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Nike SB “Larry Perkins” Release Date Moved Back
Premier has just gotten the word from Nike SB that the Nike SB Dunk “Larry Perkins” has been moved back to a later date. We are well aware some distributors are already selling the sneakers, and have been for about a week or so, but according to what Nike SB wants retailers who will be stocking the sneakers will not be releasing them until this coming Saturday, March 20th.
If you recall we’ve caught quite a few previews of these sneakers over the months. At the time we were all calling them the Chirping Bird SB Dunks due to a mechanism inside the tongue which made the sound of a bird when you squeezed it. However, now that the release is nearing further details about the design and theme have surfaced and we’re now learning the whole chirping bird idea has been squashed.
According to AtlantaGotSole, “Larry Perkins is a fictitious character from about 5 years ago. This character was a self proclaimed “Best and most under rated skateboarder alive” he did a bunch of prank calls and fake skate interviews for Big Brother (owned at the time by Larry Flint publications).” AtlantaGotSole is also reporting that the chirping bird noise has been replaced with a ringing telephone sound effect – a reference to the prank calls made by Larry to various skate companies and magazines.
If you’re planning on trying to get yourself a pair of these hit up your local Nike SB retailer to see if they’ll be available in your area come this Saturday. This is a Quickstrike for the month of March, so not every Nike SB distributor will be getting them.
Nike Vandal Hi – Red/White-Black
Just the other day we were mentioning how the Nike Vandal has seen a rise in popularity as of late. With both eye-catching and subtle colorways being released in the high and low top silhouette, the classic basketball sneakers have defiantly caught the attention of consumers. Not to mention it helps when new version’s keep arriving at retailers, one right after the other with hardly a pause inbetween.
In addition to the Grey/Black-Red Vandal we showed you a few days ago Nike also released this Red/White-Black colorway on the high top silhouette. Giving off an old school Chicago Bulls vibe the Vandal Hi features a leather upper in a combination of red and white with just the right touches of black around the Swoosh, on the lace eyelets and on the heel panel which holds the removable velcro strap in red and white.
Visit your local Nike retailer now to check on availability in you’re area or grab yourself a pair now through Finish Line for $75.
Video: Nike Air Trainer SC 2010 “Pac Man” PE
Quickstrike Clyde and Chino, from Inside The Sneaker Box, hooked up with Stickie213, from YouTube, at Rare Footage in Hollywood, Florida, to give us a review on the recently released Nike Air Trainer SC 2010 “Pac Man”, the PE model for Manny Paquico.
The trio gives us an all around look at the sneakers, including the custom box, included laces and custom insoles, as well as a look at the “Manny Knows” t-shirt which Nike and Manny designed alongside the sneakers. If you have yet to pick a pair up for yourself you can still do so through eBay as most distributors are liable to be out of stock by now.
Check out the video above to get a look at the kicks.
Nike Air Flight Condor High – White/Black-Blue
Following up on some very successful releases in 2009 the Nike Air Flight Condor High returns this year hoping to make the same splash it did in ‘09. Nike’s put together a few new colorways of the Condor High which they plan to drop throughout the year and from what we’ve seen in previews they’ll all be worth taking a look at when the time comes.
For now though let’s dip into this White/Black-Blue version which is the first of the Air Flight Condor High’s to release this year. The base of the upper features white leather on the toe-box, mid-panel and ankle, black nubuck around the toe, on the wing panel and along the top of the tongue, and blue patent leather on the heel panel which includes NIKE embroidered in black. Additional accents of blue appear on a portion of the mid-sole, on the plastic lace loops, and on a small piece of trim along the toe while a silver leather Nike Swoosh adds a little extra pop.
The sneakers are available now at select Nike retailers, such as DrJays, for $100.
Dinosaur Jr. x Nike SB Zoom Omar Salazar
In 2007 Nike SB teamed up with alternative rock band for a pair of sneakers which instantaneously became one of the most sought after SB’s. With their bright silver finish accented with purple, the sneakers defiantly weren’t the most fashionable at the time. Although they did have a cool little prehistoric character included on the heel which tied into the band name, something which may have helped them rise to popularity. Whatever it may have been that attracted people to the sneakers they some reason or another climbed to the top and became the grails for a lot of SB’s collectors. If you haven’t figured it out yet we’re of course speaking about none other then the Dinosaur Jr SB Dunks which Nike SB designed alongside the the Amherst, Massachusetts rock band.
Looking to generate the same buzz they did last year Nike SB teamed with the group again to work up a special edition of the new Nike SB Zoom Omar Salazar. Flipping the script in terms of colorway the SB Zoom Omar Salazar uses the purple as it’s base color, on a patent leather upper, whereas the Dunks used the hue as an accent color. The silver itself is gone completely and green comes in to take it’s place with it appearing on the inner lining, outsole, laces and outlining the tonal Swoosh. A glittery effect is used throughout the entire upper which sparkles in a variety of colors depending on the angle of light hitting them and the Dinosaur Jr. logo is seen embroidered along the heel.
We haven’t an official release details, or even really know whether or not they’ll ever be released, so stay tuned for further details as the story develops. A second show displayed the glittery rainbow effect follows after the jump. Via: NSB
Reebok x Basquiat Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
Before his untimely death of a herion overdose on August 22th 1988, the young and very talented Jean-Michel Basquiat quickly climbed the ladder to fame before his passing at the age of 27. Jean-Michel, known around the world simply as Basquiat, started his journey as a street artist in Brooklyn and eventually evolved into a world renowned artist who’s collaborated with Andy Warhol and dated people such as Madonna. Since his death in the last 80’s his work has appeared in a number of art museums throughout the nation, a few movies and books about him been produced and published, and some of his pieces have even been featured on a line of footwear thanks to Reebok and their Basquiat Collection.
This year for Spring/Summer 2010 the Reebok Basquiat Collection continues with three new releases paying tribute to Basquiat’s artwork. The three sneakers, which include a Pump Omni Lite, BB4600 Hi and Pump Aerobic Trainer Mid, feature a white base, each with different fabrics throughout the upper, gum outsoles and detailing along the heel and tongue representing the artwork of the late Jean-Michel Basquiat. Along with the sneakers there’s also a small line of t-shirts which further carry the Basquiat artwork.
No official release details are available at this time but thanks to Provider we do have some preview images of the kicks and the tees so make sure you click here to check em out and stay tuned for further details.
