We gave you a preview of Nike’s 2009 running collection including the Nike Twilight a while ago and we now have new information and detailed pictures of the pair. Referred to as the Nike Twilight, the pair shown above is a hybrid between three of Nike’s greatest running sneakers—the Nike Air Triax Structure, the Nike Air Max Stab, and the Nike Air Pegasus. That’s right, 2009 will bring further development of the “love it or hate it” concept of combining multiple sneakers into one and referring to the product as a hybrid. The Nike Twilight yields a mesh toebox, rubber outsole, and leather accents.  You can expect for these to drop at your local Nike retailers in Spring 2009. Via BKRW.

Drop a comment and let us know what you think of the hybrid concept and if you think Nike is taking it too far.

Combining two sneaker models in attemps to create an updated product has become a disturbingly prevalent trend of the sneaker industry over the past couple of years. Some call it a lack of creativity and others are overjoyed by the fact that they can find their two favorite sneakers in one pair. Referred to as hybrids or fusions, the Nike Alphalution & Nike Sharkalaid are two Nike Basketball sneakers that will release in 2009. The Nike Alphalution is the product of the combination between the Nike Alpha Force and the Nike Air Revolution. The Sharkalaid is the hybrid between the Nike Air Shake and the Nike Air Raid, two of the elite outdoor basketball sneakers ever produeced by Nike. The Nike Alphalution features a clear air bubble under the heel and a strap on top of the laces in order to provide comfort and support. On the other hand, the Nike Sharkalaid includes a rubber outsole and two straps which provide players with the traction and flexibility needed to play on outdoor courts. The Nike Alphalution will retail for $100 and the Sharkalid for $88. Both models are expected to release in Summer of 2009. Via NT.