Nike Sportswear Dunk Hi - Gingham

Nike Sportswear will release this Dunk Hi Gingham alongside the Dunk Hi Supreme we posted yesterday. The visual calling card for this shoe is, of course, the multi-coloured gingham print splayed across the upper. Season-wise this will be a traditional release as it takes heed from the pastel color palette that is typically found in spring wear. It sits, however, on the coveted gum outsole that is aloof of any season.

As the Dunk Hi Premium, this Gingham model utilises Zoom Air and an agreeable mesh lining. Expect a Spring 2010 release and hit the jump for more pictures.

Rio Ferdinand x Nike Sportswear Air Force 1 “RF1″

Rio Ferdinand joins an elite group of innovators, privileged to re-work this icon of Nike Sportswear. And he’s done it his own way. The ‘RF1’ focuses on a clean white-on-white concept, with a mixture of smooth, patent and ‘alligator’ embossed premium leathers for an understated yet luxurious aesthetic. They’re capped off with superfine gold stitching, a gold medial swoosh and variants of his ‘five’ insignia on the heels.

There are just fewer than 100 pairs of this incredibly limited shoe being released in the UK, the launch took place at Nike’s 1948 space in Shoreditch on Saturday 30th May at midday. After a Q&A session with 1Xtra's Vis we all popped over to Shoreditch House for some much deserved refreshment.

Two shoe launches in 2 days. Imelda Marcos eat your heart out.