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Nike Made NFL Combine Cleats Inspired By An Unbreakable 40-Yard Dash Time
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Nike aims to help NFL hopefuls at the 2017 NFL Combine break the 40-yard dash record with the new Vapor 4.2 cleat. Designed to be the fastest cleat ever, the high-performance football shoe built specifically for linear speed will be given to the fastest athletes at the combine in hopes that somebody can break the 4.2 second record of the 40-yard dash. Weighing in at a mere 6.9 oz, the Nike Vapor 4.2 utilizes a full-length carbon plate for propulsion. The cleat will be given exclusively to NFL combine participants with no retail release planned.
The Chicken Connoisseur Reviews The VLONE x Nike Air Force 1 With A$AP Bari
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The Chicken Connoisseur is taking YouTube by storm with his hilariously addictive reviews of fried chicken wings. For his most recent episode of Pengest Munch, he landed in New York City with A$AP Bari, who took him three “hood spots” for fried chicken and more. Before they got to the grub, The Chicken Connoisseur gave his personal take on the recently dropped VLONE x Air Force 1, and if you’ve been a follower of the Pengest Munch movement, you already know what to expect. Watch the full video below.
The “Silver Bullet” Nike Air Max 97 wasted no time coming back this year for its 20th birthday, and it looks like another favorite look for the shoe is also returning to join the party. That’s correct, the metallic gold edition of the wavy Air Max design that hasn’t been on the shelves since 2010 is making a return. You can get a first look at the new retro, which was recently spotted at Nike HQ, and stay tuned to Sneaker News for a confirmed release date.
Buy, Pass, Wait: Nike PG 1 Ferocity, adidas NMD City Sock 2, Air Max Month Begins
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Welcome to this week’s Jordan retro and Yeezy-free edition of Buy, Pass, Wait, where the Kicks On Fir… wait, what? There’s a Jordan retro dropping this week? Which one? The 15s? Oh, those don’t count, come on, imaginary voice in my head.
Anyways, this week’s edition takes a look at a pair of signature releases from two athletes who made their sneaker debuts this season, the proper sequel to the adidas NMD CitySock, and the beginning of what is shaping up to be a long month if you’re a Nike Air Max fan of any sort.
Juan Martinez, Editor-In-Chief: (PASS) The 2K colorway is coming sooner rather than later so I’m holding off until then. Probably won’t be an easy cop because the buzz for the shoe is high at the moment so good luck if you’re trying for these this weekend.
Renz Ofiaza, News: (PASS) Design-wise, I’m a fan of the silhouette, but not in this colorway, I’m all for the previous blacked-out Shining theme, although, die-hard Pacers fanatics should be interested in this pair.
Juan Carrillo, News: (BUY) Hopefully these are easier to get than last week’s PG 1 release. I’ve yet to try them on (heard they’re narrow and hard to put on), but I’ll just pick up a pair and see how it all goes. It’s a Pacers colorway, this is definitely a good one to start of my PG 1 collection.
Andres Carrillo, News: (PASS) I like this pair better than the “Shining” colorway that released last week, but it’s not one that I can see myself wearing too often. I still need to see the PG 1 in person before I think about buying it.
EIC Juan: (BUY) I like both colorways so watch me lose my mind when these get a wider release in a few weeks and try to justify spending a whole lot of money. I am not normal.
Renz: (PASS) I would prefer the NMD City Sock a bit more instead. But, I do like the asymmetrical collar and overall colorways. I’m not just a fan of the elongated three stripe motif on its upper.
News Juan: (PASS) Eh, it’s not very appealing to me. The strap going down the middle of the shoe is kind of a turn off, but I guess that’s what makes it different, right? Big fan of KITH collabs, but this is one I could live without.
Andres: (PASS) I didn’t like the original City Sock and I don’t like this one either. The shoe just looks too plain in my opinion. It literally looks like a sock with a Boost midsole.
Renz: (WAIT) Since I’m older, I appreciate this design a lot more. The colorway is a classic and I’ll consider at a much lower price point.
News Juan: (PASS) Clean colorway but I’ve never really been a fan of the 15s. It was ahead of its time when it initially dropped and after all these years later I still think it has a very futuristic look it. With that said, I don’t think it’s a Jordan model I’d like to own.
Andres: (PASS) This might be an OG colorway, but I’m just not a fan of the Jordan 15. I’ve yet to see a colorway that I would even think about buying.
Nike Air Max 1 OG
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EIC Juan: (BUY) I’d go for the blue pair just to be the contrarian jerk who doesn’t just buy the most obvious one. I had no idea how much the shoe’s shape has changed through the years but that matters little to me because the 1 in its OG colors has always looked pretty good.
Renz: (BUY) You really can’t go wrong with either colorway. Each are classics and certainly a must-have for any sneaker collector in my opinion.
News Juan: (BUY) Either colorway would be dope. I doubt I get a chance at scooping up both, so if I had to make a choice, I’d go with the Red pair. Must have if you ‘re a fan of Nike. Glad to see these make a return.
Andres: (BUY) If you’re a fan of Nike then this is definitely shoe that you need in your collection. Everything about the shoe is classic and timeless. I hope I’m able to pick up a pair.
Nike Air Max 90 Ultra Flyknit
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EIC Juan: (BUY) The 90 is my favorite Air Max of all the oldies that the swoosh loves to bring back so I was very excited to hear it was going to get the Flyknit treatment for the Air Max Day Month. After getting hands-on and feet-on with them, let’s just say I’m ever more impressed than I thought I would be.
Renz: (BUY) I’m an advocate for this silhouette and it really looks amazing with the incorporation of flyknit. The inaugural lineup is a solid offering, but I prefer the Infrared version more due to its OG theme.
News Juan: (WAIT) The Flyknit Air Max 1 released last year and people slept on it so hard that you were eventually able to find it at 50% off. The Flyknit Air Max 90 is just as clean, but I really hope people sleep on it so that I could eventually pick up a pair for less than $100.
Andres: (WAIT) I like the Air Max 90 and I love Flyknit. So this is a perfect match, right? Well yeah, but I wouldn’t pay retail for a pair. It seems like these will go on sale in the future so I’ll just wait it out till then.
adidas Harden Vol. 1 Fear The Fork
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EIC Juan: (PASS) Vol. 1 has been spectacular so far with colorways ranging from dope to at least interesting to look at. This one actually falls victim to a far superior Grayvy (yes, it’s supposed to be a pun) colorway that dropped earlier this week.
Renz: (WAIT) I prefer the silhouette in monochromatic finishes but this color combo is certainly an appealing option. I’m not too keen on owning it though, but at a lower price, I might have to.
News Juan: (BUY) adidas continues to release solid colorways of the Harden Vol.1, this one is no different. The Yellow definitely pops and gives the shoe a really clean overall appearance.
Andres: (PASS) Decent colorway, but the “Grayvy” pair that also released this week is the winner of the two. I still need to try on the Harden Vol.1. I’m a fan of how it looks, now I just need to see how they feel on my feet.
While Nike Taiwan listed this particular colorway of the Nike Flyknit Racer to debut on March 10th, the stateside release has just been confirmed for that day as well.
Officially dubbed, “Crew Blue”, the sleek silhouette is defined by a mixture of blue glow, black and yellow strike tones across its flyknit construction. Finally, a clean black and white sole unit with light blue Swooshes on the outsole completes the eye-catching profile.
Retailing for $150, you can purchase this pair at select Nike retailers starting next Friday, March 10.
While the Nike Kobe A.D. was recently featured in a black/volt-colored Oregon Ducks PE, the basketball sneaker is treated in another theme that pays tribute Oregon men?s basketball team.
This time draped in a favorable black and yellow color scheme, the model is punctuated with the notable ?O? logo prominent on its heel tab, alongside a duck wing graphic wrapping the etnire midsole unit.
Retailing for a price tag of $160, you can purchase this latest variation at select Nike retailers starting Friday, March 10th.
The Nike Flyknit Racer Goddess Celebrates International Womens Day
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This forthcoming Nike Flyknit Racer Goddess will make its official debut next week in celebration of International Women?s Day — March 8th — which essentially celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.
With its distinctive moniker paying homage to Nike, the goddess of victory, the low-top model flaunts a clean white-out makeup across its flyknit construction, laces and midsole unit. The only notable contrasting element is evident with its black outsole. Finishing details include reflective heel tabs and respective branding located on the sides, insoles and tongue.
Retailing for $150, you can buy this latest variation in men’s and women’s sizes at select Nike stockists starting Wednesday, March 8th.
On-Feet Images Of The Nike Air Max 1 Anniversary University Red
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We’re only two days away from the return of one of the most iconic sneakers of all-time. We’re talking about the Nike Air Max 1 in the OG University Red colorway.
Originally released in 1987 and now celebrating its 30th anniversary, this Air Max 1 returns in refined fashion with original detailing and a shape inspired by “Golden Era” releases from the turn of the millennium. The shoes comes in the OG White and University Red colorway that many people know and adore.
Get a look at some on-feet images above and remember that the shoe will release on Saturday, March 4th for $140.
Another Clean Womens Colorway Of The Nike Air Max Zero
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Ladies, check out this new colorway of the Nike Air Max Zero made just for you. Coming in Glacier Blue/Ivory/Palm Green-Black, this color scheme is an ideal look for sunny Spring days ahead. Said to be a pair of a Nike Air Max Zero Glacier Blue Pack, the fused mesh upper comes in a predominantly Glacier Blue upper accented nicely by the Pal Green overlays and the Black and White hits found on the sole and branding. Are you feeling this new colorway on the Air Max 1? If so, pick these up today from select retailers or the retail price of $130.
Europe Now Has A release Date For The atmos x Nike Air Max 1 Elephant
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Many questions remain unanswered regarding the upcoming atmos x Nike Air Max 1 Elephant release. Will it release in the U.S. on Air Max Day (3/26)? Will it be a part of a pack alongside the rumored atmos x Air Jordan 3? What’s the retail price? Nike has yet to provide any of the answers, but one thing we do know is that the shoe appears to have a solid release date in Europe.
The latest info regarding the atmos x Nike Air Max 1 Elephant suggests that the highly coveted release is set to drop in Europe on March 18th, which is around 1 week earlier than the rumored U.S. release date. Do you think the atmos x Nike Air Max 1 Elephant will release on its own or alongside the rumored Air Jordan 3? Let us know your thoughts about the upcoming drop in the comments below an stay tuned as more info begins to surface.
After years of Texas-inspired colorways of Kevin Durant shoes hitting retail and official Texas PE’s produced exclusively for players at the school, the two finally come together for an official NCAA-licensed (each box comes with an NCAA seal) release of the. Kevin Durant’s signature shoe gets Texas branding for the retail version for the first time, also featuring a white Flyknit upper with the school’s iconic burnt orange hue for accents and a gum rubber sole. With “TEXAS” on each heel tab, the clean look is finished with KD’s number 35 embroidered on the tongues. The shoe drops just in time for March Madness, scheduled for a March 10th release at Nike.com and select retailers.
Nike Just Launched Their First Even Plus Size Range
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In an effort to better serve a wider range of consumers, Nike just launched their first ever women’s plus size range! So for all you ladies who rock 1X to 3X, Nike’s got some good stuff designed just for you.
?Nike recognizes that women are stronger, bolder and more outspoken than ever. In today?s world, sport is no longer something that she does, it?s who she is,? Nike said in a statement. ?The days where we have to add ?female? before ?athlete? are over. She is an athlete, period. And having helped fuel this cultural shift, we celebrate these athletes? diversity, from ethnicity to body shape.?
?When we design for plus size, we aren?t just proportionately making our products larger,? said Helen Boucher vice president of women?s training apparel. ?That doesn?t work because as we know, everyone?s weight distribution is different.?
Want to see what this new Nike plus size range has to offer? Click here and see if there’s anything you like.
One of Nike Sportwear’s favorite new color of the season is utilized once again on this women’s Dunk High in “Smokey Blue”. The pleasant shade of dark teal very appropriate for the spring season has actually never looked better than it does on this premium women’s Dunk, featuring a suede and matte-textured leather upper with a matching midsole and gum rubber outsole. these begin dropping at select Nike Sportswear retailers like Asphaltgold on March 6th.
Triple White Nike Flyknit Racers Are Finally Releasing
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What took them so long? That’s probably what many Flyknit fans were thinking when they first saw that an all-white Nike Flyknit Racer was finally releasing. With all of the colorways of the shoe released so far, how has this not happened yet? Well, the wait is finally over, because a “Triple White” version of the famous shoe is finally dropping. OK, so it’s actually more of a “double white” colorway with that black outsole, but the “Triple White” moniker is more catchy, so we’re going with that. Get an on-foot look at the anticipated Flyknit Racer in both men’s and women’s sizing (the shoe is actually unisex) here, and don’t forget that they drop on March 8th if you’re after a pair.
After the debut “Pre-Heat” colorway in black nubuck limited to only 12,000 pairs, the Nike PG1 is ready to drop in a more readily available colorway this weekend. The follow-up to the sleek black version goes for a team color in Paul George’s Indiana Pacers blue and gold, with a few hits of pink as a nod to his mother Paulette who he draws inspiration from?a survivor of a stroke who was bedridden for two years but has now fully recovered.
Officially nicknamed “The Bait” colorway as a reference to PG’s love of fishing, the Pacers colorway drops this Saturday, March 4th as a general release at Nike Basketball retailers everywhere including Sneaker Politics.
