Browsing the "Nike Air 180" Tag
April 13th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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We’re just over two weeks from San Antonio Sneaks Up 6 on April 29th, and coming up for this year’s event is another Sole Search event whereby five pairs of a custom sneaker creation are hidden across SATX in conjunction with Austin-based Nice Kicks, with clues dispersed via social media until they’re all captured. This year’s design is another of the colorway-transfer of which we’ve seen so many this season, though the pairing of an underappreciated retro runner with this particular style is one of the more unique. The Nike Air 180 ’Fukijima’ by Dank Customs is a sendup of the ‘Entourage’ Air Force 1 Low whose white-Swooshed sample version we just showed you earlier this week. The Entourage Uptowns are one of the true holy grails of modern sneakerhead culture; how does this custom Air 180 rank against a true modern classic? Let us know when you click through to see all the San Antonio-specific laser etching and stick with Sneaker News for the latest custom designs.
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October 3rd, 2011 by Brendan Dunne
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We know that the massive overhaul given to Nike iD in the past couple of months may have been a tad overwhelming, but here’s one model you shouldn’t let slip under your radar: the Nike Air 180 iD. This runner first hit shelves in 1991 and has enjoyed a decent lifespan in its retro years, albeit much more so on the European sneaker scene than in the US. These finished samples at Nike Harajuku should be enough to win you over or their greatness, showing the capabilities of either replicating classics like the ultramarine colorway, or creating something entirely new with updated options like the speckling. Check out the full pics after the jump if you need any more convincing.
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September 23rd, 2011 by John K.
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Suede. Rip-stop Nylon. Perforated leather. Classic mesh. Speckled midsoles. What a way to re-introduce the Nike Air 180 back onto Nike iD. The Nike Air 180 was a prominent member of the Air Max legacy, as it introduced the new 180-degree Max Air unit back in 1991. It followed the Air Classic BW and preceded the Air Max ST and the more well-known Air Max 93, which featured the huge Max-Air unit on the heel. That spelled the end of the 180-degree Air bubble, but this cult-classic also shares the same cushioning technology as a Nike Basketball classic known as the Nike Air Force 180. It’s an added treat that the Nike Air 180 is on Nike iD, because the Air 180 is an oft-overlooked Sportswear model in the states. Head to Nike iD now to iD your pair, and let us know what designs you come up with!
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September 1st, 2011 by John K.
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The Nike Air 180 is just one of the many original Air Max runners that get overlooked in Nike Sportswear U.S.A., just like the Air Classic BW, Air Max 93, and Air Stability. In Europe, however, running shoes (or trainers), are the cream of the crop, where the Air 180 flies in the same tier as more popular trainers (or runners) like the Air Max 1 and Air Max 90. Roughly two months ago, Sneaker News showed you an upcoming release of the Air 180 in Black/White/Solar Red, and not surprisingly, it’s most likely a Euro-only release (unless Nike Sportswear decides to stock them at select spots in the states. Shelta just got theirs in, so check out the new images below and let us know if you’d like to see more Air 180s hit the shelves on our side of the pond.
Nike Air 180
Black/White-Black-Solar Red
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July 22nd, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Nike Sportswear released another colorway in the same silhouette pictured above, which also featured a white leather body plus soft blue accents and a third shade on the Air cushion. This just goes to show how important colorblocking can be because this new Nike Air 180 comes off considerably brighter than the earlier edition. This is certainly at least in part due to the actual shades of blue in use, but even more significant is the addition of that same shade on the Swoosh and Air bubble frame. The Volt cushion finishes off the look nicely and you can pick up a pair from NSW spots like SneakersNStuff.
Nike Air 180
White/Imperial Blue-Matte Silver
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July 4th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Sneaker News just showed you a preview of the black/Solar Red pair, so what about the other Fall/Winter 2011 Nike Air 180 previewed last month? Well by now you have probably figured out that this is it, a white-based 180 whose Imperial Blue and neon green accents offer a look something like an ‘un-Sprite’ colorway (at least when compared to this year’s LeBron 8 V/2 Low by that same name). They’ve got a light and vibrant feel that’d be perfect for summer, though you won’t be able to buy a pair until they hit Nike Sportswear retailers in August. But you could go ahead and pre-order a pair; CrookedTongues will be happy to help.
Nike Air 180
White/Imperial Blue-Metallic Silver
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July 2nd, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Ready to do a 180 with your sneaker buying habits? No, we’re not talking about eschewing all your favorite Jays and Forces, but rather something like pulling a literal 180, as in grabbing this new Nike Air 180 from your local Nike Sportswear dealer. These joints come in a Chicago Bulls-style palette, a fitting tribute to the man who singlehandedly helped to establish the sneaker game as we now know it. The OG 180s were released around the time of MJ’s first three-peat, and while this isn’t an original palette, they certainly manage to capture both the freshness of today and one of the key influences from that era. Click through for more angles and look for these next month at NSW retailers like End.
Nike Air 180
Black/White-Solar Red
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June 22nd, 2011 by John K.
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The Nike Air 180 is typically an overlooked Air Max shoe here in the states, but we did receive a few releases at select Nike Sportswear accounts not long ago. We can expect a few more to hit this Fall/Winter season, like this tonal-black with white secondary accents and a contrasting bright red, or the white with the photo blue and grey midsole. The Air 180 was just another evolutionary step in the Air Max history, featuring the unique 180-degree Air Max unit, which was later implemented on Nike Basketball designs like the Nike Air Force 180 (one of the Admiral’s sigs). Check out the extra angles of both upcoming colorways after the jump and let us know what you think.
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