Nike is celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a “Classic” rendition of the Air Force 1 High.The high-top comes constructed in its typical leather makeup, in a black, white, cement grey and coconut milk color scheme. The Nike Air Force 1 features a black base upper, while the panels appear in a spray-painted white and cement grey speckled texture. White highlights the Swoosh, contrasting with the upper, the laces and the strap. In accordance with the 50th-anniversary celebration, the tongue tag features special branding to mark the occasion and edition of the AF1 Highs. The shoe sits atop a coconut milk midsole and black rubber outsole to round out the design.Look out for the celebratory Nike Air Force 1 High “Classics” releasing in the coming months in select retailers and on Nike for $135 USD.In other footwear news, the Air Jordan 1 Low OG PE for UCLA Football has been revealed.
Month: March 2023
Nike Dresses the Zoom Vomero 5 in “Lavender”
The Zoom Vomero 5 has seen a second wind as of late as Nike successfully brings the silhouette back into the fold with a number of creative colorways such as the “Doernbecher” and “Timeless” hybrid. After a “Light Bone” colorway was teased earlier this month, we now receive news of a “Lavender” take on the retro runners.Found in “Lavender,” “White,” and “Grey” tones, the upcoming pairs feature mesh netting underlays with grated synthetic side panels, protruding lateral Swooshes, and triangular gridded heels. Tongue tabs feature Nike Vomero 5 branding and insoles incorporate Bowerman Series graphics of Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman in a suit and tophat. Rounding out the look are tick white midsoles and carbon-heavy BRS 1000 treaded black outsoles.Take a closer look at the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Lavender” above and look for the pairs to release in the coming months via Nike and select retailers for $160 USD.Elsewhere in footwear, ASICS GEL-Nimbus 9 surfaces in “Candy Floss.”
Salomon Unveils the PULSAR ADVANCED
Since becoming a contemporary streetwear staple in the land of footwear brands, Salomon has continued to usher in stylish silhouettes while not straying away from its ethos. This has included recent launches involving models such as the Jungle Ultra Low ADVANCED and ACS + OG. Now, it goes nimble with the PULSAR ADVANCED.Constructed with natural fibers and a resistant synthetic yarn, the Salomon team was able to achieve a lightweight build that ensures fluidity in its responsiveness. The slip-on shoe notably includes 100% recycled linen fibers for the vamp and tongue as part of the brand’s heightened prioritization towards operating sustainably. It may not offer the water resistance one expects from Salomon, however, its mixed material composition is designed to be perfect for hot summer days. Its initial colorway options range from “Black/Pewter” to “Moth/Moonscape” and “Vanilla Ice/Feather Gray.”Available now, you can shop the Salomon PULSAR ADVANCED in all three launch looks via Salomon and select retailers at a price of $200 USD. Be sure to act fast as sizes are already starting to go out of stock. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salomon Sportstyle (@salomonsportstyle)Elsewhere in the wonderful world of footwear, 1017 ALYX 9SM has delivered a batch of Mono Hiking Mules in all-black and all-white for SS23.