If you don't already know who DJCK (aka DJ Clark Kent) is you've probably been living under a rock for quite some time. DJ Clark Kent is a pioneer in the hip hop game whose accomplished a ton of great things. There have been so many it's difficult to cite them all here (google this man and you'll see!). Besides DJCK's accomplishments in hip hop, he's also known to many in the sneaker world as an OG. DJCK has been featured in a number of articles and documentaries documenting his affinity for sneakers (more specifically Nike AF1s). Not only is he known as a member of the infamous ATF sneaker crew, his personal collection of kicks is second to none.
In 2008, Nike commissioned DJCK to help design a limited quickstrike pack entitled the "112" pack. The retail "112" pack focused on a number of Nike's "One" models such as the Air Max 1, Air Trainer 1 and of course the Air Force 1. The pack featured a predominantly 3M and black nubuck upper with neon and elephant print accents. All three pairs also featured a neon outsole with matching laces.
Everyone already knew DJCK was crazy in the sneakergame but I don't think everyone knew how crazy his designs would be. Due to the crazy success of the pack, DJCK has continued to design a number of other Nike models under this makeup (i.e. AF25 lows, Lebron VII, Air Trainer SC 2010). Unfortunately many of these pairs have never seen the light of day in stores and are normally reserved to a select few within his inner circle.
I've been very fortunate to be able to get my hands on a pair of the Air Max 1 from this pack and I must say they do not disappoint. The 112's never released in Toronto so I had to grab my pair from the 'bay and paid a pretty penny.
Will we ever see another release from the 112 family in stores? Let's hope so!
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