Previously revealed in the Nike SB Summer 2008 catalog, now we got more information about its story behind. It is inspired by the first skateboarding arcade game, 720 Degrees, manufactured by Atari Games in 1986.
720 Degrees, or 720°, is a 1986 arcade game by Atari Games. 720°, a skateboarding game, is notable in that it is the first extreme sports video game, and has a unique timed structure that requires the player score points in order to keep the game going. The game’s name comes from the “ultimate” trick, turning a full 720° (two complete circles) in the air after jumping off a ramp. 720° has the player controlling a skateboarder ripping around a middle-class neighborhood. By doing jumps and tricks, the player can eventually acquire enough points to compete at a skate park.
pics & info via kix-files
Now here are a couple of really hot sneakers that will basically be hyped into the stratosphere. Despite the hype I really dig the look of both. I'm more partial to the green monster personally...
At 12:01 am Saturday, October 27th, non-NYC residents will have an opportunity to purchase the ALIFE x Asics Gel Lyte III. Both the Green Monster and Black Lagoon Gel Lyte III along with matching tees will be available for purchase on alifenyc.com
. The price will be $200.00 and only a limited amount will be available.
Just as a note: NOT AVAILABLE TO NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS - If you live in New York, you must go to ALIFE NYC to purchase.
Nike has created a set of 100 strictly limited luxury Dunks - exclusively for selected Music lovers. This product will not be for sale. The luxurious Dunks are made of patent leather with details that play with the colors Black, Red and Gold. Special features of the model are the use of 3M ScotchliteTM and a checkered midsole. Another special element of the shoe is the Zoom cushioning that is normally used in Nike SB Dunks.
This special Dunk comes together with a “Be True” Shirt, a suitcase trolley and a special Dunk Hoody and will be given only to one hundred carefully selected guests on the occasion of the MTV Music Awards in Munich. The personal hand over will take place at Nike’s Dunk Studio – a temporary studio space located in Munich’s Glockenbach neighbourhood.
The studio showcases the universe of this sneaker Icon from its first days to contemporary executions such as selected styles of the Nike Sport Culture Spring 08 Collection.
info & more pics via highsnobiety
The worst kept secret in New York last week was that at Def Jux’s CMJ Showcase, Company Flow would reunite on stage. And that’s exactly what happened when EL-P was joined by Bigg Jus after his solo set to run through some Co Flo songs. DJ Mr Len was nowhere to be seen but El-P’s current DJ, Mr Dibbs helped the duo with “The Fire In Which You Burn,” “Population Control” “Vital Nerve” and “8 Steps To Perfection.” There are rumored plans that the group will be re-uniting next year.
El-P also had another surprise guest on the night, when he was joined by Del The Funkee Homosapien.
A nice pack of AF1 sneakers is on the way. Here is another set of hybrid Air Force 1 x Air Max & ACG series.
Safari Air Force 1 is no longer only a pair of SBTG custom as it also included in the Running Pack that would release next year. Besides, 2 more Air Forces also inspired by ACG series, Mowabb and Air Wildwood. Air Force 1 x Air Max 97 is also available to have a full length Air Max sole.
I really like the cement design and the elephant design on the first two and the red sole on the third sneaker is pretty cool too. I'm also feelin the material and color combos on the second shoe. That blue is pretty sweet.
The Opus also continued to perform live. Delivering layered and mesmerizing performances all over the country, they transformed their studio production into a live affair that is well worth seeing. I saw them in Austin Texas at South By South West and was absolutely blown away!
