February 8th, 2013 by John K.
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In the early 90′s, Charles Barkley was deemed “not a role model”. Next weekend he won’t be “human” either as Nike Sportswear gives the classic Barkleys the Area 72 spin with the Raygun mascot at the center. Last year’s formula is being copied in a way, with an old-school Retro model accompanying the highlighted Foamposite model, but what makes the Air Force Max different from the Air Flight One is that the latter was never re-issued, while the Air Force Max has been re-released several times. Is the energy surrounding this Air Force Max simply not on par with last year’s Air Flight One? There’s no doubt that these will disappear quickly off the shelves (some are calling the Air Force Max the better pick-up than the Barkley Posite Max), but let us know how these compare to last year’s Air Flight One ‘Galaxy’.
Nike Air Force Max Premium QS
Wolf Grey/White-Anthracite-Total Crimson
597799-001
02/15/13
$150
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January 28th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Returning earlier this year in OG form and soon to join four other Nike Sportswear All-Star 2013 tributes, Charles Barkley’s Nike Air Force Max is poised to make a bigger splash than its last retro run six years ago. This latest revelation bridges the gap between the model’s traditional no-nonsense colorways and today’s monochromatic madness, going double blue with Obsidian and royal shades for an upcoming release you can see in more photos below. Let us know how they measure up to the classics and be sure to check back with Sneaker News for updates on Air Force Max 2013 availability.
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January 24th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Nike Sportswear’s 2013 NBA All-Star collection features three classics, one updated icon and a brand new hybrid. There’s an undertone of evolution/progression as we start with the first ever Nike Basketball shoe and move forward along the timeline to find phosphorescent accents lending a spacey edge to the rest of the pack. With a concept that pulls together last year’s space theme with this year’s ASG site in Houston along with references to Nike’s former Roswell resident Raygun and the company’s founding date, you get a sense of past, present and future all rolled into one extremely eye-catching quintet. Click through for a closer look at the ’Area 72′ Nike Air Force Max, Blazer Mid, Lunar Force 1, Barkley Posite Max and the most significant Vandal High release so far this decade, and stick with Sneaker News for updates as we approach the Thursday, February 14th release date.
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January 23rd, 2013 by John K.
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Who knew that Charles Barkley would have such a huge impact in this year’s Nike All-Star Pack? The Sportswear Collection features two models bearing his name, with the Nike Air Force Max making a sudden appearance after serving as the pacemaker for the entire CB line for the last two decades. Sir Charles did end his career in Houston (where the 2013 All-Star festivities will be held), but his sneakers have busted through the gates and dominated the NSW Collection of All-Star footwear with this eccentric design of the Nike Air Force Max. Complete with a mix of Galaxy detailing, glow-in-the-dark, reflective uppers, and Raygun detailing, the Air Force Max ‘All-Star’ will be much like last year’s Air Flight One ‘Galaxy’ – but will it be as popular? Look out for this incredible new Nike Air Force Max as well as the entire Nike Sportswear 2013 All-Star Collection at select retailers on February 14th.
Nike Air Force Max ‘All-Star’
02/14/13
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January 23rd, 2013 by John K.
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The bar was set incredibly high (so high it reached outer space) with last year’s Nike Basketball’s 2012 All-Star Pack, but aside from the trio of Basketball signatures, NSW models like the Dunk, Air Foamposite One, and Air Flight One were given a massive boost as well. Much is in anticipation regarding the 2013 set of NSW releases, and today we’re getting a first look at what’s in store; the Nike Barkley Posite Max, Air Force Max, Blazer Mid, Vandal High, and Lunar Force 1 Low are the included pieces of this year’s Nike Sportswear 2013 All-Star Collection, with the tie-in to Houston’s NASA Space Center offering up another reason to go beyond the Earth’s atmosphere once again.
Nike continues the story that began with last year’s ‘Big Bang’ by notifying us of a transmission that has been received at Area 72 – a top secret facility located in the desert in Houston and inspired by Nike’s year of birth – and what is revealed is indeed the Nike Sportwear All-Star Collection designed with galaxy themes, glow-in-the-dark highlights, and reflective panels for a truly magnificent feel. Raygun, the iconic Nike Basketball character that debuted a decade ago, returns as the lead in this Pack, with its logo present on the tongue of each shoe. Continue reading for a first look at this amazing set and stay tuned for a release of the 2013 All-Star Pack by Nike Sportswear beginning this February 14th.
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