The Air Force Ones shown above were developed by the designer behind Smooth Tip Productions. Smooth Tip’s custom black and purple sneakers were produced awhile ago but they look appropriate for The Joker in this weekend’s big release, The Dark Knight. The designer kept the colors simple while adding intricate layers in black paint.
The wearer can hold these Air Force Ones on an angle underneath a light and find an entirely different shoe. These sneakers are basic black/purple Air Force Ones that are stylish without knocking anyone’s socks off. Every reflection of lamp light off these shoes shows an intricate glossy pattern that can be difficult to see from far away. I like the fact that Smooth Tip did not change the white outsole which breaks up the solid black and purple on the upper portion of these Air Force Ones.
The hallmarks of Smooth Tip’s work are intricacy and exemplary craftsmanship. Smooth Tip Productions has a MySpace page linked here that has pictures of these Air Force Ones as well as other projects.
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Here’s a cool Nike grade school pack that’s nice for fall. This pack consists of two shoes - an Air Max 90 and a Dunk Low. In a primarily black and white colorway, but it has the unique element of the notebook paper pattern throughout the body of the shoes.
Both models use relatively the same makeup giving the the look of a classic school notebook. If you a looking for new sneakers in grade school sizes, these are an interesting choice. You can get them now at The Darkside Initiative in San Francisco. Via High Snobiety.
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This Pack has 2 shoes. Both are Air Max 1. These shoes will be sold at Opening Ceremony on Aug. 8. On that special day, the store called Opening Ceremony will team up with Nike Sportswear to operate a 24 – hour souvenir store within their store. This pack will be available on sale there.
The shoe upper is made entirely of gold colored leather. The mud guard has its perforations too. On the shoe upper, only the Nike swoosh is free from perforations. The white shoe lace is an attraction and accent since it is a different color from the gold. The inner lining, shoe lace and midsole are white. The outsole is beige/ gold in color. This is a classy shoe that would look good for night wear and other instances like outings in the disco, party or anywhere for a touch of glamour.
The silver colorway is the corresponding pair of the gold colorway. The shoes look identical except for their difference in the colorways. If I were to choose between the silver and gold colorway, I would pick the silver. Silver is a good color that will blend in and coordinate with many other colors.
Every reader who has a pulse and knows a little about the footwear market knows about the Marty McFly Hyperdunks as noted in an earlier post by one of my colleagues. Designer Emmanuelabor went to work on customizing a pair of Air Force Ones resembling the shoes worn by Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future II. The result is an inspired though loosely related pair of custom sneakers that should please some sneaker fans.
Emmanuelabor lifted the tongue designs (2015 and two arrows) as well as the basic pattern behind the Nike swooshes for this project. The designer went with a lighter gray color as well as bright colored laces to put his own stamp on the shoes. His post on Nike Talk regarding these customs acknowledges that the end result was not entirely what he wanted. He began these shoes with the hopes of creating a pair of simulated McFly Hyperdunks for his own use. I think that Emmanuelabor’s efforts were successful despite his modesty.
Emmanuelabor says that he plans on finishing another pair of McFly shoes using the Nike Dunk Highs as his canvas. Readers can check out Emmanuelabor’s custom footwear and other projects at the MySpace page linked here.
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While 2008 is still going strong, check out these sneakers that are set to release on January 1, 2009. These Nike Air Classics offer a unique twist on a shoe that has millions of fans around the world.
The colorway for this Air Max features black, white, purple and blue. White is the most prevalent color on the rear of the shoe, as it takes up a majority of the heel and extends across the sidepanels to the fornt. The black is used to outline the white and also blends well with the purple and blue.
The purple is what really makes these sneakers standout. It is used primarily on the tongue and around the ankle. This is a vibrant colorway that will certainly garner some major attention. We will probably get more photos of these as the release date approaches. Via Hypebeast and LimitedEditions.
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This shoe will be sold at Limited Editions in 2009.
The toe box is made of mesh material. The mudguard is red and forms a frame around the shoe. The midsection has a large black colored piece that is made of mesh material. The yellow Nike swoosh runs smoothly across it. The main body of the shoe has fair amounts of white, red, black and yellow.
The tongue is black and at the tip, there is a yellow label with black words saying, “Air Tail Wind.” The subtle use of the black color here and there is good as it becomes a highlight. The white shoe lace is well chosen to give a good neutral color.
The midsole is thick. It is white in color. The center of the midsole curved inwards and has a pattern of ridges on it. The heel of the midsole has a translucent window. The ankle has a collar of mesh material. I like the midsole at the heel. It has a high triangle design. The triangle coincides with the black colored center of the midsole. I can see the symmetry in having two shapes like triangles on the midsole.
The outsole of this shoe is special. At the center, Nike Air is proudly displayed and two red frames surround the brand name. I like the look of this sneaker.
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The Nike Dunk Highs pictured in this post were created by Dezism to honor one of rock’s greatest guitarists. Dezism’s love of Jimi Hendrix is shown in the great detail and care given to these inspired custom sneakers. I am a big fan of the arrangement of colors and words on the Hendrix Dunk Highs.
The use of yellow and burgundy is perfect for depicting the bursts of excitement and chilled energy used by Jimi Hendrix. The guitarist’s name is written in large letters across the toe set against a burgundy backdrop. The remaining space is filled with names of Hendrix’s great songs including “Little Wing,” “Hey Joe” and the debut album title “Are You Experienced?”.
My favorite part of the Jimi Hendrix Dunks is the image of Jimi singing lyrics while the sun emerges behind his head. You can contact Dezism and look at his past projects at the MySpace page linked here.
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Tito Puente’s influence on Latin musicians throughout the world apparently rubbed off on the designer behind Sole Junkie Customs. The prolific customizer decided to make a pair of custom Air Force Ones to honor the legendary mambo musician. These shoes aren’t available for purchase but they are admirable memorials to the deceased music icon.
Sole Junkie did a great job showing the dual sides of Puente. The right shoe features Puente belting out a tune with his signature timbales at his side. The left shoe has a picture of Tito Puente in a more relaxed state as was common when he was featured on television shows and revues. Both shoes have Tito Puente signatures that help cement Sole Junkie’s effort at remembering one of his favorite musicians.
You can check out Sole Junkie’s work including the Tito Puente Air Force Ones at the designer’s website linked here.
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To further capitalize on the wildly successful season of Kobe Bryant, Nike is scheduled to release another tribute shoes to the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player. Last month, an MVP edition of the Zoom Kobe III was released. This time, the MVP commemorative shoes will be even more limited; they are going to be hyperstrikes. The shoes will be named the Nike Big Nike, echoing Kobe’s big season. Fewer than 100 pairs of these will be given to Kobe’s close friends and family. They will not be released to the public.
The pair features micro-perforated leather on the tongue. The black based shoes also contain purple and gold accents and a big MVP logo on the heel.
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There are few things in the world of custom sneakers more impressive than hand-drawn designs. There are few artists who can design and implement interesting sneakers without the use of stencils, forms and other aids. The Michigan-based designer behind el Cappy Customz created the Viotech Dunk Low using some paint, his hands and a little inspiration.
The Viotech Dunk Lows show that it is possible to create something that is technically sound as well as colorful. The designer mixes different colors and images on these Dunk Lows without showing any rigidity in form. The yellow Nike swoosh ties together all of the elements on these shoes without overpowering the viewer’s eyes.
My favorite part about the Viotech Dunk Lows is the el Cappy Customz logo on the tongue. The picture after this post shows the Dunks from above, giving readers the opportunity to see this understated brand by the artist in question. Check out additional pictures of el Cappy Customz projects at the designer’s MySpace page linked here.
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This unique looking Dunk has surfaced around the web lately. The Nike Dunk High Premium SB is dubbed “Shoe Goo” - a product used in skating.
This Dunk High features crinkled patent leather combined with coated canvas. These sneakers also have a transculent midsole. I’m not sure that I really like these, but they are definitely different. There’s not many details out yet about these. I’m sure we’ll here more in upcoming weeks. Via Sneaker Files.
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C2 Customs has been busy over the last few months outfitting members of the Milwaukee Brewers with custom sneakers. Chris Hui’s latest client is Brewers reliever David Riske who got a simple pair of Air Max 90s inspired by the Brewers jersey colors. Riske was one of the team’s big acquisitions in the offseason and a friend of new pitcher CC Sabathia. These shoes are understated and would look good during warmups and bullpen work.
These Air Max 90s use the blue/gold colorway of the team’s standard uniform. Riske’s number 54 is added to the left outside heel using the same font as the Brewers logo. The classic M that is painted on the Miller Park mound each home game is replicated on the right heel to show Riske’s pride in the Brewers.
Additional photos of David Riske’s Air Max 90s are available at the C2 Customs website linked here.
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