Quite a while ago we first got a sneak peek at an Air Max inspired series of Air Force Ones and though all have made their way out, the AM 97’s were not included in the party that happened a couple months ago. Initially, the Air Max 97 Air Force 1 was going to be a special edition quickstrike that featured a first ever, full length Max Air sole. Unfortunately, according to an undisclosed source, the factory made a little boo-boo and assembled the shoes incorrectly causing them to be reproduced without an any visible air.

The Air Max 97 Air Force Ones still come with a leather lining, 3M reflective on the upper, metallic mesh on the side panel and tongue as well as other details the clearly draw parallels to the Air Max 97. This sneaker will release tomorrow, Saturday, August 2nd for $125 to Urban Edge doors. Much thanks to Proper for the shots of a side-by-side comparison.

This particular edition of the Air Jordan 3 Fusion features a ripstop nylon upper which has never been used before on any retro or fusion from the Air Jordan camp. They also feature a very rare “scenery green” color way and green elephant print.

The “Scenery Green” Jordan Fusion 3s will be available in stores this Saturday, August 2nd for $150. Photos from KicksOnFire.

In August 2008, Nike Sportswear will release the Air Force 1 “Air Questo,” created for 1WORLD in partnership with Philadelphia’s Ahmir Thompson, also known as drummer, DJ, producer and innovator, ?uest Love

“These Air Questo’s right here are an extension of my personality. Kind of all-over-the-place” said ?uest Love. “I just wanted to start off with a very loud statement, a sneaker that sort of has 12 exclamation points behind it. Something that just screams “Rahhhhrr” so you know, this is an extension of my personality. The inside (of the shoe) is of me drumming. Yeah, inside art is very important to me. Even though you’re the only person that sees it from a consumer standpoint but, I sorta know you put a lot of work into it as a designer based on how your shoe is designed on the sole.”

“Working with ?uest was very inspiring” said Nike Sportswear Design Director, Jesse Leyva. “The creative process between sneaker design and his music creativity really made for a unique partnership.”

?uest Love’s Air Questo is the third Air Force 1 created in the US for 1WORLD, and joins Detroit forward Rasheed Wallace and artist KAWS as having had the chance to “get up on the AF1” as part of the 1WORLD collection.

The Air Force 1 “Air Questo,” created for 1WORLD in partnership with Philadelphia’s ?uest Love will release at:

Alife—New York (August 1st)
Ubiq—Philadelphia (August 5th)
Nike Sportswear at The Montalban—Los Angeles (August 6th)
as well as additional select Nike retailers on August 16th

One change was added to the sidepanel with geometric perforations, but not enough for me to pass. I was able to grab from a local store early, but Nike is going to be adding these to the Member’s Only Store this weekend for $85.

To stay up to date on AF1 releases be sure to check out the Air Force 1 Release Dates.

DJ Clark Kent introduced the 112 Pack to us by giving away the kicks at Vinnie’s Styles in Brooklyn, the place this 112 Pack pays homage. It was unclear at the beginning to many why this collection of kicks was called the “112 Pack”, but it is because the Brooklyn ZIP codes all start with 112__.

This weekend the 112 Pack Air Force 1, Air Max 1, and Air Trainer 1 will release at select spots nationwide as a quickstrike. Seattle area can grab some Starbucks and wait outside Rock Paper Scissors tomorrow morning (7/12) for the shoe’s release at 11AM. Quantities are limited for this release. Info from Sole Redemption.

Rock Paper Scissors
1318 East Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
206.322.2305
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