February 14th, 2012 by John K.
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With the intensity of NCAA basketball boiling to up to March Madness and NCAA tournament play, it’s time to gear up in some team-inspired gear that is fitting of the current varsity-themed fashion sportswear trends. Nike Sportswear introduces the Spring 2012 Basketball Collection, highlighting a number of prominent Nike outfitted teams with a full outfit of Destroyer jackets, t-shirts, crewnecks, and of course, a set of footwear that includes the Nike Air Force 1, Nike Dunk High, and Nike Huarache BBall 2012. Continue reading for a detailed look and relive your best college days and be ‘true’ to your school by copping the NSW Spring 2012 Basketball Collection when it hits select Nike Sportswear retailers this season.
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January 26th, 2012 by John K.
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It’s strange how sneakers mature in accordance with age in a human-like manner. When the Nike Air Force 1 debuted thirty years ago, it was considered to be a revolutionary basketball shoe, giving birth to a new era of Air-infused performance basketball shoes. When the AF1 hit the ‘teens, it became a staple in the wardrobe of the younger cats who were interested in looking fresh at all times. In the 2000′s, when the Air Force 1 entered adulthood, sneaker connoisseurs treated the Air Force 1 like a fine wine, distinguishing one from another by age, taste, design, and materials, making the Air Force 1 as much of a collectible item as it was a wearable shoe. So what’s in store for the Nike Air Force 1, now that it’s thirty years old? Will we see a continuance of the crazy collaborations that we saw in its 20′s, or will the Air Force 1 take a more lifestyle approach, emphasizing the use of lux materials and the grown-up appeal? Then again, is there even a purpose behind pointing out the age of something immortal?
We’ll find out soon enough what 2012 will mean for the Air Force 1, but take it from Vandal-A, who has long since expressed their fandom of sneakers through their line of graphic t-shirts, that the Air Force 1 ‘fiend’ is still alive and well. The latest offering from the brand features the Air Force 1, with inspiration drawn from Eric B. & Rakim’s ‘Don’t Sweat The Technique’ album cover and the classic ‘Microphone Fiend’ track. In addition to this new design, Vandal-A’s also got something great for the Laker fans – an image of a swagged-out fur-coated Magic Johnson from the ’88 All-Star Game, and for the Jordan-heads, a sweatshirt version of the mega-hit Concord Troopers t-shirt that dropped last month. Check out the latest selection from Vandal-A below and hit up the online store to get your own.
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January 25th, 2012 by Aaron Kr.
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As of late, Nike iD has been rewarding the Air Force 1 faithful out there with a special new option each month. First it was wool, then premium boot leather and this past month just saw some interesting ballistic mesh and rubber options. Each has been limited to 750 pairs and have all gone pretty fast, but now for the February offering comes something sure to disappear even quicker. Until now, if you wanted elephant print on an Air Force 1, you could check out eBay for one of a handful of previous general releases that dabbled with the beloved pattern, or if you really wanted to go all out, you could always put it on a Bespoke. Now at long last, elephant print will be available on the Nike Air Force 1 iD. While excessive use has slightly diluted the power of the almighty elephant touch over the years, we’re sure that there will be plenty of folks eager to slap some on their AF1′s with the quickness. Look for these to hit Nike iD around the beginning of the month and stay tuned for sample pics coming soon.
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January 10th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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It’s no secret by now that the canon of sneaker-inspired art is expanding just as rapidly as interest in this hobby/subculture, and the latest example finds itself on the cutting edge thanks to finding inspiration in a hybrid model the likes of which didn’t even exist just a short while ago. Moscow-based graphic artist Aske aka Sicksystems managed to take the Nike Air Force 1 High ‘Duckboot’ a step further, integrating a wolf face into the design of a multilayer plyboard construciton that was then painted with acrylics to achieve a perfect color match with the ‘Dark Army’ AF1 Duckboot. These almost have the look of a construction paper cutout from afar, but you don’t get the kind of tonal depth and shadowing that these offer on a 2D surface. Click through so you can see this Air Force 1 ‘Wolfboot’ in more detail and let us know how they rank against all the other pieces we’ve seen recently here on Sneaker News.
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January 10th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Nike turns its attention eastward at the start of each year as a nod to the world’s most populous nation with sneakers designed to commemorate each new cycle of the Chinese Zodiac. This year, we’ve seen more ‘Year of the Dragon’ looks than almost all of the earlier efforts combined, and in conjunction with Nike, Inc.’s wide-reaching approach to Chinese New Year, we’re seeing some excellent customs make their mark. The white leather Nike Air Force 1 Low makes another appearance as this ‘Porcelain Dynasty’ edition avoids obvious YOTD connections in favor of a blue-on-white meticulously detailed piece of handiwork inspired by ancient Chinese ceramics at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Click through to see more of C2‘s latest and let us know how they rank against that spectacular faux burnt via laser etching custom by Zhijun Wang.
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December 26th, 2011 by Aaron Kr.
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Over the holiday weekend, Nike Sportswear teased some images of a shoe initially dubbed only as “The Gift.” The first teaser shot didn’t reveal too much, although the view of the heel tab presented the strong possibility of an Air Force 1. The second teaser image posted last night confirmed suspicions by giving us a better look at the shoe – a luxurious Air Force 1 Low decked out in premium materials with a wrapped present embroidered into the heels. While release info on “The Gift” has not yet been revealed, some answers should be on the way later this week. Check out the teaser shots below and stay tuned to Sneaker News and @21_Mercer for further details on this intriguing holiday-themed release in the days ahead.
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October 31st, 2011 by John K.
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Nike iD’s got a special treat to kick off the month of November – another wave of Nike Air Force 1 iDs! For this special ‘quickstrike’ of iDs, a new wool material option will be made available for both the Low and the High. Just 750 pairs of the Nike Air Force 1 iD and the Wool material options will be available, and once the 750 pairs are up, so will the Wool material, making this your one true chance to take advantage of the offering. If you’re looking for your own personalized Nike Air Force 1s with a winter-ready construction, these are definitely it! Check out the extra shots of the Nike Air Force iD Wool samples below and head to Nike iD at midnight to get yours!
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October 26th, 2011 by John K.
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Good news folks: The Nike Air Force 1 is returning to Nike iD this November 1st. If it’s going to be anything like the previous Nike Air Force 1 iD releases, expect them to limited to some degree with a first-come-first-serve basis. This teaser image, provided by Nike iD, suggests that maybe some new materials are on the way – possibly a luxurious wool for the fitting winter season. Got some ideas on hand, or missed out on previous Air Force 1 iD offerings? Don’t fret, because it’s returning next Tuesday!
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