Release Reminder: Nike Air Max 1 'Black History Month'

While we have gawked at it all January, the Nike Air Max 1 'BHM' is releasing tomorrow. The shoe's contrasted black and white print is eye catching atop clean white leather upper with a hint of gold on the dubrae. While the sneaker has a cool elegance its black and white colorway provides, it also is backed by a good cause. Part of the proceeds for Nike's Black History Month Collection will benefit the Nike Ever Higher Fund, which supports organizations that leverage the power of sport to maximize the potential of underserved youth. Pick up a pair of the Air Max 1 'BHM' tomorrow at select Nike retailers like Shop412 in Pittsburgh.

Shop412

420 South 27th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Nike Air Footscape Magista

Nike's premier innovators make up NikeLab, "Innovation x Innovators". The advanced creatives have infused the twenty year-old Air Footscape with the modern Magista soccer cleat, creating the Nike Air Footscape Magista. Working from the sole up, this reimagined sneaker features Air Footscape Freemotion tooling that mimics the natural shape of the foot, while the athlete's natural range of motion stays in tact. Nike also notes, "An encapsulated Air-Sole unit in the heel provides added cushioning." NIKESKIN, which appears on the Magista boot, is replaced with a Flyknit upper increasing breathability, stretch, and support, much like a sock. The Footscape Magista's heel counter is crafted leather, taking a direct cue from the cleat. This lifestyle shoe is tied together by the Swoosh that is constructed with a tonal, protective film supplying additional texture to the Nike Air Footscape Magista's Flyknit makeup. Purchase yours January 22 at NikeLab and select Lab locations worldwide. Hit their Instagram for more images.

BAIT x adidas EQT Running Support "The Big Apple"

Footwear behemoth, BAIT steps to the plate to present its first collaboration with German sportswear giant adidas using the EQT Running Support as their canvas. The 1993 trainer of sorts is dubbed "The Big Apple" here because the sneaker "celebrates the nexus of creative expression: New York City". This unique quality of NYC is expressed in the EQT's frost mint and viridian green colorway drawn from the Statue of Liberty's aged copper, along with the hits of Apple red that accentuate the shoe combining so that all four sides of the shoe are different. Meanwhile, the New York color scheme adorns premium nubuck leather alternates between smooth, perforated, and micro perforations along premium boxed leather treatments. Detailing occurs on the black and red splatter EVA midsole, and the "SUPERIOR" lacelocks represents BAIT's motto, "Superior Quality Goods." Each pair receives three lace options: black, Apple red, and frost mint. Purchase the BAIT x adidas EQT Running Support "The Big Apple" on Saturday, January 31 for $160 at all four BAIT locations, the fourth of which is BAIT Seattle opening on January 31. If you are not located in Diamond Bar, Orange County, Los Angeles, or Seattle, there will be a raffle for an opportunity to purchase "The Big Apple" online. Register here.

Le Coq Sportif "Made in France" Arthur Ashe

On the brink of Black History Month, Le Coq Sportif presents its premium "Made in France" range with the Arthur Ashe silhouette.  Manufactured in Romans-sur-Isère, a town recognized for its superior leather production, the luxurious tennis sneaker pays homage to former US Open and Wimbledon champion, Arthur Ashe.  Other than his elegant play and pioneering role on the tennis court, Ashe is known for his humanitarian work with the Arthur Ashe Foundation.

The shoe, on the other hand, features a Tanneries Roux leather upper with perforated side panels sitting atop a timeless gum sole.  Further exuding more luxurious elements of the hand-assembled shoe is a special wooden presentation box with a wooden shoe tree, a tin of leather cream and a leather buffing cloth.  The limited edition Arthur Ashe sneakers will be available in limited quantity for approximately $251 USD.  Be sure to check Footpatrol, Hanon and Sneakerstuff accounts for their release on January 19.

Nike Air Max 1 BHM - 'Black History Month'

After we previously reported on Nike's 2015 Black History Month Collection the Nike Air Max 1 BHM - 'Black History Month' peeked my interest interest. Now it is sure fire the favorite, especially from the visuals provided by Sneaker Politics. The iconic Nike runner features a clean contrast black and white print completed on a white leather upper. A small dash of gold adorns the sneaker's dubrae to make for a beautiful shoe that pays homage to true leaders. Get yours January 29, 2015 for $125 USD here.