Nike takes its coveted Safari colorway to the modern Air VaporMax 2.0. The uppers of this Nike Air VaporMax 2.0 features a mixture of white, grey and black, all sitting atop a Total Orange VaporMax air unit sole. Details that point towards the original colorway can be seen in the “Safari” print heel cup, shoelaces and Nike Swoosh logo. Those interested can find these for $240. –HB
“University Gold” isn’t the only colorway coming to Nike’s Air Safari-inspired Air Presto. In addition to the golden kicks, Nike has another trio of “Safari”-decorated Prestos on tap for a Spring/Summer 2017 release. Joining the look are white, “Gym Red” and “Turbo Green” takes on the design. In all three cases, the kicks — like their golden compadre — don the iconic “Safari” motif across their molded cages and toe bumpers. Expect the entire pack to be available in Quickstrike form at Nike Sportswear deals beginning in May. –HB
The Nike Air Max 94 has mostly gone under the radar for the past few years, but the retro model is emerging again in a low-cut form and a black/red and all-new “Safari” colorway. The updated silhouette sees a lower top with a sock-like ankle collar, whereas the upper features a combination of mesh, suede and leather which sits atop a midsole with a visible Air unit. Read more…
Laced up by tennis legend Pete Sampras on his way to the U.S. Open title, comes a “Safari” edition of the low-top. Adopting the familiar motif in black and white across the entirety of its upper, the bold design comes complete with a breathable black mesh collar, white air-cushioned midsole and a bright orange rubber outsole. Capped off with black lacing and a carbon fiber shank, the Quickstrike “Safari” edition of Sampras’s classic is set to hit KITH‘s Brooklyn outpost this upcoming Tuesday, August 25.
Nike Sportswear continues to drop holiday gems as it releases the “Safari” pack for Holiday 2014. A summary-of-sorts of Nike’s favorite patterns, the Air Max 90, Air Max 95, and resurgent Air Huarache have all been touched with a complex color scheme including infrared, grey and tan. A special reptilian-style leather ties the pack together. A tasteful addition to the “Safari” canon and a must-have for those who missed the Griffey Max 1 release from last year, pick up your favorite release at select Nike retailers – including Kith – now.[more…]
Nike’s low-top Air Trainer 2 returns for Summer 2014 with a “Safari” makeup. Donning the look of the classic Air Safari, the kicks appear to be a nod to NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders and his decorated collegiate years at Oklahoma State – a three-year stint that culminated with Sanders winning the 1988 Heisman Trophy after averaging more than 200 ruching yards per game. The Sanders-inspired Nike Air Trainer 2 PRM QS “Safari” is set to hit NSW retailers like Tokyo’s atmos in limited quantities on May 17th.
Check out a brand new look: the colorway is officially ‘Anthracite/Total Orange-Black’, but we all know this new Air Foamposite One colorway from Nike Sportswear as the “Safari”, inspired by pattern on Tinker Hatfield’s classic Air Safari. Featuring an all-over reflective Safari print on the upper with black taking care of the toebox, eyestay and tongue, while Total Orange accents and an icy clear sole finish it off. Get a closer look at the “Safari” Air Foamposite One after the jump and stay tuned for the drop November 27th. [more…]
