Among the reasons the Air Max+ 2009 is considered a modern classic is its pioneering use of a totally uncaged full-length Max Air unit. This innovation can be seen as the culmination of decades of work, starting with Frank Ruby’s original encapsulated Air bubbles, Tinker’s Air Max 1 ‘mistake’ and another leap represented by the silhouette pictured above. 2006′s Air Max 360 (I) was the first to give us Max Air from heel to toe in just a single airbag, so it’s particularly interesting to see that model’s upper paired with the advanced cushion for which it was a stepping stone. The Nike Air Max 2006 Leather applies a luxurious build of this streaky design and places it atop a Sport Red sole for that impeccable ‘bred’ mix that’ll have these building up ‘sleeper hit’ status now that they’re available at Nike Sportswear dealers like Titolo.
Nike Air Max 2006 Leather
Black/Dark Grey-Sport Red
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Nike Sportswear trotted out a series of Hyperfuse-constructed classics last summer, and perhaps the single model most conspicuous by its absence was the Air Max 97. A swooping synthetic-based runner whose design was so far ahead of its time they still look totally fresh, the Ninety-Sevens are probably the most technical of all the Air Max running classics and represent the smoothest transition yet into Fuse-ing. The Nike Air Max 97 Hyperfuse pictured above in Dynamic Blue looks like it could have dropped in 2010′s ‘Air Attack Pack’ as well as resembling the recent ‘Soar’ CVS 97s, connections that continue to reinforce how (literally) seamlessly this silo has slid into a new fabrication method. Check out additional images after the jump and get ready for these to drop in July at shops like Titolo, who are taking pre-orders now.
Nike Air Max 97 Hyperfuse
Dynamic Blue/Dynamic Blue-Neutral Grey
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The Nike Free Run+ 3 made a lasting first impression with a ‘romantic comedy’ of a promo video that demonstrates just how durable your own bare feet can be with the help of a 5.0 sole. The Free Run+ 3 has a tough task ahead of itself when it comes to topping the ubiquitous Free Run 2, but lifestyle-oriented colorways like this largely suede combination of Iguana and Cargo Khaki ensure you’ll start seeing these in more casual settings. Their overall earthiness and speckled soles suggest these can handle your summertime trail runs as well, so check them out after the jump below and get ready to strengthen your body from the floor up with this new drop from Concepts.
Nike Free Run+ 3
Iguana/Sail-Cargo Khaki
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New Balance has given a ton of attention to its classics catalog over the past several months, giving some of their best additional time in the sun while old standbys like this adapt to a new role. There are still more New Balance 574 releases than any other NB silo, but the increased prevalence of models like the 9– series, 1300 and 1500 make this new collection even more of a treat. The NB574 ’Backpack Collection’ features five solid canvas designs each accented by golden brown suede on their side panel ‘N’ and the diamond loop on their tongue to which you could presumably attach a water bottle. The implication of an ’80s era Eastpak is probably a better look than ball-and-chaining a Nalgene to your feet, so check out more images below and stick with Sneaker News for updates on this August 2012 release. via FNG
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The N7 collection represents Nike’s commitment to bring the benefits of sports and active living to North America’s native and aboriginal communities. It’s hard to think of a design that better embodies this goal than one embracing the oldest way to run as a way to strengthen an athlete from the ground up, and with this in mind, the Nike N7 Free Run+ 3 will arrive this Friday, May 25th. Two colorways each offer a focus on one portion of the signature N7 palette, a black mens edition joined by a Dark Turquoise ladies pair that’s all but guaranteed to beat the average for 1.5-ups. Check out both pairs in greater detail below, let us know if you’d have liked to have seen the blue design in mens sizes and let us know if this new drop will make its way onto this weekend’s sneaker shopping list.
Nike N7 Free Run+ 3
Black/Reflective Silver-White-Dark Turquoise
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05/25/2012
$100
Nike N7 WMNS Free Run+ 3
Dark Turquoise/Reflective Silver-White-Pink Flash
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05/25/2012
$100
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Nike’s foundation, built on running, has supported quite a wide variety of sports. Some of the most popular sneakers of all time were originally running shoes (Air Max 1, Cortez), and although there are much more suitable sneakers out there right now (this Air Pegasus+ 29, for example), the running heritage stays strong in all of Nike’s footwear. For the USATF Trials, currently under way in Eugene, OR (y’all should hit up Tracktown Pizza if you’re ever in the area), Nike has composed a set of great colorways of the Air Pegasus+ 29 in two White/Blue/Red renditions; both are available right now for USATF members, but this June 5th, they’ll become available to the public on the USATF store. Additional views of the Air Pegasus+ 29 below, so take a look and let us know what you think.
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Sneaker News gave you proof earlier in the form of an upcoming Gel Lyte II: Asics isn’t solely hunting for guest designers, and now we see another addition to a drop that’d be right at home once the fall season is upon us. These aren’t another in the long and still growing line of camouflage sneakers, but rather an allusion to the high-visibility garb worn by outdoorsmen to alert one another to the presence of a fellow hunter. The Asics Gel Saga pictured above shares Orange Blaze accents with that aforementioned GL3, but its use of a larger percentage of black on the upper pushes these in the direction of Halloween. Yet another reason these would be perfectly timed for the fall season, so check out more shots below and stick with Sneaker News for word on US availability. via Sneaker Freaker
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It was one of five Three Stripes classics blanked out for last fall’s ‘Tabula Rasa’ collection, and now adidas Consortium brings back ‘The superb shoe for high mileage training,” in a new colorway that perfectly straddles today and this model’s 1984 origins. The adidas Consortium ZX 500 pictured above suggests even more to come after the conclusion of the ‘Your Story’ saga, its effortless aesthetics hopefully a sign of more to come. Click in for a closer view, let us know how they compare to the other Consortium series ZX500s and stick with Sneaker News for release info. via Sneaker Freaker
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