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In the past we’ve seen Nike Air Max 1 models use Safari print on their. We’ve even seen the classic Air Max model rock the Elephant print. Very seldom, if ever do see the shoe rock both prints. Today we take a look at a premium version of the shoe rocking both Elephant and Safari print.

The shoe is constructed out of a light colored suede and brown leather material. Adding some pop to the shoe is the neon lime hits placed on the lining and eyelets, Nike branding on the tongue and heel and the Air unit inside the sole of the shoe. A canvas tongue gives the shoe some added dimension. With all that being said, the main focus on the shoe lies in the used of both prints on the upper. Elephant print is placed on the toe, side panels and heel, while the Safari print covers the entire mudguard of the shoe. If you like what you see, you can now pick up a pair at select retailers for $120.

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Author’s Take

I love Safari print. I love Elephant print. I don’t like both of them on my shoe. It’s doing too much, and adding the neon lime hit was a bad choice in my opinion.

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Back at last. Collectors of retro Nike running shoes are rejoicing across the globe, because a shoe near or at the top of their most wanted lists is finally making a return. We’re talking about the original neon colorway of the Air Zoom Talaria, of course, which makes its first-ever return tomorrow. The cult classic runner from 1997 designed by Tinker Hatfield was the first shoe to feature visible Zoom Air?bottom-loaded and seen underneath the translucent red-to-neon color-faded outsole?providing the runner with the maximum amount of the responsive cushioning. Thanks to the awesome design and bold colorway, the shoe has become highly sought after over the years, disappearing quickly whenever a rare pair shows up on eBay. Now all those still waiting for their own Talarias can finally add them to their collections, as the OG colorway arrives at select Nike retailers tomorrow, March 31st.

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?You get a $250 shoe for like $150… That?s a great bargain right there.? – Kevin Durant when asked about the price of the KD 9 Flyknit, which will retail for $150.

Basketball never stops for Nike and even though they haven’t used that tagline for a while now, it still applies to this day, especially in an Olympic year. Soon after the curtains falls on the current NBA season, Nike will be dropping the new Nike KD 9 Flyknit onto sneakerheads and ballers with a new Flyknit look and technology that will catch the eyes of a lot of people. Flyknit is quickly becoming the accepted default tech of most new Nike kicks and with Kobe having already used Flyknit for a while now and Jordan Brand implementing their own woven techniques onto their signature shoe, it was only a matter of time before the rest of Nike Basketball caught up. That time is now.

But what will definitely get people talking is the $150 price tag, a huge drop from the current Nike KD 8 that retails for $180. Is this is a response to the lackluster – or what appears to be lackluster judging from the dearth of KD 8s getting huge price drops – sales of the KD 8 and LeBron 13? As Kobe Bryant is set to retire and take his signature line to strange places, Kyrie Irving having a lackluster second year as a signature athlete and Stephen Curry becomes the new face of the NBA while also turning Under Armour into something of a threat to the swoosh, changes needed to be made at the swoosh.

Nike still needs to push the boundaries of design in order to justify dropping a new pair every year, but what KD used to be known for – quality kicks at family-friendly prices – had all been obliterated. At the heart of their company will always be innovation – Nike can’t and won’t stop that train – but if that innovation prices out most of the public, it won’t really matter how great that innovation is. That’s been proven by the KDs – even the beloved Aunt Pearl colorway – sitting on shelves.

Will this course correction be a new trend in Nike as Flyknit becomes more widely accepted and eases manufacturing costs and in turn passes the savings along to the consumer? Time will tell, but the KD 9 Flyknit is hopefully a step in that direction.

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The latest Nike Free Flyknit Mercurial has the Flyknit constructed shoe come in a Blue/Black makeup. Today we take a look at some on-feet images of the shoe that have been recently spotted at select international retailers.

The shoe is constructed out of a blue Flyknit woven upper contrasted by the hits of black found on the Flywire and ankle collard of the shoe. The heel counter appears to be made out of a black suede to give the shoe a premium feel. Cleaning things up a bit are the hits of white found on the Nike Swoosh on the toe and the the speckled Nike Free sole unit to assures exceptional flexibility. Thoughts on the shoe?? Available internationally beginning tomorrow ($226), expect to see these stateside in the near future.

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Author’s Take

Substitute the Nike Free 5.0 sole in exchange for a Lunarlon sole and I’m all over them. I just can’t do Free soles.

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The Nike KD 8 Elite Home is set to release on April 14th, but if for someone reason you’re not feeling the all-white look, wait it out a few more weeks as a new colorway is releasing the following month. Today we take a look at the official images of the Nike KD 8 Elite Grey.

The Nike KD 8 Elite comes in a Grey tonal colorway done up in a different number of shades. Adding a luxe feel to the shoe is the snakeskin print placed on the overlay of the shoe. Hits of white are seen on the branding placed on the toe, sock-like construction and side panels. A white heel counter extends and connects to the midsole to complete the look? Thoughts on the colorway? Thoughts on the shoe in general? You will be able to pick up a pair on May 5th for $200.

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Author’s Take

The shoe is cool. Initially, I didn’t like it. I personally would not buy it, but I understand the reasoning behind making the shoe look like it does. Performance over aesthetics.

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It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new Nike Air Footscape Motion review here at the Kicks on Fire archives, but that’s about to change as Nike is getting ready to release a Sakura version of the unique looking shoe. Today we take a look at the official images and release date of the Nike Air Footscape Motion Sakura.

Sakura means Cherry Blossom in Japan, and being that the flower is currently blooming as we speak, Nike decided to utilize that theme on to the shoe. The Footscape Motion starts off with a Dark grey base. The tonal look of the shoe is then accented by the “Sakura” details placed all over the shoe. In addition, the shoe also comes with 3M reflective detailing on the area surrounding the Nike Swoosh branding placed on the heel. Another notable feature worth mentioning is the fact that the shoe appears to come with two different insoles, in which one happens to be made out of cork. If you want to get a pair you will be able to do so soon and they’re set to release on April 2nd. Cop or drop? Let us know in the comments below.

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Author’s Take

I’ve always had mixed emotions towards the Nike Air Footscape Motion. Some days I like it, some days I don’t. It’s a very abnormal looking sneaker. I guess since I’m on the fence about it and not completely in love with it, it’s probably best I pass on the shoe.

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The NikeCourt Air Zoom UltraFly gets an upgrade to make it more suitable to play on clay surfaces. Today we take a look at a new bold colorway that’s sure to match your game on the tennis court.

The shoe comes with a stretchable slip-on construction to that is sure to provide extra ankle support. What really makes the shoe ideal to play on clay surfaces is the fact that it comes with an updated herringbone traction on the outsole as well as a synthetic skin overlay on the upper to help prevent clay from getting into the shoe. A volt colorway covers the majority of the mesh upper. A black Nike Swoosh is placed on the side panels, while the midsole will feature a metallic sheen to give the shoe some bold accents. Set to drop on April 4th, you will be able to purchase a pair for the retail price of $220.

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Author’s Take

Look pretty nice for a tennis shoe, and the basketball aesthetics are easy to see. The volt gives it a nice pop and the midsole looks clean.

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The steady release slate of Nike Sock Darts continues with a new matching strap regiment, as the usual transparency is ditched for a monochromatic upper in two new colorways. A standard issue black pair features midsole speckling and a smoky midfoot strap for those of you that want to keep things simple. Then there’s an upcoming Nike Sock Dart “Hasta” variety featuring a forest green shade throughout the stretchy, sock-like upper. Check out the latest Sock Dart releases for April below and stay tuned for when this duo will arrive at retailers via our release dates page.

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The Nike Air Zoom UltrFly followed in the footsteps of a number of Nike Basketball silhouettes by coming equipped with stretchable slip-on sock construction for extra ankle support. The latest rendition of one of NikeCourt’s most head-turning silhouettes is created to excel on clay surfaces thanks to an updated herringbone traction on the outsole and synthetic skin overlay throughout the upper to prevent clay from getting into the shoe. Nike’s signature Volt lands on the mesh upper while the midsole features a metallic sheen adding an extra pop. The NikeCourt Air Zoom UltraFly will be available Monday, April 4th for $220 USD at Nike.com.

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The Nike Presto‘s welcomed return to retailers everywhere has seen a number of awesome classic colorways revitalize the silhouette. But how do you make the pair even better? Nike’s added Tech Fleece to the Presto series in the past, but the latest technological upgrade is this upcoming Nike Flyknit Presto Mid for Spring 2016. Nike Sportswear added a slip-on construction for a more modern aesthetic as the Presto now sports a sock-like fit around the ankle while a breathable woven Flyknit construction is supported by the traditional cage overlay. We’ve seen more colorways in the past, but for now, check out a detailed image of this simple Black/White pair below. While a release date hasn’t been pinned down just yet, be sure to check for updates via our release dates page.

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When you think of the Nike Cortez, baseball isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, but Nike Sportswear is releasing an awesome two pair collection paying homage to America’s Pastime this Thursday, March 31st. Baseball’s opening day festivities begin this weekend, and what better way to celebrate than with a clean new Cortez pair? With two colorway options available, each pair features a sandy shade in honor of the dirt infield while stark black contrasts to keep thing simple. The premium construction comes with a unique shoe bag and an awesome set of baseball-centric pins. Check out detailed photos below and grab your pair tomorrow.

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Cherry blossom season is in full bloom in Japan right now and Nike Sportswear is taking advantage of the beautiful occurrence with a number of exclusive graphic-heavy “Sakura” related releases this Spring 2016 release slate. To the uninitiated, Sakura is the Japanese word for a number of cherry blossom trees and has profound symbolism linking to the transience of life. NSW is upgrading their collection after introducing a Sakura Roshe Run with one of Japan’s favorite Nike retros, the Nike Air Footscape Motion. Known for its asymmetrical lacing system and unique chukka-like outsole (one that’s been repurposed countless times by Nike in years past), Nike drapes the dark grey base with a near-iridescent finish thanks to layers of cartoonish cherry blossoms. Alternate cork insoles come with the pair while reflective 3M detailing lands on the heel. This special edition Air Footscape Motion retro will arrive at retailers on April 2nd, but there’s still no word on sizing or pricing information. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Nike continues the brief tradition of the ultra high-top with the incredibly bold design of the Nike KD 8 Elite. First there was Kobe’s Flyknit Elite varieties that took the industry by storm, and now Kevin Durant is poised to one-up the Black Mamba’s signature entries with the rise of the KD 8 Elite. By now you’ve seen the alternate versions during Durant’s pregame shooting sessions, with the supportive built-in sock going all the way up to the knee. For most, the retail version will be more than enough, as today we get a look at what could be the most talked about upcoming model in the sneaker game in a new “Grey” colorway. This tonal aesthetic features subdued qualities throughout in a number of grey shades while a snakeskin pattern hits the main overlay for some added appeal. What do you think? Check out a detailed look at the latest KD 8 Elite colorway below and know that you can grab this pair on May 5th for $200 USD.

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Is it safari or elephant? The texture on this brand new colorway of the Nike Air Max 1 actually seems to be somewhere in between. Whatever it is, it’s definitely looking good on this light suede and brown leather combination with neon lime accents. The premium edition also includes a canvas tongue, completing the unique new look for the timeless Air Max model. The exotic colorway is popping up now at select Nike Sportswear retailers like Oneness. If you missed out on the recent bringback of the atmos “Safari” colorway, could this be a perfect alternative?

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The basketball world got a dose of bright-colored goodness and life on Tuesday Night when TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager was in Oakland to cover the Golden State Warriors game against the Washington Wizards. This was the first game Sager has been a part of since announcing in an interview on HBO’s Real Sports last week that the acute myleoid lukemia he has been battling for quite some time was no longer in remission.

As you might expect, the NBA family and the rest of the sports world was happy to see Sager. Even as he tried his best to conduct interviews and talk about the ongoing game, everybody he talked to from Wizards coach Randy Wittman to Festus Ezeli to Kenny Smith and Stephen Curry wanted to thank the broadcaster for being there and offering words of encouragement.

And because we live in 2016, the hashtag #SagerStrong blew up on social media on Tuesday with people rocking their finest colorful suits. Not to be outdone, Sager brought the fire as with a suit that would make Kevin Garnett proud and a pair of kicks that we know Kevin Durant would love, a pair of Nike KD 7 EXT Snakeskin iDs that were sent to him by Nike last year. In a nice touch, the shoe includes the nicknames “Mr. Fancy” and “Suits” on the inside tongues.

Craig Sager of Turner Sports: "I think my demise has been prematurely reported. I'm going to make medical history." pic.twitter.com/ra43CvKARi

— Janie McCauley (@JanieMcCAP) March 30, 2016

Sager hopes to continue to work while he wages his battle with cancer for the rest of the regular season and into the playoffs. Hopefully he’ll get the chance to cover as many San Antonio games as possible not only because it’s close to where he gets his treatments in Houston, but also because we get to have more magical moments with Sager and Spurs coach Gregg Poppovich.

For those interested in learning more and donating to cancer research, they can go here. Another cool thing that has popped up recently is this awesome pin below featuring Sager and Pop with proceeds from the sales going to cancer research as well.

My favorite pin. Craig & Pop is NOW AVAILABLE, w/ money going toward cancer research. $10 at https://t.co/VdsXEaStlK pic.twitter.com/5y8J31nOLB

— Jensen Karp (@JensenClan88) March 28, 2016

Author’s Take

Juan Martinez, Editor-In-Chief: F**k Cancer

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