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NOLA Nike Sportswear “Crescent City” Collection
Feb 16th
A new collection of three sneakers from Nike Sportswear is set to be released this Thursday, February 13th, celebrating the 2014 hardwood showdown in NOLA. The collection takes inspiration from the various aspects of New Orleans that make the city unique.
After returning from an out of this world trip to Houston’s Area 72 facility in 2013, Nike Sportswear heads to New Orleans. Shifting focus from the extraterrestrial inspiration of last years Area 72 collection back toward earth, the Big Easy’s festive and diverse atmosphere serves up a platter of footwear your senses won’t soon forget.
As the NOLA Gumbo League Collection pays homage to what happens on the hardwood, the Nike Sportswear Crescent City Collection lionizes the characteristics that make New Orleans different from anyplace else: the food, culture and distinctive wildlife. These three qualities take center stage on Nike’s Flystepper 2K3, Air Up ’14, and Air Force 1 Low CMFT — designs as unique as the city that inspired them.
See below for more info and images and check the Launch Locator to see which stores will have these releases.
Air Up ‘14 – $ 140
Crawfish are a NOLA staple and any New Orleanian will tell you they are best when boiled. A crave-worthy take on the Nike Air Up mimics fresh-out-of-the-pot crawdads. These sneakers get the job done with no seasoning required, featuring a crustacean-red upper complete with water droplets and a steamy graphic.
Air Force 1 Low CMFT – $ 160
As the best of the best come together in the Big Easy, the Nike Air Force 1 pays tribute in kind. Like gumbo, the latest Air Force 1 is a collage of the most memorable Nike Sportswear upper materials — such as foamposite and cork — and prints including elephant, gator, pony hair, and safari.
Flystepper 2K3 – $ 110
In New Orleans, alligators are king of the bayou. In remembrance of another king’s first pair of Nike’s, Nike Sportswear combines the elevated silhouette of the Flystepper and adds the signature perforated quarter panels of the Zoom 2K3. Featuring faux-alligator strap enclosures, the real tribute to the tough skin of Alligator Mississippiensis takes the form of a raised synthetic covering the toe.
Nike Crescent City Collection
Feb 13th
The Nike Crescent City Collection is a trio of sneakers that pays homage to the unique characteristics of New Orleans. This collection is for off-court purposes, which counterbalances the NOLA Gumbo Collection. The sneakers included in the Crescent City Collection are the classic Air Up, the Air Force 1 CMFT and the brand new Flystepper 2k3.
The Air Up ’13 represents the city’s beloved boiled crawfish with a crustacean-red upper and droplets of water. The Air Force 1 CMFT is a gumbo of popular NSW uppers: Foamposite, cork materials, elephant, gator, pony hair and safari print. Last but not least, the new Flystepper 2K3 is a casual high-top. The sneaker arrives with perforated quarter panels of the Zoom Flight 2K3. To top it off: add in faux-alligator strap enclosures and a raised synthetic covering the toe.
Available in stores and online tomorrow. Check out Release Locator for stores.
Jordan Crescent City Collection
Feb 12th
The Jordan Crescent City Collection celebrates the spirit, food and music of New Orleans. The colorways of the collection epitomize the colorful landscape and cultural charm of the Big Easy. The sneakers included in the collection are the Jordan Melo M10, Super.Fly2, CP3.VII and Jordan XX8SE. The Jordan Brand roster will rock this special edition of sneakers during this NBA All-Star Weekend.
The Jordan Melo M10 keeps things simple with a pairing of black and brass paying homage to New Orleans’ jazz tradition. The Super.Fly 2 embodies the energy and personality of New Orleans with a powder-blue upper and accents that reference the city’s architecture. The CP3.VII celebrates the city’s raucous festivals with a combination of violet and gold. The XX8 SE highlights the French Quarters architecture with a crackle texture electric upper. Keep your eye on Carmelo Anthony, Blake Griffin, Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook in the partys this weekend.
Available in stores and online tomorrow. Check out Release Locator for stores.
Jordan “Crescent City” Collection
Feb 11th
In celebration of All-Star weekend in New Orleans, Jordan brand is dropping the “Crescent City” collection that epitomizes the colorful landscape and cultural charm of the Big Easy. The Jordan family of athletes will don the Crescent City collection throughout the weekend when East meets West. Carmelo Anthony, Blake Griffin, Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook will pay tribute to what makes New Orleans special through their exclusive footwear.
Celebrating the passion of a city known around the world for its food, music and enduring spirit, the collection features vibrant colorways and a pop of infrared running through the entire collection. Each shoe — including the Jordan Melo M10, Super.Fly2, CP3.VII and Jordan XX8SE — pays respect to the host city and a culture that is unlike any other in the world.
All four kicks will drop this Friday, February 14th at Foot Locker, House of Hoops by Foot Locker and Footlocker.com (starting at 8:00 a.m. EST). Check out more images and pricing below, and check the Launch Locator to see which stores will have these releases.
Jordan Melo M10 – $ 165
Paying homage to the historic roots of jazz music, the M10 features a brushed metallic heel counter that plays into an atomic mango phylon carrier, providing stability and support. Brass accents featured throughout the upper echo the hue of jazz instruments.
Jordan Super.Fly 2 – $ 150
Centered on a dark powder-blue upper, the Super.Fly 2 embodies the vibrant energy of New Orleans. The two-toned crackle on the tongue and graphic texture on the toe box reference the historic architecture of the city. Sophisticated gold stitching is featured in the Dynamic Fit textile straps.
CP3.VII – $ 125
Purple, often associated with pride and passion, celebrates the soul of New Orleans festivities. An atomic violet upper pairs with metallic gold accents and a speckled midsole that reflects the colorful energy and grittiness of the streets in the Creole capital.
Jordan XX8 SE – $ 150
Inspired by the elegant structures that litter the French Quarter, the crackle texture upper of the Jordan XX8 SE honors the distinct cityscape of the Crescent City. The electric elements are inspired by the colorful streets and lifestyle found throughout the area.
