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Nike Santa Cruise Mid – Grey/Red/Silver/White
Seeing as how the Santa Cruise Mid combines elements from the Dunk, Vandal and Blazer, three very popular sneakers, you would think the shoes would of taken off and hit instant classic status. Things however didn’t go down that way as the Santa Cruise Mid remains to be an extremely underrated model.
We’ve shown you quite a few colorways in the past, a Black/White/Silver version in December being the last. If Nike has yet to catch your attention with any of the previous releases maybe some of the newer colorups like this Grey/Red/Silver/White version will help do the trick.
For the latest offering of the Santa Cruise Mid Nike designed the sneakers using a base fabricated from smooth leather and patent leather in a few different shades of Grey which create plenty of contrast throughout the sneaker along with the Silver trim. Accents of Red are applied to the tongue, heel and wings and another hit of Silver wraps of the Nike Swoosh and heel spine.
If you’re interested you can get a pair now through Finish Line for a price of $75.
Nike Air More Uptempo – 2010 Release
Before Scottie Pippen’s signature line was born at Nike he was known to wore and endorsed the Air More Uptempo, a sneaker which a lot of people assume is part of Scottie’s signature line due to the fact it wore it quite often, including in ‘96 when he did a stint with the Olympic Dream Team in a pair that had his #8 emboridered on the heel.
Some of you may be to young to remember those days, or maybe you’re from that era but just (sadly) didn’t have an interest in sneakers at the time. I however remember the shoes very clearly and for those who don’t you’ll have a chance to experience them as if we’re back in the 90’s as Nike is preparing to retro the sneakers later this year. Official release dates and all that jazz is still unclear at this time but thanks to TSG we’ve got some catalog scans of the shoes in two colorways. Unfortunately they’re just colored drawings and don’t provide us with a look at the actual detail put into the sneakers but at least now we can confirm that the Nike Air More Uptempo will return.
When we know more you’ll know more. For now click here to check out the other colorway.
Nike SB Zoom Omar Salazar – New Colorways
Omar Salazar’s signature shoe with Nike SB not only marks a glorious occasion for him but it does the same for brand as this is the first time Flywire Technology has ever been fused into a pair of Nike SB’s. Not only that but the sneakers, the Zoom Omar Salazar, have been getting great reviews all over the web which is always a good sign when you venture into an entirely new field like this.
To celebrate the launch of the sneakers Nike SB and Omar Salazar had a little get together in San Fransisco where the Nike SB Zoom Omar Salazar was displayed in the two colorways releasing at stores now and in a few upcoming color schemes. Thankfully Hypebeast was on hand and snapped a few shots of the new colorways so we can all get a little preview of what’s to come from the Zoom Omar Salazar.
Shown in the photos is a Brown leather model and Blue, Grey, Purple and Yellow version fabricated from suede. When further details and photos become available we’ll be sure to let you know what the deal is, until then click here to check out the photos.
Nike Blazer High – Black/Metallic Silver
Like the Dunk and Air Force 1 the Blazer sits at the head of Nike’s collection as one of the brands most popular and profitable models. Whether it be outlandish designs like that featured on the Turbo Green/Club Purple version we showed you last week or subtle designs like this Black/Metallic Silver version where simplicity is key, no matter what you throw at the Blazer it just seems fitting. It’s the perfect template.
For this latest offering of the Blazer High Nike constructed the upper from a Black synthetic material which appears to be nylon but may actually not be nylon. I can’t be exact on what it is without the sneaker in hand but I can tell you that it looks to be the same material used on the Nike Blazer High U “Tattoo” we showed you awhile back. To go along with that Nike added in a touch of Metallic Silver on the lace panels and heel tab, stitched up some Black leather on the Swoosh and glued up a White outsole to further accent the upper.
If you’re interested you can get em now through Finish Line for a price of $78 in sizes up to 13.
Nike Big Nike High LE (GS) – Rock N’ Roll Pack
When we caught a look at an upcoming studded Vandal High it became evident that Nike was bringing back their Rock N’ Roll/Heavy Metal Pack. In 2008 Nike released a Terminator and a Vandal for the guys featuring a studded upper and this year they’ve put together a pack for the kids which includes the previously mentioned Vandal’s and this Nike Big Nike High.
While the Vandal’s kept things simple, or as simple as a studded shoes can be, the Big Nike High sports a much more eye catching design with studs in two different colors and a variety of premium materials. Glossy studs are fastened around the frontal, ballistic mesh is used on the toe-box, smooth leather fabrics the lace panels and mid-panels and patent leather finishes off the heel panel, all in black. Silver studs and Silver Nike branding on the heel and tongue was then added to accent the Black base.
The Rock N’ Roll Pack is available now at Limited EDT in kids (GS) sizes and should be arriving at US distributors soon. Click here for another look.
Nike SB Dunk Low “Wallenberg”
For the past few weeks rumors have been floating around that the Nike SB Dunk’s displayed above were designed to honor St. Patty’s Day given their green finish, a color usually associated with the Irish holiday. In fact though those rumors have been nothing but true.
Today we’ve learned that the Green Hemp SB Dunks are actually designed by Bob Kronbauer, an art director from Vancouver, Canada and have nothing to do with St. Patrick’s Day what so ever. They’re actually inspired by the Wallenberg Palm Tree, a small tree at the foot of the 2nd step of the Big 4 at Raoul Wallenberg Alternative School in San Francisco. The Wallenberg Palm Tree has played a supporting role in skateboarding since 1990 and has appeared in a number of skateboarding videos ever since.
Below is a statement from Bob Kronbauer which he posted on Mumble giving us all the details we need to know about the sneakers and the famous tree.
The Palm Tree at the foot of the 2nd step of the Big 4 at Raoul Wallenberg Alternative School in San Francisco has played a supporting role in skateboarding since 1990. My Nike SB Dunk Low colorway is inspired by this little tree’s “Twenty Year Anniversary” in 2010/2011. Throughout the mid 90’s the tree made in appearance in most of the best skate videos of the era. Dudes were getting tech using the bottom stair as a low ledge and the second stair as a high ledge. The tree grew. In the early 2000’s people started hucking themselves down the 4, pulling tricks that would have been impressive down the first stair ten years earlier. Over the decade the tree has grown larger, like the skating going on around it. The colorway draws a palette from the palm tree itself while utilizing hemp for the Swoosh. The white midsole represents the step and has a visible “waxed ledge” around the top of it, just like that step at Wallenberg. Lastly, the insoles each contain a pixelated image of the palm tree itself, giving a nod to all of the times it has appeared in skate videos over the years.
Watch for the sneakers to release this month as a Nike SB March 2010 Quickstrike and click here to check out some additional photos.
