May 18th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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It looks like LeBron isn’t the only one who will see his sneakers transform into a lifestyle look this year. The Nike Kobe 8 looks to be transitioning into this Nike Kobe 8 NSW model as well. The upper echoes that Kobe vibe with both the Swoosh placement and the remnants of the heel clip on the back, both of which are placed on a flat-footed sole to help it transition to an entirely different category. See more on the Nike Kobe 8 NSW “Mexican Blanket” colorway after the jump and keep in mind that these look like an Asian release for June at the moment.
Nike Kobe 8 NSW Lifestyle LE
Bright Citrus/Track Brown-Sail
582552-800
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May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Nike Sportswear is really maximizing the Air Vortex this year, particularly in VNTG form. This latest vintage Nike Air Vortex colorway features the kind of palette that could only have come from the 2010s, a vibrant Laser and Grand Purple plus Cyber yellow combination made immeasurably better by its tonal brown mid/outsole setup. This subtly expressive bottom along with a grey liner provide a buffer for the downright explosive upper, so check them out in greater detail below, then find yours on sale at NSW retailers like Caliroots.
Nike Air Vortex VNTG
Laser Purple/Cyber-Grand Purple-Sail
429773-550
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May 18th, 2013 by John K.
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Today marks the release of the Nike Cortez Classic “Aloha Pack”, a floral quartet of sneakers that dole out a rare graphic treatment for this timeless Nike runner. The floral thing has been pretty present across Nike Sportswear’s catalog as a whole over the past couple of years thanks to the ongoing Liberty series of collaborations but make no mistake-this one is all Swoosh designed. Continue reading to check out three of the four pairs from the Nike Cortez Classic “Aloha Pack” and watch for them now at stores like Sneaker Lounge.
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May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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The recently introduced Mach Force is a 2012 debut that hearkens back to late 80s basketball aesthetics. Given the overlap in its name, you might think the Nike Mach Runner is a similar kind of faux-retro, but that’s only because it’s been out of circulation for something like a decade. In fact, the Mach Runner is one of the original Nike running shoes, a 1976 release that makes a triumphant return in an OG-ish colorway combining white, Neutral Grey and Royal Blue. More good news from Nike Sportswear for the suede and mesh faithful, this Mach Runner is up for grabs at stores like Rock City Kicks.
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May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Converse Japan has issued countless standouts over the past few years, the majority of which are Chuck Taylor All Stars. Here we see a special Made in Japan edition commemorating the Chuck’s little brother, as the Converse One Star ‘J Red’ celebrates forty years of this popular lowtop. Crafted in colors borrowed from Japan’s famous Nisshōki aka Hinomaru flag, with white/red and red/white colorways offering roughly inverted distributions. Click through to see more and get with your overseas connects because these are unlikely to hit US retailers.
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May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Black uppers have produced a number of satisfying releases for the second Nike SB Team Edition lowtop. The model got its start in late 2011 with the ‘SB Chronicles’ edition, made a subtle shift for Grant Taylor’s SOTY tribute and dropped in a ‘Blackout’ makeup last summer. This time around, we get the beloved gum sole on the bottom of a black nubuck upper that’s been treated to tonal accents by way of the trusty Anthracite shade. Have a closer look after the jump, then pick yours up at SB retailers like Premier.
Nike SB Team Edition
Black/Anthracite-Gum Dark Brown
487597-022
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May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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The accent shade in use on this latest adidas Originals Tech Super is called Warning, as in, this is one super-bright orange that you’ll notice for sure. It might also be construed as a call to action today, as a couple of weeks ahead of the expected June release date, the latest Tech Super makes its way to select Three Stripes retailers. This Miami Dolphins colorway releases at a time when the palette couldn’t be any hotter, so expect these to move especially fast for a general release, and don’t hesitate to grab a pair now from Caliroots.
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May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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The second leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing takes place this Saturday, May 18th with the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore. If Kentucky Derby winner Orb manages to take the Preakness, we’ll be in for a big Belmont Stakes with the possibility of the first Triple Crown winner since the magical 1970s. About a decade after Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Affirmed was when New Balance really hit its stride, and here we see the 576 that released ten years after the last, dressed up in ‘Race Day’ attire. The New Balance 576 ‘The Fighter’ is depicted further below while we await ‘The Legend’ (perhaps held back until June’s big race?), and you can grab a pair now from End.
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