Nike recently treated sneaker fans to the Air Raid Jungle Gym from 1993 (which we covered here at Sneakerjawns), and now we're getting the 2014 remake. The Air Raid brand has been building some steam this year with the Air Raid Low, Air Raid Jungle Gym, and Air Raid OG, and notably the Nike Air Max 1 featuring in the Live Together Play Together Pack with a Jungle Gym colorway. On top of that, the 90s silhouette is getting releases at the beginning of the year with the Air Raid 2014 remake and the Air Raid Ray Guns. The old silhouette is getting some attention from their makers, that is Nike, to give more variations to the classic style. The Nike Air Raid has much lore to it, designed by Tinker Hatfield as an outdoor counterpart to the Air Jordans, featured in commercials with Spike Lee, hence the Live Together Play Together ethos. The 2014 Black and White Air Raid is not as colorful as the jungle gym, but style doesn't always come with flare. Let's ...
Much hype has been around Adidas's NASA collaboration, producing the Ultra Boost DNA line. Ambitions in space highlights Adidas's forward thinking, their goal to make next generation sneakers. On the other hand, the three stripes company has been in business for a long, long time with a resume of classics as good as Nike and Reebok. The classic Adidas look will not die, apparently.
These kinds of sneakers remind us of the company's legacy and the simple aesthetic that made them popular back in the day. We're getting a double dose of nostalgia with the Adidas Orbit High and Low with both versions sporting a Velcro strap. The '84 sneakers have had some great years during that time period, the peak of it's popularity on the court.
Let's take a closer look at the Adidas Orbit High and the Adidas Orbit Low. With a 37 year history, this is classic adidas, built up with neutral colors. The white panels show some aging with the trefoil logo in grey on the side, with "adidas" beneath it. The usual three stripes take residence on the side paneling, this time in suede.
The Adidas Orbit will be available on March 20th at Adidas.com and partner retailers.