It’s still pretty early in 2012, but by the looks of things so far the Nike Vandal High might be poised for a bit of a resurgence. Not a model that we generally see too frequently, we just gave you a look at this black and gold pair and we’re back already with a foggy colored version that mixes in some icy hits of blue. Abandoning the vintage bent of the aforementioned black/gold’s, these ditch the nylon for a leather look, which which fades to black across the piped off sections of the upper. There’s even a bit of canvas thrown in for the Swoosh overlay and the Nike branding on the back badge. Continue reading for the full look at head over to JD Sports now if you need this Nike Vandal High in your life.
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It’s mildly amusing that during the period that Christmastime Air Jordan XI Retro releases have been hot enough to concide with property damage to the storefronts selling them, the Nike Vandal has been all but absent. But for fans of this 1984 classic, Nike Sportswear dialing back the quantity of new designs is no laughing matter. Vandal collectors will remember this colorway as having appeared on a strikingly similar 2002 release, one that also carried the Supreme designation, but was covered in suede instead of the OG-leaning nylon on this new drop. Peep some more pics after the jump, let us know if you’d like to see more new Vandal releases and find this pair at NSW stores like Purchaze.
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This latest release from Nike Sportswear suggests we’ll see one more after it, as ten months into 2011 this is now the fifth Nike Vandal High we’ve seen here on Sneaker News. Each of ’11s Vandals has been true to its old school roots, and while this pair’s three colors is more than the last two releases utilized, they’re still every bit as classic thanks to the immortal Chicago Bulls colorway not too terribly dissimilar to next month’s highly-anticipated Air Jordan III Retro ‘Black Cement’. Does the unique Swoosh material on these new Vandal Highs make them a must-have? Click on the jump below so you can see more photos and grab yours today from FinishLine.
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Rudy Guliani hasn’t made waves in the early Republican presidential runoff, but he’s gotta be pleased with 2011 because we haven’t seen evidence of very many Vandals. And regardless of your opinion on street art, Nike Sportswear’s relative lack of attention to the Nike Vandal High has left fans of the strappy hightop wondering when and if this model will return to its ’00s heights, NSW now commanding a near-infinite vault of classic models. Luckily, we haven’t been totally without the Vandal’s presence in ’11, and this new black pair reprises the clean material and colorblocking pattern in use on a Dark Grey pair that released in early August. Click through to get a better look and pick these up at a NSW retailer likeTitolo.
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It seems like we’re averaging one new Nike Vandal High colorway a quarter these days, and for a model that used to run alongside the Dunk and Blazer with its frequent new releases, the relative lack these days is quite conspicuous. Even if we’re not going to get into the double-digits in 2011, at least with this new pair, Nike Sportswear managed to nail contemporary trends, as this new Vandal High looks as crisp as any pair we’ve ever seen with its grey leather body giving way to white accents. Click through to see some more angles and look for these at NSW retailers like Asphaltgold.
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Once a staple in the Nike Sportswear release calendar, the Nike Vandal High has been AWOL of late. We’ve only seen a single mens release in the last nine months, but at least this one proves that its classic design can keep up with the times. But really, the simple red-on-white getup is something of a throwback itself, so perhaps we should see more Vandals now that the relatively simple styles with which it debuted decades ago has become one of the contemporary defaults. Here’s hoping we won’t have to wait almost another year to see another pair this good, and luckily there’s no need to wait with this pair; they’re available now at FinishLine.
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You can’t get more old school than canvas uppers and ankle straps, and there isn’t a better shoe that better utilizes those materials than the Nike Vandal High. The Vandal originated twenty-seven years ago and is now a classic Sportswear silhouette thanks to simple colorways and memorable artist collabs (Geoff McFetridge’s ‘Tearaway’ and Tom Luedecke’s ‘Nature’ being two succinct examples). This new release of the Vandal features classic color-blocking of black and varsity royal with a striped ankle-strap and a pure-white midsole. Check out this detailed gallery of this new Vandal High drop and head over to Size? in the UK to pick up a pair.
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Here’s the latest Top 20 submissions of Sneaker News Blogs: WDYWT from the past week. If you like variety, this crop of kicks might please your eye, because we’ve got some sweet Air Jordan Retros, Air Max heat, Kobes, LeBrons, and much more from Nike SB, Nike Sportswear, and a pair of signature shoes from a resurgent NFL Player. After checking out the Top 20 of this week, make sure you vote for your favorite pair at the very end! If you’re still on top of the WDYWT game, continue reading for easy instructions on how to submit; we look forward to seeing what you’ve been wearing!
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