The ‘Original 7′ Nike Dunks forever linked Arizona, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, St. Johns, UNLV and Villanova with the expression ‘Be True to Your School’. No longer just a lesser single from The Beach Boys, ‘Be True’ stood for a certain style of two-toned colorblocking that’s been the Dunk’s default for over a quarter-century. And when that style collides with NIKEiD, not only can you pick whichever colors you want to use, but you can also define your own ‘school spirit’ with a new blocking pattern of your choice. The Nike Dunk ‘Be True’ iD features options ranging from classic BTTYS-style varsity colors all the way to glossy metallics and all of them can be personalized with heel detailing. Check out some samples below and let us know which palette you chose to build your ‘Be True’ Dunk iDs.
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Color-swap customs are the hottest trend in sneaker customization today, but this is an art form that reached today’s heights on the wings of unique designs by legendary artists like Nash Money and SBTG. Australia’s Sekure D could easily etch his own face into that Mt. Rushmore, a guy who’s crafted so many custom Dunks over the years that he could put his own spin on the infamous ‘What the Dunk’ mashup that foreshadowed the recent trend toward hybrid design. This custom Nike Dunk Low ’What the Sekure?’ combines a huge variety of D’s handiwork into one design whose cohesion is a testament to the artist’s eye for arrangement, and they’ll be available from his e-store starting Monday.
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The first pick in the NFL Draft has been somewhat anticlimactic for the past several years since rules changed to allow the number one pick exclusive pre-draft signing rights. The days of an Eli-fueled free-for-all are all but gone, and instead we know already that Andrew Luck is set to replace Peyton Manning as the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback. Luck enters the league the same year Nike gets exclusive licensing rights to NFL products, and along with the new jerseys everyone’s buzzing about, we’ve seen a ton of Nike x NFL sneakers today, arranged into packs by division. For the Colts and the rest of the AFC South, it’s the Nike Dunk in both High (Indianapolis and Houston Texans) and Low (Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans), a split unique to the entire eight-division collection. The Highs are done in a very clean blocking pattern while the lows go for a bit more contrast; is it possible to put aside your rooting interests to decide which ones are the best looking kicks? Let us know what you feel with regard to both aspects and stick with Sneaker News for the NFC West and South.
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Nike’s NFL partnership just keeps getting better and better, with a concerted effort to cater to the sneaker lovers among the pigskin crowd. First it was the Nike Dunk High iD NFL letting you customize a Nike Sportswear classic with your favorite team’s colors, and now we have the epic Nike NFL Draft Pack, a huge range first hinted at by Gentry Humphrey’s unveiling of a few Nike Air Trainer SC High’s included in the collection. Each division in the NFL will be getting their own model from the Swoosh repertoire, with each of the teams within those divisions getting a separate team-flavored colorway of said style. Hit the jump with us to figure which Nike models coincide with which team and division and let us know which ones you’ll be copping when they drop in limited quantities this Sunday, April 29th. via Nike Football
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Sneaker News’ recent look at the fall 2012 lineup of Dunk Highs from Nike Sportswear featured three styles across four different pairs, so while the Nike Dunk Low doesn’t have that many on display here today, this pair’s connection to one of the Highs suggests additional lowtops come Q3. The Lows we’re certain are on the way match the SB-like double-layer Swooshed grey and teal Highs and apply the same speckled print to the midsole of a grey-based, purple and red-accented design that comes off like a potential Toronto Raptors alternate jersey. Might you make them one of your go-to looks when they drop at NSW retailers next season? More images await your click below, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for word on their US availability. Photos: Kumastock
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Sneaker News just showed you a brand new Dunk High from Nike Sportswear that utilizes a pattern we’ve seen from them with increasing frequency in recent months (one that’s also popped up on SB releases as well). This new Nike Dunk Low pictured above utilizes that same clean blocking pattern, one that splits the shoe from front to back by combining the toe/box, eyelets and tongue into one unit while the heel, side and rear panels all consist of the same stuff. In the case of this pair, it’s black tumbled leather and Cool Grey canvas, a pairing that welcomes the white Swoosh/sole combo with open arms and serves as a perfectly neutral base for the pop of blue laces and tongue tags. Check these out up close after the jump, let us know how these compare to the grey/green Dunk Highs referenced above and if this new blocking template has what it takes to become 2012′s ‘Be True’. Photos: mita sneakers
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The phrase ‘Be True to Your School’ is familiar to most sneakerheads, even if they don’t know its origins trace back to a 1963 Beach Boys single. In common parlance, it’s come to refer to the OG Nike Dunk High styles, a series of simply-blocked collegiate designs also known as the ‘Original 7′. Styles like the ‘Iowa/Goldenrod’ stand out as icons of modern basketball design, but the Dunk has survived over a quarter-century because it can handle those patterns amongst a bevy of other options. For example, this new run of Dunk iD ‘Be True’ samples gives you the ability to choose the classic blend or switch to a more contemporary template as a reflection of the new and more school colors on display at the NCAA Tournaments. Prime your imagination by checking them out after the jump and get ready for these new choices on NIKEiD on March 20th.
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A message for you aspiring sneaker customizers out there: Go big, or go home. Once a ‘faux-pas’ in the sneaker game, the custom sneaker has become a powerhouse category on its own largely in part due to some creative cats who have chopped and screwed general release sneakers in masterpieces. A few swipes of Angelus paint won’t be enough to get recognition in the competitive custom-sneaker game – you have to come through with sick concepts and a steady hand. Take for example this latest custom work by Pimp My Kicks; inspired by the world’s most luxurious mobile phone crafted by Swiss timepiece manufacturer Ulysse Nardin, this Dunk Low custom features a glossy croc skin print, an etches toebox of sailing anchors, and a sick lace dubrae emblem of the Nardin brand. It’s one of the best-done Dunk customs we’ve seen front to back, so check out the gallery below and let us know what you think.
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