The is on a car-inspired roll, referencing the Los Angeles car culture with a beautiful iridescent golden heel cage on collaborative efforts from the likes of shops like Nice Kicks. Now Los Angeles staple Undefeated is getting in on the lowrider culture through this Nike Huarache release inspired by the cars you’d see rolling down Crenshaw Boulevard. The premium pair further references Los Angeles by utilizing a monochromatic royal blue suede base to nod at Crenshaw High School’s colors while a clean white outsole matches the bold ‘Huarache’ all caps branding on the insole. The Undefeated x Nike Air Huarache “LA Huarache” will release this Saturday, July 16th exclusively at Undefeated’s LA Brea pop-up location and online a undefeated.com.
It appears that the is trying to keep the summer vibes alive as we enter fall, with this tropical-toned new colorway that’s set to hit retailers soon. The iconic runner is decked out in a large dose of Wolf Grey with bright white accents and Aquatone and Purple Dynasty for the neoprene bootie. The end result makes them slightly reminiscent of the classic “Grape” or “Hornets” color schemes. The “Aqua Neoprene” Air Huarache will hit select Nike Sportswear retaielrs later this fall.
Nike Sportswear makes a wise choice and brings the classic Nike ACG aesthetic back to the once again. Always a hit whenever they give some early 90’s All Conditions Gear vibes to the Huarache, the look is back once again for this new outdoorsy color scheme in a mix of Pure Platinum and dark grey with vibrant hits of Pink Blast and bright yellow. Throw in the speckled midsole to complete the ACG look, and we have a hit Huarache on our hands for fall.
It’s hard to believe that before the made a triumphant retro return in 2013, the classic Tinker Hatfield design was an afterthought in the states. The model thrived in international markets but it took a little longer for the comfortable 1991 runner to catch on in the good ole US of A. How times have changed. Production on the Nike Huarache has since slowed down as Nike Sportswear has given other retro silhouettes some time to shine with the likes of the Nike Sock Dart and more occupying a fond place in the hearts of many Swoosh enthusiasts. The Air Huarache did drop in some appealing colorways earlier this summer, with Undefeated’s La Huarache turning heads thanks to an iridescent heel cage. Now another Metallic Blue release is slated to arrive before summer’s end.
Nike Sportswear manages to keep things interesting for the with unique new colorways like this one you see before you today. Designed for the ladies, this Air Huarache features a look not quite like anything we’ve ever seen before on the tried and true silhouette, constructed with a textured textile upper in a unique color block of off-white neoprene with shades of dark and light pink, finished with black for the rubber Huarache heel counter.
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