With social longevity that would make Elizabeth Hasselbeck jealous, the Nike Air Max 90 is still incredibly popular eighteen years after its entrance into the market at the beginning of the Gay Nineties. As 2008 comes to a close, the Swoosh recently dropped a white/turquoise/purple/black version of the shoe that’s emphasized by premium leathers and breathable mesh. The shoe is available now at the Kix-Files webstore.

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The high-rising Seck Mid earned stripes as an understated, yet incredibly functional shoe in Japan’s professional basketball leagues when the model released in the mid-’80s. As so often happens in our remixed and recycled culture, the Seck gained notoriety earlier this summer when it hit shelves in a menagerie of daring lifestyle color schemes. The sneaker will return in 2009 too, but in a more traditional, all-leather format. So far, a white/blue version and red/red/white coloway are scheduled for release. For more, please visit Onitsuka’s website.

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Hip-hop ain’t dead peoples, because Wu-Tang is FOREVER! Fila recently produced this “How to Rock” commercial, offering an inside look at the various ways you can lace and/or wear your Fila x Wu-Tang Weathertech boots. Featuring the sons of Wu members GZA, Power, and Masta Killa, the spot offers insight on how to look “cool” in the model. (After the word “swag” was mentioned, I stopped tuning in…) The three versions of the Wu-Tang Weathertech Boot are available exclusively at Finishline.com

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Perhpas a more appropriate title for this write-up would be, “It’s Nautical, Sir.” After all, the Nike Mad Jibe “Boat Dunk” transitions away from the juvenile-spirited products being churned out of “The Beav”, opting for a more sophisticated and refined look. Down below, the Mad Jibe offers up the ubiquitous Dunk midsole and all of the cushioning and tractional elements you’d expect to see in standard SB fare. Up top, the shoe incorporates a “boat moccasin” toebox, striped laces, and silver lace eyerings. The ankle collar is reinforced with buttery smooth leather, so feel free to abuse these as you so choose. Oh, and check the debossed Nike logo plastered along the middle panel. Intriguing, right? While there’s no release date for the Nike Mad Jibe Boat Dunk, we’ll be sure to update here when pricing information and store availability information surfaces. Via Dunk.com.cn

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Independent casual brand Visvim has gained serious credibility throughout the streetwear market for unbelievable quality and considerate designs. Coming in January of 2009, the Visvim Logan is a certainly a testament to the brand’s tried-and-true approach. Distinguished by a woven upper and a stitched and ribbed ankle collar, the Logan features a vulcanized midsole and should be available in blue and black at F.I.L. stores. The price however, is not considerate–expect to be dropping $400 to secure a pair! Via Hypebeast.

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Originally released in 1976, the Lawnship was the pinnacle of Onitsuka’s tennis department. Featuring technologies such as optimum traction (a modified herringbone outsole) and anti-slip control, the shoe’s rounded toe allowed for greater lateral movement on returns and serves. Simple and effective. (The “progression” of shoes and their correlating modifications and cushioning interfaces is amazing, isn’t it?) Expect to see the Lawnship sometime early on in 2009 in four colorways: red/red/white, yellow/green/lime green, white/grey/navy, and black/pumpkin orange/white. Via Sneaker Freaker.

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With a fully perforated suede upper, fat belly Swoosh, and beefy midsole, the Nike Star is reminiscent of the days of short shorts, long striped socks, and big hair. That’s a good thing I suppose, because the Star was a mainstay in the Nike’s hoops catalog in the mid-70s. The lowtop recently returned to the market in pink/lime and denim blue/light blue, which are perfect combinations for lawn bowling, dancing, texting weird messages to Captain Kluback late at night, or just about any other type of off-court activity. Both pairs are available now at Japanese retailer Flauge.

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