As the 2008 Beijing Olympics comes to an end this weekend, Nike commemorates this event with a “Closing Ceremonies” Air Force 1. Flashing in bright metallic gold, the uppers are covered in a tribal Chinese patter. The sneakers come in a special black 08/08/08 box and will be available onAugust 25th. via Hypebeast | MILK with MSN
As the U.S Basketball team marches closer to Olympic Gold, Lebron James will break out his sixth sneaker, the Nike Zoom Lebron VI against in the finals of the Olympic Basketball Tournament. The pictured version matches the Olympic Basketball Jersey with the pattern on the midsole popping off with 3M reflective material. via SneakerFiles | Kenlu.
This is CoolHunting’s coverage of Nike Sportswear’s new store in NYC, 21 Mercer. Richard Clarke, Global Creative Director for Nike Sportswear, covers the sub brand through this space, the product collection and the their ongoing artist collaborations.
Kobe’s latest Nike Hyperdunk Commercial has him weaving the Flywire pattern found on the Hyperdunk with his hands. Nike always pumps out the dopest commercials. via Colmilludo
The Nike 1World project moves along with the Chargers’ All-Pro Running Back, Ladainian Tomlinson added to the mix of artist and celebrities. His design is pretty basic with pattern white leather and baby blue accents. There is a LT hit on the rear panel, in the shape of a lightning bolt symbolizing the Chargers. Releases in September for a cool $250. via Complex
During an interview, Big Boi showed a Sir Lucious Nike Air Force 1 that he designed. It’s named and based on his upcoming album “Sir Lucious Left Foot”, featuring Metallic Green and Gold with orange midsoles along with gum bottoms. No word if these will stay as a hyperstrike, but you never know. via Sneakerfiles
