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If you are totally sick of Nike hybrid models by now, you may want to look away, but don’t be so quick to dismiss these until you take a closer look. Tennis great, Andre Agassi’s shoe, the Nike Air Tech Challenge was one of Nike’s hottest models back in the late 80’s and early 90’s and was even embraced by those with no appreciation whatsoever for tennis. There were four Nike Air Tech Challenge models released between 1989 and 1992 and now the most recognizable attributes of each have all been combined into one shoe that pays homage to the entire line (the Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid features design elements from the Air Tech Challenge 1, Air Tech Challenge II, Air Tech Challenge III, Air Tech Challenge IV, and the Nike Air Flare).

The Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid “White/Volt-Hot Lava-Black” is available now at several Nike accounts.

Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid
“White/Volt-Hot Lava-Black”
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Nike often refers to pop culture in its limited edition releases, but this one honours the 40th anniversary of one of the most inspirational achievements in the entire history of mankind. Whether they’re a ’small step for mankind’ is more dependent upon your own stride, but there’s no question that this new pair of Nike Air Max 1´s does a nifty job of achieving its lunar landing theme. The upper is comprised of mostly black leather with touches of quilted black nylon and metallic silver accents. A strip of the upper directly above the midsole is embossed with a crater-like pattern and a moon boot-evoking silver midsole completes the vibe. While we are uncertain as to the exact date, the moon landing was July 21, 1969, we can expect them during April 2009. Stay tuned to NewKicksOnTheBlog for updates.

Nike Air Max 1 ND
Black/Black-Metallic Silver-White
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You can find more detailed pictures here.

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The Nike Air Jordan 5 is making a major comeback this year with a slew of colorways.

This Nike Air Jordan 5 “White Patent/Dark Army” colorway that will hit retailers will actually have a few minor changes. The most noticeable difference is the stitching around the upper which has changed from white to dark army. The inner liner has a been switched up in favor of a more colorful graphics infused choice. Finally the front portion of the sole has changed from clear to orange. They’re set to drop later this year, so stay tuned to NewKicksOnTheBlog for more pictures and updates.

What do you think about these changes?

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan V (5)
Release Date: 06/2009
Style: 136027-121
Color: White/Dark Cinder-Dark Army-Del Sol
Retail Price: $135.00

You can find more detailed pictures here.

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Just like the Oscar-winning movie from which it takes its subtitle, the Nike Air Jordan Defining Moments Package II (DMP 2) finds it’s main character adding weight and packing a mighty wallop. We have already seen the sick red suede Nike Air Jordan V (5) a few times, and now the questions of whether the other pair will be black or grey, 3M-reflective or not can be settled once and for all. For the record, they are black and equipped with 3M, as well as the same icey outsole and red-tipped sharksteeth found on the red joints. Take a look at detailed pics after you clicked the link depicting the second half (including 3M in effect) of one of the finest packs we have seen, maybe ever. If you just can’t wait, VMV Inc has a few in sample sizes US 8.5 and US 9.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan “Raging Bull” Defining Moments Package II (Limited Release)
Release Date: 05/2009
Style: 360968-991
Color: Multicolor/Multicolor
136027-xxx Black/Varsity Red-White (Pictured Above)
136027-xxx Varsity Red/White-Black
Price: $310.00

You can find more detailed pictures here.

Info/Image: VMVINC

Nike will continue their Vintage collection of footwear this Summer when it releases this classic court shoe, the Nike Killshot. The Nike Killshot was once an indoor court shoe most suitable for raquetball or squash but now the folks over at Nike Sportswear have decided to bring it back in it’s original form with a bit of vintage treatment. Two colorways will be released in the upcoming Summer (April) 2009 Nike Sportswear collection.

Nike Killshot Vintage ND
Sail/Varsity Red-Light Bone-Orange Blaze
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Nike Killshot Vintage ND
Sail/Midnight Navy-Light Bone-Orange Blaze
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You can find more detailed pictures here.

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Back in 2006 Nike SB planned to release a pair of Nike Dunk High SB “Gucci” colorway as a quickstrike. It was originally be a part of the team manager series and designed by Girl Skateboards. Unfortunately, the project was scrapped due to some issue inside the Crailtap group. As a result, there were only less than 30 pairs sample existing in the market.

But in the forth quarter of 2009 we will have this Gucci Nike Dunk SB Hi back into the market. The shoe is the same color scheme as the 2006 sample with black denim toe cap and heel cap, deep forest toe box and side panel, and red swoosh.

Model: Nike Dunk SB Hi “Gucci”
Colorway: Deep Forest/Paprika
Style Code: 305050-361

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As part of the second Defining Moments Pack (DMP2), Jordan Brand will release the Nike Air Jordan V “Raging Bull”. Appearing in red suede with black and grey accents, these look almost like samples or variants. A closer glance thanks to these detailed pics reveals a lush suede and fine stitching that reflect the pinnacle of Jordan Brand quality.

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Most of you that are into skateboarding know Skate Mental, a company under the Crailtap umbrella. The team features a lot of Nike riders, actually the whole team is sponsored by Nike (Reese Forbes, Matt Beach, Darryl Angel, John Motta, Brad Staba (flow) and Shane O’Neill (Nike SB Australia) This is quite unique so Nike and Skate Mental teamed up for a full collection. You can expect a Nike Dunk SB Hi that is done in rich chocolate brown suede with baby blue and off-white accents.

Info/Image: NikeSkateboarding