May 27, 2009 12:01 am  |  25 Comments

Nike Alpholution

July 1, $100.

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  • Buddy Christ Posted: May.27 at 12:30 am
    1st! Would look cooler in another colorway imo. Are these some sort of Nike trainer shoes?

  • angelino Posted: May.27 at 12:45 am
    Cool….Miami Dolphins colors.

  • rob stewart Posted: May.27 at 1:06 am
    I knew there was a reason I hadn’t bought my summer kicks yet. Hopefully these have Zoom in them. Where can I find more colors and angles of this shoe?

  • Javale McGee Posted: May.27 at 6:07 am
    Yucks.

  • franz Posted: May.27 at 6:37 am
    wooooooooooooooww fantastic retro style in a new cool kickz

  • The Dude Posted: May.27 at 8:31 am
    They have Zoom in them. Watch the heel

  • ajo Posted: May.27 at 9:17 am
    These are straight purrty I love these. I love the old Trainers man, the Bo’s were like my favorite shoe back in the day. These are nice.

  • ciolkstar Posted: May.27 at 10:26 am
    I like the silhouette. The colorway? Not so much.

  • Cizzo Posted: May.27 at 11:07 am
    For those that are too young to remember these are an updated versions of the Air Alpha Force that dropped in the 80’s not a cross trainer a bball shoe, and thses are gonna be the ish when they drop prepare for a critical Nike rerevelotion!

  • GotHandles? Posted: May.27 at 11:18 am
    kinda dope. got a lil ken griffey and bo jackson in em.

  • niQ Posted: May.27 at 11:54 am
    the colourway looks fresh.

  • Chris Posted: May.27 at 2:14 pm
    I love the colorway, but Nike needs to come up with new designs and stop rehashing big sellers from the past.

  • thesubwayconnection Posted: May.27 at 6:11 pm
    The sole is fresh, but the upper needs a remix.

  • Blinguo Posted: May.27 at 8:23 pm
    Hope that Max ZOOM heel air isn’t brick hard like the Lebron 3 were.

  • andrew Posted: May.27 at 11:57 pm
    I have these coming to my store next month in a PHX colourway… still mainly black, but purple where the aqua is on these. Tight.

  • Nike Alpholution Sneakers | Hypebeast Posted: May.28 at 12:39 pm
    [...] SLAM Share [...]

  • [...] If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Nike Basketball stays in the realm of hybrid classics with a new creation to add to the Nike catalog, they have been named the Nike Alpholution. This complex design features a take on the timeless Alpha Force sneaker which was worn in the 1980s by the man himself, Charles Barkley. The sneaker shows off a familiar color scheme of black/white backdrop finished off with teal and a highlights of orange on the tongue. The release date for these is for July 1st. Pics/Info via SLAM [...]

  • [...] The newest Nike Basketball hybrid that is slated for a Fall 2009 release is the Nike Apholution, which is more or less an update to the Nike Alpha Force shoe that Charles Barkley wore when he was still playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. Here is a closer look at the White, Black, and Teal colorway. This particular colorway features the usage of a few different materials including full grain leather, nubuck, as well as some plastic overlays similar to what has been used on past Nike/Jordan sneakers such as the Air Jordan IV. Stay tuned for more information regarding the Nike Alpholution. via Slam Online [...]

  • [...] Image via SLAM [...]

  • [...] we have a look at the first colorway to release thanks to SLAM. A black/teal dressing sits with confidence on this new basketball silhouette. This colorway is set [...]

  • ryan Posted: May.28 at 2:50 pm
    these shoes are just the first of many that will drop this summer, tons of new colors all with the new zoom tech and of course the lower strap for true ballers. these are a touchback to chuck and some others from the 80’s who used to be the big hoop stars.

  • Blinguo Posted: May.28 at 5:21 pm
    ^Damn 5 trackback links. SLAM did it on this one. Photos everyone wants to post up.

  • [...] Via SLAM. [...]

  • bob Posted: Jun.1 at 3:57 pm
    these are cool, color scheme is ugly

  • chip from ct Posted: Jul.29 at 1:07 pm
    One of Nike’s best Bball shoe offerings in a long time. Unlike the original Alpha’s which were heavy, stiff, and tight out of the box, these are extremely lightweight and flexible. The originals had layers of stiff leather which took a while to break in and were always hot, particularly in the summer. The shoe is very lightweight, but still supporting. It reminds me of last year’s adidas Summer Run, but this is a better shoe because of its support and fit. The mesh panels are well placed and allow good ventilation. The toe box is very roomy. Overall, the shoe is comfortable right out of the box. The variable lacing system and mid-foot strap let you adjust the fit, so you foot won’t slide inside the shoe or cram your toes into the front of the shoe when you stop. The sole is well cushioned, particularly the visible air heel. The overall style is appealing, with a subtle blend of two blue colors, and a mix of tumbled and patent leather. The heel has a corduroy-like fabric which is soft and easy on the Achilles. Note the high tongue, which also adds to the overall design balance of the shoe. Very comfortable, cool shoe.

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