Remember Nike Sportswear’s short-lived Asteroid Collection? We’d like to forget that too. The unpopular space-themed gradient transformed the Nike Air Foamposite Pro into a kids-centric graphic but released in a full size run, only to linger on store shelves, falling victim to multiple markdowns because well, nobody wanted them. There is something to be said about the sunshine gradient though, one that saw shades of purple fade to orange and yellow. In a different context, the theme might be able to work. The Nike Kobe 11 EM is back featuring a similar aesthetic, as the engineered mesh shines thanks to the vibrancy found throughout. A smokey midsole unit adds some depth while black Swoosh branding allows you to focus at the tri-colored upper. What do you think of the Nike Kobe 11 “Asteroid”? Stay tuned for a release date in the near future right here on Sneaker News.

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Nike’s All Conditions Gear was brought back in a major way in 2015, updating its terrain from trail-trekking to the modern landscape of navigating cities. While such classics like the Nike Air Mowabb finally saw a retro release for the first time since the 1990s, new creations like the NikeLab ACG Lupinek Flyknit Low definitely serve as a monument to just how far sneaker design has come in the period of two decades. The complex aesthetic sees Flyknit technology serve as a malleable base while a bolstered synthetic mudguard and Free outsole create a supportive flexibility. A touch of leather lands on the tongue while triangular grid patterns subtly hit in tonal qualities throughout both greyscale colorways. The Lupinek Flyknit Low will arrive at retailers later this Summer 2016 season. While we wait for release details to come to fruition in the near future, you can check out detailed images below.

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Aside from the upcoming Mark Parker iteration, this Nike Kobe 11 Sunset consists as the newest EM variation of the silhouette this season.

As suggested, the basketball sneaker’s engineered mesh upper is treated in a gradient effect that reflective of the sunset. Bright yellow is prominent on the toe, which fades to orange on the medial, followed by red and purple on the rear.

Tonal black accents for the inner lining, laces, tongue and Swooshes provide a nice sense of contrast, as it all rests atop a complementing translucent outsole.

Priced at $160, the silhouette has already arrived at select Nike accounts overseas, but stay tuned for its availability stateside, which is expected to be very soon.

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Author’s Take

I like the silhouette in general and I find the gradient finish appealing. It perfect coordinates with the nickname and the accentuating colors are solid as well.

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UK-based retailer, JD Sports, presents yet another exclusive variation of the popular Nike Air Max 95 this season, as the model is furnished in a cool blue colorway.

The defining tone essentially covers the runner’s synthetic, textile and leather upper alongside nylon eye stays, while dark grey is utilized for its tongue for a nice sense of contrast. All resting atop a matching sole unit, additional hits of grey are applied on the miniature Swooshes across the heel, branding on the heel tab and outsole.

You can purchase this latest pair at the UK retailer now.

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Author’s Take

I’ll always be a fan of this silhouette. I’m all for tonal finishes as well and this is just another solid offering. Hopefully a release stateside will be available.

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Additional images of this latest Nike Kobe 11 Elite Low 4KB are provided, as it follows up on the white variation that released back in March 2016.

As the moniker implies, this rendition consists as a more vibrant pair, as the silhouette’s woven component is rendered in various tones of red with subtle accents of grey and black. Tonal white leather details are evident with the Swooshes across its side panels, tongue label with the sheath logo and around the heel.

Further detailed with custom pull tabs at the heel, a unique pattern applied on the translucent outsole and crisp white full-length Zoom sole unit, you can expect to find this pair at select Nike accounts sometime in June 2016 for a retail price of $220.

Additionally, rumors suggested this pair as ?Krispy Kreme? version, as they were offered and released on the Nike Krispy Kreme truck which sold the special edition Kyrie 2.

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Author’s Take

I’m a fan of the silhouette and I’m biased towards the construction and color combination. This should get a lot of attention once it releases.

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With iterations from Eric Avar and Tinker Hatfield having already released, the ?Muse Pack? trilogy of the Nike Kobe 11 is capped off with this rendition by the brand’s CEO, Mark Parker.

The sneaker’s distinctive palette essentially takes cues from Bryant’s official moniker — The Black Mamba. Boasting a mixture of black and blue lagoon across the majority of its woven upper, hits of red are applied behind the tongue, while snake/reptilian detailing throughout further coordinate with the respective theme.

Finished off with contrasting hits of white gracing the Swooshes across its side panels and full-length Zoom sole unit, you can purchase this pair at select Nike retailers on May 26 for a retail price of $200.

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Author’s Take

Out of the three pairs, this is the second best colorway. I liked Tinker’s creation to the most. Overall, I’m a fan of the silhouette and this should get some attention, especially since Bryant retired this year.

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Calling all coffee lovers! If you need your daily dose of coffee to kickstart your day (or to keep you awake) then you may like this new colorway of the Nike SB Dunk Low.

Inspired by a certain coffee kingpin company, this new SB Dunk Low features a canvas upper that’s done in a combination of brown and khaki that mimics the look of coffee with creamer. Next we have White on the tongue, laces, midsole, Swoosh branding, and on the Nike branding on the heel tab. Finishing things off are hits of green on the inner liner, outsole, outlining the Swoosh, heel tab and tongue tag.

If you can’t get enough coffee and Dunks then you can pick up this SB now at select retailers for $100.

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Author’s Take

People that love coffee and especially this certain company should definitely get their hands on these Dunks. I like coffee, but not this much.

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The Nike Cortez has been revamped for 2016 as we take a look at the new Nike Cortez Ultra Breathe.

Transformed into the Nike Cortez Ultra Breathe, this new version of the popular 1972 runner from Nike features a breathable mesh upper instead of the traditional leather and nylon build that we’ve grown accustomed to seeing. Pictured above are three different colorways that include grey/white, black/white and bright crimson/purple.

You’ll be able to find the Nike Cortez Ultra Breathe at select Nike retailers in the near future.

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Author’s Take

I’m not a fan of the Nike Cortez but it’s cool to see the silhouette get hit with new materials. I wonder if fans of the original will like it.

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So far the only colorways that we’ve seen on the new Nike SB Stefan Janoski Slip-On have been tonal offerings.

That all changes today as a new water color colorway has just surfaced. The canvas upper on this Janoski Slip-On features a water color graphic in a handful of vibrant colors that include pretty much every hue in the rainbow. The upper is then contrasted by a white vulcanized rubber sole, a White Swoosh, and white piping on the upper.

If you’re interested in picking up a pair you can do so now directly from nike.com for just $100.

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Author’s Take

Definitely a dope color for the Summer. I think it would have looked better if they made it in the original build with the laces.

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The classic Nike Mayfly, which was originally used for running, has undergone a makeover in 2016 with these new Woven iterations.

Releasing in three different tonal colorways, the Nike Mayfly Woven features a perforated leather upper with intricate woven detailing that runs down the entirety of the side panels. Not only does the new woven feature give the shoe a lifestyle look, but it also offers better breathability which I’m sure many people will appreciate come Summer. The Mayfly Woven will release in three color options that include grey, tan and black. Finishing off the sneaker are phylon midsoles and rubber outsoles.

Arriving at select Nike retailers in the near future, what are your thoughts on the Nike Mayfly Woven?

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Author’s Take

I don’t really like the look of the Mayfly Woven. I prefer the shoe without the woven detailing.

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A new Nike Air Presto has just leaked and this one is a collaboration with German fashion label Acronym.

If you remember correctly, Acronym linked up with Nike last year to create three different colorways of the Nike Lunar Force 1 that featured a zipper that ran down the entire side of the shoe. This first image that we see of the Acronym x Nike Air Presto features a mid height collar with a zipper on it as well as ACRNM branding. The shoe comes in a navy upper with white accents throughout.

There is no release information for this collaborative Air Presto yet but stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for updates.

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Author’s Take

It’s tough to make a judgement on this shoe from this early leaked picture. I look forward to getting a better look.

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Like most of the basketball world, it looks like Nike expected Kyrie Irving and the Cavs to make it to the Finals. Just in time for the final push to the championship for Kyrie and company, Nike Basketball drops the “Cavs” colorway of the Nike Kyrie 2. Already being worn by Kyrie throughout the playoffs thus far, now every Cavs fan can own the navy, burgundy, and gold look for his second signature model. Pick up your pair tomorrow at select Nike Basketball retailers like Sneaker Politics.

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Although it’s a signature takedown model, you can hardly tell by this premium presentation of the LeBron Ambassador 8. In fact, thanks to its white, black, and metallic gold colorway, it looks exactly like one the the ‘Elite’ models from the early days of the premium postseason series from Nike Basketball?specifically the LeBron 9 Elite in the same colorway. The high performance LeBron Ambassador 8 will be available at select Nike Basketball suppliers later this summer.

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The return of the Nike Mayfly Woven has left many people with a big smile on their face. Ever since its return, Nike has unveiled a handful of tonal colorways for us to choose from. Today our attention is focused on three of those said tonal offerings.

Coming in a Tan, Grey or Black woven upper, all three pairs are nicely contrasted by the crisp white sole unit sitting below. The same hue found on the upper is placed on the laces, lining and Nike branding to complete the monochromatic look that’s always popular during the summer. Said to already be arriving internationally, it’s only a matter of time before we see thee drop in the states.

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Author’s Take

These earthy colorways look really clean on the model. Didn’t really pay any mind to the model before, but it has my attention now.

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Remember the Super Bowl 50 halftime show earlier this year where Bruno Mars rocked the arena with Beyonce? We’re guessing at least a few of our readers noticed the awesome pairs of the black and gold Nike Cortez that him and his dancers were wearing during the performance, and were then wondering where you could get a pair. Now we have your answer, as the all-new Nike Cortez Ultra arrives in the same colorway. The modernized construction of the Cortez with seamless synthetic paneling and Swooshes and a softer all foam sole arrives at select Nike Sportswear retailers like Sole Classics on May 26th.

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