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Paying homage to the Japanese culture, check out official images of the Nike Air Max 97 Koi.

This special iteration of the Nike Air Max 97 nods to the Koi fish, which is also known as Nishikigoi. The makeup of the sneaker consists of White and Wheat tones constructed in a mix of mesh, leather, and suede materials. Special features include the 3M reflective detailing, the special scale details, a Koi fish printed on the insoles and a milky translucent outsole.

The Nike Air Max 97 Koi does not have a confirmed release date, but we do expect them to make their debut in the coming weeks at select retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max 97 Koi.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 3 Desert Elephant makes its debut on July 30th.

Another new color option of the Nike Dunk Low is headed our way as we take a first look at the “Sesame” pair which is expected to release some time later this fall. Taking on a leather construction throughout the upper, this Nike Dunk Low gets hit with a tan hue on the side panels and toe and is highlighted by a sesame seed print on the overlays. For contrast we see blue detailing on the Swooshes and heel tabs, white detailing on the tongues, laces, and inner liner, hardwood graphic insoles, and semi-translucent gum outsoles. No release date has been announced yet but be on the lookout for this Nike Dunk Low to release later this year. Keep it locked to Kicks On Fire for updates.

Here?s your reminder that the Air Jordan 1 High WMNS Newstalgia (Varsity Red) drops this weekend.

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Earth tones come together on this new colorway of the Nike Air Max 97 that is part of the brand’s fall 2022 collection. Taking on an official color scheme of Medium Brown, Pink Foam, Mushroom, and Muslin, this Nike Air Max 97 gets constructed in a material combination of woven mesh, leather, and suede for that classic look. Design highlights include brown suede mudguards, pink Swooshes throughout, and gum rubber outsoles. Fans of the Nike Air Max 97 can expect this “Medium Brown” colorway to release in the coming weeks.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max 97 Medium Brown.

Here?s your reminder that the Air Jordan 1 High WMNS Newstalgia (Varsity Red) drops this weekend.

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Hot Wheels and Nike come together to give a special iteration of Paul George’s latest signature sneakers, the Nike PG 6.

Paul George is known for being a huge car fanatic. Paying homage to his love for automobiles, the Hot Wheels x Nike PG 6 starts off with a Blue-to-Red gradient upper that is then covered in details from the nostalgic toy car brand. In addition to the gradient motif, other noteworthy details include the both the reversed Swoosh and his number ?13? given an update via the addition of flames. Elsewhere you will find checkerboard tongues nodding to the final lap flag in a race. Speaking of the tongues, the left tongue houses the Hot Wheels logo and the right tongue houses PG’s logo. Dual branding also appears on the insoles, all while being placed inside special packaging.

Retailing for $120, the Hot Wheels x Nike PG 6 is set to release in the coming weeks at select retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Hot Wheels x Nike PG 6.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 3 Desert Elephant makes its debut on July 30th.

Have you had a chance to try on the new Nike Air Max Flyknit Racer? Select boutiques have just started rolling them out, while Nike.com just now dropped the Mulitcolor pair. Taking cues from the Nike Flyknit Racer while also incorporating design elements from the Nike Air Max Pre-Day, the Nike Air Max Flyknit has now surfaced in this new Tan and Blue colorway.

Paying homage to both heritage and innovation, Nike has blended 2 icons (old and new) to go beyond what’s expected in the Nike Air Max Flyknit Racer. The sneaker is super light and airy thanks in large part to the Flyknit upper and the Pre-Day tooling that consists of an elevated heel and signature Air Max cushioning. Other details include the leather overlays adorning the eyelets and heel area, a sock-like construction and pull tabs on the heel. Check out this new colorways which is essentially a Tan-hued base contrasted by the Blue and Black hits throughout.

This colorway of the Nike Air Max Flyknit Racer has no release date, but you can expect it to arrive in the coming weeks for the retail price of $160. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max Flyknit Racer Tan Blue.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 8 WMNS Taxi drops on SNKRS on July 29th.

Following the fall-appropriate Nike Dunk High Up WMNS Dark Orange University Gold, the Nike Dunk High Up is showcased in another new color scheme, this time in an understated “Flat Pewter” finish. Flaunting a crisp white leather upper with sail adorning its suede overlays, pops of Flat Pewter are prominent throughout to punctuated the theme. Furthermore, this rendition of the Dunk High is simply defined by layered panels, double Swooshes, and a thick stacked rubber tooling.

Retailing for $125, look for this colorway of the Nike Dunk High Up at select Nike stockists and online later this fall. Stay tuned for the official release date. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

In related news, here?s when to cop the Nike Dunk High GS Multicolor.

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The Nike Air Max 97 Team Red is showcased in its official imagery as the silhouette is suggested to make its debut real soon. Donning an official palette of “Team Red/Black-Anthracite-Summit White,” the runner flaunts the stealthy hue across its mesh and canvas upper while the highlight Team Red hue is prominent on its mudguard. Additionally, 3M reflective overlays, followed by a white midsole and black rubber outsole solidifies the design.

Retailing for $180, look for this Nike Air Max 97 at select Nike stockists and online soon. Stay tuned for the official release date. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max 97 Team Red. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

In other Swoosh news, here’s when to cop the Nike SB Dunk Low LA Dodgers.

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The Nike Air Flight Lite Mid “Gorge Green” consists as the next variation of the silhouette in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Popularly worn by Scottie Pippen, the retro style is essentially draped in a classic two-tone finish of white and green. Overall, the mid-top flaunts the pristine hue across its leather upper which also bear distinct perforations while the highlight green hue is scattered throughout to make up its profile. Finally, the classic Nike Air logo adorning its heel tabs and graphic inner lining round out the aesthetic. 

Retailing for $120, look for the Nike Air Flight Lite Mid “Gorge Green” at select Nike stockists and online soon. Stay tuned for the official release date. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

In other Swoosh news, here’s when to cop the Nike LeBron 19 Low Light Crimson. 

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Following a couple of colorful executions, the Nike Air Max Terrascape Plus is now showcased in an easy-to-rock Triple Black colorway for its next act. The all-new Nike Air Max Terrascape Plus comes constructed with recycled polyester on the upper and outsole that?s comprised of 10 percent Nike Grind, a material the Nike makes from factory waste and recycled shoes. A mesh upper covers this pair along with a TPU cage that gets placed on the side panels of the sneaker, canvas detailing on the toe, a plastic heel, and large Swooshes on the side panels. You can look for this all-black everything colorway of the Nike Air Max Terrascape Plus to release in the coming weeks for $185. Are you a fan of this model?

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max Terrascape Plus Triple Black.

Here?s your reminder that the Air Jordan 1 High WMNS Newstalgia (Varsity Red) drops this weekend.

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In addition to the upcoming Social Status x Nike Air Max Penny 1 collabs, Nike will also be bringing back Penny Hardaway’s signature sneaker in new in-house colorways. One colorway that’s set to release during the fall season, is the Nike Air Max Penny 1 Rattan.

Official images of the Nike Air Max Penny 1 Rattan show that it comes in an official color scheme listed as Rattan, Black, Summit White, and Ale Brown. Design details include a construction that combines mesh, leather, nubuck, and suede that’s then highlighted by the signature Swoosh on the lateral and rubber outsole. Black laces, a two-toned sole unit and pull tabs on the tongues and heels complete the look.

Retailing for $170, look for the Nike Air Max Penny 1 Rattan to release in the coming months at select retailers and Nike.com. Penny fans, are you feeling this new colorway of the Nike Air Max Penny 1? For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max Penny 1 Rattan.

In Nike news, the Nike SB Dunk Low Phillies drops on SNKRS on July 26th.

ABOUT THE MODEL: The Nike Air Max Penny 1 is Penny Hardaway’s first signature shoe with Nike. The sneaker made its debut in 1995, which was only two years after Penny made his debut in the NBA. The sneaker was designed by Eric Avar and was also known as the first shoe to release as part of Nike’s new Uptempo line. This new Uptempo line of Nike basketball sneakers was made because of Penny and his unique style of ‘positionless’ style of play.

One of the best colorways of the Nike Air Kukini that we’ve seen is showcased today with this special “Mighty Swooshers” pair which nods to Nike’s Swoosh Man, their very own superhero (mascot) from the mid 90s. The Nike Air Kukini “Mighty Swooshers” is highlighted by a print of the superhero all over the upper in white, grey, and black along with Metallic Silver TPU cage and matching leather overlays. Additional details include ?The Battle of Dimension Six? and ?Nike And The Mighty Swooshers? printed on the insoles, red Swooshes on the tongue, black midsoles, and a black rubber outsole with metallic silver and icy blue translucent detailing. Check out the official images below and look for this Nike Air Kukini ?Mighty Swooshers? to release in the coming weeks for $120.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Kukini Mighty Swooshers.

Here?s your reminder that the Air Jordan 1 High WMNS Newstalgia (Varsity Red) drops this weekend.

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A new tonal offering of the Nike Air Max Plus is making its way to retailers soon with this pair that gets covered in a neutral hue. Opting for an elegant appearance, this Nike Air Max Plus gets covered in cream/beige hue all over the upper which comes constructed out of a leather base with suede on the mudguards and heels, a plastic toe cap, and the signature TPU cages replaced with an embroidered pattern instead. Tonal branding throughout, a Sail midsole, and a beige rubber outsole cap off the look on this Nike Air Max Plus that is expected at select Nike retailers soon.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max Plus Cream Beige.

Here?s your reminder that the Air Jordan 1 High WMNS Newstalgia (Varsity Red) drops this weekend.

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Get an official look at the Nike Air Trainer 1 Don?t I Know You?. This brand new colorway of Bo Jackson’s Air Trainer 1 pays homage to a vintage Bo Jackson poster (see below) nodding to the fact that Bo can play all sports.

Done in a White, University Blue, and Old Royal color scheme, details on the Nike Air Trainer 1 Don?t I Know You? include a full leather construction paired up with mesh tongues. The White base is decorated with University Blue accents throughout as well as tonal baseball and football stitched heels to represent the two spots that Bo Played. Elsewhere you will find ?Don?t I Know You?? text on the inner tongue tags and graphic insoles that read out all the sports pictured in the poster.

The Nike Air Trainer 1 Don?t I Know You? will retail for $125, look for them to release in the coming months at select retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Trainer 1 Don?t I Know You?.

In Nike news, are you looking forward to the Nike LeBron 3 Barbershop that’s slated to drop on July 27th?

Expected to release alongside the previously previewed Why So Sad? X Nike SB Dunk Low, here is a first look at the Why So Sad? x Nike SB Bruin Mid.

Created by John Rattray (skateboarder and advocate for mental health awareness), the mission of ?Why So Sad?? is to help open up the conversation about suicide prevention in skateboarding and elsewhere. Our first look at the Why So Sad? x Nike SB Bruin Mid shows that back portion of the sneaker as it features a Brown leather base with matching suede overlays. Some of the standout details include the White leather Swooshes, the Orange tongue tags and heels and the ?Why So Sad?? branding on the inner tongue tag. Elsewhere you will find question marks embroidered on the heels, an embroidered skating chicken on the left heel and cycling chicken on the right. Co-branded insoles, two sets of laces and a Gum rubber sole round out the main features of the sneaker.

The Why So Sad? x Nike SB Bruin Mid has no release date, but as soon as more information is made available, we will be sure to let you know.

In other news, the Air Jordan 1 High OG Yellow Toe will finally be debuting in a couple of months.

UPDATE (7/19): Nike drops official images of the Why So Sad? x Nike SB Bruin Mid. There is still no confirmed release date to announce.

Nike’s “Inspected By The Swoosh” Collection grows by one today as we bring you an official look at the Nike Dunk High from the collection. This special offering of the Nike Dunk High takes on the traditional full leather build throughout the upper as White serves as the base layer and Honeydew Green gets placed on the overlays, eyestays, and Swooshes. More white detailing then hits the tongue, laces, ankle/heel, inner liner, and the midsole. Special quality control graphic on the insoles and a Dark Gum speckled outsole round out the look on this Nike Dunk High that will be releasing in the coming weeks. Is this a cop or pass?

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Dunk High Inspected By Swoosh.

Here?s your reminder that the Air Jordan 1 High WMNS Newstalgia (Varsity Red) drops this weekend.

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