Month: July 2021

Following the release of the Nike Pegasus Trail 2 “Smoke Grey,” the sportswear giant debuts a new addition to its GORE-TEX lineup with the Nike Air Force 1 GORE-TEX “Escape.” The silhouette takes on a similar earth-toned colorway as the Air Huarache “Escape” from 2003, which saw a return back in April of this year.Starting off with a base of tan and white mesh rolled onto the toe boxes and lateral panels, shades of olive green and forest green take the overlays and a black Swoosh strikes the quarters. Pops of blood orange detail the “Nike Air” and GORE-TEX logos on the tongues as well as the heel tabs. The design is capped off with a sail-colored midsole flecked with black that recalls the Pegasus Trail 2 and sealed with a black rubber outsole. Like the other drops from the roster, the sneaker is coated in Nike’s GORE-TEX waterproof technology.Look out for the Nike Air Force 1 GORE-TEX “Escape” release which retails for $150 USD at select retailers and Nike’s website.In other related news, Nike Space Hippie 04 arrives with a “Light Bone” makeover.

For consumer brands, the concept of producing sustainable products is being amplified more than ever, and one of the imprints that has made it a point to participate is Nike. Perhaps its most obvious initiative that speaks to this is its earth-friendly Space Hippie line, and one of its models in the Space Hippie 04 has further extended its range with a fresh new “Light Bone” colorway.Its base layers — which are constructed fro 75% recycled plastic bottles, tees and yarn scraps — are primarily executed with a “Light Bone” hue, which in turn allow the minimal accents to stand out. The miniature Swooshes that sit on the medial forefoot along with the “04” tongue branding are splashed with a vibrant orange, while the embroidered side Swooshes and Nike heel lettering slightly contrast with an “Olive Grey” hue. Inside the shoes, the liners are decorated with a volt green backdrop and feature the Swoosh’s retro pinwheel logo. Midsoles are primarily white, but feature trash scraps that have a give off a natural multi-colored aesthetic.Thinking of picking up a pair? You can find these available via Nike Japan right now for ¥15,400 (approx. $140 USD).For more sneaker news, be sure to peep a look at the upcoming Supreme x Nike SB Dunk High “By Any Means” in navy and red.