I should really look for help with the sneaker updates. Hideout dropped these last week. Maharam Dunks for the ladies as well as a couple of Terminators for the fellas. I wasn’t able to take photos of the All Court vintages and the Sebago Docksides (new stock) also in store over at Hideout. It’s quite clear that I’m not too fond  of the Nike releases from Hideout. But the site’s here for the sole purpose of letting you guys know what’s up. Among the releases, I’d say the Maharams take the cake. Both pairs go for 5,295 php. Maybe Hideout’s got something good comin’ up…

Well, I miss them too. Though a few months back, Nike did release two colorways of the classic runner- slate and comet red. But if you’re lookin’ for the neons, your best bet is the net. But if you just want the same look, this might work. The Nike Air Max Modular 95 SI is now available at key Nike stores nationwide.

Taking cues from the AM95, the Modular should be a temporary solution if you’re really feenin’ for the 95s. The shoe somewhat looks like a hybrid of the 95, the BW and the 95. I’m still on the fence for ‘em. Like most of the hybrid or revamped runners, they’re alright, but won’t pounce on them just yet. But with the colorways available, they’re great. A lot of the key designs of the 95 are seen on the shoe. So why not, right?

Here’s a couple more releases worth noting from Nike. I took these shots last week but were available even from a week or two back. The Nike Trainer 1.2 Mid Hyperfuse, or the Hyperfuse Trainer to most, is now available in black/red. Taking cues from the Hyperfuse- a mesh one-piece upper, the trainer gets a new look, similar to what they did with the trainer with flywire tech.Most people like it, I’ll hold off until there are other colorways. It’s just way too black for me.

Aside from the trainers, the Air Max line got the rest of the Omega Pack in. They first came out with the BW Gen IIs. They finally released the AM1s and the Maxim 1s as well. I’m feelin’ these AMs. Should I pull the trigger? You should.The Air Max 1s come in two simple yet solid colorways that’ll work with jeans or shorts, not so much jean shorts, though. Obsidian/Red or Black/Maize? Why not both? 23 years in, the Air Max 1s are lookin’ good as ever.

August is a crazy month for us. Between the PBA Finals, NBA Fit, PBA Draft, Youth Olympics, FIBA Worlds, and NBA Asia Challenge, this has got to be the craziest it’s ever been. This month makes Opening Week, the Finals or other major events seem like chicken scratch. But amidst all this, we all need to take time out and appreciate the finer things in life.

Yes, the wait is finally over. 2 years of looking at one pair that eluded me the last time they dropped is finally with me. I finally got my Infrareds. I keep telling friends and readers- you can have your Dunks, AF1s, Jordans and SBs. Just give me my runners and I’m set. And the Infrareds are among my most coveted pairs.

Yes, they are GRs. But it took me a good two years to get my hands on them without spending a fortune. I could’ve gone the route of crazy kicks collector and pick the first pair I see on eBay. But no, I knew it was coming out again. I knew it was gonna happen. And this time around, it was worth the wait.

Thanks to P and KB for makin’ this happen. Coordinating, ordering, sending numerous emails back and forth, and even having a courier pick ‘em up made the story behind these kicks much sweeter. I am forever grateful. And yes, I can now check this off my list. For more pics of the 2010 AM90 Infrareds, check out the Facebook Fan Page. If you’re not yet a fan, please be one!

thanks to regine david photography for photos.

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I can easily make this a pass due to my lukewarm desire for Dunks and AF1s but I know it would be a disservice to the  community. Yes, there are a bunch of new Dunks and AF1s available in store now. The AF1s, both High and Low are both Premium Air Force 1s. They’re both part of the Check Pack- a pack that still baffles me. I’ve tried reading more about it but didn’t really get much. They do have a pattern by the middle panel and heel similar to the Futura joints from a few months back but that’s it.

The High tops come in Light Bone with Gum soles while the Lows are done in Red leather. The Highs look better with the gum sole as well as the muted color blocking, perfect for sunnier weather.

Then there are the Dunks. All Premium and neatly done. The black/reds I already posted on the Hideout update a few days ago, but the Blue/Grey/White and Orange/Gum ones are new to the update. I wasn’t able to take photos of the Polka dot Dunks for the ladies. I do remember seeing them a few months back during the Spring/Summer preview. The Blue/Grey are attractive, good enough to pass off as a Georgetown colorway. The Orange one is equally great as they are done in canvas and great for everyday wear.

I have to admit that I’m happy I gave up on the Dunk craze. After I stopped copping Dunks that’s when Nike opened the floodgates with the Dunks. From all sorts of material and special releases, it’s been a crazy 2 years with the Dunk. Can you imagine how much I would be spending on Dunks if I had continued?

Aside from the three Dunk Highs, there are a couple Dunk Lows worth mentioning. Though the colorways are reminiscent of a couple of Dunk Lows that came out earlier this year, or even far back as the Be True Dunks, they are matched differently. Tumbled leather with light suede makes it on both pairs. I like the black/grey version as it is easier to rock than the utility orange/blues.

All these Dunks and Air Force 1s are now available around town. Enjoy!

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Unfortunately. Well, I can’t find the norm. But it’s great to see Nike doing the Dunk in other materials for a change. Here’s two pairs I saw over at Hideout last weekend. The Black/Red/White Dunk Hi CL you see here retails for 4,595 php and uses a mix of leather, nylon, and nubuck. We all [...]]]>

Unfortunately. Well, I can’t find the norm. But it’s great to see Nike doing the Dunk in other materials for a change. Here’s two pairs I saw over at Hideout last weekend. The Black/Red/White Dunk Hi CL you see here retails for 4,595 php and uses a mix of leather, nylon, and nubuck. We all know that I’ve graduated from the school of Dunk already but I don’t mind rockin’ these if I had a pair. Maybe change the laces to black for a more low profile look.

Another Dunk Hi available at Hideout is the Dunk High Premium “Burgundy”. Heavyweight burgundy canvas upper matched with bright blue laces to give a great contrast. Yes, the upper is burgundy, not brown. Zoom air has been patched for better comfort and gum soles to finish off the look. The Dunk High Premium retails for 5,295 php, not bad, for the materials used for this one. But then again, I do find the pair rather a tad bit expensive. Dunk High SBs go for 5k, and you’re getting a better story behind them too. But hey, if you’re not too particular about the history behind some pairs, then knock yourselves out. The guys over at Hideout are good people and they’ll make sure they’ve got something for you, like these Dunk Highs. Now if only they had something for me, like those damn elusive AM 90 Infrareds.

I know I can’t let this post shine through without mentioning the infrared 90s. Still can’t believe Nike Phils is holding out on us with this one. Crapola.

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I’m sure you’ve seen these online at one point or another. I’ve also had my share of inquiries from readers about some of the releases you see here. Going through NSWs Fall ’10 collection, you’ll see a lot of classics done in new colorways, new hybrids and just a really good look all around. The Omega Pack, will be out at various times beginning the last week of July.

For the Fall, or what we call the Rainy Season, Nike’s releasing a couple of AMs for everyone. Above, you’ll see the Air Maxim 1 ND. The Maxim, which has received mixed reviews, myself included, will come out in two colorways, both retailing for 6,995php. The steep price for the hybrid has kept fans from picking up the pair. The shoe below is the AM90 Premium LE, retailing for 5,995php. Not exactly the Infrareds everyone’s waiting for, but a classic shoe done with premium materials. I saw this shoe a few months back during the showcase, and they stood out amidst all the Air Attack pairs that were on hand.

This is the Air Max 90 Moire Current ND. A different colorway released over the summer and is still available. Red’s a pretty strong color in the Fall, but who’s complaining, right? The 90 Moire Currents go for 5,495 php. This is also a hybrid, but why is it much cheaper than the Maxim? This is really bothering me. I guess flywire tech’s just more expensive than Current and Moire’s one piece upper. The shoe below, The Air Max 1 ND, is what most heads are lookin’ out for. The AM1 below’s part of the Omega Pack. I’m sure you’ve seen the special tongue tag on the BW Gen II which is also part of the pack. The shoe will also have the same logo on it and will retail for 5,295 php. There’s another colorway (black/white/maize) what should be available for the AM1.

Now ladies, don’t think us guys get all the love from the Swoosh. There are a couple of AMs for you too! The shoe you see here is the Air Max BW Lite Textile and retails for 4,295 php. Available in the 3 colorways, the BW Lites are much different than the BW. With a breathable mesh upper and a simpler midsole (well, except for the Big Window), this shoe will work out at the gym or your morning run.

For those needing new apparel, NSW’s got a couple to rock in the Fall. The Women’s Tee(1,695 php), Women’s Best Windrunner (4,750 php), and the Shoe Polo (1,795php) for the guys should be available in the next few days. Lookin’ good? This is just the tip of the iceberg, folks. Nike’s NSW Rainy Season collection is on point and should be in your shelves soon.

This time around, the same cw is now much lighter with Lunarlite midsoles as well as Torch on the upper.  This is one of the few hybrids that looks and feels right. The Lunar Air 180 retails for 5,495 php over at Hideout (which is a lot cheaper than how much they were going for over at SG the last time I checked). I’m surprised they’re cheaper than the Maxim. Cop it? Your call.

The shoe on top of course is the AM90 done in a green/yellow/white hue. I initially saw these a few months back when Nike gave us a sneak peek at what’s to come for this season. I’m actually surprised that they dropped them this soon. But with the UAAP opening last weekend, can you say FEU? The shoe definitely resembles the Tamaraws’ team colors. Now, they weren’t done for FEU per se, but they can work as an off-court shoe for the Tams.

The other AMs here are from  the Air Max BW Gen II Omega Pack. Ofcourse, these aren’t your old school BWs. The Gen II has the Torch tech on the upper as well as the Free outsole to complete the revamped look. The white laces and BW area kills the obsidian/liquid lime cw for me. It could’ve been so much better! Oh well, the Pack’s available. Everyone’s been bugging me about the AM Omega Pack. It should be out real soon.

There are other pairs new for NSW, especially for Dunks, and Royals, but hey, I run this site. AMs rule NSW for me.

So when this specially made Air Attack box was sitting on my desk that day, it definitely got me workin’ the right way that week. As you can see, these are the Air Max 90 with the metallic/reflectorized upper with the red outsoles. The AM90 is one of the more comfy AMs out there (though I’ve yet to try the 2009/2010s, I heard those are instant classics). I’m sure you’ve all seen the secret behind Nike Air video.

The Air Attack Pack’s been out the past month and is available at most Nike outlets- Nike Park BHS, Trinoma, Stadium GB5, and Urban Athletics among others. I’ve featured them a few weeks back, too. The Air Max 90- celebrating it’s 20th year this year comes in 4 other colorways, all rockable and coppable. The only downside to this model is that the 3M/reflectors crease with ease. But hey, you gotta wear every pair, so live with it.

I’d like to thank my sister for taking the photos for this Closer Look feature. Check her other photos, she’s really good. I also want to thank the awesome people who sent me the shoe. You know who you are. Enjoy the rest of the photos below.