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We first gave you a sneak peek at the Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High Do the Right Thing pack all the way back in February and it seems that there have been some minor changes from the sample images that first surfaced a few months ago. Both pairs still use the same White pebbled leather uppers with metallic accents, but the wildly colorful pattern that appeared on the linings has apparently been replaced with solid accent colors instead. While this takes a little away from the late 80’s vibe, both colorways still pack plenty of retro punch thanks to the classic simplicity and overall clean look. It’s not definite that the patterned linings won’t show up again on the final retail models, but all of the latest samples seem to have abandoned it. Look for both the White/Varsity Red and White/Sea Green versions of the Nike Air Jordan 1 “Do the Right Thing” to drop on July 4th just in time to get fresh for the Independence Day festivities.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan 1 Hi Retro “Do the Right Thing”
Style: 332550-161
Color: White/Varsity Red

Nike Air Jordan 1 Hi Retro “Do the Right Thing”
Style: 332550-131
Color: White/Sea Green

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Just when you thought Jordan Brand was running out of tricks up their sleeve after seeing the crazy Nike Air Jordan 5 “White Patent/Dark Army” pictures this week, it looks like those Nike Air Jordan V´s were only the tip of the iceberg for 2009. It looks like the Jordan Brand designers have been thinking hard about what material best freshens up the Nike Air Jordan V, as the two shoes above have their uppers covered in buttery suede. Rather than just putting out another new colorway for the Defining Moments Package II (DMP II), the two Nike Air Jordan V´s that make up the pack will be rocking a new material as well as new colorways.

One pair looks like it will have an all-red, suede upper accented by black lace eyelets and a 3M tongue while the other pair looks to have the same features but with grey replacing the red on the suede. Both pairs have black soles with the usual icy areas on the out-sole and on the upper’s netting. Stay tuned for more info and better pictures of this pack, as there have been rumblings of a May, 2009 release date.

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The Nike Air Jordan line and Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” will forever be linked in popular culture. The classic scene when Buggin’ Out bugs out after getting his Nike Air Jordan IV “White/Cement” scuffed by a “white guy wearing a Celtics jersey”, showed the world just how passionate the streets were about their Nike Air Jordans.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the “Do the Right Thing“, the film originally released in 1989, Nike Jordan Brand is set to release two Nike Air Jordan Retro 1 Hi´s “Do the Right Thing”. The “Do the Right Thing” Nike Air Jordan Retro 1 His feature a White with Metallic Red accents and a White with Metallic Green accents. Both of these colorways are in fact OG colorways that were part of a “Metallic” collection of Nike Air Jordan 1´s. These newer retros feature a print around the ankle collar which the Originals did not feature. The Do the Right Thing Jordan Collection will also feature DTRT themed apparel to link up with the kix.

Both Nike Air Jordan Retro 1 Hi Do the Right Thing sneakers are set to release separately (no package, just a pack) around July.

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We have seen Nike defer to the Safari print more and more as of late especially on the Men’s side with the latest releases of Nike Air Max 1´s and Nike Dunk´s, but in the upcoming seasons Nike will be releasing this Safari pack of Nike Air Max 1´s specifically for the females. This Nike WMNS Air Max 1 “Safari Pack” consists of four different tonal Nike Air Max 1´s that use the Safari print, the four different colors include a White and Aqua pair, Red and Blue pair, Black and Infared pair, and lastly a Purple and Orange pair. Look for these to drop during the third quarter of 2009.

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Here you can see a picture of the Nike Terminator Hi Premium “Safari Pack”. We are hearing rumors that these together with the Nike Air Max 1 “Safari” are part of a larger Nike Safari Print Pack. This pair shown above yields an upper composed of many shades of gray precisely like that of the aforementioned Nike Air Max 1. Also featuring a black swoosh and a cream midsole, this colorway is a bit out there and is not made for everyone. This pair leaves us wondering what other sneakers will make up this new Nike Safari Print Pack we are hearing of and also leaves us hoping that the others will be a little more toned down than this pair. The Nike Safari Terminator High is now available at select Nike accounts.

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Another release of the always timeless Nike Air Jordan 1’s are slated for 2009. This release is said to draw inspiration from the Spike Lee directed 1989 film Do The Right Thing with the White/Varsity Red colorway said to represent Sal’s Pizza from the film. Both sneakers have a similar look and feel to the OG metallic colorways of the Nike Air Jordan 1, which are welcomed. Both also feature a colorfully printed sockliner influenced by the movie’s poster. Retail price is currently said to be $110, however, a specific set release date is not yet known so keep an eye out for more info as it comes in.

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We were pretty excited to see a new Nike Dunk for spring with grey Safari print, but seven? You are probably already sitting down, so take a deep breath and prepare to be blessed.

In another expert use of Nike’s iconic print for the first season of 2009, we get five Dunk Hi´s and two Nike Dunk Low´s. On par with Premium-level releases, each pair is equipped with Zoom Air insoles plus the emphasis on Beaverton’s legacy we find in all Nike Sportswear drops.

We all know what to expect from Dunks by now, and each pair speaks for itself. To commemorate 20 years of the Swoosh’s ACG line, every pair features Safari print on the toe and eyelets, with the aforementioned pair and the black and rave pink highs both adding it on the toe and rear quarter/heel. Have a look at all of em so you’ll be ready to cop a pair or four when they drop next year.

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As part of the X-Ray Pack here you can find the Nike Terminator Hi and Nike Terminator Low. Both come with a black/white/grey upper. Most part of the upper is covered in a camouflage like pattern. Other parts are covered in nice stingray leather and black suede.

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