New Nike in Store Saturday 11.2.13.
Like a snake that sheds its skin and emerges anew, the
Nike Air Python unveils a new look 26 years after its debut. An exotic cross between the
Nike Air Jordan II and
Nike Air Force II, the
Nike
Air Python first appeared in 1987, an era in which revolution was in
the air, pop culture was upended by the golden age of hip-hop, and
sneakers were transforming from pure performance pieces to fashion
icons. In this dynamic age, the
Nike Air Python was equally
brash–a sleek, swooshless high top basketball shoe with snakeskin
wrapped around the heel, upper quarter and tongue. But similar to the
elusive serpent for which it was named, the shoe was rarely seen,
released in limited-edition within the U.S. Decades later, the sneaker
is back having replaced its original skin with a bold, new style that
reflects the shoe’s basketball heritage and progressive aesthetic. It
boasts an upper crafted of premium, full-grain leather, while the
tongue, heel, and quarter panels are formed from debossed, printed
leather that emulates snakeskin. And just like the original shoe, the
sneaker exudes strength and a smooth attitude that set it apart from the
pack.
Nike Air Python Lux SP. Baroque Brown, Baroque Brown, White. 632631-112