New colorways for the And1 Release Mid are now out

[Shoe News - 11.25.11] - New colorways for the And1 Release Mid are now out

Inks & Images: FLASH
Official Images: And1.com

A full month after I posted the local drop of the And1 Release Mid (October 25 article, please click HERE), two new colorways have just been made available to local retail. Joining the White/Black/Red CW, both the White/White and Black/Black Release Mids are sold for Php 3295 a pair.

I’m reposting a Youtube video that Zappos has uploaded, and it shows the features, tech, and feel of the Release Mid (in the all-black CW - click HERE for the video). More images below, in-store shots were taken from the And1/Akt!v store in Glorietta 4.

The ME8 Empire Mid in RED is EN FUEGO!

[Shoe News – 11.8.11] - The ME8 Empire Mid in RED is EN FUEGO!

Inks & Images: FLASH

And1 Ph’s 8th of November article features the ME8 Empire Mid and its latest colorway to be locally released. I’ve actually previously posted a write-up about the And1 ME8 Empire Mid already from Monta Ellis’ signature line (click HERE for that post), and just recently, a red/white colorway of said silhouette has now reached Philippine retail.

Retailing for Php 5995, this new colorway now features a micro-fiber/suede material that joins the mesh upper that is designed to be “breathable, lightweight, and durable”. This red pair is to be used with utmost care outdoors. Suede is a pain in the a$$ to clean in case it gets wet and muddied, and if used for ballin’ outdoors, it would most certainly likely to get scruff marks as compared to its other TPU-topped releases (white/white/silver and black/black/gold). At first, I was so hyped up to cop a pair of red Empire Mids by Christmas season..but looks like I might have to give it some more consideration because of the upper suede material.

Still, using this lightweight pair for hooping is a huge advantage on the hardwood. You can get more than ample ankle support and cushioning because of its TPU cage (read: lateral stability), and you might want to consider changing its laces to pure white to give it more of a two-toned look (not to mention breaking the monotony of a pure red shoe with a barely visible white sole). Imagine slashing thru the opposing defenses in a pair of red shoes, and exploding to the hoop for a quick deuce or stopping on a dime for a pull up jumper. Yep, just like how Monta would.

Counterkicks also dropped an article about this colorway, check it out by clicking HERE.

So far there are already three CWs of the And1 ME8 Empire Mid available locally. Start building your empire NOW.

(Monta Ellis and the And1 ME8 Empire Mid grace the cover of Kicks #14 by SLAM Magazine)

The latest Rocket 2.0 Mid CW has just landed

[Shoe News - 11.7.11] - The Latest Rocket 2.0 Mid CW has just landed

Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls
Images: ManelSanchez.com, & FLASH (in-store shots)

Previous colorways of the And1 Rocket 2.0 Mid has been considerably been moving well locally, but the latest CW of White/White is just too good to pass up.

Curiously, the latest And1 Rocket 2.0 Mid at pure white CW still retails slightly higher than its previously released versions. I’m not exactly sure if it will follow the sale price of the four previous colorways (White/Red/Black, all black, White/Black/White, and White/Silver/Black), but the SRP for the white-out Rocket 2.0 Mid is at Php 2995.

My personal take, these new whiteout Rocket 2.0’s are not only good for ballin’, but can also double up as kicks that you can just use for chilling or malling around. I would hesitate using it outdoors though, given it’s pure white finish, but I won’t mind using a pair if I play in an indoor gym.

Chill (Marco Domingo) and Li’l Wizard (Nino Ventura) of the Flip Ballaz (look them up in Facebook, or check out their Youtube channel at flipballaztv) are using the Rocket 2.0 Mids in their latest mixtapes (check the white/red/blacks), and it might not be long before they start using the whiteouts soon. These are now available at your nearest And1 retail store. Time for lift-off.