Shades of Iverson in the Air Jordan 11 Low “Hoyas”

After Michael Jordan, if you picture in your head a beloved basketball player wearing Air Jordan 11s, it’s entirely possible you’re thinking of Allen Iverson. nike free run shoes Despite lacing up Reeboks during his NBA career, the super sophomore wore the XI on the regular during his school days at Georgetown, helping raise the shoe’s profile a tad (not that it needed the boost.) Celebrated sneaker customizer Mache’s latest creation honors that time.

Taking a more literal approach to the unofficial “Georgetown” Air Jordan 11 Low that launched earlier this year, Mache retained the icy outsole, nike free run womens white midsole and navy blue patent leather mudguard and inner-lining, but radically overhauled the upper. Rather than the stock grey mesh, Mache utilized the Hoyas’ iconic kente-cloth pattern in navy and white, beautifully tying together the shoe while unequivocally evoking Georgetown teams of yesteryear.

Take a closer look at the Air Jordan 11 Low Hoyas below, and hit up Mache if you want to commission a work. This is a custom, meaning that, tragically, no release is coming.

The Latest Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle Approaches

The Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle Black/Gold hit shelves two weekends ago. nike free run 5 Thankfully the model isn’t done yet.

The Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle White/Gold releases in just under two weeks, and it’s every bit the monument to ultra-premium styling that its predecessor was. nike free run shoes The luxe leather upper goes solid white, trading in the black pair’s reptilian scales for an intricate Safari-style pebbling, but other than that the overall idea is the same: leather sockliner; white sole; 24 karat gold-plated accents; arguably one of the great Air Jordan 1s of all time.

Now to the important part: Will this shoe release on Nike.com? The black edition was scheduled, but at the eleventh hour the Nike.com distribution was canceled, for fear bots would compromise the consumer experience (as they would have). Will Nike have a solution before June 20? Stay tuned.

Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle

White/Metallic Gold

Style #: 705075-130

20 June 2015

$400

Hot issue: There is (was) a Kobe 9 Elite Low “Bruce Lee”

Good news-bad news scenario here, as is far too frequently the proposition with Nikes.

The good news? That’d be the existence of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Bruce Lee, nike free run 5 a lowtop edition of the PE sneaker we saw earlier this year, boasting a solid-yellow Flyknit upper alongside contrast black on the liner, Swoosh and sole.

Bad news? You already know. The Kobe 10 drops tomorrow. That’s good news in theory, nike free run shoes but it also means that a retail release of Beef’s latest Bruce Lee colorway ain’t happening. Le sigh.

Still, you can make do with a couple more shots below, and we can collectively hope that the martial arts motif touches down on the Kobe 10.

Air Jordan 10 “Lady Liberty” for more info

With so many must-have remastered retro J’s on tap for the coming months, nike free run 5 it’s hard to say what’s the most eagerly anticipated. The Air Jordan 10 Lady Liberty can certainly make the case, however, boasting not just premium, true-to-the-original styling but a brand new colorway that fits right in with the the model’s classics.

Channeling one of Earth’s most famous statues — a statue that happens to reside nearby the NBA All-Star Game’s Brooklyn location, nike free run shoes which takes place the same day the shoe launches — the “Lady Liberty” boasts an antiqued silver leather upper, affording it a vintage, weathered appearance. Black sharply contrasts on the leather inlays, meanwhile, and turquoise adds a pop of color to the liner and outsole, while reconciling another color with that famed 22-story-tall figure.

In contrast to initial reports, it looks like the Air Jordan 10 Lady Liberty release date is slated for Sunday, February 15. Either way, retail is assuredly set for $190.
Air Jordan 10 Retro
Dust/Metallic Gold-Black-Retro
Style #: 705178-045
15 February 2015
$190

Nike LeBron 12 Release Delayed Indefinitely, stay tuned

In a move that’s sure to have wide-ranging ramifications in the athletic footwear industry, nike free has indefinitely postponed the Nike LeBron 12 release, due to what the company is calling a “small cosmetic issue.”

Originally scheduled to launch in its first colorway on October 1 in China and October 12 worldwide, the shoe will now languish in limbo until the Swoosh announces a new date, marking a very rare occurrence for such an anticipated sneaker.

While the exact cosmetic issue has not been identified, nike free 4.0 v3 it may be a problem that affects all seven initial colorways. Each has been pulled from Nike’s release calendar, although whether or not the delay will apply to all seven has also not been announced.

Nike’s official statement is as follows.

Product quality is a priority for Nike. Due to a small cosmetic issue with some of the LEBRON 12 shoes we have delayed the initial retail launch that was scheduled for China on October 1, and the global launch that was scheduled for October 11. We will communicate an update on the retail date as soon as possible.

Stay tuned to Nikeblog for updates as they develop.