The Premium Nike Dunk Lux Dons “Sequoia”

The Nike Dunk, once an exclusively basketball shoe, continues its slow, nike free 5.0 new zealand inexorable evolution into a purely fashion model with another new spin — the Nike Dunk Lux Sequoia.

OK, at this point the Lux isn’t exactly a new spin. There’ve been a handful. nike shoes new zealand But a new olive green colorway comes to the dressed-up edition, which boasts a buttery premium leather upper along with sleek, comfy leather sockliner and drop-in foam midsole. The muted palette, combined with the striking materials, yields a look that’s far more high-fashion than hoops-function.

The Nike Dunk Lux Sequoia is hitting overseas accounts next week, though a US launch is as yet unscheduled. Stay tuned!
Nike Dunk Lux SP
Sequoia/Cargo Khaki
Style #: 718790-330

Nike KD 7 Aunt Pearl of Official Photos

It’s been nearly 15 years since Kevin Durant’s aunt Pearl was lost to lung cancer. Kevin annually celebrates her memory with a special colorway of his shoe, honoring her with graphics, colors and text, and this year he debuts the most personal design yet — the Nike KD 7 Aunt Pearl.

This year’s shoe is designed around the angel tattoo that KD has on his back. nike free 5.0 new zealand Created by Maryland tattoo artist Randy Harris, the angel was finished on the 10-year anniversary of Aunt Pearl’s death, a touching way for Kevin to carry her with him every day. The KD 7 takes the tattoo, line for line, and prints it inside the tongue, truly making it the centerpiece of the look, even if it largely goes unseen.

Further, that tattoo imagery remains a focal point thanks to a much simpler palette than we’ve seen on previous Aunt Pearl editions. Eschewing the wild pinks and floral patterns that have predominated on past pairs, nike shoes new zealand the KD 7 instead opts for sparse pink accents contrasting a solid-white upper, which in turn is finished with a pearlescent effect to accomplish an ornate, premium feel despite the tonal understatement. Says Kevin:

I’m so proud that my Aunt Pearl’s elegance was captured by this shoe. She always taught me to hold my head high and carry myself with humble confidence. It’s fitting that’s the exact statement this shoe makes to me.

The Aunt Pearl KD 7 will be available at select retailers February 19, along with themed T-shirt, hat and socks.

Nike KD 7 “Aunt Pearl”
White/Metallic Gold-Pink Pow-Pure Platinum
Style #: 706858-176
19 February 2015
$170

Girls Air Jordan 30th Anniversary Pack

As promised back in December, Jordan Brand has renewed its focus on shoes for young girls, not just delivering extended sizing options to the demographic, but also offering exclusive colorways specifically targeted to it. nike free 5.0 new zealand Case in point, the Girls Air Jordan 30th Anniversary pack launches this weekend, two remarkable new looks that are available exclusively to the segment.

The collection consists of two classic models. First, the Air Jordan 1 boasts camel-colored leather throughout the upper, with detail added courtesy of ubiquitous Elephant print texturing throughout, nike shoes new zealand a teal collar-lining, and pearl-inspired logos.

The Air Jordan 4, meanwhile, takes the pearl inspiration up a notch. The classic design sees an iridescent, pearlized effect cloaked over the premium leather build, for a head-turning look that’s as ornate as it is timeless.

Grab either or both at retailers on Saturday, including Nike.com beginning at 10am EST.


Girls Air Jordan 1 Retro High
Sand Dune/Cannon-Flat Gold
Style #: 743957-207
14 February 2015
$115