Prima facie, these appear to be the an instant revival for the recently ended Livestrong x Nike series, however this is not so, you’re actually looking at the Nike Air Maxim ‘Torch’. The Torch has been floating around the net since back in August, here we can finally see exactly what the shoe will look like. As a Maxim model, the shoes feature fly-wire side panelling and a slightly altered shape, particularly in the toe region to that of the Max 1. What’s distinct about this model, apart from it’s yellow swoosh and tongue (which gives the shoe its nickname), is the mesh on the toebox – under the surface lies a secondary grid, presumably making this model more durable than other Maxims. The Torch is currently scheduled to release in Spring 2010.
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For its Spring/Summer season adidas Originals teamed up with Star Wars for a memorable collection of footwear and apparel. Although the theme has been used in the world of fashion already, this new collection seamlessly fuses inspiration from legendary Star Wars characters and scenes with iconic adidas Originals silhouettes. The pieces begin to hit all adidas Originals stores and other select retailers in January 2010 while a closer look into the lineup will soon be made available.
A popular design of late, Nike revisits the Air Max ST with a retro colorway done up in classic Air Max colors. The kicks pair a predominantly suede/mesh grey upper with orange and purple details and white/black midsoles. These are slated to drop at select Nike accounts worldwide, including Opium in Barcelona in Spring of 2010.
Next Summer, the AJKO will return in two colorways. This news has been floating around for a few months and today we present you with a look at both colorways that drop next year. The AJKO retro will retail for $125.
OG AJKO image courtesy of sunshining7.
With significantly less exceptions than any rival brands, New Balance keep it consistent, season-after-season. We thought the tasteful rollout would burn out eventually, giving way to gaudy concepts, but it transpires that we were wrong, and with their triple threat of Flimby build quality, several silhouettes, and that undisputed performance heritage, Winter and Spring 2010 is going to be a big one, from staple shoes to some surprises in store. Seeing Pharell and Kanye repping for the 'N' in lowkey fashion despite having the world at their feet when it comes to promo sneakers has indicated to us that we underestimated their taste in shoes or that a stylist has sensed that we're off moonboots now. We're happy for New Balance - they kept it real during silly seasons of the past, and bringing the 670 in its original form back for 2006 was a good manoeuvre, when all around them were blinded by neon, pleather and limited numbers.
