Sneakers

Here we’re getting a detailed look at an upcoming pair of Nike Air Trainer SC II QS. Inspired by the Jacksonvill Jaguars, the sneaker blends suede and patent leather, all the while taking on a dark blue colorway. Contrasting the look are touches of light blue and yellow, which can be seen throughout. As with the other shoes in the series, this quickstrike is expected to release at shops including Oneness and Nike.com on May 24th. © K. Poux for KicksOnFire, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Nike, Nike Air Trainer, Nike Air Trainer SC, Nike Air Trainer SC 2, Nike Air Trainer SC II, Nike Sportswear Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh

Nike Sportswear‘s series of NFL -inspired designs includes this other pair of Nike Air Trainer SC II. This pair of quickstrikes pays homage to the Minnesota Vikings, and takes on a white and grey upper composed of leather and patent leather. All the while, purple and gold tones are seen towards the back end, referencing the team’s colors. The sneaker is expected to drop at dealers including Kentucky-based Oneness on May 24th. © K. Poux for KicksOnFire, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Nike, Nike Air Trainer, Nike Air Trainer SC, Nike Air Trainer SC 2, Nike Air Trainer SC II, Quickstrike Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh

If you follow the sneaker news circuit, you’ve probably seen posts in regards to the winner of the Air Jordan XIII (13), from the “28 Days of Flight” month-long contest held in February, selling his pair on eBay. What you might not know about this story is the fact that the seller, Franaldo Hanna, a 27 year old cleaning technician for his family’s cleaning business, is donating every cent from his sale to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN, one of the worldwide leaders in children’s cancer research. Oddly, some sneaker blogs/websites have chosen not to even mention this part of the story, which to me is much more newsworthy than any shoe could possibly be. I understand that we as sneaker writers are tasked with writing about, y’know, sneakers, but to not even mention the fact that this guy was willing to give every single dollar from the sale of this shoe away to charity was a travesty. For those unfamiliar with the contest, the “28 Days of Flight” contest was held by Jordan Brand during the month of February, in the lead-up to the release of the Air Jordan XX8. Utilizing the black and green theme used for the Air Jordan XX8, Jordan Brand created a pair of each of the Air Jordan signature models, from 1 through 28, each crafted with high-quality materials and each a 1-of-1. Starting from February 1st, Jordan Brand held a daily contest for the model coinciding with the date, meaning that for February 1st, it was the Air Jordan I (1); February 2nd, the Air Jordan II (2); February 3rd, the Air Jordan III (3); etc. The contest consisted of sending in an original picture featuring the particular shoe of that day. One winner was picked for each day, with the winner receiving the special “28 Days of Flight” pair from that day, sent with a special wooden case for storing and displaying the shoes. Considering that there was only 1 pair of each model, and the fact that this shoe would most likely never be made again, you could imagine the craziness this contest caused. People were racking their brains in trying to come up with the winning picture for their favorite model of Air Jordan. With each pair featuring a striking black and fluorescent green colorway, reminiscent of the Air Jordan XIII (13) “Altitude”, along with high-quality materials, these shoes were truly works of art, and would be a welcome addition to most every sneaker aficionado’s collection. Before hearing about this story, I remember having read about a winner of another one of the “28 Days of Flight” Air Jordans, this one being the Air Jordan XI (11), which was most likely the most desired shoe of the bunch. This seller was also selling his pair of shoes on eBay, with a starting price of $15,000. With this auction, however, there was no mention of donating the proceeds to a charity. I don’t say that to disparage the seller of that pair of shoes, either. I imagine that most people wouldn’t be willing to donate the money if they were in a similar position, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, the fact that most people wouldn’t do what this man did is what makes this story that much more exceptional. After hearing about the contest from another sneaker site that shall remain nameless, Franaldo, a life-long sneakerhead, jumped at the chance to enter; the only problem was that he was currently staying in Harlem, NY, while his shoe collection was in East Hampton, NY. By the time he was able to get to his collection, the contest was already at day 13, which lowered his chances of winning significantly, since, according to Hanna, “roughly 90% of my Jordans are I through XIV”. With little time to spare, he immediately started snapping pics, uploading a total of 3 pics for the 13th day/Air Jordan XIII (13). Ironically, the photo that would end up winning was his least favorite of the bunch. Still, the photo, an other-worldly shot depicting the Air Jordan XIII (13) “He Got Game” standing on what could easily be mistaken as Martian land, was an excellent pic,

After hearing rumors and seeing random pics of the Air Yeezy 2 “Red” float around within the past couple of months, the shoe suddenly was pushed into public’s consciousness by Mr. and Mrs. Yeezy, with a Tweet by Kanye West’s lady starting off the madness, followed by Kanye himself wearing the “Red” Yeezy 2 during his SNL performance. Is this a sign of things to come? Kim Kardashian, Kanye West’s baby momma, sent out a Tweet last night which might be the first concrete sign of the shoe actually releasing. The tweet, showing a copy of Yeezy’s new album “Yeezus” and the bottom half of the Air Yeezy 2 “Red”, takes things to a new level, as it’s the first time anyone in West’s camp has mentioned the shoe by name. Featuring the hashtag “#RedYeezys”, the Tweet was the first real indication that this shoe might release. Little did we know that an hour later, we’d actually see the man himself rocking them onstage, for millions to see on their TV screens. During his first of 2 performances on SNL that evening, Yeezy could be seen wearing the Air Yeezy 2 “Red” on stage. While it was hard to see much of anything on stage, due to the dark lighting, a red flash here and there could be seen during some of Kanye’s more vigorous movements, red shoes cutting through a beam of light, with every high-kick and wild movement. What do you think about the “Red” Yeezy 2? Is this a “RoboCop” for you, because these are so “Gorgeous”? Or do you think of “Two Words” when you see these: “So Appalled”? Let us know in the comments below! Via Twitter

It’s only right, right? With all the Yeezy madness and the success of recent re-retros of retro+ colorways, the red suede pair from the Air Jordan 5 “Toro Bravo” Pack has to be a favorite for a second run. The shoes are still a standout at the summits, in the streets, or in the pages of Celebrity Sneaker Stalker or Kicks On Court. Is there any doubt that these wouldn’t be a hit as a solo release? We sure don’t think so. Bring ‘em back! Kicks: Air Jordan 5 “Toro Bravo” Red/Black Released: 2009 The post Bring ‘em Back: Air Jordan 5 “Toro Bravo” Red/Black appeared first on .

In this edition of The Good, the Bad & the Ugly, we cover Jordans, charity, and the “What the” wait. Scroll through and let us know if you agree or disagree with any of the choices. The Good: Auctions for Charity We’ve seen a number of the “XX8 Days of Flight” sneakers hit eBay, and many for personal gain. However, an Air Jordan 13 “XX8 Days of Flight” auction has hit the web, and the seller has announced all proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Now that’s a good thing. Air Jordan 13 “XX8 Days of Flight” Charity Auction The post The Good, the Bad & the Ugly appeared first on .

Solebox has yet another Saucony release on deck and this time they are taking on the Saucony Shadow 5000. In this quick glance we get a taste of two black based colorways trimmed in either orange or green. With bit of white laying at the base of the laceplate and a 3M heel these are set to shock the masses yet again and they are more than likely going to be in short supply when they release. Stay tuned for details. Solebox x Saucony Shadow 5000 Preview Source Solebox © W. Freeman for KicksOnFire, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: saucony, Saucony Shadow 5000, Solebox Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh

Earlier this week we saw the Ewing Athletics Focus – Black / Red, and today we’re getting a look at another colorway in the design. This time around, the sneaker come built in white leather, while touches of black, red, and grey are scattered throughout, completing the look. The sneaker is expected to release over the summer, and while there’s currently no specific release date, you can be sure that we will update you once we come across any new information. via SNKR FRKR. © K. Poux for KicksOnFire, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Ewing, Ewing Athletics, Ewing Focus Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh

Today we’re seeing new images of the Nike Kobe 8 –  Baltic Blue / Neo Turquoise – Windchill, which we previewed a few weeks ago. Built from Nike‘s Engineered Mesh, the sneaker is set is baltic and neo turquoise shades of blue, while bright citrus and windchill accents complete the look. Nike Basketball dealers including Nike.com are now stocking the shoe, which comes in a size range that runs from 3.5Y to 7Y. © K. Poux for KicksOnFire, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Kobe Bryant, Nike, Nike Basketball, Nike Kobe, Nike Kobe 8, Nike Kobe 8 GS Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh

adidas Originals has created this new version of the adidas Originals Tobacco, which is done up in an earthy design. Composed of a grey suede upper, the sneaker is accented with touches of green leather on the stripes and heel. All the while, the sneaker is anchored by a gum rubber sole. Hunt these down at shops that include SNS. © K. Poux for KicksOnFire, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Adidas, Adidas Originals, adidas Originals Tobacco Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh