Release Date: Fila ’96 “Olympic”
Filas run in the retro race has been led primarily by the re-emergence of both the Fila Stackhouse and Fila ’96. Though Grant Hill recently announced his retirement from the game of basketball, his legacy will live own in the form of his signature Fila kicks.
Slated to release on August 1st will be the arrival of the “Olympic” Fila ’96. This shoe, formaly known known as the Fila Grant Hill II, will be sporting a crisp white leather upper atop a navy blue outsole that is topped off with a nice dash of white paint speckle.
Just in case you were wondering, this pair of Fila ’96 were created in an effort to commemorate Grant Hill’s gold medal which he won during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
Keep reading after the jump to get a better look at this upcoming pair of “Olympic” kicks and be sure to let us know if these will find their way into your summer rotation.
Asics Women’s Gel-Kayano 18 USA Olympic Edition Running Shoe, White/Red/Blue, 6.5 M US
Asics Women’s Gel-Kayano 18 USA Olympic Edition Running Shoe, White/Red/Blue, 6.5 M US
Asics Gel-Kayano 18 Special USA Edition Summer Olympics 2012 Running Shoe. The 18th version of this legendary running shoe features significantly decreased weight while maintaining the classic ride, comfort and stability that has made the ASICS® GEL-Kayano® an icon. Open mesh upper offers breathability to help keep the foot cool. Personal Heel FitTM (PHF) is a two layer memory foam lining in the heel collar which creates a personalized fit. ComforDryTM Sockliner is made from an antibacterial material that not only reduces odor and moisture, but also provides additional cushioning. Biomorphic Fit® is stretch material strategically placed on the upper to help reduce buckling and the potential for irritation. Rearfoot and forefoot GEL® Cushioning System attenuates shock. Solyte® midsole is very light for the level of cushioning and durability it delivers. Guidance Line is a vertical flex groove component of I.G.S.® and is primarily articulated in the forefoot to improve gait efficiency. DuoMax® Support System is located in the medial midfoot and is a dual-density material that is designed to reduce excess pronation. Space Trusstic System® is located at the bottom of the midsole and is a gender specific midfoot unit that controls midsole deformation which allows for natural foot movement while stabilizing the midfoot of the shoe. Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.®) enhances the foot’s natural gait. ASICS High Abrasion Rubber® (AHAR) is located in the heel and is a carbon rubber that offers exceptional durability. DuraSponge® is located in the forefoot and delivers cushioning, responsiveness and flexibility. Removable insole.
Price:$ 324.95BUY IT NOW
Asics Women’s Gel-Kayano 18 USA Olympic Edition Running Shoe, White/Red/Blue, 7 M US
Asics Women’s Gel-Kayano 18 USA Olympic Edition Running Shoe, White/Red/Blue, 7 M US
Asics Gel-Kayano 18 Special USA Edition Summer Olympics 2012 Running Shoe. The 18th version of this legendary running shoe features significantly decreased weight while maintaining the classic ride, comfort and stability that has made the ASICS® GEL-Kayano® an icon. Open mesh upper offers breathability to help keep the foot cool. Personal Heel FitTM (PHF) is a two layer memory foam lining in the heel collar which creates a personalized fit. ComforDryTM Sockliner is made from an antibacterial material that not only reduces odor and moisture, but also provides additional cushioning. Biomorphic Fit® is stretch material strategically placed on the upper to help reduce buckling and the potential for irritation. Rearfoot and forefoot GEL® Cushioning System attenuates shock. Solyte® midsole is very light for the level of cushioning and durability it delivers. Guidance Line is a vertical flex groove component of I.G.S.® and is primarily articulated in the forefoot to improve gait efficiency. DuoMax® Support System is located in the medial midfoot and is a dual-density material that is designed to reduce excess pronation. Space Trusstic System® is located at the bottom of the midsole and is a gender specific midfoot unit that controls midsole deformation which allows for natural foot movement while stabilizing the midfoot of the shoe. Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.®) enhances the foot’s natural gait. ASICS High Abrasion Rubber® (AHAR) is located in the heel and is a carbon rubber that offers exceptional durability. DuraSponge® is located in the forefoot and delivers cushioning, responsiveness and flexibility. Removable insole.
Price:$ 325.00BUY IT NOW
Reebok Kamikaze II (2) ‘Olympic’ – First Look
The Reebok Kamikaze II (2) has taken the sneaker world by storm. Many releases have been announced, and today we are seeing a new colorway of this famous shoe. In Spring 2013, the ‘Olympic’ colorway will be releasing. The shoe is based from Shawn Kemp’s Dream Team II in 1994. They feature a White base with Red and Navy Blue throughout the shoe.
Sheriff&Cherry G11 Olympic Sunglasses
Produced in a Croatian factory that was established in 1948, Sheriff&Cherry have been re-creating classic designs from the mid ’60s to late ’80s since the company’s first collection in the summer of 2012. Using silver nickel and injected acetate for its frames, Sheriff&Cherry are focused on offering customers not only contemporary styling, but also high-quality product thanks to the use of 400 UV-protected organic lenses. New from Sheriff&Cherry are the G11 Olympics which combine the styling of both a classic wayfarer and cateye to create a new frame design. With a colorway featuring bright red, green, yellow, blue and black, the G11 Olympic Sunglasses represent the tones of the Olympic rings and are finished with silver accents on the arms. The G11 Olympics are a true testament to the Sheriff&Cherry ideal to create sunglasses that are classic and functional, yet individual and fun. Available now at oki-ni, the G11 Olympic Sunglasses are priced at £75 GBP (approximately 0 USD).
The Grand Olympic by Theo Ehret Exhibition Highlights Some of Boxing & Wrestling’s Greatest Moments
The historic Kim Sing Theatre in downtown Los Angeles is set to host The Grand Olympic: The Photography of Theo Ehret, an exhibition of Theo Ehret‘s boxing and wrestling photography. Sadly, Ehret passed away this summer but the photographer’s storied career saw him serve 20 years as the staff photographer at the Grand Olympic Auditorium. Working from there the 1960′s to the 80′s Ehret was witness to fights involving Muhammad Ali, Andre the Giant, Sonny Liston and Mill Mascaras just to name a few. Ehret’s black and white images manage to capture both the spectacle of the events and the larger-than-life characters involved and serve as an important document of the social fabric of the Los Angeles from that time period. Sponsored by Geneva Sound Systems and 722 Figueroa, the exhibition will open on November 15 and run until the 30th.
Kim Sing Theatre
718 North Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States
Rio 2016 Olympic Typeface
The official typeface of the 2016 Olympic games to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been unveiled by the International Olympic Committee. Designed by Dalton Maag, the typeface has been created to reflect the movement of the athletes as well as the shape and form of some of Brazil’sfamous geological and architectural landmarks. It also represents the games’ mission of ‘harmonious diversity’.
