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Archive for May, 2014
Air Jordan 6 Retro Carmine
May 21st
The Air Jordan 6 Retro Carmine is now available in all of its glory. The sneaker arrives complete with a visible Air-Sole, a lace toggle to keep its laces cinched tight in addition to distinctive clear rubber outsole elements. The combination of Red and White is beautifully featured throughout the sneaker, and it’s the first Jordan 6 to have colored panels on the upper. Hints of Black add depth to the appearance while the Icy Blue sole completes the look.
Releases in stores and online Saturday. Check out Release Locator for stores.
Nike KD VI “Night Vision”
May 20th
Kevin Durant has picked up right where he left off in the regular season, and the MVP has led the Thunder back to the Western Conference Finals. The newest KD VI colorway is inspired by night vision, reflecting KD’s laser focus on a nightly basis, and showcases a sleek black upper highlighted with Light Lucid Green and Atomic Mango details. The Nike KD VI “Night Vision” drops this Saturday, May 24th at Foot Locker, House of Hoops by Foot Locker and Footlocker.com (starting at 8:00 a.m. EDT) for $ 130. Check the Launch Locator to see which stores will have this release.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Carmine” Release Details
May 20th
Jordan Brand has big plans for Memorial Day weekend for the return of the heralded “Carmine” colorway. In addition to return of the classic Air Jordan 6, this original Jumpman colorway also makes its way on to the iconic Air Jordan 1 Retro High. Sitting atop a clear outsole and classic black midsole, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG features a White, Black and Carmine color blocked in a pattern reminiscent of the original. Black lacing, Nike branding on the tongue, and the iconic Swoosh and wings logo’s finish off this iconic silhouette. If you’re interested in picking up a pair this weekend, please read our release details below.
RELEASE DETAILS
In partnership with mall management, SELECT House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Air Jordan 1 Retro “Carmine” (on sale 5/24/14 for $ 140). The sweepstakes tickets will be given out Wednesday, May 21st and Thursday, May 22nd. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Friday, May 23rd. These procedures are for SELECT STORES only. To find out which store near you will carry the shoe and if that store will implement the sweepstakes ticket procedure, please visit the Foot Locker Launch Locator.
ONLINE RELEASE DETAILS
This release will also be available on Footlocker.com starting at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Saturday, May 24th.
*Our customers are our priority and we encourage everyone to follow the procedure outlined above in an orderly and safe manner. We thank you in advance.
Air Jordan 2 Retro “Iron Purple” Release Details
May 19th
It’s been a big year thus far for the Retro 2 as Jordan Brand has introduced a few modern colorways, most notably Infrared 23 and Nightshade, to liven up the classic silhouette. Another one making it’s debut this weekend is the “Iron Purple” colorway. Two shades of purple—Iron Purple and Dark Concord—mark this retro that also features an Infrared 23 Wings logo and speckled midsole and laces. The upper features a unique blend of materials, with an embossed pattern on the heel and toe area along with leather and Nubuck. If you’re interested in picking up a pair this weekend, please read our release details below.
RELEASE DETAILS
In partnership with mall management, SELECT Foot Locker and House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Air Jordan 2 Retro “Iron Purple” (on sale 5/24/14 for $ 150). The sweepstakes tickets will be given out Wednesday, May 21st and Thursday, May 22nd. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Friday, May 23rd. These procedures are for SELECT STORES only. To find out which store near you will carry the shoe and if that store will implement the sweepstakes ticket procedure, please visit the Foot Locker Launch Locator.
ONLINE RELEASE DETAILS
This release will also be available on Footlocker.com starting at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Saturday, May 24th.
*Our customers are our priority and we encourage everyone to follow the procedure outlined above in an orderly and safe manner. We thank you in advance.
Nike LeBron 11 “Everglades”
May 19th
Decorated with flora and fauna, the Nike LeBron 11 “Everglades” is the latest design to join the quickly expanding LeBron 11 lineup. The sneaker pays homage to the habitat in Florida with its colorway: the two-million acre wetland ecosystem that spans much of the state and is widely known for its vibrant landscape and distinct colors. The kicks feature a vibrant graphic pattern atop a black base, paired with subtle details like multicolored dynamic flywire and exposed graphics through the sole.
UPDATE: They will release in stores and online on 5/31.
Nike Kobe 9
May 18th
The next Nike Kobe 9 EM arrives in a colorway that mixes purple, mango, and light blue tones. Returning to the artistic inspiration that was seen on a few of the Kobe 9 Elites, this particular sneaker pays homage to pop art expression. The Engineered mesh upper splashes and stripes together teal, yellow and black while solid purple further contrasts on the midsole and inner-lining. The top it off, the Swoosh carries a reflective quality.
Available in stores and online Saturday.
adidas Pure Boost
May 18th
Today marks the release of one of the most stylish and tech savvy shoes to come from adidas in recent memory. The adi Pure Boost, combines the innovative material that is adi Boost and a lifestyle look that one might not associate immediately with adidas to form a street shoe that will, without a doubt, make waves throughout the sneaker world. The combination of innovation and style is evident not only by looking at the shoe but also by knowing a little about the shoe’s origins. Birthed through a collaboration between three adidas designers – one performance running, one street wear, and one from Y-3 – the adi Pure Boost boasts a simple yet powerfully stylish silhouette. While past iterations of the Boost technology releases focus mainly on running performance, the Pure Boost’s design focuses on comfort above all else. While it’s branded a lifestyle shoe, the Pure Boost can be worn for anything from running to lounging to the office to the street. A seamless upper contributes to that comfort while the four-way stretch material used allows the shoe to expand with your foot as it sits directly on top of the Boost midsole. In addition to its comfort the Pure Boost is unbelievably light weighing 8.3 ounces for men and only 6.3 ounces for women. The adidas Pure Boost is available in stores and online beginning today for $ 120.
Nike Air Trainer SC III “Bo Knows Horse Racing”
May 17th
Bo Jackson is a two-sport marvel, performing on a high-level on both the gridiron and the diamond. As one of the greatest pure athletes of all-time, he popularized cross-training in the process by sporting the Nike Air Trainer SC in addition to follow-up models. Classic “Bo Knows” campaigns depicted Jackson partaking in a multitude of athletic arenas such as surfing, cricket and even horse racing. Bo Jackson knew no bounds and exemplifies how you own it.
The Nike Air Trainer SC III “Bo Knows Horse Racing” sources inspiration from those archives, pulling the colors of Jackson’s jockey outfit colorway into the design of the shoe. A pixelated logo of a horse and jockey duo are present on the tongue, while another logo on the heel depicts his now-retired collegiate jersey number.
Available in select stores now. Check out Release Locator for stores.
Nike N7 2014 Summer Collection
May 17th
The Summer 2014 Nike N7 collection celebrates the perseverance of N7 ambassadors and athletes everywhere, combining the strength and beauty represented in nature with insights and storytelling that reflect Native American and Aboriginal culture.
The designs incorporate elements from the great outdoors—mountain, sky and flora—-with the triangles of the N7 mark, which is comprised of three arrows pointing back to signify past generations, three arrows pointing forward to signify future generations, and an arrow in the center to represent the current generation. The natural elements are juxtaposed with the geometric shapes of the N7 mark to convey both movement and balance. All of the designs are reflected on a modern black and white background with turquoise, a color symbolic of friendship in Native cultures.
Check out some of the footwear and apparel available in the both men’s and women’s starting Saturday, May 17th at select Foot Locker stores and Footlocker.com.
SHOP THE COLLECTION
Men’s Nike Free 5.0 N7 – Black/Dark Turquoise-White-Dark Grey – $ 100
Nike N7 Free Forward Moc – Black/Black-Dark Turquois-Summit White – $ 115
Women’s Nike Free 5.0 N7 – White/Dark Turquoise-Black-Pro Platinum – $ 100
Nike N7 T-Shirt – Dark Shadow Heather/Dark Turquoise – $ 34
Nike N7 Graphic T-Shirt – Dark Turquoise/Dark Turquoise – $ 32
Nike N7 Printed Zone Basketball Shorts – Anthracite/White/Dark Turquoise – $ 40
Nike N7 Graphic 2 Women’s Tank Tops – $ 32
Air Jordan Future Premium Dark Army/Black-Sail
May 16th
Continuously creating unique and futuristic designs, the Air Jordan Future Premium Dark Army/Black-Sail is the next in line for Jordan Brand’s premium edition sneakers. Arriving in a dark army, black and sail colorway, these kicks are known as the “Camo” edition due to the camo-like design on the upper. The Army vibe throughout the woven upper sitting a top translucent outsole makes these sneakers ones to remember.
Available in select stores Saturday. Check out Release Locator for stores.
