The Air Jordan 2 Retro “Wing It” pays tribute to the brand’s ad campaign that coincided with the shoe’s original release in 1986. Premium leather covers the upper, and the White, black and dark gray showcase the “Wing It” on the shoe’s heels that capture the spirit of Jordan’s effortless game above the rim. Look for this retro classic to drop this Saturday, March 5th.
Released as a follow-up to the debut Air Jordan I, the Air Jordan I KO comes to life with a full-canvas construction. Set atop a sole reminiscent of the Vandal High, the shoe releases in the same iconic colour schemes now appreciated by MJ fans across the globe. Over three decades later, the Air Jordan I KO returns in classic team tones. Look for these to drop Saturday, March 5th.
With Easter right around the corner, ASICS drops off their latest take on their series Gel-Lyte sneakers. This time using the Gel-Lyte Saga, and Gel-Lyte Speed as their silhoutte’s of choice, they dress the two in festive colorways. For the Saga, they maintain a Spring vibe with the pastel green on the upper, with hints of a contrasting rich blue. Details on this one come in the form of speckling on the midsole. For the latter, the Gel-Lyte Speed, ASICS has reversed the color palette, maintaining the speckling on the midsole. Both sneakers can now be picked up online and in-store, just in time for the Holiday.
Safari print has been a staple since the mid-1980s. Born on the Air Safari and deriving from the mind of Tinker Hatfield, the timeless print now makes its way to the legendary Air Presto. The new design takes inspiration from the ‘Safari’ Air Max 1 B, with a printed upper, dual color eyestay and gum rubber outsole. Look for the Nike Air Presto “Safari” to drop this Saturday, March 5th.
Continuing on the huge success of their Tubular models, adidas introduces the next member of the family: Nova. Out to turn heads with their first drop, adidas chooses to dress the first in a single bright red tone. Also included in the drop is a black version of the model, contrasted with an off-white sole. adidas even included a strap on the heel for better support, while neoprene and suede make up the rest of the sneaker. Both models can now be picked up online and in-store at our Moreland Ave. location.
Featuring Nike Flyknit for the first time, this version of the hoops legend is the lightest ever, weighing 50% less than the original. The all-white version is just as beautiful as previous knitted Force’s, featuring a solo tone of white with just a hint of icey blue on the toe and heel. Look for this one to drop this Wednesday, March 16th.
Your Spring shoe has arrived with Nike’s latest rendition of the Air Force 1 High, dressing it in a highly wearable Coastal Blue. Nautical vibes are all over this one with its gum bottom, and off white accents on the midsole and Nike swoosh. The AF1’s signature strap comes in the same Coastal Blue and off-white, while a gold plated metal detail is visible on the laces. Get ready for Spring with the Coastal Blue Nike Air Force 1 High.
10 years after their involvement in the adicolor project, Wood Wood has again joined forces with adidas. This time they have hooked up with the Consortium team to rework the UltraBoost and create 2 takes on the innovative silhouette. In preparation for this project they looked deeper into a major discovery in astrophysics made in 2014. That year, scientists announced what they believed to be in the indirect detection of gravitational waves in the afterglow of the Big Bang. As the last untested prediction of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity, finding gravitational waves proves quite a big deal… An early depiction of this wave pattern was incorporated into the shoes, working together with the Boost and Primeknit technologies to deliver a visually striking design. Alternating blue and orange color highlights are found throughout both shoes – as inserts on the midsoles, colormarkings on the Torsion sole elements, heel straps and extra set of laces for the black men’s version, as well as colored insole branding. For the women’s version we have exchanged the lacing system with an elastic mid panel creating a futuristic slip-on style. The Wood Wood x adidas Consortium Ultra Boost Pack will be available this Saturday, February 27th.
The PUMA x Sneakersnstuff ”Swedish Camo Pack” takes the design theme from the Swedish military camouflage M90. M90 was introduced 1990 (shocker…) and is still in use today. The PUMA x Sneakersnstuff Blaze of Glory comes with an all-over M90 upper in heavy nylon with details in nubuck and premium leather.The Ignite stays true to its functionality with an overall mesh upper, heat cut overlays and a subtle camo hook only on the tounge and on the medial formstripe. Army inspired sneakers don’t seem to be leaving us anytime soon, so don’t sleep when these drop Saturday, February 27th.
Drawing inspiration from the 1964 Tokyo summer games, adidas presents their “Marathon Series”, utilizing their EQT Running Support 93 silhouette. Originally intended as a signature model for American athlete Robert ‘Bob’ Lee Hayes, this reimagined classic features a bright blue suede upper, along with gold accents for contrast. Completing the model are adidas signature stripes in white, while the Tokyo national flag is visible on the heel.
As Jordan brand gears up for another big year in 2016, they shift their focus to the Air Jordan 12. Drawing inspiration from the original ad campaign that ran back in 1997, the sneaker features a complete black leather upper, with metallic gold accents on some of the lace eyelets. Grey accents along with MJ’s number 23 are visible on the heel. This one may not be an OG colorway, but its sure to be popular amongst sneakerheads, so don’t sleep when it drops this Saturday, February 27th.
Nike takes us back to 1996 with their latest retro release, bringing the Air Max CB 34 II back to fruition. Taking Charles Barkley signature sneaker the glory days of Nike basketball, the sneaker comes outfitted in the white home colorway of the Phoenix Suns, featuring hints of vivid purple, orange, and black. Don’t sleep on this classic retro sneaker when it sees its release on February 25th.
Paying homage to his late Aunt Pearl, who passed away in the year 2000 due to lung cancer, Kevin Durant releases his fifth signature shoe dedicated to her. Nike plans on donating all proceeds from the sneaker to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund that was founded in 2007. The sneaker features a complete floral upper made up of pink, black, and purple. Completing the sneaker is the traditional “Think Pink” logo on the heel. Look for KD’s latest tribute to his Aunt Pearl to release this Monday, February 22nd.
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Nice Kicks has teamed up with adidas Consortium to release an exclusive NMD Runner PK, highlighting the modern utility and nomadic spirit of the recently debuted silhouette. The plush sock-like upper features Primeknit construction and sits atop a full-length Boost cushioning midsole, as distinct block support wedges provide the shoe with a memorable and disruptive look from afar. To celebrate the irreverent heritage of the historic Haight District, the shoe brings about a detailed graphic inspired by vintage concert posters and local art. Utilizing a fully sublimated red and black vivid tie-dye Primeknit upper, the sneaker takes on color while retaining its identifiable initial block-read. In addition to the shoe’s detailed PrimeKnit upper, you’ll also find custom logo badging along the tongue and our wordmark icon running down the bold heel tab. Look out for the official release coming this Saturday, February 20th.
After collaborating on a PUMA Disc Blaze, Japanese label monkey time is back for another round with PUMA, this time utilizing the Blaze of Glory as their silhouette of choice. The sneaker, dubbed “Secular Change”, features a tanned leather around the toe box, meant to change colors as time passes. Black makes up most of the heel, while white accents help to balance out the sneakers muted look. Copper lace tips help to round out the details on this one, adding to its premium appeal. Don’t blink twice as this one will be released this Friday, February 19th.
Inspired by flight, here comes the next in a string of Air Jordan 5 low releases. Dressed in a Marquette-esque color combination, with its navy blue and gold hues, this release features a premium white leather upper. The Jumpman logo is visible on the heel and the tongue, while a gold and clear lacelock help to complete the detailing on this one. Look for this release, said to be inspired by vintage flight goggles, to release this weekend, February 20th.
Just in, as Spring approaches, is the first delivery from Amsterdam based label Filling Pieces. No stranger to lack of color, the label sticks to monochromatic hues for this drop. Made up of high quality materials Filling Pieces has become known for, the sneakers feature immense attention to detail. From quilted leather, to speckles on the midsole, this delivery has been well thought out from the materials to details. Spring 2016 delivery one can now be picked up online and in-store at our Moreland Ave. location.
Combine comfort with furiously modern fashion in this FuryLite kick that’s decked out with a woven upper. The old-school silhouette pairs perfectly in new-school detail reminiscent of a favorite sweater or on-trend bag. Plus, the slip-on construction lets you step out faster while keeping great cushion underfoot. This set comes in a pair of neutral tones, perfect for everyday wear. Both colorways of the women’s Reebok Furylite New Woven can now be picked up online and in-store at our Moreland Ave. location.
The Chuck Taylor All Star Rubber low tops are built for water repellence. The canvas-backed rubber upper construction is all about keeping those droplets at bay. Then they’ve added a gusseted tongue and no medial eyelets, too. Keep your feet warm and dry, but still in Chucks. Both the “Red” & “Black” low top rubber Chuck Taylor’s can now be picked up online and in-store at our Moreland Ave. location.
Back and better than ever is one of the most famed Air Jordan releases in history, the Air Jordan 4 “Cement”. Returning in a “remastered” form, the quality on these is a giant step up from its 2012 predecessor. Featuring all of the details that made this release popular back in the day, this release even sees the OG “Nike Air” on the back of the sneaker just like the old days. Other features include the premium white leather on the upper, black and red accents throughout, and of course the cement detailing. The classic that made its debut back in 1989 in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”, will see its next re-release drop February 13th.
