Nike’s Lunaracer sole was one of the enduring images from the last year in which a Summer Olympiad was held, its pronounced waves and wide platform a visual can’t-miss that helped to spur LunarLite and its -Lon update to great success in the intervening years.  And as we approach the London Games, you can be sure there are even more technological advancements in this space age foam cushioning, but one division of Nike, Inc. will be sticking with what works.  Combining a time-tested boot design with that unmistakable cushion, the Cole Haan LunarGrand Chukka is a look into the evolution of footwear, specifically how traditional styles are blending with modern technology with increasing frequency.  Longtime Nike collaborator Hiroshi Fujiwara had a few words of praise along with a couple new photos on his blog; were you able to find the exact combination of color and size you wanted from the Cole Haan SoHo drop earlier this month?

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Cole Haan dress (casual) shoes have featured Nike Air cushioning for years now (CH has been a Beaverton brand since 1988), but it took them several years to warm up to a hybrid with the Lunar foam platform.  And perhaps in part because it was a such a long time coming, the LunarGrand Wingtip sold out quickly and is moving for numbers on the resale market that suggest this new design will meet with an enthusiastic welcome.  The Cole Haan Lunar Chukka is arguably an even more perfect marriage of traditional smart shoes with cutting edge sneaker technology, a desert boot paired with a Lunaracer-like sole that in this white plus brown build shows us a new standard by which we might measure lifestyle kicks.  Check them out after the jump and let us know what you think; we’ll have release info for you as soon as a drop date is confirmed.  via SXH

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