Month: February 2021

After announcing the release of Charles Barkley’s Air Max CB ’94 in its OG colorway, Nike pays homage to the original 1992 Olympic Dream Team with a “USA” iteration as part of its 2021 retro rollout.Six years since its first retro release, the Air Max CB ’94 basketball silhouette has now been adorned in patriotic colors as an ode to the iconic starting lineup. Premium nubuck in “Obsidian” hues cover the upper contrasted by the white on the tongue, laces and heel tab. Spots of red on the midsole match the interior of its sockliner along with the “NIKE” branding on the midfoot strap and Air Max logo on the heel. The signature Air Unit wraps around the back of the heel with a mini Swoosh placed just above it on the midsole.As seen on the Dream Team, the polka dot-like holes surround the laterals for added breathability with an extra padded elastic sockliner for ankle support on the court.The Nike Air Max CB ’94 “USA” is slated for release in the coming weeks and retail for $160 USD, so keep an eye out on Nike’s website for more details.In case you missed it, take a look at the official images of the Nike SB Dunk “VX1000 Camcorder.”

Nike has built on the recent release of its AlphaFly NEXT% by unveiling its highly-anticipated and much-talked-about Zoom VaporFly NEXT% 2.The label’s controversial NEXT% line has come under fire on a number of occasions in recent years for its performance-enhancing features, yet it continues to meet all World Athletics regulations. That being the case, Nike returns for 2021 with the silhouette’s second coming ahead of this year’s Olympic games.Similar aesthetically to the original, the upper and tooling of this second variation have been used with few changes, while the materials used throughout are new or repurposed from other areas of the sneaker.A see-through “Mint Green” mesh upper has been installed to improve breathability and comfort, while a reinforced toe box and a longer underlying panel increases the space and durability of the forefoot area. Tongue padding beneath the laces have been borrowed from the AlphaFly silhouette, all of which sits atop the brand’s quintessential lightweight ZoomX outsole, equipped with a full-length carbon fiber plate.Set for release in the coming months, Nike’s Zoom VaporFly NEXT% 2 will drop via the brand’s online webstore.

Gearing up to introduce the new React Live model to its running line, Nike first debuted the sneaker in “Barely Volt” last week. Now official images see the silhouette also comes in an “Anthracite” colorway.The latest futuristic running sneaker comes at a reduced price compared to other models but keeps Nike’s patented React technology in place. A mesh upper is accompanied by both synthetic and suede overlays while the exposed stitching toward the rear gives it its deconstructed look. A new cord system weaves within the traditional lacing to form a pull tab both at the heel and tongue. Blue laces and red cord contrast with the dark hue upper, and gray grooves in its white midsole add to its futurism while providing extra cushioning. White mini Swooshes are visible on the lateral sides with small scripted N. 354 toward the inside toe box and red inserts printed with the latter’s logo match the outer cords.Retailing for $90 USD the Nike React Live “Anthracite” is set to release this month so keep an eye out on Nike’s website for more details.In case you missed it, check out sacai team up with Nike again for a rumored “Sail” Vaporwaffle.