What better way to finish off the Nike Zoom Kobe VI that with a completely blacked out release? Nike has done just that with this upcoming Kobe VI release, which has a completely black upper, complemented with a charcoal gray swoosh and heel support. Expect to see these in stores shortly.
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Just a reminder to let you guys know that the Black/Varsity Red-White Air Jordan XI Retro Low is scheduled to hit stores this Saturday, July 16. I still haven’t seen these in person yet, but judging by the pics they look quite true to the past releases. For those that missed out on these back in ’96 and ’03, now is your chance to redeem yourself. They will be available at most stores, as well as online, and of course, don’t forget about eBay if you’d like to sleep in.
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Take a look at these cool “Hong Kong” Blazers, created by custom sneaker designer JBF. Covered in red nubuck suede, the upper has received very intricate details, including the Kanji symbols for ‘Hong Kong on the heel, and a beautiful flower pattern on the side. On the tongue, the Nike logo has been replaced with Hong Kong’s MTR train system symbol. Also, a quilted flower pattern has been used to create the swoosh. If you’d like to see more cool customs from JBF, check out his Twitter page here.
Check out the latest Air Force 1 Low colorway, releasing tomorrow, July 9. This pair has a dark gray (or fog, as it’s called) upper, followed by a black heel, black laces and a white swoosh. The sole has been done in white and black. Definitely a hot colorway, and something that should work well with most outfits.
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For those of you still unsure about the the upcoming Light Graphite/Midnight Navy Air Jordan 14, here’s another look pique your interest again. These pics are from RMK, who just recently listed these as available for for purchase on their site.
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Air Jordan XIV (14) Retro
Color: Light Graphite/Midnight Navy – Black
Style: 311832-011
Here’s a sneaker we haven’t seen in a while. Back in the day (’99, to be exact), Nike created a bigger, higher profile version of the Foamposite sneaker for big men to wear. The Zoom Air unit was replaced with a Max Air unit, which provided more cushioning for heavier bodies. Nike’s main rep for this sneaker? A young up-and-coming player by the name of Tim Duncan. The rest, as they say, is history. Nike’s giving us another chance to own this beauty in its OG Metallic Silver/Black color scheme. They are planned to release on September 30, 2011, and will retail for $225. Don’t sleep!
Nike Total Air Foamposite Max
Color: Metallic Silver/Black
Style: 472498-040
Release Date: 09/30/2011
Price: $225.00
Finally, here’s a few new shots and an update on the upcoming Air Jordan XIII Ray Allen player exclusive colorway. As you can see, the usual Jumpman seen on the tongue has been replaced with Ray Allen’s own logo an silhouette. The shoes will also come with a shirt, featuring a caricature of Ray and his 3-point record. They are planned to release on July 23, but unfortunately they will only be available at two locations: House of Hoops in Boston, and SoleFly in Miami.
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As you’ve probably noticed by now, the folks at Nike really like putting camouflage fabric on the Kobe VIs. Here’s yet another camo colorway. This time, they’ve used a bright blue and black camouflage, contrasted with white accents and a yellow heel. You can get these now at the Nike Vault store in Los Angeles. If you are not in the LA. area, you can also cop them on Nike.com as well as eBay.
Nike has teamed up with its subsidiary company, Hurley to create this beautiful pair of Air Max 90s. Inspired by their recently-released Phantom 4D boardshorts, this pair was designed by artist Dalek. His signature has been placed near the heel. They are planned to hit stores next week, and will be limited to only 500 pairs. Expect to see them in select stores, such as Salvation Malibu.
While we may not see anymore colorways of the Air Jordan 2011 for a while, it’s watered down counterpart, the Air Jordan 2011 Q-Flight, is still going strong. This new white and black colorway should serve as a nice substitute for the baller on a budget. Its white upper has been complemented nicely with black mesh paneling. The White/ Black Air Jordan Q-Flight will release on July 7, with a retail price of $120.
With the release of the Air Jordan Alpha 2.0 last month, it only seemed obvious that the 3.0s would be next on the list, but it seems Jordan Brand has other plans. They’ve skipped quite a few models to create the Air Jordan 8.0, their first reincarnation of the Air Jordan VIII. The 8.0 has received a more modern design and a sleeker appearance. The upper has been upgraded with better ventilation, which should provide added cooling during those hot summer pickup games. Unfortunately, this is only a catalog drawing and not much is known about this model so far, but they are scheduled to release sometime next year at a retail price of $150. Stay tuned for more.
Air Jordan 8.0
Color: Black/Bright Concord-Aquatone
Style: 467807-009
It hasn’t even been three weeks since we got a look at Jordan Brand’s nubuck Black/Cement III “experiment”, but not only have pics of the actual release model surfaced, they are already available for purchase! MarqueeSole has gotten its first shipment of these beauties, and judging from the pics, they do not disappoint.
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For those of your who didn’t make it to the store in time to cop the White/Midnight Navy-Varsity Red “Independence Day” Air Jordan Vs, they are still available online! You can get them at most major sneaker store sites, including Nike.com and Finish Line. Get free shipping at Finish Line with promo code GANFS or $20 off with GAN125.
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Everything about the Nike Air 180 screams early 90s. Simple design, basic air sole, nylon suede upper, fat tongue, it’s all there. While they may have been overshadowed by a few other models back in the day, the Air 180s still have strong demand, and Nike is still churning out new releases. This new colorway has a mostly black upper, contrasted with white accents, and a black, red and white sole. You can expect to see these next month. The sneaker shop End is already taking preorders.
Combining one of the most popular Air Jordan models with the highly sought after Air Jordan IV cement colorway, Mizzeecustoms has created this beautiful pair of White/Cement Air Jordan VIs. It has an all white upper, with black accents, a cement tongue, and matching cement on the midsole. Very subtle, but it definitely makes a statement. Sorry guys, hold your emails, this is the only pair in existence.
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