Die-hard runners are going to get their daily miles in no matter how inclement the conditions may become, but now they can keep their feet warm and dry on even the most menacing fall and winter days with Nike‘s brand-new Pegasus Turbo Shield.
A beefed-up version of the ultra-fast and tremendously popular Pegasus Turbo, the Shield retains the sleek midsole shape and responsive ZoomX cushioning of its counterpart, but ramps up the top half in both height and materials. A two-piece black and purple waterproof shroud covers the entirety of the upper, and is secured by an asymmetrical zipper with taped seams. The collar is raised well above the ankle, and features a Velcro strap to ensure that no moisture seeps in from the top either. Beefy heel tabs provide an easy on/off fit, and technical branding as well as bold volt accents complete the look.
The Pegasus Turbo Shield will release on October 17 at retailers like Sneakersnstuff. The MSRP is set at $210 USD.
Nike unveiled its ZoomX Vaporfly earlier this year with an accompanying marketing campaign that called the shoe “a racing shoe that breaks records.” As it turns out, the campaign may not just be a marketing ploy after all. Professional runners are actually breaking records in the shoes quite frequently, which has sparked a controversial debate amongst the running community.
The Vaporfly range originally made headlines for its inclusion of a full-length carbon fiber plate embedded in its foam midsole, which was put in place to increase propulsion. The more recent ZoomX Vaporfly kept the carbon fiber plate in place, as well as added a more breathable material, extra foam, redesigned track pattern and a foam pod for Achilles support. The pair retails for around $350 USD.
According to The Times, since the Vaporfly’s initial launch back in 2016, “Dennis Kimetto’s 2014 world record of 2:2:57 has been bettered on five occasions, each time by an athlete wearing the shoe.” In addition, Eliud Kipchoge wore a special prototype of the Vaporfly when he became the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon, and so did Brigid Kosgei when she broke the women’s world record the next day. “Normally I don’t like to fall for marketing stuff,” performance coach for professional runners Steve Magness told The Washington Post, “but if you look at the research and data, the shoes seem to have a big effect.”
As a result, many professional athletes have reportedly complained to the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) and the Athletics Integrity Unit in hopes that the organizations will examine the shoes to determine if they are providing runners with an unfair advantage. The IAAF recently issued a statement to The Times acknowledging the issue. “Recent advances in technology mean that the concept of ‘assistance’ to athletes… has been the subject of much debate in the athletics world,” said the statement. “The IAAF has established a working group to consider the issues.”
Nike continues its N. 354 archival series with the release of a Drop-Type LX PRM. This premium iteration of the court-classic-inspired sneaker features a full-leather upper dressed in triple black, and is finished with a touch of white for its Swoosh branding on the tongue and heel tab.
The Drop-Type LX was first introduced back in June in its inaugural bricolage-typed aesthetic, and has since seen a number of mesh and nylon makeovers. This “Black/White” premium version is the first of its kind and brings a touch of subtlety to its deconstructed design.
Nike has added a tonal black embroidered Swoosh to the lateral-side toe box and has tinted the exposed foam tongue black too for a cleaner triple black finish. All rubberized components — seen on the toe box and extended heel strap — are also given the blacked-out treatment. A set of tonal laces rounds off this premium pair.
Take a look at the Nike Drop-Type LX PRM “Black/White” in the gallery above, and pick up a pair from atmos Tokyo now for ¥10,450 JPY (approx. $96 USD).
Following the release of the highly-desired Nike AF1-TYPE Low in “Summit White,” the Swoosh has now offered up a luxe “White/University Gold” iteration with gold suede accents.
The Air Force 1 has been given the N. 354 treatment, meaning it sports a stripped-back and deconstructed aesthetic made from smooth white leather, as well as gold-toned mesh paneling and suede. The sneaker also features a metallic foam tongue indented with circles and Swoosh designs, a bright-gold heel strap that pulls on the technical mesh medial mid-panel to tighten the fit, and a rugged tonal toe cap bumper.
While the traditional AIR branding on the sole unit stays, the Swoosh logo is replaced on the lateral side-panel with N. 354 branding and the heel tab sports a debossed Swoosh in the suede. The Nike AF1-TYPE Low “White/University Gold” can be purchased now from atmos Tokyo for ¥ 16,500 JPY (approx. $151 USD).
Nike‘s futuristic Presto React hybrid sneaker returns in a familiar “Lightning” graphic colorway. Last seen on the Nike Presto in 2015 as a Qs release, this lightning graphic actually has a history that dates back to the early 2000s as it first appeared on the “Trouble at Home” Nike Air Presto.
The updated iteration see the same graphic applied to the sock-like neoprene uppers, and features colorful hits of baby-blue and pink on the outsole and eyelets, respectively. The lace cage sees a mini Swoosh on the lateral side while the medial and heel feature nods to the orginal Nike Presto in the form of five dots and “Presto” typeface. Further details include translucent-grey React rubber sole pods and a red insole with a retro TV graphic.
Those interested can find these now over at 43einhalb and nike.com for a price of €129.95 EUR (approximately $140 USD).
Although its cut may be short, the energy around the Air Jordan 1 Low has been high in recent months, thanks to both collaborations and clean in-line releases, the latest of which to appear is a familiar “Court Purple” style.
Borrowing generously from 2018’s fairly-popular Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Court Purple,” this chopped-down iteration of Michael Jordan‘s first signature sneaker features a regal purple toebox and heel, separated by crisp white quarter panels and accented by black trim/overlays.
Although the color-blocking is immediately familiar, there are some noticeable differences from this AJ1’s high-top precursor to be had as well. The tongue and throat offer a white Jumpman logo and a purple 23 hit, respectively, while the heel adds an embroidered Wings graphic. The midfoot Swoosh makes use of a material change as well, trading out standard tumbled leather for a stark patent leather. Meanwhile, a white midsole and purple outsole finalize the look.
This isn’t the first time that Jordan Brand has borrowed from the AJ1 High for notable makeups of the AJ1 Low in 2019. Low-top iterations of the “Shattered Backboard” and “Black Toe” colorways had hit the market this summer.
The Air Jordan 1 Low “Court Purple” is available now on Nike.com for $90 USD.
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