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• Nike SB Paul Rodriguez 7

  In Gear, Shoes / 10 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The P-Rod signature series has become the figurehead in SB line from the brands ever growing skateboarding division. Becoming the first athlete to sign with Nike Skateboarding Paul believed in the quality product that hadn’t yet earned the respect of the community of skate. This was back in 2005, Nike since has become a master of the skateboarding craft, pushing footwear technology (such as the three-quarter Nike Lunarlon midsole, featured in the shoe) and skating to the forefront of the industry, signing top tier athletes like Stefan Janoski, Eric Koston and Shane O’Neill. The P-Rod 7 are set to release in the beginning of July. r

• Nike Air Trainer ’91 Pack Celebrates Bo Jackson

  In Gear, Shoes / 28 May 2013 / 0 comments

  

  On May 25, Nike released the Nike Air Trainer Max ’91 Bo Pack. Rendered in the signature Raiders black and silver, the design celebrates key elements of the Jackson’s monumental career. The sneaker was originally released in 1991, while Bo was in the heat of his monumental athletic career, almost single handedly putting cross training on the market. The sneaker features wolf grey reflective upper, the tonal straps read “Bo Knows” in reference to the seminal Nike campaign. The left heel features the Oakland Raiders logo while the right calls out Jackson’s iconic number 34. On the midsole, a newly designed shatter graphic references Jackson’s ability to break through barriers across any athletic encounter. The NFL Nike Game White Jersey with Jackson’s name and number on the back round out the pack.  

• Nike Unveils Calvin Johnson “Megatron” CJ81 ELITE Cleat

  In Gear / 13 May 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Megatron Johnson and Nike collaborated to create this high octane cleat combining dynamic natural motion engineering in the upper with a new lockdown support system and hybrid collar design for 360 degrees of explosive speed. Johnson, who has a background engineering and a scholarly pedigree was hands on in the making of this revolutionary cleat and we’re sure the logo, that mimics the Deceptacon icon from Transformers, as well. Nike took the time to understand exactly what I need in my cleats — from the way I move, to how much support I need, to the way it feels,” Johnson says. “My new CJ81 Elite TD cleat is built for hardcore performance and it looks amazing.”  

• Nike Lebron X MVP Edition First Look

  In Gear, Shoes / 7 May 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Nike has released photos commemorating LeBron on his fourth MVP title with colorways and designs of each style in the LEBRON X series, which James debuted in August 2012. The letters MVP are written up the shoe tongue and supposedly tell a story of the journey for james this past year. The vibrant colors and unique palette show the road from London to Miami. Lets be honest, the shoes look like Frankensneakers, but I’m sure the youngins will go crazy for these Cosby sweaters with a Nike Swoosh on them. James becomes only the second player to win four MVP titles in five years, joining the select group of four-time MVPs in the award’s 58-year history.To mark the historic honor, James is wearing this special edition shoe for the playoffs. The LEBRON X MVP shoe will be available in limited quantities at select retailers in North America and China soon.

• Nike Free 5.0 TR Jon “Bones” Jones Edition

  In Gear, Shoes / 19 April 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Nike has released a special edition of its Free 5.0 TR for UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Jon “Bones” Jones. The 5.0 TR are designed to give you a more flexible bi lateral movement with more freedom, because of it’s ultra build. It looks like an accent infared on the edges of the woven layers, which give the show a pop accent.  The shoes are set to release today at select Nike outlets. $105

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  Watch: An Extremely Nervous Ichiro Meets Michael Jordan in 1995

  In Baseball, Basketball, Sports / 5 March 2013 / 0 comments

  Here is grainy footage of a young 22-year-old Ichiro Suzuki getting some face time with Michael Jordan. Go ahead and drink in the combined greatness and combined awful fashion.

• Nike Air Max+ 2013

  In Gear, Nike, Shoes / 23 November 2012 / 0 comments

  

  The Nike Air Max line has been the pinnacle product of the company for over 20 years. The newest edition of the classic running shoe is lighter, more flexible and reengineered. Using Nike’s Flywire & Hyperfuse materials, they’ve constructed a lighter, yet more stable shoe for all walk of runners. The staple of timeless show construction meets contemporary innovation. Available January 2013

• Nike Running Wool Edition

  In BRAND, Gear, Nike / 13 November 2012 / 0 comments

  

  This season, Nike is releasing a line of wool running products to help you stay warm through the frigid bitch of winter. The one problem with this product is you wont be able to complain about not being able to run because its too cold. We’re patiently awaiting the release of their turtleneck and thin gold chain line.

• Honest Brands [14 Photos]

  In Art / 3 November 2012 / 0 comments

  

• Inside The Nike Graphic Studio Art Show 3.0 [25 HQ Photos]

  In Art / 20 October 2012 / 0 comments

  

   

• Nike: A Visual History of Sneakers

  In BRAND, Gear, Nike, Shoes / 3 August 2012 / 0 comments

  

  London based illustrator / designer / graphic artist, Stephen Cheetham is a major sneaker fan and has thus created a series of crisp graphics showing many of Nike’s most iconic shoes from the 70′s through the 2000′s. The graphic ranges from their original Cortez running shoe in 1971, through their Considered BB of 2007. The Nike swoosh is synonomous with creating the highest level of athletic shoes since the beginning of man kind. Right? Either way take a look at this neeto infographic of the worlds most popular brand through visuals.

• This Nike LanceStrong Commercial is Still My All-Time Favorite

  In Sports / 17 July 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Did he or didn’t he use steroids. We’ll probably never know but one thing is for certain, this Nike commercial of then 24-year-old Lance Armstrong‘s 1996 press conference announcing he has cancer and will be taking a break from cycling is just as powerful now as it was almost 16 years ago when it came out.

• Game on, World: Nike Commercial

  In Gear, Nike, Shoes / 5 July 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Nike’s new campaign titled “Game On, World” urges you to go outside and play. Run, hop skip and jump. Stay active and buy Nike everything, because it will help you jump over buildings.

• Nike Elite No Sew

  In BRAND, Gear, Nike, Shoes / 7 May 2012 / 1 comment

  

  Originally released in 1976, the Elite is one of Nike’s most popular runners ever due to its simple profile. and lightweight design. This SS12 reissue this ‘no sew’ version utilises Nike’s pressure welded seam technology, resulting in an extra clean silhouette. Nike will be releasing different runners using their new revolutionary “No Sew” technology in the coming months.

• Nike’s Special Edition Dirk Nowitzki Air Force 1 Bespoke

  In Basketball, Shoes / 4 May 2012 / 1 comment

  

• LeBron James Nike Air Force 1 High Premium

  In Basketball, Lebron James, Shoes / 20 April 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Nike and Lebron James partnership will hit an all-time high on April 28th with the latest iteration of these black on black AF1s that you can buy for $145.

• Nike Free Haven 3.0

  In Gear, Nike, Shoes / 6 April 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Nike has just released another gem in their “free” line of running shoes. Combining a barefoot-like feel and supportive fit, the Nike Free Haven Men’s Training Shoe delivers flexibility and traction for precise control at lightning speed.

• Nike ACG Backpack Concept

  In Bags, Gear / 3 April 2012 / 1 comment

  

  Here’s a concept ACG pack from Nike. Apparently they make more than just NFL uniforms.

• Top 10 Viral Sports Advertisements (Videos)

  In Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lebron James, Nike, Shoes, Sports, Television, Winter / 19 March 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Over the past few years, big brands have been featuring viral videos of professional sports figures accomplishing astounding feats during “down time” on a commercial set or just practicing their trade. While everyone knows the authenticity of these viral ads, it’s fun to imagine these athletes as the larger than life figures we once thought they were as children. Kobe Jumps Over Speeding Aston Martin- Nike Evan Longoria Saves Reporters Life- Gillette Micheal Vick Practice Field- Powerade LeBron’s Full Court Show- Powerade Hardest Hockey Shot- Samsung The Black Mamba Jumps a Pool of Snakes- Nike Van Persie Does The Ricochet Trick- Adidas Ball Girl- Gatorade Roger “William Tell” Federer- Gillette David Beckham Hits 3 Beach Bins- Pepsi

• Nike HTM Flyknit Collection

  In Gear, Shoes, Uncategorized / 27 February 2012 / 0 comments

  

  The shoe weighs in at a mere 5.6 ounces. One piece of seamless knit, weaved together to create the HTM Flyknit Racer. This brainchild of notorious Nike powerhouse collabs Hiroshi Fujiwara, Tinker Hatfield, Mark Parker is also 19% lighter than the Nike Zoom Streak 3, a top-tier marathon shoe worn by the first, second, and third-place finishers at the 2011 World Championships. Basically Nike has done it again.

• Lebron James Unveils NIKE+ for Basketball and Training Athletes [Photos + Video]

  In Basketball, BRAND, Lebron James, Nike, Sports / 22 February 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Nike today unveiled Nike+ Basketball and Nike+ Training, two new experiences connecting digitally enabled footwear with interactive mobile applications that together deliver a revolutionary sport experience. First unveiled for running products in 2006, NIKE+ has grown into a community of six million digitally connected athletes and is set to expand with the recent launch of the NIKE+ FuelBand, a wrist-based device designed to track everyday activity. The new Nike+ Basketball experience breaks down the user’s game to deliver information and measurement, which in turn provides motivation. Nike+ Basketball measures how high, how hard and how quick players play each game. Nike+ Training transforms a daily workout from a necessity to something fun. The experience fuses the appeal of gaming with high-intensity fitness to create the perfect training companion to a 24/7/365 lifestyle. The technology in both experiences utilizes a new Nike+ Pressure Sensor built into each shoe that collects information about the user’s movement and then wirelessly transmits data to their phone. It is then translated into different metrics delivering previously unknown information about either their workout or their game. NIKE, Inc. President & CEO Mark Parker unveiled the new NIKE+ technology at an event in New York attended by more »