Nike is set to release the Air Tailwind 92. These runners feature a Varsity Royal, White and Volt colorway.
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Kids Fun House Pack – NIKE
Nike has released for the Kids The Fun House Pack. There is a collection of 3 sneakers which are carnival inspired. A glow in the dark effect was applied to all of these shoes, adding a super affect for the kids. The pack is made up of a purple/black Dunk Low, white/orange/red Blazer High and a white/blue/red Cortez Low.
Thanks to theshoegame.com for the pics.
Air Yeezy
A look back at the original Nike Air Yeezy, the groundbreaking 2009 collaboration between Kanye West and Nike. Explore its design details, three original colorways and release history.
Before the Nike Air Yeezy became one of the most talked-about sneakers of 2009, it was a developing project between Kanye West and Nike’s design team. West first brought the shoe into the public eye when he wore an early sample during his performance at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2008. The sneaker’s bold shape and unusual details immediately caught the attention of sneaker fans.
Created with Nike designer Mark Smith, the Air Yeezy blended performance-footwear influences with a fashion-forward look. Its defining features included a high-cut collar, oversized padded tongue, adjustable midfoot strap, layered upper materials and a distinctive glow-in-the-dark outsole. The repeating Y-pattern, custom lace lock and heel details gave the shoe its own identity.
The first-generation Nike Air Yeezy arrived in three retail colorways in 2009: Zen Grey/Light Charcoal on April 4, Black/Pink (often called “Blink”) on May 4, and Net/Tan on June 1. The original suggested retail price was $215. Each release was limited, and demand quickly made the Air Yeezy a landmark sneaker collaboration.
More than a celebrity-branded release, the Air Yeezy marked a major moment in sneaker culture: Kanye West became the first non-athlete to receive a Nike signature shoe. The project helped demonstrate how music, fashion and footwear could come together to shape a generation of sneaker design.
Further reading
- Sneaker News: Nike Air Yeezy prototypes and the making of the shoe
- Sneaker News: Air Yeezy release date and price confirmation
- Nice Kicks: Nike Air Yeezy photo gallery
Photo: Sneaker News. This archive post covers the original Nike Air Yeezy (2009), not the later Air Yeezy II.
DJ Clark Kent X Air Force 1 – Nike
DJ Clark Kent and Nike celebrate the 2009 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix with a limited Air Force 1 inspired by the Phoenix Suns, complete with premium materials, custom Starks laces and East/West lace locks.
DJ Clark Kent joined forces with Nike to create a special Air Force 1 in celebration of the 2009 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, Arizona. Inspired by the host city’s Phoenix Suns, the limited-edition sneaker brings together a mix of premium materials, including nubuck and patent leather, with a bold color story drawn from the team’s purple, orange and yellow palette.
The details made this release stand out. The package included three sets of custom Starks laces and East/West lace locks, giving the shoe an extra All-Star touch and connecting it to the weekend’s matchup between the league’s two conferences. Clark Kent’s design was part of Nike’s special 2009 All-Star Air Force 1 releases, which arrived around the February 13–15 festivities.
A strong collaboration between DJ Clark Kent, Nike and Starks, this pair remains a memorable chapter in the Air Force 1’s long run of limited All-Star editions.
Making Custom Sneakers: Bring Out Your Creativity
Bring out your creativity and be bold—make your sneakers your own. A plain pair of kicks can become a personal statement with a little imagination, patience and the right materials. Whether you love bold colors, clean graphic patterns, street-art inspiration or something completely original, customizing sneakers gives you a chance to wear your creativity instead of keeping it on a sketchpad.
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Your sneakers. Your canvas.
Start with a pair of sneakers you already own or a simple, inexpensive pair you are comfortable experimenting on. Think about the look you want before you pick up a brush. You could build a design around your favorite colors, create geometric shapes with masking tape, add hand-drawn illustrations, try a graffiti-inspired pattern, or give each shoe a different design that still works as a pair.
Make the idea come to life
- Plan your design: Sketch it on paper first. Decide where the colors, lettering and artwork will go.
- Prepare the shoes: Remove the laces, clean the surface and use a material-appropriate preparer. Protect the areas you do not want painted.
- Choose the right materials: Use flexible leather paint for suitable leather surfaces and fabric paints or fabric medium for canvas and textiles. Test products on a small, inconspicuous area first.
- Build your colors: Apply thin layers and let each layer dry. Use brushes for details, paint pens for lines and stencils or tape for crisp patterns.
- Finish with care: Follow the paint maker’s instructions for curing and use a compatible finisher when recommended. Keep paint off the outsole’s walking surface so you do not create a slippery shoe.
Don’t be afraid to stand out
The best part of customizing sneakers is that there are no rules for your personal style. Go subtle with a few color accents or go all out with a design that turns heads. Add meaningful symbols, original artwork, patterns or a color combination nobody else is wearing. You do not have to be a professional artist to start—experiment, learn as you go and let your personality lead the way.
Make something that looks like you. Be creative. Be bold. Make your own statement.
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