Throughout 2009, we have seen a plethora of Blazers, Dunks and Air Force 1 colorways, however, Nike has just released an exclusive colorway of one of its more overlooked models in the form of the Nike Sweet Classic High.
The Nike Foamposite made a comeback in 2008 with several House of Hoop releases, and plenty of attention was payed to the Nike Foamposite 1 – Eggeplant. Slated to release next month at Footlocker’s House of Hoops is this pair of Nike Foamposite One, which sport a pearl white upper, black shoe lacing tabs / tongue, and blue accents. Finishing off the shoe is the translucent outsole, a feature that is certainly loved by sneaker fanatics. Release Date: May 23rd, 2009! Via NiceKicks
Back in November of last year, we highlighted the Nike Air Flight Lite High as one of the 10 Sneakers We’re Most Thankful For Returning in ‘08. Many sneakers heads were delighted at the fact that it re-released in a plethora of colorways; however, was Nike just setting us up for this curve ball? With that said, Nike has given the Air Flight Lite High some unique features and dubbed it the Nike Auto Flight.
Hybrid sneakers are nothing new. Technologies and styles have been mashed together countless times in an effort to find out what sneakerheads want. Plus 41 and Cellophane decided to create their own hybrid sneaker in hopes that Nike would catch on and return the favor.
Their concept is the Nike Air Trainer 90, of course the most classic colors were combined to form a nice combination of white, black, Infrared and grey. The Air Trainer and the Air Max 90 are classics, so by combining the two, you are either creating a new classic, or destroying two. Which is it? Via NiceKicks
Nike brings back a classic from the retro vault with these Air Max CB 94’s. These joints have come and gone in a few colorways over the years, but somehow they never get old.
This Nike Dunk High Premium contains a predominately white perforated leather upper with multiple neon orange accents on the toe area, swoosh, tongue logo and laceholder. Another interesting detail is black leather areas towards the heel which possess a quilted embroidery design. To finish it off, this sneaker is complimented with a white midsole and neon orange outsole. As stated earlier, check for this Nike Dunk High Premium in the fall of 2009. Via NiceKicks
At the price of $92, the Nike Zoom FP is a nice pair of kicks for the courts this summer. This colorway is a good mix up of Stealth Grey and University Blue. Varsity Purple also makes its way onto the uppers. The outsole on the heel is also done up in a translucent blue, which adds a nice touch.NiceKicks
Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III Playoff Pack is done up in a black patent leather over a white upper, with Varsity Red accents. The Zoom Soldier III is designed to not only be lighter than previous LeBron sneakers, but also with a solid rubber outsole, is more durable as well. That makes these kicks a perfect pair for the courts this summer.NiceKicks
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Nike Design Director Ken Link gives the info on the design of the Zoom LeBron Soldier III, the motivation for the playoffs, and the inspiration for the lightest LeBron sneakers to date.
With LeBron heading into the playoffs and hoping for a deep run through the Eastern Conference, he’ll be ditching The Six and wearing his new Zoom Soldier III. Weighing in nearly as light as the Hyperdunk, the Ken Link designed Soldier III features both heel and forefoot Zoom Air, a great positive for those of you looking for more cushioning up front. The upper features two sizeable support straps and a straightforward lacing system and collar, as the Soldier III is all about lightweight and simple performance.