Nike has once again teamed up with Liberty of London to create the two ladies colorways shown below. The first color scheme has been done in blue and green flower pattern, white the second pair is white red, grey and white. Each pair includes a matching Nike Sportswear bag. You can get these at select stores now.
Finally, we have some release info on the upcoming Air Jordan VI/VII “Gold Medal” Pack. This pack which will include a White/Gold Air Jordan VI colorway and a Black/Gold-White Air Jordan VII, is scheduled to release in August, just in time for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Retail price is expected to be right at $350, a $40 increase over the usual $310 for Jordan double packs. It seems that these will be quite limited, so expect the hype levels to increase as we approach summer. From MN.
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Air Jordan VI “Gold Medal” Pack
Color: Multi/Multi?
Style: 535357-935
Release: 08/??/2012
Price: $350.00
In February, we can expect a number of hot releases from Nike SB, including this Black/Midnight Fog-Navy-White Dunk colorway. Done in mostly black suede, a grey swoosh and navy accents on the tongue and outsole add a little more personality. A white midsole provides a nice contrast. From Flatspot.
Today, Jordan Brand re-released the long-awaited “Chicago” Air Jordan Xs. If you’re just finding about these right now, there’s a good chance that your local stores are already sold out. Luckily, there’s a huge number of pairs floating around eBay. Here’s a direct link to the auctions.
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While we are still waiting on their U.S. release, the “Great White Shark” Nike Zoom Kobe VII has already began to release in Asia. Created as part of the Predator pack, this pair has received oceanic print, which creates the appearance of being in water. White and Current Blue accents cover the rest of the sneaker. The Sharks will release stateside on Valentine’s Day, February 14. Retail price is $140. From SM.
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After seeing a number of blurry pics, finally we get a good look at the upcoming Cool Grey/White-Team Orange Air Jordan XIIs. Done in Cool Grey suede and white leather, orange accents on the Jumpman logo and insole really help bring this sneaker to life. They are scheduled to release on May 19, retailing for $160. From MN.
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Air Jordan XII (12) Retro
Color: Cool Grey/White-Team Orange
Style: 130690-012
Release: 05/19/2012
Price: $160.00
Here’s a brand new high top colorway of Nike’s alternate version of the popular Dunk, the Dunk AC. This design features an all-suede upper done in khaki. A white sole and matching tongue provide a nice contrast. No word on a possible U.S. release for these yet, but you can get them online at Titolo.
Even after all of these years, Nike still manages to give us new colorways of the Nike Cortez. Here’s a look at this upcoming “Lilac” release. The upper has been done in lilac and bright blue, complemented with a brown swoosh, and a white and brown sole. No official release date yet, but expect to see these in stores in the near future.
With less than a week left before release, the excitement is quickly building for the “Chicago” Air Jordan Xs. Rumored for years to re-release, this is a dream-come-true for many sneakerheads. The Chicago Xs will officially release this Saturday, January 21 at a retail price of $160.00. From Concepts.
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Air Jordan X (10) Retro
Color: White/Varsity Red-Black (Chicago)
Style: 310805-100
Release: 01/21/2012
Price: $160.00
Finally, we have some release info on the upcoming “Crown Royal” Nike Dunk SB Low, a colorway inspired by the whisky of the same name. Done in purple suede, contrasted with a gold swoosh, tongue logo and matching laces, this pair is an alcoholic’s dream. They are scheduled to hit skateshops in April, and are sure to go fast. From N-SB.
Love him or hate him, with all of his records, NBA championship rings (five and counting), and a recent series of 40+ point games, it’s hard to deny that Kobe Bryant is the best player in the game today, even at age 33. If you are a fan of the Black Mamba, you’ll definitely want to check out this new Destroyer jacket, just recently released by Nike Sportswear. Completely blacked out, this jacket uses a combination of a suede body and leather sleeves. On the chest, an emblem that reads “KNOW” “ORIGINATE”. “BATTLE” has been embroidered on the left arm, and the roman numeral XXIV (24) has been placed on the back in bold letters. If you want to get your hands on this jacket, it is available now at Nike.com.
Kobe Destroyer
Color: Black/Black
Style: 417211-011
The 2011-2012 NBA season just barely started three weeks ago, but Nike has already released a ton of Nike LeBron IX colorways. Just like the season, it appears there’s a lot more in store for the LeBron 9s. Here’s a look at this upcoming “Cool Grey” colorway. The entire upper has been done in the popular cool grey with the exception of the graphics, which were done in white. A grey and white sole completes the look. This colorway is scheduled to release on February 3. From Kuma.
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We haven’t heard much about them since last fall, but finally here’s some new images of the upcoming White/Club Purple Jordan Son of Mars. A white upper with grey laser etching has been used, while black covers the heel and lace area. Taking a bit of inspiration from the “Grape” Air Jordan Vs, a purple Jumpman has been placed on the reflective tongue, which is a perfect match for the purple and white midsole. This pair is scheduled to hit stores sometime in August. From Air Randy.
Check out this fresh New Balance 574 Classic release. This pair has been covered in grey suede, complemented with metallic silver on the logo and heel areas, as well as white accents. You can get these now in most stores that carry New Balance.
We’ve seen nylon uppers on a number of different Nike models both old and new, but one thing that usually doesn’t receive the nylon treatment is the swoosh. This new Blazer High colorway proves that there’s a first time for everything. Using a navy suede upper, this sneaker has received a bright red nylon swoosh. It turns out to be a really nice look, especially with the white outsole. They are expected to hit stores this fall.
