Wavy Nike Ting

A lot of people argue that Nike has lost its creative edge in recent years and solely relies on regurgitating old styles and relying on retro sales. If you take a second to “pree the yout dem” and figure out what’s hot on road you’ll soon realise old styles such as Huaraches and Air Max 90’s is all people really want. However Adidas has re-established itself as a creative force through collaborator efforts (Not just Kanye but Y3, Pharrell and others)  and savvy marketing which is constantly ahead of the game making sure the hottest talents are promoting the brand; Nike seems to be lagging behind.

However all is not bleak for the swooshed brand in my opinion due to the release of two really nice and innovative silhouettes in the past two years: The Air Max Tavas and the Air Max Zero. I’m going to focus on the Zero because for me it’s certainly the hotter of the two. It keeps the classic Nike running shoe aesthetic that we’ve become familiar with over the years but adds some new technology such as ultra outsole and a fuse upper. Legend has it that the design is based on a 29 year old sketch by Tinker Hatfield (designer of classics such as Air Max 1 and every good Air Jordan shoe) which is claimed to predate the Air Max 1. It sure feels and looks like a modern day classic.

The Tavas aren’t bad either so next time you’re in footlocker maybe think about the new Nike tings too.

 

Nike Air Max 1 Hyperfuse.

People always find something to complain about when Nike updates an old silhouette. There’s something about changing something that is an established classic (for instance the Air Max 1), that annoys a lot of people. With this update however I believe Nike has hit the nail on the head.

Patiently Waiting……..

So as promised this post is about the things that I am eagerly awaiting this year.

Hi Haters, I’m back off a Hiatus.

Has been a very long time since my last entry, that was due to me being involved with loads of other stuff in the real world. I have got a bit of spare time now so I shall blog, don’t know how much, don’t know for how long.

Nike Air Yeezy VI

I think Kanye is trying to make people think he’s not a douche after his VMA fiasco (Which was second to ODB interrupting the grammys).

Air Jordan XI Space Jam

I just can’t wait for these. Here’s more pictures of the shoe that was used by Mike in his film debut, keep an eye out for them November.

The Man The Moments The Shoes The Stories

It has been five years since who many believe to be the greatest to ever play the game, called it quits for good. Naturally he was first on the list to get inducted in to the hall of fame as soon as he was eligible and this will be remembered by basketball and Jordan fans as the year Michael Jeffrey Jordan became a hall of famer.

Maharishi x Adidas – Forum Mid

A while back I posted the collaboration between Maharishi and Adidas on the Stan Smiths. I didn’t know when I posted that article, that Adidas would be doing a lot of other collaborating with various street wear brand such as Maharishi and Nom de Guerre and X-Large for their Five-Two 3 project.

Space Jams

I have been aware of the retroing of this colourway for a while now but we finally have a date.

Air Jordan 1 retro pack.

The shoe that started it all is in high demand nowadays because of the craze surrounding retro high tops. This pack was released by Jordan brand for all the Air Jordan 1 fans who have been unable to cop and own a pair of the originals.