Air Force 1 “Preserved Icons” Channels Lady Liberty’s Changes

The Nike Basketball 4th of July collection hit stores last week, but it looks like the best of the Independence Day-themed kicks are yet to come. In fact, nike free new zealand here’s the crown jewel of this year’s crop: the Nike Air Force 1 Preserved Icons.

The classic model is no mere homage to the Statue of Liberty, it beautifully and quite realistically channels the famous colors of the American landmark. The shoe’s upper, cheap shoes new zealand just like the statue back in 1886, starts out in metallic copper. But — again, like the statue — as time and erosion take hold, that coppery color gives way to a pale teal patina tone. I’m honestly not prone to hyperbole, but between the visual storytelling and striking aesthetics — to say nothing of the changing appearance — this might be one of the best Air Force 1s ever.

The Air Force 1 Preserved Icons is hitting select NSW accounts from now through the holiday weekend. Take a closer look below, and keep your eyes peeled going forward.

Nike Kobe 10 “All-Star” | A Detailed Look

The Nike Kobe 10 All-Star has begun shipping into stores, ahead of its public release on Saturday giving us a closer look at the hotly anticipated “Zoom City” style.

Like the rest of the 2015 Nike Basketball signature All-Star collection — LeBron 12, KD 7, Kyrie 1 — nike free run new zealand the Kobe 10 takes its inspiration from an iconic architectural landmark of New York — the Unisphere, in this case. The iconic globe structure was created for the 1964 World’s Fair, an exhibition of future technology and concepts, as prognosticated from the then-present day. It’s that future-forward idea that reconciles with the Kobe 10, which boasts technology — from the advanced textiles to cushioning that mixes Zoom, nike free new zealand Lunarlon and Nike Free — that’s unlike anything that exists today.

Today, take a closer look at the shoe, which mixes silver accents with black textile on the upper, set atop a gradient orange-to-volt sole that deftly grabs the eye, yet doesn’t overwhelm the largely neutral upper.

February 14 is the day, with retail scheduled for $200.


Nike Kobe 10 “All Star”
Black/Multicolor-Volt
Style #: 742546-097
14 February 2015
$200

Nike Dunk CMFT High Goes Back to the “J-Pack” Well

For years, the Nike Dunk — SB and otherwise — has been looking to the palettes and color-blocking of the Air Jordan 1 for inspiration on new colorways. It’s easy to see why one would borrow from the other — nike free run new zealand the models boast more than a passing resemblance to each other, so what looks good on one works on the other — and the idea works to a tee once again on the latest iteration. Call it the Nike Dunk CMFT J-Pack.

Channeling that famous, original color-blocking of the AJ1, nike free new zealand both colorways of the Phylon-and-Ortholite-cushioned Dunk high boast black leather through much of the upper, with contrast coloring on the collar, toebox, Swoosh and outsole — blue or gold, depending on your preference.

Pick up either or both now at select retailers everywhere, including Nike.com for $100 a pop. Vintage done right.

Fragment x Nike Sock Dart “Obsidian” Release Date

The latest instant-classic from the creative collaborative genius of Hiroshi Fujiwara and NikeLab, nike free run new zealand the Fragment x Nike Sock Dart Obsidian releases tomorrow, January 29.

A technical pioneer — launched in 2004, it was the first model created using computerized knitting technology — nike free new zealand the Sock Dart boasts Fujiwara’s usual focus on premium style and colorful simplicity, as a navy knit upper is overlaid with clear strap just below the slip-on collar, while white contrasts on the midsole.

Grab a pair Wednesday on Nike.com/NikeLab at 10am EST, as well as at the following NikeLab destinations: NYC, London, Paris, Milan, Shanghai, Hong Kong.