Nike Sportswear “Always On” AF1 Bespoke

Kanye and friends pop up in the new #kobesystem commercial.

Available in January 2012 –> Check out Premier

“After the ‘Forever Forward’ film, and ‘125? gallery show and book with Arena Homme+, there’s a certain parallel with Nike’s innovation talk, meaning these black and red editions with bonus Hyperfuse looks are a decent shoe. But that alone would still be kind of underwhelming, right? The custom box carries some Arsenal-related photographs, the red outsole and ‘CXXV’ on the tongue makes all the difference, while the spot varnished text, and a 22ct gold lace jewel (also known as a dubrae if you’re a fancy talker) carrying the iconic Gunners’ logo is apparently made by a Cartier jeweler all works. That extra luxury, and the decision to make these a silhouette that resonates with a British audience, rather than the bulk of an Air Force 1 works well.”

Nike ID Bespoke

“The padding and lining have been removed and the shoe itself has been pared back to reveal a minimalist construction that has more in common with dress shoes than Rucker Park. The laces are hand-rolled and stitched. The leather-wrapped midsole is both lighter and softer than a standard Air Force. The sockliner is premium leather with full-length memory foam. The hang tags are also leather, with personalised laser etching all part of the package. All in all, it’s a radical and classy upmarket overhaul of the Uptown, Nike’s bona fide NYC sneaker franchise. And if that’s not enough, the first 30 customers through the Mercer Street doors will receive their Bespokes inside a wooden box made from reclaimed fir, complete with laser etching and a custom seal.”

Premium Leather with the Chestnut Uppers, The Nike Janoski

The Nike Blazer Vintage available (again) Spring 2012

These retros will be released on December 23rd, 2011.  A must have for any collector!!

You will see two premium suede versions of this sneaker in early 2012

Tinie Tempah just dropped $37,500 on first pair of The Nike Mags (McFly).

Tempah is a certified sneaker head and a fan of Back to the Future.   Don’t worry, there are still more left and the price has dropped a few thousand dollars.   Check out the McFly Auction.

Proceeds do benefit the Michael J Fox foundation so don’t wig out too much.