Kevin on May 15th 2008 Sneaker Culture, Nike Retro

The Nike Sweet Classic definitely radiates old skool, but with new skool flavor. They feature a design that is very similar to classic tennis models. This particular one features a mostly white leather upper which is full of perforations, as well as black accents on the heel tab and midsole. The use of perforations is a great concept, and could not have arrived at a better time, with Summer just around the corner. They are available at select retailers, Nikestore.com, and eBay.via SucremeUSA.
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Kevin on May 15th 2008 Sneaker Culture, Air Max

Finally, a pair of JD Sports Exclusives which will be available in the states! Here we feature the Nike Air Max 90 Hot Lime, which are available now at World NYC. They feature a white and blue upper constructed from leather, along with a light green Nike swoosh and mesh toe box. via SN.
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Kevin on May 15th 2008 Sneaker Culture, Nike Blazer

Nike is set to release another Blazer colorway, which has been dubbed the Craws, after the collegiate team. They feature a canvas upper which features a burgundy color scheme, along with brown leather accents on the lacing and toe box, along with a white gum sole. They are now available at Hangtime. via HighSnobiety.
Kevin on May 15th 2008 Sneaker Culture, Air Max

Nike is set to release the Nike Air Max 1 Premium Metallic Swoosh Pack.It consists of three pairs of Air Max 1’s, which all feature leather and suede combination uppers, and come in blac, brown, and white. All three also feature a bright, metallic colorway on the Nike swoosh, hence the name of the pack. No word yet on a release date, but we’ll keep you guys updated. via TheShoeGame.
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Kevin on May 15th 2008 Sneaker Culture, Nike Retro

It was just announced yesterday by Hiroshi Fujiwara, who is part of the Fragment Design team, that they plan on collaborating with Nike on a Tennis Classic Panda Pack. The idea came about after the horrific earthquake which struck Southeast China recently. The shoes will be auctioned off, and the proceeds will go towards the rebuilding effort in China.Via HF.
Kevin on May 14th 2008 Sneaker Culture, Vans

It was just announced today by Keith Huf (Hufnagel) that HUF would be collaborating with Vans on what may seem as a unorthodox project. The Vans x HUF - Sk8 Hi Satin uses satin to design the shoes’ uppers, which is a great concept, as well as one that is rarely if ever seen.Vans continues to step up its game, releasing new colorways and models that are truly interesting. According to HUF, the availability date is “soon”, but we’ll keep you guys updated. Via Huf/Honeyee
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Kevin on May 14th 2008 Sneaker Culture, Nike Basketball

Here we feature the Nike Terminator - Tonal Pack. It is a pack of three,and has been dubbed the Tonal Pack, as it features three solid color schemes, including green, orange, and blue. Although simple, the shoes included in the pack are vibrant, and practically radiate, which is exactly what you would like for Summer. They are now available at select Nike Quickstrike accounts.
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