With the recent inauguration of Michael Jordan to the Hall of Fame Nike and Jordan brand introduced a Air Jordan 1 Retro and before hand there where many back and fourths with sampling. The pair pictured features an all Black Leather upper, instead of a patent leather like the released pair, with Grey and Black numbers in the mid-sole with a Gum sole, instead of a White sole. Check below for another picture and the released pair and you decide which model you like better.
This Saturday marks the debut of LA’s biggest footwear convention, UNLACED. The event takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center (West Hall Meeting Room 502 A & B) with giveaways taking place all day long provided by various brands. As well as performances by Casey Veggies, Big Sean and more. See below for further details.
What: UNLACED LA Sneaker Convention
When: Saturday July 18th, 2009.
Where: 1201 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
The Air Footscape Woven has been added to the Livestrong x Nike campaign. Along side with the AF-1, Nike Dunk and other the Footscape has been done up in the classic Livestrong colors of Black with Yellow accents. This sneaker will be available at select accounts around the world such as UNDFTD (LA,SM,LV). Check out another photo below.
Via: Hypebeast
The Jordan one has been the staple to a lot of the shoes we see today with its color way and high top style. Nike has brought back the most sought out color Red/Black as part of a retro pack that also comes with a Green/White/Black, Celtics colorway. This pack will be released July 11th at select retailers such as Undefeated.
Via: Highsnobiety
Thanks to Eddie Cruz’s Twitter we have a small preview of the Futura and Nike Air Force 1 for 2010. This shoe comes in two different colors White/Orange and Grey/White. These are set to drop next year so keep your eyes out for these. Check out the other shoe below.
Bringing back the a classic basketball shoe, the Air Max Uptempo, Nike stayed true to the most popular color way. The Volt Green gives a great accent to the Black upper. Nike is definatly showing that their quality is imporving in ‘09 but also that they are bring back the classic and keeping the just that, classic. These available now at Proper in Long Beach.
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There have been a lot of retros of the Air Jordan 1’s that have been a hit and a miss but the “Do The Right Thing” pack, inspired by a Spike Lee film, are on point. With an all white upper and only a Red and Green swoosh and the high top, similar to original 1’s, make this an instant classic. No word on a drop date but the anticipation will be big on these. Check out more photos after the jump.
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Sole Collector has hit their 5 year mark and to celebrate this occasion they have teamed up with Nike to customize a Air Penny II. The shoe features Volt Green accents, a Black upper and Anthracite Grey suede, a very well put together shoe. Unfortunately these were exclusively made for the Sole Collector team and will not be for retail. Check out more photos below.
