NIKE Lavadome Ultra Mens Trainers 844574 Sneakers Shoes

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contemporary outdoor settings. Launched in 1989 alongside the release of the Son of Lava Dome and Wildwood shoes, the label combines everyday comfort with a preference for a revised all-season function. Inspiration hails from the brand’s Blue Ribbon Sports heritage, but also from a passion for mountain utility, military styling and classic climbing apparel. Less destination minded and more focused on enjoying the journey, Nike ACG also remains known for their ability to connect with nature through an adaptive lens. Many of Nike ACG’s collections focus on a strive towards sustainable resourcing and are led by a goal of not only handling nature but protecting it too. The new ACG.07.KMTR is the first piece of footwear to emerge from Errolson Hugh’s work with Nike – with the exception of collaborations between Nike and his own label ACRONYM. Even this early in the relationship it’s evident that the imaginative streak that characterises the line will continue. The new model utilises a unique closure system of toggles and clips, while the multi-purpose durability can be seen with the use of ripstop fabric and a gusseted tongue.

Errolson’s experiences and style from ACRONYM gave ACG a significant boost with a young, modern, street- and techwear-obsessed culture,” says Gimbel, noting how a number of his friends were brought into the ACG fold following Hugh's reorientation of the line toward modern techwear. The early 1980s ushered in a new era of technology geared towards the outdoors, as hikers shed their heavy leather boots in favor of these new, lightweight designs. Alongside Nike, brands like Adidas and New Balance were eager to try their hand at a hiking silhouette. The latest instalment in Nike SB’s ACG footwear revival, the Nike SB Dunk High Pro ‘ACG Superdome’ takes its undoubted creative influence from the OG silhouette debuted by the All Conditions Gear subdivision in the ‘90s. Finding itself neatly placed alongside the skatewear label’s recent Nike SB Dunk Low ‘ACG Terra’ and the earlier Nike SB Dunk Low ‘ACG Caldera’, this latest high-top release pays noted homage to both courtside heritage and to yet another time honoured ACG favourite. Combining odes to courtside tradition with outdoor exploration, the Nike SB Dunk High Pro ‘ACG Superdome’ receives a contemporary, 1-1 colourway revision for 2021 that leaves no stone unturned when it comes to performative function and celebrated all-terrain comfort. With its All Conditions Gear heritage and its hardwood lineage, this high collared skate shoe features a premium, two tone cupsole enhanced with a classic circular underfoot tread, whilst the premium suede overlays and the supple grey leather uppers combine for a seasonal aesthetic that remains true to its OG aesthetic. Perforations across the toebox deliver enhanced ventilation across the forefoot, whilst the integrated Zoom Air unit delivers maximum cushioning and energy return in favour of its Air Max insoled sibling. Crisp white leather Swooshes across the side walls are styled in a vintage, pebbled leather finish, whilst the pops of pastel pink across the rear heel loop and custom insoles keep the profile’s 1990’s predecessor in mind. A recessed 9 eyelet lacing system secures the padded and meshed ‘Nike SB Dunk High Pro’ branded tongue in place across the natural arch of the foot, with its blue and pink embroidered detailing styled similarly to the ACG branded tongue of the debuting 1990 Air Super Dome.If you are unsuccessful in the draw the pre-authorisation will be voided and your funds released, it may take up to five working days before you see your funds available in your account again.

The pioneering work of designers like Hatfield and Fogg mean ACG has been at the cutting edge of Nike design development since the get-go. And with trail and performance outdoor wear gaining prominence within fashion and streetwear, the 2014 relaunch of Nike ACG as NikeLab ACG under ACRONYM head honcho Errolson Hugh was a prescient move. Olin envisioned the theme of the park to be the concept of time and location, and he shepherded the idea through a long series of public hearings. His efforts were successful and development of an observatory was included in the master plan for the park. Robert Anderson Workers prepare to lift the dome to the top of the observatory tower at Turner Farm. Many think of the Air Terra Humara from 1998 as an integral part of the ACG puzzle, and with good reason: alien-esque loops hold the laces in place, while the windows in the heel section give a small glimpse of the technology inside. It looks and behaves like a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Although not classified as an ACG release, I feel that the Air Terra Goatek (1999) fits the bill as well. With an outsole pattern based on the hooves of mountain goats, the Goatek amplified the manic jagged stylings of the Terra Humara and added a Zoom sole unit for extra comfort. The grey, yellow and blue colour scheme still looks clean.The original Lava Dome was an instant hit among Nike lovers, and it saw a revival again in the 90’s with rappers of the golden era and celebrities alike donning the trainer despite its outdoor intentions. Even comedian Jerry Seinfeld wore them! Telescopes in the observatory include an Astro-Physics 180-mm (7-inch) f/9 APO refractor, a Celestron C-11 f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope (SCT), and a Meade 14-inch f/10 SCT (in the RATO). The Analemma Society also plans to replace an existing 8-inch reflector with a 16-inch Meade Newtonian. The Jamestown commemorative sundial was installed in Observatory Park at Turner Farm in 2007. One thing that’s interesting to note, is that many of the original designs have aged particularly well. Shoes such as the Lava Dome and the Wildwood still look as fresh today as they did when they first launched. Colours, branding, materials, marketing… Everything was on-point. The shoe stayed in the Nike line until 1985 until it was superseded by other Nike trail designs. Different earthy makeups were released and different materials, including Cordura, were applied during its early lifespan. By 1987, Nike had seen the potential in a booming outdoor market and began planning their All Conditions Gear line. Nike also explored well beyond the realm of footwear, and with GORE-TEX now at its disposal the Oregon based giant manufactured everything from waterproof ski gear to windbreakers. By the time the 90’s rolled around, the outdoors was seemingly opening up as more of America’s middle class found themselves able to participate, sowing the seeds for ACG’s breakthrough success. In fact, according to Nike, ACG's stuff is now made by "keeping their eyes peeled for conditions that could inform their designs," and this now includes a rigorous round of product testing before being released to the public.

In the mid-90’s, ACG made a gradual, yet distinct pivot away from its bright, flamboyant image. Bold colors were replaced by muted tones on sleek garments, building the foundation for what would become the techwear we know today. The brand moved away from its explicit outdoor context, and directed its focus on the urban market. This era would eventually become known as the “Lungs” era, characterized by the safety orange triangles that resembled lungs and ultimately formed the new ACG logo. For many collectors of the brand, this era is considered a golden age of Nike design.By 1999, Nike’s trail designs were in vogue (literally in Vogue when they ran a lengthy feature on the Terra Humara) and these no-nonsense performance pieces were being twinned with Maharishi trousers on bleary-eyed B-listers clumsily exiting the Met Bar. Fittingly, the shoe that spawned this entire Nike genre was reissued that year and given a slight upgrade with the addition of air and an upgraded sole pattern. That the shoe was already at drinking age by that point is remarkable — even alongside brand-new designs, Lava Dome still looked relevant. Not even the patronage of Jamie Oliver at his laddish apex could sully it. The early 1980s ushered in new performance innovations for outdoor gear. GORE-TEX liners for shoes and a fresh breed of running shoe/boot hybrids entered the market. An appetite for lightweight hikers rather than the leather boots with their lead-like feel led to a lot of incredible designs. adidas — a longtime creator of boots, given their Bavarian roots — had created their Super Trekking model for Reinhold Messner in 1978 for his Everest ascent and New Balance would consult on the 1982’s Rainier boot for New Balance, having worn a pair of the brand’s (presumably CT) tennis shoes and been impressed by the comfort.