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Sneakers Of The Day 3-21-22
The Air Jordan 3 Muslin
Sneakers Of The Day 3-21-22
The Air Jordan 3 “Muslin”
The Air Jordan 3 is credited for introducing the famed elephant print to the world. So how do you feel when Jordan Brand removed it from the original mudguards? Thus far, this change has been received well as it harkens back to past released such as the Air Jordan 3 “Mocha”, a sneaker that originally flopped at retail upon its introduction and later drew a massive cult following. That same style is seen on the upcoming Air Jordan 3 “Muslin”, a shoe that draped in a color palette that might be too irresistible.
As mentioned. the elephant print on the toe and heel mudguards have bee replaced by grey suede, while a muslin-colored canvas upper joins the mix to create a truly lifestyle-focused entry. Laces and tongues are matching, while the heel-tabs, lace eyelets, and the heel portion of the midsole are tinted slightly darker. The Bulls red finishes the look as it is featured exclusively on the logos and forefoot eyelets.
The Air Jordan 3 “Muslin” is currently scheduled to release on March 25th, 2022
Nike Air Force 1 “White Paisley”
The upcoming pairs feature crisp White tumbled leather uppers with “Grey Fog” bandana prints decorating the side Swooshes and heel tabs in a marble-like effect. Hidden within the textile prints are mini-Swooshes found in the center of the teardrop-shaped motifs. Nike Air branding on the tongue tab, heel tab, and insoles are found in Black, and a classic white rubber sole unit completes the look.
Nike SB Dunk Low “Phillies”
The upper sees a full powder blue shade that the Philly donned from 1973 to 1988, with the hits of maroon seen on the Swoosh, heel, and tongue logo. It also appears at the mid-foot of the sole, which also features the bubble-gum pink blotch at the heel. The true mark of the City Of Brotherly Love is the Liberty Bell emblem on the inside of the tongue, which lights up and gongs when Bryce Harper or another Phillies big bat jacks one over the fence. The other tongue shows the signature food of the city – the Philly Cheese Steak.
For this MLB-friendly installment, the Swoosh leans on the Philadelphia club’s retro palette for stylization. Toe boxes, mid-foot panels and collars are formed with a nubuck build while the overlays are done up in buttery suede. All of these components are dyed in a bold baby blue while the tongue branding, Swooshes and heel overlays are clad in a rich burgundy tone. Nods to the “City of Brotherly Love” are found inside the tongues as they split between cheesesteak icons on the left side and a Liberty Bell insignia on the right. Moving south, the shoes are prepared with all-white midsole units and gum bottoms.
Nike Dunk Low Disrupt 2
As is typical of the Disurpt, the upper is visually busy without losing the feel of the classic Dunk Low. This, while most evident in the shape, can also be seen via the overlays, whose suede panels retain the general shape of the original. The materials, however, are not quite as similar, and the adherence to the “Kentucky” effectively ends with the blue-on-white colorway. Details such as the embroidered, UNC-colored Swoosh and speckled, part-recycled sole only set this pair further apart from the Wildcats.
Nike Air More Uptempo “Copy Paste”
1996 puts up a solid case for being the best year in Nike Basketball sneaker history. The Air Jordan 11, Air Max Penny, and Air More Uptempo solidify that to be case, with the last of those three considered to be the most daring hoops shoe in history. The giant AIR makes these instantly recognizable worldwide, which is why the Uptempos have been a top seller for Nike over the last few years.
This Copy Paste iteration aims to further mix the melting pot that is 1996 Nike design. It overlays a giant Swoosh above the AIR lettering, reminding us of the Air Grudge running shoe. The medial side features a smaller Swoosh encased in an oval patch – a common detail in Nike footwear of that era.
This new colorway combines white, black, photon dust, and vast grey, spurning bright vivid hues to give the eccentric design the lead. If you’re interested in these, we expect Nike.com to stock these in the Spring/Summer 2022 season.
Air Force 1 “Hemp”
Unlike how we’re used to seeing it, the silhouette deceptively appears handmade. The upper is woven in a thick, white thread, wrapping everything from the to the heel. Even the Swoosh and heel tab are built similarly, though they opt for a vibrant orange and blue coloring, respectively. Elsewhere, the tongue, in its neon green finish, is far more standard, while the sole below is part-recycled, evidenced by its subtle speckling.
Finished with the circular design logo, the Air Force 1 “Hemp” should be releasing very soon via Nike.com
Nike Dunk Low “Jackie Robinson”
This April 15th marks the official observance of the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in baseball. The league-wide tribute to Jackie was at risk of being postponed due to the threat of the lockout, but with owners and players coming to agreement, the mighty tradition will continue and appropriate celebrations and displays of reverence will continue as forward. The importance of this milestone cannot be emphasized enough, but Nike is doing its part to recognize the magnitude of Jackie’s accomplishment with an upcoming Dunk Low sneaker release covered in baseball themes as well as aspects of Jackie Robinson’s lasting legacy.
The blue/cream colorway, the 42 on the heel, and the stitching style on the laces are a clear nod to Jackie’s time in baseball, but the most important aspect is the lettering that appears on the overlay as the insole. On April 15th, 1947, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn and famously stated “I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me. All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” Such words has spoken volumes throughout professional sport, but that truly pales in comparison to the effect it had on the Civil Rights movement.
While a release date is not known, we expect Nike to have these prepared on or around April 15th, 2022.