a must when it comes to examining the latest from Nike’s Lunar line, as the light as a feather status of the foam bottoms is what makes the technology so special. And while the recent additions have been pretty impressive with their weigh ins, the one to stand atop them all is the Nike Lunar HyperWorkout+ shown here. Let’s rephrase that-below them all, tipping the scales at an incredibly minimal 6 ounces. The sneaker isn’t shaving off support for the sake of numbers either, as the midsole is built specifically for training purposes and the upper half is held in place with dynamic Flywire tech. Continue reading to take a better look at the Nike Lunar HyperWorkout+ and stick with Sneaker News for the latest news on the Lunar front.
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Nike’s Lunar line just got considerably deeper, with four new models on their way featuring the patented light-weight sole technology. New iterations of flagship silhouettes are in order, with the Nike Lunar Hyperdunk 2012 and the Nike Lunarglide+ 4 on their way. Rounding out the pack is a trainer in the form of the Nike LunarTR1, which comes in at 11.4 ounces for a feathery ride, with Hyperfuse construction in place to give you plenty of support as well. The debut colorway stays in line with the rest of the pack, with pristine white upper paneling that pairs well with the glowing green of the bottom half. Follow us after the jump to get the full shots, and let us know which sneakers you’ll be picking up from the latest round of Lunar goodies.
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Today, Nike unveiled the state-of-the-art Fly Knit Technology and the Nike Flyknit Racer and Fly Knit Trainer, developed after four years of precision engineering and design. Unveiled alongside the Fly Knit debut was the Nike HTM Fly Knit Collection, designed by Hiroshi Fujiwara, Tinker Hatfield, and Mark Parker, a trio of innovative minds that has navigated Nike to unimaginable heights in creativity and design since 2002. Today, at 21 Mercer, a special showcase event was held for the new Flyknit Collection, with special guests Mark Parker and Hiroshi Fujiwara in attendance and participated in Q&A session while showing off some samples.
Three special colorways of the Nike Fly Knit Collection was set aside for a special set of the Nike Fly Knit; the White/Volt Trainer, each individually numbered from 1 to 100, was released today at a special invite-only release event at 21 Mercer, with the remaining stock being released to the public at 11 AM tomorrow. The Black Trainer will also release tomorrow at 11 AM. The limited edition Fly Knit Racer+ U.S. Track & Field edition in Blue will release on Saturday; this particular version was worn by Nike athletes during the Olympic qualifying trials in January, and will be placed on the international sporting spotlight this August, when Nike athletes will go for Gold during the 2012 Olympic Games. Continue reading for a detailed look at the Nike HTM Fly Knit Collection release event and showcase below and let us know what you think of Nike’s latest innovative touch.
Nike Lunar Fly Knit HTM NRG
White/Black-Volt
535089-103
02/22/12 – White + Black ($160)
02/25/12 – Blue
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The crown jewel of Nike Running’s output in 1987 will always be recognized as the Air Max 1, but Tinker Hatfield places just as much pride in another running shoe of that year – the Air Safari. The running/lifestyle sneaker celebrates its 25th year in 2012, with a year’s worth of releases like the ‘Suede Pack’ slated to be the primary method of celebration for this shoe, and today, Nike Sportswear officially unveiled the Nike Lunar Safari as part of the Nike Fast Unleashed Collection. Combining the familiar Safari silhouette with a redesigned Lunar outsole, the Lunar Safari arrives once more in a completely revamped package fitting of contemporary standards of performance running and street-sensibility. We’ve got a look at three upcoming colorways of the Nike Lunar Safari after the jump so take a look at the detailed gallery and let us know where the Air Safari ranks among your all-time faves.
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As Air Max continues to successfully run its course, Lunar follows along at a rapid pace . The two groundbreaking technologies have made their marks in the same sports and athletic circles, but operates on a slightly different plane of existence; Lunar, of course, alludes to the weightless nature of outer-space, defying gravity while staying earthbound, and since the debut of the original LunarGlide in 2009, Nike Lunar has gone where no other Nike Running technology has gone before and has made its own footprints above the Earth’s atmosphere.
Today, Nike Running introduces the LunarGlide+ 4, which maintains a curb-weight reduced by 18% from the LG+ 3 thanks to the springy, dual-layer LunarLon outsole and dynamic Flywire, and the new Flywire actually extends to the exterior and acts as the lace eyelets for the shoe, guaranteeing a glove-like fit. Its ultra-lightweight and responsiveness will only further the legacy of the best-selling Nike LunarGlide+ series, and should be one of the marquee releases of the Summer 2012 season. Continue reading for a detailed look at the LunarGlide+ 4 and stick with Sneaker News as we will preview upcoming colorways and releases of the Nike LunarLon Collection.
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It might be a tough name for English-speaking sneakerheads to wrap their heads around, but Jun Takahashi’s UNDERCOVER label is back with another ‘Gyakusou International Running Association’ collabo complete with a load of new gear and a few of the most progressively paletted colorways we’ve seen on a cutting edge performance runner. The UNDERCOVER x Nike Zoom Elite+ 5 brings three mens and a WMNS colorway to the table, with two of the new Lunarspeed Lites rounding out this latest GIRA-themed pack. The former looks a bit like a Free Run+ 2 with a cushion swap that reflects the Japanese market’s enduring love for Zoom-cushioned runners, while the latter perhaps most strongly resembles the LunarSpider+ series that Takahashi’s loved so well to this point. This spring collection brings a bunch of excitement with new silhouettes, enevelope-pushing colorways and the first Gyakusou drops for ladies, so have a closer look after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates including release info.
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The Nike Lunar Flow got its start as the Hyperfused and LunarLon-cushioned update to the cult favorite Air Flow, but has subsequently slid toward more decidedly casual designs. Recent experiments with microperfed suede and slit-perforated leather only hinted at what’s in store for an upcoming Quickstrike drop, though, one that reaches back for some inspiration from some of the Swoosh’s most memorable and unique lifestyle looks from the ’00s. The Lunar Flow Woven QS maximizes its under-over underlay by alternating between three shades that blend together for the same kind of effect typically achieved by applying a neutral color. But this method makes for a much more visually stimulating end result, and these two are pretty well guaranteed to break necks when they hit Japanese Nike Sportswear shops like atmos. Check out some more photos, let us know what you think of this bold style and stick with Sneaker News for word on a possible US release.
Nike Lunar Flow Woven QS
Anthracite/Black-Bamboo
526636-007
Medium Olive/Black-Bamboo
526636-207
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