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The Original Nike Air Tech Challenge IV Is Available
By SoleInsider
Andre Agassi?s signature tennis line brought us some of the most vibrant, strange, and head-turning sneakers of the 90s, and fans of the line have been treated to a plethora of retros over the past few years. Now the Nike Air Tech Challenge IV has finally returned in its original colorway featuring that dip-dyed heel panel splashed in Dark Grape and Cerise. While Nike Sportswear teased us with low-tops and hybrids inspired by this 1992 classic, there’s nothing like an original. A more widespread release will occur on July 20th, but in the meantime know that international retailers like Titolo have this pair in-stock today.
Ronnie Fieg‘s collaborative prowess continues this summer, as KITH‘s 644 Broadway location will be opening up as an exclusive Nike Shop this August. Details remained limited, but the windows now feature Nike x Kith branding. Get ready. More info to come in the near future.
Following up the Air Max 1, the next Nike retro runner to receive the “Royal” treatment is its contemporary from 1987, the classic Air Safari. Arguably looking even better in the Royal construction than the Air Max 1, the Safari features the same deconstructed suede upper in tonal tones with premium Vachetta Tan leather detailing for the padded collar lining and midsole. The Safari Royal debuts in two colorways reminiscent of the iconic original color combination of the Air Safari: orange and black. You can find the Air Safari Royal arriving now at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com.
This Nike Air Trainer SC High Is Exclusive To Atlanta And Nike SNKRS
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Nike Sportswear continues to celebrate the Olympic festivities in new and exciting ways, and this premium Nike Air Trainer SC High celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Atlanta Olympics is proof. Rumored to be limited to 1996 pairs in honor of the year that Atlanta hosted the Olympics, this Nike retro takes on an interesting colorway in honor of the Olympic logo used, which featured a 90s dose of teal and gold throughout. Here we see the classic training model transformed by a micro-perforated leather upper and hairy suede panels throughout, each in a hypnotizing teal shade while a unique peach logo is stitched onto the tongue to nod at Georgia being America’s peach state. A confetti speckled translucent outsole features an array of red and blue while luxurious metallic gold accents hit throughout to further the premium nature of this release. The Nike Air Trainer SC High “Atlanta Olympics” will arrive in limited quantities on Tuesday, July 19th for $140 USD. Check out more detailed images below and let us know if you’re a fan of this Atlanta Olympics-referencing Nike trainer by taking your thoughts to the comments section.
The Nike Air More Uptempo is back in the iconic “Olympic” colorway later this month, and now another look is slated to release alongside that USA-themed gem on July 20th. The bold ‘Air’ branded side panels always stood out thanks to contrasting colors, but here the subtle all white upper and gum bottom adds a casual lifestyle twist to the model that Scottie Pippen wore during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. What do you think of the look? This Nike Air More Uptempo “White/Gum” will arrive on 7/20 for $160 USD so check out more photos below and be sure to stay updated on the latest releases via our release dates page.
With an all-white pair revealed during Louis Vuitton’s fashion show during Paris Fashion Week last month, the Kim Jones x NikeLab Air Zoom LWP is now officially unveiled in its three inaugural colorways.
Essentially a design that takes inspiration from the upper of the Air Zoom LWP from 1995, which is noted as the first running shoe to incorporate Zoom Air cushioning, the model has also been revamped with the last of the Air Max 1, also noted as one of his favorite silhouettes from the Swoosh.
“I like the fact that it has come from an old shoe but has become a completely new shoe,” Jones said of the updated tooling. “It took quite a few tries to get it right. At first it was too chunky and then it was too skinny. I was thinking about a shoe that I would really like to wear and be proud of.”
Furthermore, Jones added that the particular colorways of black/volt, black/white, and black/purple were inspired by the Air Max lineage as well. “All the colorways come from old Air Maxes?there?s an Air Max 95 colorway and one from a classic, original Air Max, then we added another color palette that was looking at the future.”
If you’re interested in purchasing either pair, you can find the range of footwear, alongside an exclusively designed wind runner that features water-resistant woven fabric and can be rolled into a pouch for easy packing at select NikeLab locations starting July 23.
A Conversation With Kyrie Irving About Call Of Duty, The Nike Kyrie 2 (And The Kyrie 3)
By SoleInsider
Kyrie Irving has a lot on his plate at the moment. Along with LeBron James, they helped deliver Cleveland its first major sports title in what feels like forever, made the go-ahead basket that delivered that championship, will help lead Team USA to hopefully another gold medal in the upcoming Summer Olympics and is slated to star as Jake Hoyt in a remake of Training Day with LeBron playing the role of Alonzo Harris. Well, at least that’s what the shirt indicates, right?
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Ok, maybe that last part wasn’t real, but what is real is that Irving is fully entrenched now with the Nike family as the Nike Kyrie 2 is still going strong into the summer months. It was one of the most popular signature shoes of the past season and there is no doubt that expectations will be high for the Kyrie 3. So imagine our surprise when Kyrie was willing to actually talk about the shoe…
We had a chance to talk Kyrie about his kicks, his love of creating and a variety of topics as part of the launch of the new Descent DLC map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 (yes, wrap your head around the synergy). Along with being an avid gamer, he quite honestly surprised me with his willingness to put himself out there and play against other online as “Kyrie Irving, NBA champion” and it’s reflective in this conversation.
For us, when we see big name Nike athletes win, it’s an exciting time because we get to see special stuff like the Kyrie 2s you wore in the championship parade. Tell us what it’s like to be a Nike guy and to win as a Nike guy.
Winning as a Nike athlete makes it so much better because you are now allowed to be part of a group that have come before you or in my case, having a teammate who has won and now able you’re able to put out those special championship shoes. It allows the fans to have a connection to you through your brand and through Nike and that’s what I appreciate the most.
There’s so many creatives that go behind the shoes and then there’s the stories that I come up with. So when I’m seeing this come to life in stores and I’m seeing it on Kicks On Fire and I’m seeing you guys talking about who’s wearing what and talking about what’s coming out. I just have a true appreciation for all of this because I know that it’s not just for who I am that (KoF) is putting (Kyries) up there but also because of the quality of the shoe. If it’s a crappy shoe, you know, I understand that can just be because you have to put it out there because of the player, but for me when I go behind the scenes and I’m in all of my meetings, I’m thinking about how will (my shoes) be received not just by the consumer but also by blogs and websites and sneakerheads. I’m thinking about various groups that I’ve been a part of over my years and I need to speak to them and I want to make sure I connect with them and spread the word and connect with not just me but with others (at Nike) as well and seeing the creative behind the shoes.
That’s the part of the process that I enjoy, the actual making of the shoes and seeing them come to life. From breaking them down and taking them off and seeing what you like and don’t like and then putting it out there and seeing the response.
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The Kyries at least from my perspective have felt like shoes that are very personal to you and that you played a huge role in the creation of them. Especially the Kyrie 2, in particular the ones that played off your name. I thought the Kyrie 2 Kyrie-Oke was good, but I also wonder what it had to do with karaoke. Now, I have to know, was that commercial for the shoe inspired by Michael Jackson?
Of course, man (laughs). You caught on to that.
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And the other shoe that I thought was brilliant was the Ky-Rispy Kreme (and I’m bitter I don’t have a pair with the awesome box). How did all of this stuff come about?
It was literally just that. Let’s take my name and apply it to the shoes and connecting it to things that I love and it was like Krispy Kreme and they were like “well, what do you think about karaoke?” and it just went from there. What if we took an old Nike shoe that transcended the game and connect it to your game? What do you think about Huaraches? What do you think about the Fab Five? What if we called it the Kyraches? And we’re branching out and reaching different elements. We’re looking at the culture and exploring different areas (of basketball history) and bringing that to life.
So think about it especially for sneakerheads, if you have the old Huarache and then they have the Kyrache and all I’m doing is paying homage but doing it the right way. So we have this shoe that transcended from the older generation and is still popular with this generation and so you (the Kyraches) and boom, you connect with that.
The Kyrie 2 was one of my personal favorite signature shoes to come out from this past season and it seems like a lot of sneakerheads and casual fans have taken to it as well. I feel like part of it is because of the price and that it’s more affordable than a KD or a LeBron but also because the design is more appealing to the consumer. It’s simple but not in a way that’s cheap or demeaning to you.
I would say that the Kyrie 2 is simple but has the potential to be loud. It’s a balance, it’s simplisticly loud. So I have this barrier (design, price, tech, etc.) that I’m working in and I’m trying to stay in there because you can always have the dynamic, but to have something that’s simplisticly loud, I’m in a space I know that I can’t go way too high and I can’t get too low. So working within those “limitations” there’s so many combinations that you can mix and match. So when you have that and you create something, you have this thought of “ok, that’s it” and it makes sense. Now I know not every colorway is going to have that thought process in it because I also put out team colorways, but the Ky-Rispy Kremes that were limited pairs, or Kyraches that bring back the 90s. Then there’s something like the Triple Black that I’m looking at that connects me to the rest of the world because it’s not a low-cut basketball shoe and it’s not flashy, but there are plenty of people who just want that all-black shoe that gets the job done.
Now I know you can’t talk about the Kyrie 3 (we all laugh at this) in specifics, but what I would ask is when you look at the Kyrie 2, what were the things that you saw in the 2 that you know you were looking to improve or move on from in the 3?
Oh, it’s actually very specific. If you look at the Kyrie 1, you want it to be able to stand alone. You want to be able to look at it as a signature shoe that you start out with that it’s definitely a start-up, the beginning of something. Then you look at the 2, now I get a little bit of freedom to move away from 1. The Kyrie 1 I wanted it to be a double that could work as a lifestyle shoe and a performance basketball shoe. Now for the 2, I want to make a very specific basketball shoe that allows not only basketball players to connect with it but also other athletes like weight trainers, people just running around in shorts, stuff like that. And then that’s when my story also had to be a lot better and now the colors that I’m releasing is more intricate and everything had to be premeditated. So once that happened, I now have a lifestyle shoe/basketball shoe and a performance shoe in the 1 and the 2. Now with the 3, it has to be another standalone shoe that’s going to be more dynamic than the 1 and 2, it’s going to be more artistic but also the story behind it will be able to be read without me saying a word. So there has to be a big story that goes into the shoe but I won’t be telegraphing it as much. Moving forward, you all know who I am, so now you have an idea of what to expect from him. That’s what the third one has to be.
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When you get out there on the court and you’re wearing those dope black and gold Kyries and taking on somebody like Stephen Curry, who’s an Under Armour guy, are those things that you talk about among each other or do you tend to leave that alone?
Oh, naw. I feel like to get a signature shoe from any brand is huge and there’s but respect there. When you see someone with a great shoe, you just support from afar. If it’s from a different brand, that’s great, but we’re also part of that (NBA) family, where we all want to continue to grow and do well and come out with great stuff.
So does that mean you’re going to support KD now that he’s on the Warriors?
Oh yeah, he’s part of the Nike family (laughs).
What can you tell me about the new Call of Duty map packs because I haven’t had the chance to try them.
Ah, well, there’s four maps that I can’t wait to dive into and it’s another chance for me to get better at the game, which I’m looking forward to. Me and my friends really go crazy for it. And today I did my first run with the Call of Duty team to help out my kill-to-death ratio. It’s just an amazing experience that I am looking forward to.
What about your experience with the Call of Duty franchise, have you been a fan for a while now?
Yeah, I played Black Ops 2, I didn’t play the first Black Ops… oh wait, I did play Black Ops 1. Oh man, I’ve been saying all day that I didn’t play Black Ops 1 but I did.
I’m a big fan of the single-player (in Black Ops) just for the simple fact that it can help you get better at the game and the storyline is how out of the world the creative thinking is behind it. And me visiting the Treyarch Studios to see the behind the scenes and really just see how they dominate this game and the making behind, just from the graphics to the storyline, the guns, the maps. It’s just amazing and it takes a lot of work to make it and I have a huge amount of respect for the creative behind it.
Until you see it behind the scenes, you won’t know and have an appreciation for (how much it takes to makes these games work).
With the Descent pack dropping (this past Tuesday), what type do you feel fits your style of play?
Oh, I am a very close range type, whether it’s in Domination or in Kill Confirmed, I’m in, I’m all the way in. Because when people camp or find their spots and pick you off, I don’t like that.
So what is your favorite mode from the all of the Call of Duty games, from the single-player to multi-player to zom…
Zombies is the one (laughs). Playing online with my friends. (That mode) works out better for me because as I’ve gotten older, from leaving Duke at (age) 19, and my friends are still in college. As I’m going through the NBA and I’m playing, I’m sending out group texts to all my friends saying ‘ok, we’re playing Call of Duty at 9pm’ and we’re scheduling online play or zombies and talking junk to each other. It’s fun and you make a lot of connections on there and sometimes when I’m playing and I’m going against a particular username and I’m playing with them for a certain amount of rounds, I’ll add them as a friend and invite them to my party every single time and they’ll part of my group text…
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Yeah, I feel like if you’re gonna play online and be a “public figure” my way to connecting to my fans is by being really into it and being part of the party and they literally go crazy (when I connect with them). Even if I give them a follow on Instagram, they can’t believe that it’s you and that you’re taking the time out of your day to have a normal conversation. I’ve gotten a chance to know people’s families, sent them shoes, signing jerseys. I do that through Call of Duty and with 2K. Those games to me is a great way to connect with my fans.
That’s pretty cool and honestly admirable because I’ve been doing interviews such as this for a while now and a lot of times people don’t want to go online or they don’t want others to know they are a famous athlete or celebrity.
I love it because it makes the experience that much more enjoyable for myself and my friends. Because then you get to meet people that are really good at Call of Duty and I want to learn and I want to get better and most of the time it’s just great people behind a joystick and a screen. There are great people who play this game and it’s cool for them to know that you notice them.
Incorporating the brand’s vapor and aeroswift tech to blends the iconic red and blue colors of their home kit to produce a unique and bold new purple iterations, the advanced performance technology in the kit is visible on the chest, as engineered knit zones create a geometric pattern that enhances fit with smaller mesh shapes at the bottom of the graphic. A darker purple hue is seen on the sleeves and the upper back, as it has been infused with black.
Odes to club pride are evident on the interior and exterior of the shirt. The back neck rib of the collar displays “Barça” alongside a small woven Catalan flag, the Senyera. Additionally, “Un Crit” and ?Valen,? which together mean ?Our Cry is Bold? in Catalan, adorn the inside right and left cuffs, respectively. The phrase draws from the club?s official fan anthem ?Cant del Barca,? customarily sung prior to kick-off. Furthermore, the shirt?s vivid pink font takes cues from the curves of the city?s iconic architecture.
Finally, pink socks, with a distinctive purple linear graphic on the calf round out the overall attire.
You can purchase the new away jersey at select Nike retailers worldwide and directly through its official online shop now for $90.
The Nike Cortez Ultra Moire Forrest Gump Is Now Available
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Lifestyle imagery of the classic, yet revamped Nike Cortez Ultra Moire Forrest Gump edition is unveiled, as the silhouette has now landed at retailers worldwide.
Essentially a silhouette that Tom Hanks popularized in the iconic film, this particular variation is essentially a modernized take, as the upper is now rendered in perforations to allow more ventilation, while a reconditioned sole unit now offers more comfort and cushioning.
Sleek, stylish and timeless all together, you can purchase this summer-appropriate pair at select Nike stockists worldwide now for a price tag of $100.
This silhouette is a timeless classic and the colorway is just appealing in general. You can never go wrong with this variation either and it?s perfect for the warm months.
Nike Unveils Kim Jones Air Zoom LWP Inspired By World Travel And Sneaker Obsession
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Nike is a company built on innovative concepts and the proper execution of those ideas. For decades, the brand has lived on Air and Zoom, with the 21st Century making way for Free and Flyknit. These four pillars of comfort technology will be mainstays for as long as the brand is breathing, and there’s no mistaking Nike’s dominance in the industry and the influence its had on its competitors. In the mid-90s, Nike raised the bar considerably with the introduction of Zoom Air. It was first featured in a basketball shoe called the Air Go LWP in 1994, but wasn’t officially called Zoom until Spring of 1995, when the brand unveiled the Air Zoom LWP running shoe. Technically, the Air Zoom LWP was half Zoom, half Air, as the shoe featured the tensile Air (the original name of Zoom) only at the fore-foot. What followed was a series of Zoom-cushioned sneakers that have grabbed cult-status, while the big-bubble Air Max joints were getting the mainstream love. It’s clear that Nike is concentrating on bringing energy back to these Zoom-specific models, and it all started with the re-released of the Air Zoom Talaria earlier this year.
Official Images Of The Nike Air Trainer SC High 1996 Olympics
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Its been quite some time since a colorway of the Nike Air Trainer SC High has released that really caught people’s attention. That all changes with this new colorway that hits retailers next week.
Inspired by the 1996 Olympics that took place in Atlanta, Georgia, this Nike Air Trainer SC High features the same colors that were used on the official logo of the 96 Olympic games. Teal suede and leather dominate the upper of this shoe while White accents add some contrast to the upper. Other details include hits of Metallic Gold on the eyelets, midsole and branding, as well as a peach logo on the tongue of the left shoe as a nod to Georgia, the peach state. Finishing touches include laurel wreath graphics on the insoles and a translucent outsole with confetti graphics.
Look for the Nike Air Trainer SC High 1996 Olympics at select Nike retailers on July 19, 2016 for a retail price of $140.
I generally don’t pay much attention to the Nike Air Trainer SC High, but this colorway is just too dope to ignore. Love everything about the shoe especially the graphic outsole and the gold accents. Great job by Nike.
Heres An Official Look At The Nike Air Force 1 Ultra Flyknit Low USA
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Independence Day took place last week, but Nike is still releasing USA-inspired sneakers thanks to the Olympics being less than a month away.
Next week we’ll be seeing the Nike Air Force 1 Ultra Flyknit Low get the patriotic treatment as the low profile and sleek silhouette will be dressed in a Gym Red and Deep Royal Blue Flyknit upper. An iridescent Swoosh adds some flair to this colorway along with special insoles that read ?USA E Pluribus Unum? and “Out Of Many, You Are The One.?
The Nike Air Force 1 Ultra Flyknit Low USA will be releasing on July 18, 2016 for $170.
The Nike Air Max Audacity is a shoe that’s usually worn by NBA big man, Anthony Davis. Davis’ season was derailed by injuries that prohibited him from having the season we all know he’s capable of. Being that his season was cut short, Davis won’t be able to participate in this year’s Summer Olympics for team USA. Had he been healthy, there’s a good chance that he would be playing in the Nike Air Max Audacity USA you see above.
Coming in the customary USA theme, Red, White and Blue dress up the shoe from head to toe. Although Davis won’t be able wear thee during the Olympic, nothing is stopping you from getting a pair since they’re now available at Nike for a cool $100.
Nike Creates a Limited Edition Hat Collection Box For Ken Griffey Jr.
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In honor of his upcoming induction into the baseball hall of fame, Nike has created a special limited edition box set of hats honoring Ken Griffey Jr. The collection includes all of the hats worn by The Kid throughout his career, from the minor league Bellingham Mariners to even the Chicago White Sox cap from his brief stint with the team in 2008. A Swingman logo hat is also included in the set, with each hat featuring a premium wool and leather construction. Each box set is also autographed by Griffey himself, and releases exclusively at Niketown Seattle on July 16th for $650.
The Nike Air Python Premium Sail / Metallic Gold Is Available Now
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Heads up to everyone looking to pick up a brand new colorway of the Nike Air Python Premium. Not only has the Sail and Metallic Gold colorway been unveiled, it’s also available for purchase now!
This premium version of the Air Python has the shoe rock the aforementioned Sail and Metallic Gold color scheme on the upper. The leather build is accented by the all-over snakeskin embossing to help give the shoe that premium look and feel. The Sail hits are noted on the laces and sole. Pretty subtle in appearance, yet it still manages to make a statement. Available through Nike, pick up a pair today for $150.
