Nike has come with two prior “Year Of The Dragon” versions of the Air Force 1, and they continue the line with their third launch of the Chinese-inspired collection for this fall.

Available on September 28, this fall edition features a dragon-scale pattern on the white leather of the upper that also wraps around the midsole. The specially-inspired look is achieved with a pearl finish to the pink-and-blue ribbon around the Swoosh, rim of the tongue, the counter, and the bar bearing XXX (representing the 30th anniversary of the sneaker). Then on the top of the tongue, there’s a dragon-in-cloud design and the Chinese character of “Long” (dragon) on the counter. It will also be available with silk lining. Read More »

In an effort to show love to one of the most memorable sneakers of all time, Nike spent much of the summer paying tribute to the Nike Air Force 1. In this limited edition sneaker, the designers attempted to mold the future with the past by dropping a lateral side with freshly minted new gold coloring. The past jumps out with vintage gold patina on the medial side. Read More »

DJ Clark Kent tweeted out this photo recently of the second sneaker meant to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Year of the Zodiac. The tongue features a multi-colored strip as well as the dragon label, and a dope leather-wrapped midsole with a red, Dragon-like material. Read More »

Dirk Nowitzki overcame LeBron James last year. He powered through his old reputation, his age, the critics, he overcame it all to finally put a championship capper on one of the most underrated careers of all time. To celebrate an incredible championship run, Nike customized a crazy Nike Air Force 1 and a “dreambox” for the Big German. Israel Matteo, designer at the NIKEiD studio of the stand-alone store “21 Mercer” in New York, personalized this sneaker by incorporating Dallas’ colors, Nowitzki’s fadeaway, his number and even the date Dirk officially became a NBA Champion. Read More »

Yesterday, we showed you some Kobe Bryant-inspired Air Force 1s that just look super dope. Now check out these Nike Air Force 1 Premium Highs, which some say have been inspired by LeBron James. Thanks to SneakerNews.com, you can see the resemblance: a black smooth upper and white outsole with red accents on both the “AIR” and in the interior lining. Read More »

And they said Kobe Bryant could never sell sneakers. Besides his own signature line, Bryant is the inspiration for these joints, the Nike Air Force 1 Premium “Black Mamba.” Courtesy of Nice Kicks, we have pictures of the sneaker that’s considered the heir to last year’s Nike Air Force 1 “Kobe Bryant.” These joints have an anthracite upper with purple leather lining (with a matching “AIR” logo), and fresh white soles. These will drop in select Nike retailers on April 28. Read More »

To celebrate the 36th anniversary of Black History Month, Nike is releasing a collection of new footwear and apparel styles that’ll surely have people foaming at the mouth. The limited edition footwear from Nike Basketball and Nike Sportswear is meant to honor the achievements and pioneering spirit of three important teams: 1996 USA Basketball Women’s team, 2002 Brazil Men’s Soccer team, and the 2008 Kenyan Long-Distance running team. Read More »

You can say a lot of things about Dennis Rodman, but one thing you can’t say is that he doesn’t have style. So before being enshrined in the eternal halls of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the five-time NBA champion gave the world a sneak peek at the special laser-engraved Nike Air Force 1s that he’d be wearing. Check ‘em out: Read More »

Other than unveiling the second trailer for Kobe Bryant’s new film, The Black Mamba, Nike’s All-Star Pre-Heat event also unveiled several new colorways of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low and Nike Air Force 1 – including three commemorating neighborhoods in and around the site of the 2011 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Representing and drawing inspiration from East L.A., Orange County and Hollywood, these footwear styles pay homage to the unique sprit of these distinct neighborhoods. Last up, check out the Hollywood Pack. Read More »

Other than unveiling the second trailer for Kobe Bryant’s new film, The Black Mamba, Nike’s All-Star Pre-Heat event also unveiled several new colorways of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low and Nike Air Force 1 – including three commemorating neighborhoods in and around the site of the 2011 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Representing and drawing inspiration from East L.A., Orange County and Hollywood, these footwear styles pay homage to the unique sprit of these distinct neighborhoods. Next up, check out the Orange County Pack. Read More »