Nike will release the Nike SB x Goodfoot project. The pack features two sneakers – a Zoom Air Harbor featuring grey and black suede mixed with red plaid and a Zoom Team Edition that comes with blue suede mixed with blue plaid. Nike will also release a beer sleeve in the respective plaid design of each sneaker, which will have both the Goodfoot and the Nike SB logo. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Purchaze received the Nike Air Force 1 Low Supreme Max “Barkley Pack” in the “Black/Black Noir/Noir” Colorway. The Nike Air Force 1 debut in 1982, and even though the shoe is made for basketball, it is more of a shoe for “style”. In 1982 when they first released, the Nike Air Force 1 was the first model to have Nike Air technology. In the 1980’s the Nike Air Force 1 was popular like they are till this day. This is a new Hybrid shoe from Nike combining classic looks of the Air Force 1 with Air technology in the sole for maximum comfort. Check that out.

I swore off the Nike Cortez and other recent remakes by Nike after owning a pair of the Air Cortez about five years ago. I did not care for the updates made on the Cortez and other vintage shoes in Nike’s effort to capitalize on the trend toward clean style and leather. I know that designs and technology have advanced since the 1970s and 1980s but I have a pair of shoes for running already. I want the old school Nikes just to wear around without worrying about keeping my shoes clean.

The release of a slew of Nike classics like the Cortez and the Elite this fall shows that this formidable shoe giant is responsive. They must have heard my desire for the yellowed laces and outsoles of these classics as I cursed the natural yellowing of my new pair of Air Cortez. The vintage shoes made by Nike combine the subdued colors like crimson and Kelly green with the comfort that will keep you strolling along.  

Reebok Pump plans to launch its new line, called the Pump Omni Lite “Year Of The Rat” in 2008. The price tag is $99.99 at Reebok. The Chinese use the Rat as the zodiac calendar mascot for 2008. The sneaker upper is in rich burgundy. This is better than the traditional blood-red that the Chinese use as their ethnic color during Chinese New Year. The symbol of the Chinese zodiac for 2008 is the rat. A white rat is printed on the sole of the sneaker. The sole has another special feature. The Chinese word of rat is printed to cover the entire bottom sole.The unique touch in the design is again seen when the main character word sits atop the white rat’s tail.

Another feature which I appreciate is the use of red speckled gold plastic reinforcement for the side of the shoe. The white outer sole sets against the red and makes the colors prominent. The gold-red “Z” adds the feisty touch of style to break the monotony of the burgundy. I think the black shoe laces are a stark contrast to the red. Since the basic colors are already used for different parts of the shoe, the designer reused the black for the laces. However, shoe laces can be removed and substituted with your own preferred color. I will do that to customize my sneakers!

These Graduation Dunk Highs were inspired by custom sneaker artist, Emmanuel Labor. They feature fur, which is the bear Kanye Mascot, graphics from artwork, and a purple midsole just like the album cover. It is unknown whether they will be for sale or not.