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NIKE AIR SAFARI The Nike Air Safari is a Tinker Hatfield designed Nike model that released originally in 1987. The sneaker was one of the first Nike models to extend beyond the world of sport, with Hatfield’s original intent being to create a sort of luxury sneaker. The model features the ‘safari’ print on the front and back ends, a motif that has been used in countless designs since.
July 2nd, 2012 by John K.
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Now that you have the OG colorway of the Nike Air Safari that dropped on the weekend firmly in your possession what’s next? There’s no shortage of options between the various VNTG style pairs and possible NIKE iD creations but we’re pretty partial to the ‘Great Britain’ pack shown above. The connection is a curious one as far as England goes but what’s important here is the premium leather look and the extra bit of safari-ness induced by the laces. Click through with us to take a look at both of these all new Nike Air Safari drops which have already arrived at Limited Edt in Singapore and stay here for news on if and when they make it stateside.
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July 1st, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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After you get past all the wine-related definitions, you’ll find that the word ‘vintage’ denotes high quality products from a bygone era. In the case of Nike Sportswear’s VNTG lineup, that translates to muted, almost rustic materials and colorways, pre-yellowing on the soles to suggest they’ve been sitting in a stockroom for two decades and now, a new feature distinct to this model currently celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Nike Air Safari VNTG gets all those aforementioned details plus an extra degree of abrasion on the suede side panels, which effectively increases the tonal depth of these designs and makes them arguably the most ‘VNTG’ drops we’ve ever seen. Check out the four pairs we’ve been previewing here on Sneaker News since last December, let us know which you like best and grab yours today from select NSW dealers like Asphalt Gold.
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June 29th, 2012 by John K.
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It’s time to get a little wild with your kicks because tomorrow, the sneaker game goes on Safari with the release of the two keynote Nike Retros ordained with the iconic graphic print. Tinker Hatfield was inspired by a couch he spotted in a high-end furniture shop, and from there, he created the original Air Safari as one of the first performance/lifestyle sneakers ever, and in 2012, Nike Sportswear did us a huge favor by re-releasing the OG as well as it’s fellow class of ’87 graduate Air Trainer 1 in the familiar print. Nikestore jumped the gun and dropped these a week ago, but the June 30th release date is still on schedule at a number of Nike Sportswear retailers, so don’t miss out on one of the best Nike Retro releases of the year by snagging them tomorrow from WEST or on eBay.
Nike Air Trainer 1 Premium NRG
Tan/Beige-Black-Charcoal
532303-220
06/30/12
$110
Nike Air Safari Premium NRG
Tan/Beige-Black-Charcoal
532304-220
06/30/12
$110
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June 25th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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This Saturday marks the release of Nike Sportswear’s ‘Safari Pack’, a look into the past that gives us the OG Air Safari as well as that familiar look on fellow class of 1987 alum Air Trainer 1. In much the same way that the Air Trainer 1 takes on the Air Safari’s signature look, these new Nike Air Safari LE releases deviate from the original formula by a single degree. The yellow-accented pair looks almost like a faded take on the OG orange, and its use of mesh instead of the traditional leather toebox provides another space into which the blue-accented edition finds its niche. Check these out in greater detail after the jump, let us know how they compare to the design that established Tinker Hatfield’s famed tribute to ostrich leather and find your pair at NSW stockists soon. via SM
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June 18th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Ever since the first pair of Air Ralson Lites dropped last summer, Nike Sportswear has been continually increasing the breadth of its ‘deconstructed’ silhouettes. First came the Dunk and Air Force 1 previews and more recently the Blazer, but it was a runner in the Air Pegasus ’92 Decon that beat all of those to retail. Following up on that thread we’ve seen spun through the Lunar Flow PRM and Free 5.0 is the Nike Air Safari Deconstruct in a couple of suede builds that come off as similar to the VNTG pack releases on which we’re also waiting. Black and grey pairs with burgundy ankle collars await your click on the jump below; let us know which one you like best with a comment and be sure to check back with Sneaker News for release info. via HS
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June 7th, 2012 by John K.
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Nike Sportswear returns to the wild later this month as the Nike Sportswear ‘Safari’ Pack hits retail on June 30th. The Nike Air Safari, which debuted in 1987, returns in its original form, while the Air Trainer 1, which debuted in the same year, follows the Safari’s lead with the familiar mix of tan, beige, black, and charcoal with the unique print upholstered on the upper. These are slated to hit select Nike Sportswear retailers as well as on Nikestore, so keep that in mind if you’ve been looking to add these to your rotation. Which of the two do you like better? Let us know in the comments below and take note of the June 30th release date.
Nike Air Trainer 1 Premium NRG
Tan/Beige-Black-Charcoal
532303-220
06/30/12
$110
Nike Air Safari Premium NRG
Tan/Beige-Black-Charcoal
532304-220
06/30/12
$110
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June 4th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Just about one month ago, Sneaker News scooped you on the first run of Nike Air Safari iDs in celebration of this Tinker Hatfield design’s 25th anniversary. The teaser image was a blacked out ‘Try-On’ template that left much to the imagination, and now we have sample pairs that collectively display the variety of options you’ll have at your fingertips. Your weapons of choice are premium leather, suede and mesh, so the question is, where will you place them and will yours even include Safari print? The styles you can see in greater detail after the jump range from classic Safari wildness to looks you might associate more strongly with fellow class of ’87-er Air Max 1, so let us know which one you like most, then head to NIKEiD to create your own unique design.
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June 3rd, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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Whether or not you trust Nike’s treatment of the underrated Tinker Hatfield classic the Nike Air Safari will lead you down two different paths for its 2012 return. Either you’re a bit skeptic and you’ve got some plans of your own in which case you’ll be going ham on the NIKE iD options. Or you’ll be content to sit back and let the experts handle things, cranking out cool colorways like the neutral pairing of black, grey, and royal blue shown above. What’s it gonna be? Let us know in the comments below and be on the lookout for this specific pair of the Nike Air Safari come July from Nike Sportswear accounts like End Clothing.
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