Archive for September, 2008

Nike Air Force 1 Mid Premium | ACG Inspired


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This new Air Force 1 Mid Premium by Nike was released this week. It is sold at the website named Proper.

The shoe upper is made of suede leather, nubuck leather and ballistic nylon. The toe box is ballistic nylon, with a mudguard in pale blue leather. The shoe lace strip is done in the same light blue leather. The lace is pink, which coordinates with the pale blue and black background. The tongue is in black ballistic nylon, with a pink tag at the tip and blue lettering. The lace is thread-like thin and inspired by the hiking shoe’s lace.

As this shoe has a bit of the ankle portion extended up, it includes a shoe strap. This is a nice feature as it helps to hold the shoe lace opening in place. The shoe strap is mild blue. This blue is also found at the segment around the heel. To add a detail, the buckle for this strap is pink colored. The midsole is light blue on its top layer and black on its bottom layer. This black layer stretches down to meet the outsole. I think this sneaker looks nice with the clever interplay of the few basic colors.

Lakai Black Pack

Lakai Black Pack - #1

Skaters will like the new Black Pack that is set to drop at Lakai retailers. This pack features three very similar sneakers, all in black colorways. The models include the Howard Select, Koston Select and Carroll Select.

If you like black shoes, these are a good choice. They feature quality black leather and white midsoles. These shoes are very simple, yet somewhat stylish. My personal favorite is the Howard Select pictured above, but all three shoes are relatively simple and similar. Via Complex.

Lakai Black Pack - #2

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Nike Blazer High Premium “Game Select “


Look familiar? If you said yes, that’s because yesterday we previewed an Air Force II High with the exact same color scheme, which we now know are part of the Game Select Pack. The Game Select Pack draws its inspiration from the Atari CX2600 game system. Like the AF-2, the Blazer premium is composed of black upper with a simulated black wood grain print on the toe box and heel tab. Also, like its counterpart the Blazer wears a white swoosh and wood grain midsole. Scheduled to release in Asia on October 4.



Real Kid Rock Air Force Ones

Evolved Footwear created a pair of custom Air Force Ones for Capitol Music Group CEO Jason Flom a few months back. The designer’s work was so loved by the music executive that he commissioned a pair of Air Force Ones for his son. Evolved Footwear’s latest customs are called the Real Kid Rock Air Force Ones and were found at the Nike Talk post linked here.

These customs have some great designs by Evolved Footwear that highlight the exhiliration and high energy of a rock and roll show. He painted a hot red and white guitar on the left shoe that wraps around the heel. The black background fades to white as the head stock gives way to blank space around the corner.

The heel on the right shoe shows what a true guitarist can do on stage. Evolved Footwear used a white background on the heel to let the jumping guitarist (presumably Kid Rock) stand out. The best parts of rock and roll (outside of the music) are represented on this shoe.

I will be back tomorrow with the custom Nikes created by Evolved Footwear for Jason Flom’s wife. The levels of quality and creativity used by Evolved on Flom’s Air Force Ones are surpassed by both of his new customs.

Adidas Forum Mid “Cleveland Cavaliers”

Adidas Forum Mid Cleveland Cavaliers - #1

On Monday, many teams around the NBA had their media day. What follows is training camp and preseason games until the NBA kicks off at the end of October. To help get into the swing of things, Adidas has released these Adidas Forum Mids dedicated to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Seeing how LeBron James plays for the Cavs, these should definitely get some attention.

For an NBA related shoe, these kicks are quite laidback. The color scheme uses the Cavs colors of blue and maroon. The suede look gives this shoe the laidback look, although there is also a bit of leather used throughout.

You can purchase these shoes now at the David Z. website and the flagship store in Soho exclusively for 60 days. Via Freshness Mag.

Adidas Forum Mid Cleveland Cavaliers - #2

Adidas Forum Mid Cleveland Cavaliers - #3

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I have been anxiously awaiting the new limited-edition kicks that Yahoo! was cooking up with resurgent sneaker brand Pony ever since I got wind that they would be dropping soon. Available for pre-order now here, the exclusive run of purple and white kicks will help to kick-start the new “Start Wearing Purple” branding campaign.

Yahoo! CMO of Buzz Marketing Sean Florio took some time out of his purple-pimping to answer a few questions for Sneaker Blogger’s readers and tell them how to get their hands on the new kicks before they are gone.

Sneaker Blogger: What’s it been like working with Pony—and how did you decide to collaborate with them? And how much input did Yahoo! have in the design process?

Sean Florio:A few of us on the team have always loved sneaker culture and wanted to take our brand to a new place with something we haven’t done before. We knew we wanted to work with a brand with some history that had some amazing products in the pipeline, so we approached Pony. They’ve been amazing to work with on the program – we had an initial meeting with them a few months back, and Kyle Pulli, their VP of Design, came back with some great designs. Our creative direction was pretty simple – interpret purple. Soon after the meeting we were looking at cool purple concepts for the collaboration sneaker.

SB: Can you explain the idea ..

K1X Drops Oktoberfest Sneaker in German Market

 German sneaker brand K1X offers something to spice up your outfit this Oktoberfest, with a hybrid boot/sneaker that will make you the envy of your beer-swilling friends. \ The best part of the shoe is the “Drink hard, don’t embarrass our products” on the tongue.

If you want a pair, you will have to set down the stein and act fast: only 198 pairs will go on sale at Kickz.com and Foot Locker Munich between September 20th through October 5th.
Photo via Sneakerset.

As someone who grew up on hip-hop, Vibe Magazine was a constant bible of what was hot, what was not, and who got shot. To celebrate 15 years in the publishing biz, Vibe has teamed up with Adidas to create a limited edition version Forum High’s in black, with the word Juice printed on the strap across the tongue.

The shoes have very simple but elegant design and pay homage to one of the best music publications around. Pick them up quick at Adidas on September 25–with only 1500 produced, they will definitely go quick.  Thanks to our friends at Hypebeast for the sneak peek.

Nike Dunk Low Premium – Polar Bear

With the DQM x Nike Dunk High releasing around the worldwide, the “Polar Bear” Dunk Low Premium is the latest to feature a similar aesthetic. Consisting of a dominate black perforated suede, the Polar Bear Dunk is also made up of a white mid-sole, giving it that friendly feel. However, a Zoom Air Unit and extra inner cushioning, adds an extra addition to finish off the Polar Bear Dunk Low Premium. You can pick up the Dunk Lows now at Caliroots.

Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid

Although Nike has already re-released classic tennis shoes campaigned by Andre Agassi in the 90’s, the Air Tech Challenge Hybrid take a little from each of the three for the newest hybrid. The Air Tech Challenge Hybrid feature Nike’s trademark air technology, but its vintage feel that may bring back some memories of the tennis champ. However, an exact release date has yet to be announced, but it is expected to sometime next year, stay posted for more info. Info via hb/Picture via Chajin Young.

Nike Air Max 1 – Tartan Plaid

The Nike Air Max 1 seen above is the latest of the popular running line to featured a tartan plaid design on the upper. Made up of a patchwork like pattern, different types of plaid and other patterns appear from the ankle area to the toe. However, a black leather panel, swoosh, laces and sole compliment the busy the upper. Via LaMJC.

A Bathing Ape Bapesta 88 Track Pack

 

The Bapesta 88 Track Pack by Bape showcases a collection of sneakers getting their inspiration from both tracking and hiking shoes. The pack is made up of the Bapesta 88 Low and High, both are available in four color-ways overall. The sneakers contain a great amount of detailing as well as high quality materials, a consistent theme with Bape. Via hs.

Vans Halloween Pack

The annual slew of Halloween inspired sneakers slowly make their way onto the blog with the most recent being Vans. After already seeing a few of Nike’s collection, the Vans Halloween Pack consists of the Sk8-Hi and another unidentified high top model. Each, consist of the traditional black and orange color-way as well as a pumpkin logo accents. Look for the Halloween Pack to drop in a few weeks. Via hs.

adidas Originals Forum Mid – Clevland Cavaliers

 

Although Lebron James isn’t one of the leading poster-boys for adidas, they look to release this Forum Mid from the Originals department. Modeled after the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Forum MId consists of a mixture of dark blue leather and suede with hints of burgundy appearing on the strap as well as the inner lining. The Cleveland Cavaliers Forum Mid will be available at David Z 60 days prior to the release elsewhere.  Via hb.

David Z.
556 Broadway (between Prince and Spring St.)
Manhattan, NY, 10012
Phone: (212) 431-5450

Born With Soul is at it once again!!
Attention all artists and graf artists! With the help of Self-Conscious and Jugrnaut, we are throwing a “Sneaker Box Contest”. Pick up a Nike sneaker box at any of the three locations and kill it with some dope art then return the box no later than October 21st to Born With Soul. Draw whatever you desire, just make sure it is Dope! If you have any questions, contact Born With Soul @ 773.252.4743.

More Details after the Jump

Contest party is tentatively set for Sunday, Oct. 26th 3-8pm and the TURN IN DATE WILL BE THE 21st of OCTOBER Date may change so we will keep you posted. Prizes will be awarded for best art and best graff boxes. Please spread the word to any and all artists.  Support Chicago Artists!

Jugrnaut

427 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60605

(312) 435-4635

Self-Conscious

1021 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 633-4000