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Parra x Nike Air Max 1 ‘Amsterdam’
Brownstone/Blue Reef-Dark Oak
313188-241
08/2005

Continuing on from yesterday’s profile of 2002′s Atmos x Nike Air Max 1 ‘Safari’ is another collaboration banger of the 2000′s – the Nike Air Max 1 ‘Amsterdam’ designed by Dutch artist Parra. For those who are newer to the game, Parra’s name might ring a bell thanks to 2010′s three-way partnership of Parra, Patta, and Nike with the famed ‘Parra x Patta x Air Max 1‘, but Parra’s first project with the shoe was this 2005 Tier Zero (back when TZ meant something) release from the Capitol Series, which is considered to be one of the most-coveted Air Max 1s of all-time. Want a deadstock pair? You’re gonna need to shell out at least a grand (that’s bottom dollar we’re talking), but believe it or not, some of Amsterdams actually hit the notorious outlet down in Florida as B-Grades (some lucky bubs managed to get these for a mere $30). Along with the sick color combination of burgundy, pink, and turquoise blue was the ‘Amsterdam’ logos on the heel and tongue giving the shoe a rich territorial theme, but these released in Paris, London, and Berlin as well as the home city of Amsterdam. (more…)

One of last year’s most sought after limited releases was the Nike Zoom Kobe VI “FC Barcelona” Pack. This twosome of eye-catching Kobe colorways incorporates cues from both the home and away jerseys of the legendary football club. Today marks the one year anniversary of this limited pack that released solely at European retailers.

Were you able to get your hands on the Nike Zoom Kobe VI “FC Barcelona” Pack last year? How do these two colorways compare to other Nike Zoom Kobe VI releases? Lastly, was this one of your favorite releases of 2011? Let us know in the comment section below.

Earlier this month we previewed the New Balance 576 “UK Manufacturing 30th Anniversary Pack”, and today we’ve come across a few more images of the shoes. Just to recap, New Balance is celebrating its 30th year in the UK with a manufacturing presence. New Balance has hooked up three new versions of the New Balance 576, all of which were crafted by Billy Edgar, Roy Bell and Andy Mandle, workers at the Flimby factory. (more…)

Amare Stoudemire’s arrival to New York City during the 2010 offseason proved to pay off immediate dividends for the franchise and the city. He brought a winning attitude with his ferocious offense, and garnered legitimate MVP consideration for leading the Knicks to playoff contention while standing as the sole leader of the team in the days before Melo. In 2011, Stoudemire was presented with his latest signature sneaker called the Air Max Sweep Thru, which served as the inspiration behind this special Air Force 1 Bespoke, designed as part of the ‘Nike Sportswear: Always On’ campaign. The shoe pays tribute to Amare’s undeniable status as a bonafide superstar, and was given away in limited quantities during Amare’s live appearance at 21 Mercer last December.

The camouflage-inspired upper is taken directly from the Sweep Thru strap, which features the same detail, although for the Bespoke, the pattern is achieved by the iconic Lasering method on a royal blue tumbled leather. Embroidered on the heel is Stoudemire’s nickname ‘STAT’ (Standing Tall And Talented), with the ‘A’ on the midsole colored in orange to distinguish his first initial. The final personal touch comes in the form of the custom hang-tag, which is uniquely addressed to each of the winners of the giveaway. Continue on below to get a full viewing of the Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke for Amare Stoudemire, and if this design sparks your own creativity, get in touch with 21 Mercer today to schedule a Bespoke appointment. (more…)

adidas Basket Profi
€99EUR(~$127 USD)

The adidas Originals Basket Profi was a benchmark for lightness when it was released in 1969. A one-to-one reissue from the ’70s, this suede version with textile 3-Stripes and vintage gum rubber outsole is bound for icon status itself.A pronounced silhouette points to a hoops history on the adidas Basket Profi. Suede styling and sleek striping provided familiarity, while a slender, above the ankle cut adds identity all its own. Four colorways are available overseas at 43einhalb.

Nike Dunk Low Pro
Black / Clear Jade
304292-030
$85

The Nike SB Dunk Low Pro is back featuring a black suede upper with clear jade accents for one of the cleanest releases of the shoe that we have seen in a while. The sneaker is blocked for maximum contrast with a clear jade toe, swoosh and outsole while the rest of the sneaker is black suede. These are available now at select Nike outlets including Premier. (more…)

It’s not very often a single product has such a game-changing effect on an industry, so once ‘Foamsanity’ went down in the early hours of February 24th, 2012, the Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Galaxy’ would forever be enshrined as one of the most notorious sneaker releases of all-time, if not the single most notorious in history. Retailers were forced to pull the product from the shelves to ensure the safety of all parties involved (consumers, store employees, and local authorities), and since then, Nike has taken drastic measures in regards to their product releases in order to preserve order in the future. A few retailers ended up putting the shoes back on the shelves at random, undisclosed dates, and the Foams landed in the hands of store regulars and frequent shoppers without as much of a peep. It was a throwback to the days when a consumer could just walk into a store without knowing what he would find inside and leave happy with a fresh new pair or two; essentially, that experience is what Nike is trying to recapture, and although Nike sets its own firm releases dates and makes that info public, what we saw over at 21 Mercer today was a callback to the days when it was all about being in the right place at the right time. (more…)

The New Balance 991 arrives at retailers this summer in an assortment of colors schemes. Created for the overseas market, a select number of these models will also be making their way stateside. Each pair is outfitted with premium materials such as leather and suede. Additional angles of all 5 pairs can be found below. Will you elect to go with the black, green, navy, light brown, or dark brown pair this summer? (more…)

Puma JPN RS ‘Takumi’ 
Black

Yesterday we saw the Puma JPN RS ‘White’ and if you enjoyed the limited edition luxury release here is its contrasting counterpart. The high top sneaker gets a black leather build and special details like the ‘Made in Japan’ tag inside the ankle make them even more special. If the Puma Shoes is your model these are definitely a pair you should own as they are available now at select Puma retailers. (more…)

You should be familiar with SneakersNStuff by now, as the Swedish purveyors of footwear have been in the business for over a decade serving up goods for the European community (and savvy stateside buyers looking for early drops). The Nike Sportswear team certainly is familiar with them, extending an invitation to the SNS team to head out to the 21 Mercer studio in NYC to whip up some Nike Air Force 1 Low Bespoke designs to their liking. The resulting pairs echo the premium earthy look exuded by previous creations from the Swedes, both caught up in a set of browns and grabbing hold of high end materials like the deconstructed leather and cork options. Click through to check them out and let us know which SneakersNStuff designed Nike Air Force 1 Bespokes you prefer. (more…)