Cool Hunting

255 Reopens with More Air
Nike's iD Design Studio here in New York reopens today with the full AirMax collection. All seven models in the series will be available for customization using a combination of the standard colors and materials available at NIKEiD.com and some options unique to the studio. As always, Studio visits are by appointment only so enter the lottery here or start calling around to find...

Nike Trainer 1 Launch and Sketches
The original Air Trainer (above left) debuted 20 years ago, but Nike finally unveiled the long-awaited update last week. Designed for the rigors of training and preparing for competition, the new Nike Trainer 1 (above right) is the lightest cross-trainer I've tried. Inspired by world-class athletes like Bo Jackson, who played both Football and Baseball at an All-Star level, the Nike Trainer 1 is...

Zoom Stefan Janoski SB: Designer James Arizumi Interview and Sketches
One of the most well-respected pro skaters in the biz, Stefan Janoski finally got his own long-overdue shoe with Nike SB. In keeping with his relaxed, nonchalant skate style, the Zoom Janoski is a clean, comfortable and functional shoe. Nike's second signature model, it's a marked departure from their first—a Paul Rodriguez shoe which is more beefy and athletic-looking, again following P-Rod's skate style....

Rough Cut: Nike Sportswear x Maharam x Hella Jongerious 1 World AF1
We recently caught the unveiling of Nike Sportswear's new 1 World AF1, featuring Hella Jongerious-designed Maharam fabric, at design shop Moss in New York City. The interpretation of the AF1 introduces a sneaker constructed of 100% wool felt textile called "Layers." We caught up with Michael Maharam, Principal of Maharam, and Nike's Global Design Director Jesse Leyva to gather some insights and opinions on...