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You Can Create Your Own Nike Air Max Zero On NIKEiD Now
By SoleInsider
The day is finally here! You can now customize your very own pair of the Nike Air Max Zero. Nike has decided to add the first ever Air Max silhouette to their NIKEiD customization program.
The different options include 12 different base colors, 13 different inner liner colors, 14 different color options for the Swoosh, solid or translucent outsoles and other options. For the time being you can’t change any of the materials on the shoe but over time we’re pretty sure that Nike will give you that option.
Retailing for $190, will you be creating your own Air Max Zero on NIKEiD? Let us know down below.
#SoPinoy: The Nike Kobe 6 Black Mamba Pays Homage To The Philippines
By SoleInsider
If you’ve visited a flagship Nike store in the past week, you’ve probably already seen the Nike Black Mamba (aka Fade To Black) display. Presented like an advent calendar of sorts, each time the next sneaker in the pack releases, it is revealed alongside one of the 13 cities that played an integral role in the growth of Kobe Bryant. You’ve got your obvious choices like Reiti (Italy), Inglewood and Philadephia, but it’s got some international flavor as well, making stops in Beijing, London and of course the Philippine capital of Manila. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Manila would be included among the 13 cities, but you better believe there were more than a few Pinoys – present company included – who were wondering which shoe would represent the motherland.
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Kobe has made several trips to the Philippines since he was a youngster who rocked adidas. Because the country is so enamored with the sport (there are cable channels dedicated solely to hoops that covers everything from local high schools to FIBA to the NBA), any time an NBA star makes the trip they are treated like a conquering hero, but Kobe is a little bit different. After so many trips back to Manila, not to mention he plays for a city that has a large Filipino contingent, Mamba is practically royalty.
While you might argue Nike athletes LeBron James and Kevin Durant are more popular in America now, Mamba is still the man overseas. It’s no surprise that Nike has noticed and released timed-exclusive colorways of Kobe’s signature shoes, including our pick for the best Nike Kobe 9 colorway, the Nike Kobe 9 EM PRM Philippines. There is an entire generation of Filipino kids who have grown up watching Kobe from the time he was a young punk kid shooting air balls to Utah to winning championships inside Staples Center. They wear his jersey (although many of them are probably bootlegs because counterfeits run rampant there), rock his kicks and copy his every move.
This kid is a Mamba guy, don’t let the retros fool you. (admu.edu)
The Nike Kobe 6 Black Mamba was the logical choice for the Manila tribute. Like it says on the box, Mamba wore the Photo Blue Kobe 6 during a game with a UAAP (college) select team against Gilas Pilipinas (the Philippine National Team) back in 2011. Even though he was clearly playing at half-speed against kids 10 years or more his junior, Mamba’s skill and understanding of the game was still ahead of his competition on that day.
So far sales of the Nike Kobe Black Mamba pack has been brisk (that’s code for I’ve struck out each time I’ve tried to buy a pair). Between the limited nature of the shoes and the historic significance of each pair, expect this trend to continue all the way to the Nike Kobe 11. But if we were going to be as to which pair would sell out the fastest, it would be the Nike Kobe 6, because it’s #SoPinoy.
Sneaker Con Cleveland Dominated By Nike LeBrons & Jordan Retros
By SoleInsider
Sneaker Con is fresh off an amazing show in Cleveland, OH, so you already know that the Nike LeBrons were in full force during this weekend affair. We saw some gems like the Air Zoom Generation “Los Angeles” All-Star PE, some dope High School PEs of the LeBron 7, and an assortment of other releases that celebrated King James’ NBA championships. Of course there were plenty of Jordan Retros like the upcoming French Blue 12s and some older, forgotten hits like the Air Jordan 4 “Laser”, and an increased amount of adidas was spotted as well. Got some time to burn? Peep over 150 different sneakers spotted at Sneaker Con Cleveland below, and stay tuned for an event recap of this awesome event.
The Dunk has never looked more delicious. Everybody’s favorite sweet breakfast dish is recreated on this latest premium edition of the Nike SB Dunk High “Waffles”. The Dunk’s upper features a waffle-textured material that’s even complete with syrupy Swooshes and a translucent gum rubber sole that also supplies a tasty syrup effect. Previewed here today by Rock City Kicks, the “Waffle” Dunks are being served up now at select Nike SB retailers.
KoF Live: Unboxing The Nike Golf Enemies Of The Course Collection (Video)
By SoleInsider
The Nike Golf Enemies of the Course collection was designed for the kids. With a slimmer fit, a non-traditional graphic print and the game-changing Nike Flyknit Chukka Golf as its shoes of choice, this is the new style of golf. It breaks from tradition yet still manages to pay homage to the game by acknowledging the unsung hero of every golf course around the world, the groundskeeper.
But it’s one thing to design a collection for the younger generation and a totally different beast to see how said generation actually reacts to seeing them for the first time. So I’ll admit to being a little hesitant to unbox our package from Nike Golf because it’s hard to tell what our sneakerhead audience will have to say. Turns out our fears were unfounded because as you can see in the video above, it was a good time.
The Nike Zoom Talaria was one of the first running models to prominently feature Nike’s Zoom Air technology, showcasing the then relatively new cushion system’s capabilities back in 1997. The silhouette was an instant classic for runners thanks to the comfortable ride, and now NikeLab is paying homage to its history by bringing back a proper retro this Spring. Slight updates are seen in the form of modern updates to the midsole, but the traditional suede overlays, breathable mesh material on the upper, and original outsole all remained untouched. The Nike Talaria retro will debut this Thursday, March 31st online and at NikeLab retailers. Pricing info to come.
Nike Recalls The History Of Zoom Air Cushioning In Running Shoes
By SoleInsider
With the classic Nike Air Zoom Talaria finally on the way back in its iconic neon colorway, Nike takes a look at their history of Zoom Air in running with a special feature today on Nike News. The Swoosh traces its Zoom Air roots in running back to 1995, when the then brand-new iteration of Air was actually called Tensile Air. The tech debuted in the Air Zoom LWP (part of the Lightweight Performance line). One year later, the dynamic and responsive new Air was renamed Zoom, making things official in the Air Zoom Alpha of 1996, which featured four bottom-loaded Zoom Air pods from heel to toe for one of Nike’s smoothest rides ever. Runners were sold, and Zoom Air was here to stay in the brand’s running footwear, next appearing in 1997’s two cult-classics, the Air Zoom Spiridon and Air Zoom Talaria. By 1999, Zoom evolved into a visible iteration, found in the midsole of the Zoom Citizen, another under-the-radar model loved by Nike running shoe collectors across the globe. Visible Zoom then got even bigger for 2003’s update to the Spiridon, featuring in a large heel unit held within and supported by a Pebax cage.
Now more than twenty years after its debut, Zoom Air is still the preferred Nike cushioning platform across many sports for athletes, especially in running where the Pegasus, Structure, Elite, and racing lines all utilize the landmark technology.
The Nike LeBron Soldier 9 Is Ready For Battle With Desert Storm Colorway
By SoleInsider
The Nike LeBron Soldier IX suits up for battle with this desert-ready colorway. The no-nonsense but high-performance LeBron team shoe features a tonal sandy tan upper for this premium edition, detailed with militaristic text on the ankle strap to hammer home the theme. Will you be going to war on the court in a pair? Find the “Desert Storm” Soldier 9 now at select Nike Basketball retailers, including Oneness.
If you still haven’t been able to get your hands on a pair of the Nike Air Max Zero, this is some great news. Fairly limited at retail so far and only released in two colorways, now you have virtually unlimited possibilities for the “One Before the 1”, as the concept sneaker based off of Tinker Hatfield’s original sketches for the Air Max 1 is now available on NIKEiD. Go completely tonal, or mix things up with various color choices for the upper and sole. The choice is now all yours. Start working on your pair now at NIKEiD.
The Nike LeBron 13 Elite And Nike KD 8 Elite Is Coming Soon (Video)
By SoleInsider
You’ve seen the Nike KD 8 Elite, I’ve seen the Nike KD 8 Elite, we’ve all seen the Nike KD 8 Elite. When Kevin Durant debuted the shoe last week, it caused quite the stir among not only the sneaker community, but the whole world in general. While the pair that he wore during warm-ups that caused all the buzz turned out to be quite different to the KD 8 Elite that will actually be dropping in stores, it got a reaction, which is more than we can say sometimes for other kicks in the Nike Basketball Elite Series, like say the Nike LeBron 13 Elite.
We may or may not be editorializing about the shoes with this screencap.
The atmos x Nike Air Max 1 Elephant Is Releasing On Air Max Day 2017
By SoleInsider
With this year’s Air Max Day 2016 celebration in the books, Nike Sportswear already has big plans for next year’s festivities, as the atmos x Nike Air Max 1 “Elephant” will be returning. Fans has a number of awesome Air Max selections to choose from in a recent Nike poll, and this atmos collab came out on top to be the defacto release of Air Max Day 2017’s release slate. Hopefully Nike won’t tinker with the material construction like we recently saw with the atmos x Nike Air Max 1 “Safari” retro, but for now, details remain limited. Let us know if you’re excited about this Air Max 1’s return in the comments section.
NikeLab Officially Unveils The Supreme x Air Max 98
By SoleInsider
Expect the Supreme x NikeLab Air Max 98 in the near future. NikeLab’s Instagram page officially introduced the world to the upcoming collaboration that brings back the Nike Air Max 98 in a completely unexpected way. Patent leather hits take inspiration from the infamous Supreme box logo while ‘World Famous’ and ‘Air Max’ branding both hit the heel for added touches. The model champions a full-length dual pressure visible air unit for added comfort while a bolstered polyurethane midsole helps stabilize the ride. What do you think of the debut Supreme x Nike Air Max 98 look? Check out more images below and head to our release dates page to stay updated.
Tonal looks on sneakers will always be in, regardless of the time, season or place. All-black, all-white, all-whatever colored sneakers are always a good look. With that being said, let’s take a look at the Nike Air Max 95 Cool Grey.
Opting to go with the tonal look all over the shoe, the Nike Air Max 95 comes with a Cool Grey motif placed all over the shoe. That includes, the gradient upper, the sole unit, laces, tongue, branding, lining and Air unit. Are you diggin’ the monochromatic look on the Nike Air Max 95? If so, you should be able to get a pair of these in the near future as they’re already arriving at international retailers. Cop or drop? Let us know in the comments below?
I love tonal sneakers, and this one is no different. The Cool Grey is a very versatile colorway that goes well with anything. Classic sneaker in a dope colorway.
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The Nike Lunar Flow Is Back And Its Rocking The Laser Cut Look
By SoleInsider
The Nike Lunar Flow made its debut in 2012, that’s not too long ago. For reason though, Nike has not released a lot of it in quite some time. If you’re a fan of the shoe, we’re happy to let yo know that the shoe is set to make a return beginning with this brand new laser cut iteration.
The shoe rocks a black premium leather upper equipped with laser cuts placed all over the shoe to provide some added ventilation. Embossed Nike Swoosh branding appears on the side panels, while debossed branding is spotted on the tongue. Offsetting the tonal look of the upper the all-white Lunarlon sole unit placed below. If you’re looking forward to picking up a pair, expect these to drop stateside sometime in the near future.
I actually have this pair from 2012. I’ve yet to wear it but is does have the same laser cut like perforations. It’s nice to see the shoe come in a solid white Lunarlon sole.
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Official Images Of The Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Moire Persian Violet
By SoleInsider
The Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Moire is a great shoe for the Spring/Summer season. It’s light, comfortable and breathable. What more do you want from a Spring sneaker? This newest colorways also appears to be more than suitable for the season as a Persian Violet graces the upper of the shoe.
The shoe comes constructed out of a perforated synthetic upper sitting on top of a slimmer outsole that reduces weight on the shoe. The upper comes in Persian Violet with a black 3M mudguard, while the midsole comes in black to blend in nicely with the motif on the upper. Tonal Nike branding, laces and lining round out the look of the shoe. Expect these to release sometime in the near future.
I like this version of the Air Max 1 because it’s lighter and more comfortable and flexible that the original one, but the colorway is just okay to me. Not a big fan of purple, so it’s going to be a pass for me.
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