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Since last week, AKT!V outlets have already received their stocks of the
latest AND1 footwear for the 1st and 2nd quarter of 2013. For adults, three (3) new styles are now out
– the Master Mid (two colorways), Entourage Mid, and the Backlash Low (two colorways). The previously released Guardian Mid comes
out with another colorway, as well as the Orbit Mid (two more versions). For kids, two colorways of the Master Mid are
now also available.
Price point as
follows :
Men’s
- Master
Mid = Php 3,125
- White/Royal/Black
- White/Black/Varsity Red
- Entourage
Mid = Php 4,995
- Black/Royal/White
- Backlash
Low = Php 3,995
- Blue/Black/Imperial Blue
- Black/Navy Orange/White
- Guardian
Mid = Php 5,495 (new
colorway, previously released model)
- Orange/Shadow/White
- Orbit
Mid = Php 4,595 (new colorways, previously released
model)
- Black/Varsity Red/White
- White/Royal/Varsity Red
Kids’
- Master
Mid = Php 2,695
- White/Royal/Black
- Black/Black/Silver
In my honest
opinion, the Entourage Mid is the star of this latest drop. A performance shoe that combines comfort and weight reduction, this latest AND1 model has the
Hybrid Low-Sew tech and internal mesh to help cool the feet. Its unique L2G philosophy improves reflex,
quickens reaction, and amplifies performance while herringbone tread outsole
provides solid grip. The Entourage Mid
has already been previously featured in Shoe News back in October 2012
(click HERE for the blog article), with the upcoming 5 Elements Pack.
The Entourage Mid (upper right) sharing display space with the Guardian Mids.
The Backlash Low on the other hand seems to be
another postgame shoe that offers a breathable seamless upper design and mesh
tongue that increase coolness, while molded collar and asymmetrical toe design
add comfort and support. Don’t sleep on
the Master Mid though – its synthetic leather upper combined with quarter
molding and mesh tongue offers lightweight support and breathability. It also offers high quality sockliner and
airbag with internal web design in the heel to add increased comfort, support,
and shock absorption while multi-directional herringbone tread outsole enables
360° movement.
Backlash Low's two colorways.
For the young ballers, the one pair that sticks out is the all-black colorway of the Master Mid. Just in time for shopping in preparation for the new school year, this pair will look with any pair of PE shorts or jogging pants. Bonus points for the Master Mid as it also comes out in white/royal blue/black – a perfect choice for the young baller who wants to match his dad’s Master Mid in the same colorway.
Bottom row shows the Men's and Kid's sizing of the Master Mid.
Big
thanks to Relzbach Ventures/AKT!V partners (s/o to Joe Hook Up of Gola
Greenbelt) for the update on these new arrivals. Follow us on Twitter for up-to-the-minute
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