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Nike’s Kukini first debuted back in 1999 as a running specific silhouette. Its design was like nothing seen before but also very typical Nike. Featuring a rubber framework and lace-free ‘Avant-grade esq’ upper, the original version benefited from visible Air in the sole unit. Fast forward some 13 years later and Nike have added their ever-popular Free 5.0 sole for modern comfort and shock absorption, which has also helped shed a load of weight resulting in one of the lightest models on the market!

The Nike Kukini Free is available from selected size? stores and online now.

View the rest of our Nike Free collection here and visit the wize? microsite here for more info on the latest releases & exclusive upcoming drops from our 2012 Nike range.

Nike reveal the story behind the iconic Free sole unit with this neat short video from their Tales From The Kitchen series. Focusing on the sole’s designer Tobie Hatfield (yes, that’s Tinker’s brother), the video follows the story of Tobie’s inspiration, beginning with a fondness for barefoot running and culminating in the creation of the segmented sole.

Watch the video for yourself below and see our latest collection of Nike Free product here.

Source: Sneaker Freaker

To celebrate the upcoming launch of the PUMA Clyde x UNDFTD Ballistic Collection on Tuesday (10th) we’re running a competition via our Twitter page for one lucky person to win the whole pack in a UK size 8!

To be in with a chance, simply follow @PUMA, @UNDEFEATEDinc & @sizeupdates plus tag your Tweet with #PumaUNDFTDsize before 1pm next Wednesday (11th April).

Good luck!

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Intended for more of a leisure/post-training shoe as opposed to a sports specific silhouette when first released in 1982, the Tokyo is the last of our 4-featured models from our Diadora Collection. Whilst it may not be one of Diadora’s most recognisable releases, its construction, simple styling and streamlined wedge shape combine to give the shoe a classic look and feel.

Featuring brushed suede in the uppers with contrasting leather branding, the shoe’s standout feature is its popular gum sole unit. A prime example of Diadora’s Italian design aesthetics, the size? exclusive Tokyo will be available from stores and online in April (exact date TBC).

Ahead of next weeks release of the latest collaboration between PUMA and Undefeated we take a closer look at each colourway….

Combining rugged Ballistic Nylon with classic PUMA aesthetics and added suede detailing, the collection brings a modern twist to a timeless classic and one of the most recognisable models in footwear history.

Release in 5 muted pastel colourways, the PUMA Clyde x UNDFTD Ballistic Collection will be available from our Manchester, Carnaby St, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Covent Garden & Liverpool stores and online in limited numbers on Tuesday 10th April.

Earlier this week Nike unveiled their new look ‘uniforms’ for the new 2012 NFL season. Billed (by Nike) as “the next generation” in sports kit, the super lightweight design was created to deliver the best in performance for athletes at the highest level.

Given the name tag ‘Elite 51’, referencing Nike’s Co-founder Bill Bowerman - who wore the number 51 shirt - the new seasons uniforms incorporate ‘Flywire’ technology in the neckline to reduce weight and provide lockdown fit over pads, increasing sleeve articulation for better range of motion, and integrating new four-way stretch fabrication to provide a streamlined shrink-wrap fit.

While American Football may not be as popular on this side of the pond, it’s still nice to see what’s going on Stateside and a launch on this scale by a brand at the top of their game.

Source: Sneaker Freaker & Nike Inc.

Not one of our typical posts but still one we thought worth sharing with you….

Street artist Filthy Luker’s large-scale ‘art attacks’ have earned him international notoriety. Famed for bizarre installations like  a curious pair of ogling eyes that occupied the space next to the walkway between the John Peel Stage and the Dance Village at Glastonbury, to ‘octopied’ buildings as far and wide as Taiwan.

For his latest creation, in collaboration with Red Stripe – a creative initiative from the Jamaican beer brand – Filthy Luker has transformed hoardings around Manchester’s Town Hall into a huge urban-art version the retro arcade classic, Space Invaders.

“I’ve been obsessed with making art from street furniture for quite some time and had noticed the similarities between these road barriers and the classic invaders” says the art-attacker. Complete with LED lights transforming the installation into a fully operable game, Filthy Luker’s creation is active now until May.

Source: weheart.co.uk

Staff Style is back with Editon #2! Check it out below…

Name: Ricky Martins

Position: Assistant Multi-Channel Merchandiser/Hype man (#GHGH)

Time at size?: Nearly 5 years!

Favourite ever shoe: Nike Air Huarache. The OG and Mowabb colourways

Seasonal style prediction: Neutral colour palettes consisting of browns and greens. In other words, Camouflage.

What are you wearing?: Skulls 5 Panel Sushi hat, Nike SB shirt, Stussy x J Dilla tee, Carhartt Sid Chino (available here) and the Nike x size? All Court Mid (available here).

New Balance continues its ‘Excellent Makers’ campaign - a series of short videos created to showcase the skills of a selection of key New Balance wearers. From athletes, artists, musicians and factory workers, each one sharing the same passion for what they do - with a feature on New York Yankees baseball player Nick Swisher.

In the video Nick walks the streets of New York (wearing a pair of New Balance 574’s) and talks about his career as a professional baseball player, and how he makes excellent happen…

Originally released as the Seb Impact, the Heroes was a running specific silhouette first launched in 1985. The key feature of the shoe, and one that Diadora kept very close to their chest whilst developing, was a customisable stability system in the sole unit, which allowed the wearer to insert different weights in different positions to help balance weight and cushion the impact of the shoe on the track.

Said to also help an athletes posture, the weight stability system was seen as way ahead of its time and as a result the popularity of the shoe was such that it successfully positioned the Italian brand as a competitive force in the fast developing running footwear market.

Back for summer 2012, with a new name and as part of Diadora’s collection, the Heroes will be available exclusively from size? stores and online in April (exact date TBC).