If you are planning to bring your sneaker game to the next level this new year, we got you. Reward yourself after all your hard work from 2019 and there is no better way to spoil yourself than by copping the latest drops of 2020! Here is your guide to the latest and upcoming Philippine releases according to Nike’s local website to help you decide…
6) ACG Air Moc 3.0 ‘Black/Midnight Turquoise’
Photo screen captured from the official Nike website
Heritage-inspired design elements are mixed with modern materials and construction methods which gives the ‘ACG Air Moc 3.0’ a sleek new silhouette. Its vintage style is inspired by the OG ‘Nike Air Footscape’ which means that it is also designed for those with wide feet. As seen in the photo, the shoes have a lateral strap for easy entry while the rubber heel has been reportedly revamped for enhanced traction.
5) Kyrie 6 X Concepts ‘Khepri’
Photo screen captured from the official Nike website
Khepri Ra represents the movement of the sun as one of the important deities of Egyptian gods. The ‘Kyrie 6 X Concepts’ honours him with a pink colour scheme that relates to his daily renewal of the sun. He was also principally depicted as a scarab beetle which explains the detail on the strap.
4) Women’s Shox TL Nova ‘Metallic Silver/Lime Blast’ and ‘Black/Hyper Crimson’
Women’s Shox TL Nova ‘Metallic Silver/Lime Blast’
Photo screen captured from the official Nike website
Women’s Shox TL Nova ‘Black/Hyper Crimson’
Photo screen captured from the official Nike website
Nike Shox technology’s birth dates back in 2000. The distinctive form of mechanical cushioning gives it a bold design and claims to offer a durable bounce for impact protection. Today, the iconic silhouette from 2003 is paired with a modernised upper with full-length Nike Shox in the ‘Women’s Shox TL Nova’. This will be released in two colourways – metallic silver with lime and violet accents (Metallic Silver/Lime Blast), and black with crimson accents (Black/Hyper Crimson).
3) Kobe V Protro ‘Chaos’
Photo screen captured from the official Nike website
Nike’s iconic ‘Chaos’ colourway returns to the ‘Kobe V’ silhouette in a Protro version as an “ode to Kobe’s unrelenting drive.” These shoes are also said to be both lower to the ground and more responsive with upgraded cushioning.
2) Lebron VII ‘China Moon’
Photo screen captured from the official Nike website
The Nike Lebron shoes are iconic for their on-court performance and street style design. This year, Nike launches ‘LeBron VII’ which is brought back in the OG ‘China Moon’ colourway – a colourway that used to be a China-only release. The limited-edition silhouette is now released globally in white and gold! Aside from that, the exposed Max Air unit makes it a crowd favourite within the LeBron James’ signature line.
1) KD12 ‘What The AP’
Photo screen captured from the official Nike website
Price: Php 7,645
Release date: January 8, 10:00 AM
The ‘KD12 What The AP’ features memorable details from previous iterations of the colourway along with elements like the KD7 strap, KD6 roses graphic and KD10 velour material to keep the spirit of Kevin Durant’s beloved Aunt Pearl alive. Its colourway also raises awareness about all cancers affecting women and drives funding for research and programmes through the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
With plenty of sneakers available in the market today, it has become difficult to decide where to spend your hard-earned money so choose wisely and whichever you end up buying, you know it’s worth it!
Have you got your eyes on to something yet? Tell us in the comments!
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