Here is a look at the latest Gourmet Quattro Skate that features a Chili Red canvas base with Glossy Black leather detailing sitting atop a White midsole. You can now find these fashionable model available now at CNCPTS.
New Balance 1300 Grey/Orange-Navy
New Balance will continue new 1300 models this Summer 2013 and here is a look at one of those colorways. This New Balance 1300 features a combination of suede and mesh in a Grey base with Navy accents and hints of Orange. You can pre-order these now over at End Clothing.
Nike Air Force 1 Low “Photo Blue”
Here is a look at an upcoming Nike Air Force 1 Low model that will be dropping to select Nike Sportswear accounts next month. Featuring an all White leather base with Photo Blue accents throughout that can be found in April 2013 at retailers like Titolo.
Video: This is My Court
The latest video from a TWIN thing hits the street-ball culture, narrated by Michael Kenneth Williams of Omar/Chalky White infamy. “This is My Court” reflects on what street-ballers see through their eyes. Check out the clip below.
New Balance 574 “Watermelon”
New Balance has released several 574 models that makeups up it’s Windbreaker Pack, and here is a look at the “Watermelon” edition. This New Balance 574 “Watermelon” features a Pink base with Teal and Black accents along with a Grey leather heel sitting atop a White midsole. You can now find these available at select New Balance accounts like Titolo.
Air Jordan XIX (19) Gary Payton PE
During Gary Payton‘s NBA career he was spotted rocking several Air Jordan PE‘s, and here is a look at the Air Jordan XIX (19) PE. Featuring a Black base with Gold detailing that includes the stitched “GP” and “20” on the back heels. Check out the images below, and if your interested in adding these to your collection hit up foamkicks on eBay.
Nike Air Max 1 Essential – Upcoming Releases
Nike Sportswear has two upcoming releases for next month of the Nike Air Max 1 Essential. One pair sports a Total Crimson color, while the other uses a Squadron Blue makeup. Both pairs will be found at select NSW accounts this April 2013 like Titolo.
adidas New York Run x Opening Ceremony “Red Camo”
adidas and New York based Opening Ceremony hook up to release a special adidas New York Run model. The adidas New York Run x Opening Ceremony “Red Camo” features a Red base with Black camo leather detailing with touches of Blue throughout. You can now find these available at select adidas retailers like Sneaker Politics.
Nike Air Penny V “Oregon Ducks” Custom
The Oregon Ducks colors receive the most love when it comes to some of the hottest models, and Sole Swap shares his latest Nike Air Penny V “Oregon Ducks” Custom. Featuring a Cool Grey base with Black and Green detailing along with hints of Yellow throughout that includes special logos on the heel. Check out the looks below and let us know if these are DOPE or NOPE?
Nike Air Foamposite One “Summit White”
Nike Sportswear will close the month of March off with the release of the anticipated Nike Air Foamposite One “Summit White”. Featuring an all White base with the visible carbon fiber seen underneath the translucent soles. Look for these to debut on March 29th, 2013 at select NSW accounts, but until than peep out these new detailed images below.
Nike Air Foamposite One
White/Summit White-Metallic Silver
314996-100
March 29th, 2013
$220
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Supra Skytop III – Upcoming Releases
This month Supra Footwear will release three new Supra Skytop III colorways. One pair features a TUF upper with the use of Grey/Purple-Lime colorway, the other is constructed with Raptor TUF in White/Red, and the last pair sports an all Black base with Block-Stitch TUF materials. You can find the trio available now over at Supra Footwear.
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Army Camo “Speckle” Sample
The Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Army Camo” could possibly be the next “Camo” Foamposite to release. Here is another look at the Nike Air Foamposite Pro Army Camo “Speckle” Sample that features the Green camo detailing with Black upper, Red branding and speckles along the the lace placket. No word on if these will be the pair that will release, but keep it locked to Sneaker Bar for more updates.
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adidas Originals “Unite All Originals”
adidas Originals “Unite All Originals” latest campaign consist of A-Trak and So Me clash talents with new footwear and apparel from it’s lifestyle line. Check out the campaign video below.
adidas OBYO x Jeremy Scott Street-ball
Jeremy Scott is known for his unique style of sneakers, and his latest comes off the JS Street-ball model. The adidas OBYO x Jeremy Scott Street-ball features faux animal prints throughout along with bright color-detailing. No word on a release date just yet, but keep it locked to Sneaker Bar for more updates. Will these be your next street-ball kicks?
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Nike SB Rabona – Upcoming Releases
Nike Skateboarding has two new Nike SB Rabona models set to debut next month. One pair features a Pimento Red base and the other uses a Squadron Blue upper both sitting atop a White midsole. You will be able to find these available at select retailers this April 2013 like atmos.
Nike Inside Access: Evolving the Upper
Shoe design fuses art with science. It’s a delicate balance of blending breakthrough form with proper function to deliver exceptional performance.
Since 1972, Nike Basketball has been on a quest to create shoes that deliver cutting-edge innovation and bold design. By taking risks and providing athletes with footwear they never imagined, Nike has ushered in a fresh approach to designing shoes.
When dissecting the three fundamental elements of a basketball shoe you have the upper, midsole and outsole. The “upper” of the shoe, the top portion above the sole, is critical to keeping an athlete secure, supported and comfortable. The surface area of an upper also is key real estate for color, graphics and unique performance attributes.
Spanning five decades, the transformation of the basketball shoe’s upper is dramatic. In 1972, the Blazer was a simple cut-and-sew leather design. In 2012, Nike introduced the revolutionary Kobe 8 System, a completely new interpretation with Nike Engineered Mesh, made to meet the needs of one of the game’s best players.
Here is a look back at transformative moments in the evolution of the upper:
1970s
The Swoosh design visually established Nike’s identity in basketball on the all-leather Blazer in 1972. An oversized version in this case, the Swoosh was sewn onto the shoe’s upper, which would evolve to suede in 1973.
Lightweight and naturally breathable materials such as full-grain leather, suede and canvas dominated the decade on shoes such as the Bruin, Franchise, All Court Canvas and MVP Lo. Design was rooted in performance practicality. Less was more and the looks were timeless.
1980s
The 1982 birth of the Air Force 1 changed the game forever. Granted, it was the arrival of a Nike Air unit embedded in the sole that shocked athletes, but the shoe’s clean and confident upper made a statement with a contrasting leather-mesh combination. The timeless silhouette and premium upper construction continues to march through the decades with confidence. Despite its multiple layers of support, the AF1’s upper had great breathability, which became a defining design mandate of the 1980s.
This decade introduced a slew of bright, young Nike designers including Tinker Hatfield, who pushed the upper’s aesthetic potential to new levels. The Nike Dunk debuted on the college hardwood in 1986, while the Delta Force, Air Flight and Nike Alpha Force built on the AF1’s iconic upper design. Meanwhile the Air Revolution and Air Force STS literally brought uppers to new heights with collars defining the ‘80s high-top craze. Suede, canvas and leather remained the materials of choice for designers.
1990s
The functionality of a Mayan sandal combined with the Neoprene fit of a water ski… Taking upper design to unexpected places was the goal of Hatfield and his understudy intern Eric Avar as they designed the Air Flight Huarache in 1992. The dramatic exoskeleton and sock-like fit heralded a new way of thinking about shoe design. The Air Raid shoe’s defiant strap, the Air Max2 CB shoe’s aggressive lacing system and smooth fluidity of the Air Penny were just a few of the ‘90s hits. Natural leather was front-and-center until a 1997 shoe came along that flipped upper construction on its head.
“As a design team we never let parameters hold us back,” said Eric Avar, Nike VP Design Innovation. “We’re driven by solving problems, creating the unexpected and trying new things, even designs uncharacteristic of a specific sport.”
The Air Foamposite I: A masterpiece debuting on college basketball’s grandest stage. A bold aesthetic some equate to a beetle morphed with a roach turned heads and sparked debate. Its iconic upper stands the test of time as a design marvel. It combined Avar’s provocative style with a production process completely revolutionary to this day. Synthetic materials had arrived in 1997 with the advent of the “foams.”
2000s
Extravagant uppers blending natural leather with synthetic materials characterized the new millennium’s first decade. Bold was beautiful. A period where exceptions were the norm landed with another Avar design for summer 2008 in Beijing. The Nike Hyperdunk would catapult upper design to entirely new standards. Flywire technology was integrated into a synthetic upper for lightweight, lockdown support for the game’s best athletes on an international stage.
“We had fun in the 2000s, pushing the limits and experimenting where we could take upper design,” said Tracy Teague, Nike Basketball Creative Director. “The Nike Hyperdunk completely changed the game of basketball with its futuristic design.”
Just two years later, the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse would build on the Hyperdunk shoe’s minimalist approach with a new innovation that literally fused mesh and synthetic layers to create a durable, breathable upper. Inspired by outdoor basketball in China, Nike designers led by Shane Kohatsu established Hyperfuse construction. It remains a leading innovation today: The LeBron X, KD V and Nike Zoom Hyperdisruptor are just a few of the top shoes featuring the latest Hyperfuse construction. With synthetic materials providing designers previously unimaginable options, the days of natural suede, leather and canvas are now history for top performance shoes.
FUTURE
Building on a 40-year legacy, Nike Basketball designers continue to explore new territory for what’s possible in upper design. A case in point is the Kobe 8 System, a low-top shoe that at first glance appears fit for running. It provides solid support and is the first Nike Basketball shoe to introduce Nike Engineered Mesh.
Articulated for the precise movement of the foot, Nike Engineered Mesh has quickly established new rules for basketball shoe uppers. The synthetic mesh with zonal support is incredibly lightweight without compromising strength and durability. At 9.6 ounces (U.S. men’s size 9), the Kobe 8 System is a sneak peek into an exciting future for upper design.
“Working regularly with the game’s top athletes like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving allows our team to create innovative design to help them perform at their peak,” says Leo Chang, Nike Basketball Footwear Design Director. “Pushing the limits on the design and construction of basketball shoes will always fuel our team.”
The innovative identity established by Nike in 1972 is not forgotten as Nike Basketball continues to establish new standards for footwear design.
“Inside Access” is a series providing an inside look at Nike Basketball through the lens of design innovation. Look for new features the first and third Tuesdays of each month throughout the basketball season.
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