The Nike Air Zoom Generation “Vachetta Tan” Releases All-Star Weekend

Updated February 6th, 2017: The Nike Air Zoom Generation “Vachetta Tan” releases on February 10th, 2017 (KITH Exclusive), and globally on February 17-19th, 2017 for $175.

Nike is turning back the clock for All-Star Weekend with a “Wheat” inspired take on the Nike Air Zoom Generation retro. Sure, this isn’t the suede Timberland-inspired offering that turned heads during LeBron’s first NBA All-Star Weekend as a rookie, but the NikeLab take ups the ante through a premium monochromatic Vachetta Tan leather throughout featuring a new embossed Swoosh branding on the side panel.

The Nike Air Zoom Generation Vachetta Tan also features luxurious copper accents on the lace eyelets and protective toecap. We’re sure the same can be said about the heel, but in the first look, that feature is still covered by its new protective coating. So the good news is, Nike still plans on dropping a number of Zoom Generation retros. Do you think their move away from traditional colorways is a solid decision or do you miss the OG “Wheat” look that inspired this pair? Rumor has it that this offering could be a part of a larger Nike Sportswear pack featuring a Nike Air Foamposite Pro.

We’re still unsure about the exact date this Nike Zoom Generation Vachetta Tan will be releasing given the limited nature of the model, but you can expect select boutiques to start stocking them anytime between Thursday, February 16th, and Saturday, February 18th leading up to the NBA All-Star Game.

Source: SC