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Nike Reveals the New Epic React Flyknit
While fashion trends lean towards chunky, heavy-looking silhouettes these days, the actual performance world continues to take a different route. As running shoes are getting more and more lightweight, sole technology is all about not only perfecting the cushioning but also energy return. And the innovators, chemists, engineers and designers at Nike got together to work…
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How Dead Stock Rediscovered the Nike Air Force 1
Chris covers a huge variety of different kicks on his acclaimed Dead Stock Sneakerblog – and his personal taste is just as diverse. So while the German’s love for Air Force 1s isn’t exclusive, he’ll still appreciate a good pair at any time. Christopher, you’re not known for being a die-hard Air Force fan and…
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The Cultural Chameleon – 35 Years of Nike Air Force 1
The term “timeless” is often used for a lot of classic sneakers, but few live up to this title as much as the Air Force 1 does. Ask a random person with little knowledge of the culture to draw a sneaker for you and they might hit you with something that resembles this Swoosh staple.…
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Riccardo Tisci x NikeLab – “Victorious Minotaurs” Collection
Former Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci once again partners with Nike for a brand new basketball-inspired collection. This time around, the designer moves away from the ethnic style that was predominant on his previous works with Nike and instead draws inspiration from the evolution of sportswear and basketball in particular. “In the 90s, basketball players…
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Nike Releases Air Force 1 Upstep Premium Low “Bread & Butter” to Empower Women
Bread & Butter tradeshow in Berlin is about the latest trends in fashion, sneakers, and streetwear. But it’s also a forum to take a stand for social issues, like supporting women to fulfill their dreams. Showing commitment to the empowerment of women, Nike has created a special edition of the Air Force 1 Upstep Premium…
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Nike Kobe AD Mid “Mamba Mentality” Pack
As the inspiration for the third iteration of the Kobe AD shoe series, Kobe Bryant drew on the psychological effects of colors. True to its name, the Kobe AD Mid Mamba Mentality explores the relationship between colors and mental effects, including emotions. “It’s that infinite curiosity to want to be better, to figure things out,” said…
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Nike Introduces New Nike SNEAKRS App
Nike just introduced a brand-new way for sneaker heads to get to their hands on sought-after sneaker releases. The Nike SNEAKRS app is a one-stop sneaker store and enables users to access premium Nike sneakers from their mobile phone. The app provides a select range of Nike Sportswear, Nike SB, Nike Basketball and Nike Training for…
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Nike Air Trainer SC High “Auburn”
For another blast from the blast, the Swoosh is bringing back a cherished classic: Originally designed for pro athlete Bo Jackson, the Nike Air Trainer SC High “Auburn” is making a comeback into retail. The high-top silhouette packs serious 1990s flavor in an “Auburn” colorway loosely inspired by Bo Jackson’s time as a college athlete…
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Numbers Edition x Nike SB Blazer Low AC is Out Now
If you’re a pro skateboarder starting your own board company, it really helps when your shoe sponsor happens to be Nike SB. That’s why Eric Koston and Guy Mariano’s new deck brand Numbers Edition is coming out the gate swinging with an exclusive Nike SB collab. Released today, the Numbers Brand x Nike SB Collab…
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Nike Releases Air Max-Inspired Soccer Pack
Everyone knows that professional basketball players are major sneakerheads, but as it turns out, soccer players share the passion for kicks as well. In his Sneakers interview, Bayern Munich’s Mats Hummels already revealed his inner shoe nerd. And last year, FC Barcelona’s mega star Neymar even got a chance to design his own Air Jordan 5…