These brightly colored patented leather sneakers on the left are the Nike Houston All Star 2006 Air Force 1’s. Being hyperstrikes (in order words, super limited), these flashy sneakers are limited to only 48 pairs worldwide. The upper is done in patent leather and feature different shades of bright orange as well as yellow and black. This shoe is definitely an attention getter only if you find a pair in the first place.
Snuggles McDuggall also brings us news about the release date of the Nike X UNDFTD Air Force 1’s (on the right). According to Snuggles, only 400 pairs are available distributed to Undefeated and other tier 0 accounts. They will be released on May 20th at the price of $250 USD. A purple colorway is also available which is not seen in these pictures.
Image: Prestigious @ Slam X Hype
Several pictures of Nike 2006 sneaker samples have been revealed over at Niketalk. Included in this newest series of home taken sample photographs is a sexy pair of Nike Stabs which has a nice speckled midsole and a nubuck toe overlay. There are also two pairs of World Cup 2006 related Court Forces seen in these images which are both also quite stunning. Other samples shown in these pictures include a pair of Lebron lo’s, a pair of Considered and a few pairs of Nike Trainers.
View the images here and here.
Image: VII IX XII
The upcoming Air Max 1 collaboration between Hong Kong based fashion brand, CLOT, and Nike is one hot shoe to be sought after. Designed by MC Yan and Nike created this linerless Air Max 1 based on Chinese culture and traditional Chinese medicine. The upper is crafted from several different materials including suede, ostrich skin and snakeskin. However, the most distinguishable material is the transparent plastic on the toe box. The insole is decorated with artwork inspired by the body pressure points from Chinese medicine. These beautiful shoes will be available in an exclusive box at Juice in Hong Kong on May 13th for $1,299 HKD (~$167 USD). Subsequently, they will be released worldwide at stores with tier 0 accounts sometime in June.
Read more at Kix Files.
Image: Nike Hong Kong @ Kix Files
Ever had a dream where someone goes to step on your sneakers which made you want to hurt them badly? This new print by Assault conveys the anger and frustration that every sneaker head feels in crowded places or out on the mean streets of the city. It’s a bit like a modern urban sneaker version of ‘Falling Down’.
Printed on amazing quality 100% cotton 160gsm stock (that’s fancy talk for ‘really nice paper’), this one will definately look good framed on your wall!
Available now at Assault
Info: Assault
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Are you still trying to find the 35th Anniversary Adidas x Neighborhood Superstar? If you weren’t lucky enough to get a hold of those, here is a nice alternative. Adidas and Neighborhood has collaborated on the Gazelle Vintage and these sneakers will be available soon in very limited quantities. There will be a two colors available – black and white.
Info: adidas summer & limited collection Vol.1 Mag via Secret Base
A new pair of Nike SB Dunk Low samples has mysteriously appeared on eBay recently. The ironic fact is that these Nike SB Dunks which appear to mimic the colors from eBay’s logo are first seen on the internet via an eBay auction (Of course, this is only my prediction). Nevertheless, the vivid colors and nubuck upper is undoubtedly going to attract some attention. According to Sole Redemption and assuming they make it to production, these will be released in 2007.
