It was only a few weeks ago that the Nike Tech Pack released with a pair of late 80’s running legends with a new school twist on colors.  For this round, the Air Max 1 sports a mesh toe, “Safari like” mudguard, dressings of gold and black, all atop a gum outsole.  Its as if Nike read the running section of sneaker forums where it seems every head wants two simple things on their Air Max kicks; mesh toe and colored midsole.

The Safari, like in the last Tech Pack, sports colors not originally seen on the sneaker, but ones that will turn heads.  The safari print is treated with a grey-blue and pops of a cold pink set these apart from the rest of the pack.  These will release Friday, March 14th at Nort Berlin in tighter quantities than the last Tech Pack.

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One hundred and two years ago, an English immigrant by the name of William J. Riley founded New Balance in Cambridge, MA. Though not planning to create one of the top athletic footwear companies a century later, Riley was determined to help improve our balance with his arch supports. Riley’s inspiration came from his humble surroundings of a chicken yard where he observed that the 3-clawed bird had perfect balance. His hope - that his designs inspired by the chicken’s foot could provide “new balance” to his customers.

Next month, New Balance is releasing the “Chicken Run” 1400 that pays respects to the company’s foundation by using representative details throughout the shoe. Across the toe cap and continuing down the side of the shoe depicting a chicken morphing into a runner. These sneakers are constructed down the road from Cambridge, MA in the New England factories of New Balance - that’s right, Made in USA.

Look for these beginning April 1st for $150 at premier New Balance retailers.

 

Since the late 80s, the Bulls have developed a tradition that when playoff times came, it was time to lace up in black kicks. This is why all “Playoff” edition colors of Air Jordans are black based. In the 1996-97 season, MJ was short changed in the MVP voting, losing to Karl Malone, but Mike sought revenge beating Malone and the Jazz in 6 while earning NBA Finals top honors of MVP. The Air Jordan Fusion 12 “Playoffs” release this weekend. This is the fourth colorway of the Fusion 12’s to release, but just the second that will be widely available to the public as a general release. Though you shouldn’t have much of a problem grabbing the shoes in stores, you can get them with the convenience of online shopping at Finishline. Model: Availability: Price: Product Code: Release Date: Color: Info: Air Jordan 12 Fusion General Release $145 317742-061 03/08/2008 Black/Varsity Red-White Jordan Release Dates

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Rumors have floated around for ages about Jordan shoes being available on NikeiD, but finally, they have made it. The Air Jordan Team Elite made its way to Nike iD today being the first Jordan Brand shoe offered to the design-it-your-way site. Both high and low top versions of the Jordan Team Elite are available in an array of colors and customizable options.

We couldn’t pass on the opportunity to cook up some Bibby inspired lows in Kings colors even though he no longer plays for Sacramento. Create your own at Nike iD.

 

We’ve all seen the Nike “Air Max” inspired Air Force 1’s that are scheduled to release in the upcoming months and while we’re all excited about the Safari and Mowabb pairs, here is a more basic Mid model that Nike has just released at various Nike Japan retailers. The shoe seems to take some inspiration from the Air Max series and the White/Black/Neon colorway surely reminds us of a pair of Air Maxes. The mesh on the upper gives this shoe some life because without it, this pair would just be another pair of AF1 Mid’s that’d probably sit on shelves. via Chapter Express

Style: 315123-112
Color: White/White-Black-Neon Yellow

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This month marks the dawn of a new creation by Nike SB - the Zoom Tre AD.  This shoe is Nike SB’s most tech specific skate shoe to date with features that enhance board control through shoe flexibility, durability through engineered materials, as well as enhanced breathability.

Working from top to bottom, the shoes feature a breathable padded tongue, durable toe cap, Zoom Air cushioning, and a Nike Free inspired lightweight outsole.  To learn more about the shoe, Nike SB has posted a video with James Arizumi was was the lead designer on the Zoom Tre as well as the P-Rod II.

Both colorways posted above are available this month at Nike SB shops.

Three weeks ago Jordan released the first colorway of the Air Jordan XX3 in numbers so limited that they are currently selling for more than originals from 1985. Tomorrow, Jordan releases a second colorway in traditional Bulls colors in numbers for attainable. Despite being a widely available release, demand is incredibly high for this release. That being said, plan on showing up early or try your luck online with Eastbay and Finishline. Best of luck to everyone! Release Date: 02/16/2008 Model: Air Jordan XX3 (Jordan 23) Limited Color: White/Black-Varsity Red Product Code: 318376-101 Price: $185

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The Air Max 360 hybrids continues with this fresh new drop in Asia this weekend. This hybrid combines the Air Max 95 with the Air Max 360 sole, a number of patterns are applied to each of the panels, similar to the Air Max 95 360 Halloween Edition. The patterns include a simpified elephant print, safari print, stingray and textured purple patent leather, also unique is the translucent outsole with silver speckles. Asia residents look for this pair in stores now, US residents can cop this on eBay. Photos ID4Shoes / eBay

Style: 315859-001
Color: BLACK / BLACK-BLUE ICE-NEW BLUE

In addition to the basic Air Force 1’s that have been releasing, Nike has released a dope Premium Air Force 1 in a interesting colorway consisting of Flint Grey, White, Stealth, and Midnight Navy similar to a Georgetown Hoyas colorway. The upper uses some Croc leather while the toebox uses a premium leather. The White midsole is a perfect compliment to the Grey/Navy upper. You can pick these up now at select Nike retailers or visit Atmos.

Release Date: 03/15/2008
Name: Air Force 1 Low Premium ‘07 LE
Style #: 315180-011
Colors: Flint Grey/White-Stealth-Midnight Navy
Price: $135
Note: limited release to urban accounts & Niketowns

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Just a day before Christmas 2004, the catalog illustrations of the Air Jordan Force III (3) Fusion were leaked and feelings were mixed. This weekend, Japanese online retailer Shoe-planet.com put up a new logo banner with a sneak-peak shot of the Black, University Blue colorway of the Air Jordan Force III (3) Fusion. In the catalog, the outsole was university blue, in this photo, the outsole is a very clear translucent ice white sole. The elephant print is a mixed orange and university blue and the rest of the shoe looks to be a black nubuck. Looks very very interesting, we can’t wait to see the full images. Via Shoe-planet.com

Peep the black, university blue catalog illustration below…
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