This story from nba.com highlights how Nike and the Portland Trailblazers have joined forces to give back to both the community and the game of basketball.
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Tennis legend Roger Federer has signed an endorsement deal with Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo, ending his 24-year relationship with Nike. His deal with the Beaverton, Oregon based athletic sportswear giant ended March1 of this year; Nike had an opportunity to match but they declined. He showed up Monday for his Wimbledon first round match decked out in Uniqlo gear from head to ankle- he was rocking Nike shoes during the match. ESPN reported the deal was worth over $300 million guaranteed over the next 10 years. A provision in the…
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As children’s shoes are typically scaled down versions of their adult counterparts, factors such as comfort and performance are normally compromised to a large degree in the production of these shoes. Nike decided to address the issue and that has led to them creating their innovative Future Series, which is designed specifically for the comport and performance needs of the young athlete. The line was the result of movement specialists in the Nike Sports Research Lab (NSRL) working with children and realizing that children have different movements angles, are primarily…
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It’s good to be the champs. Nike gave the Golden State Warriors players and members organization special pair of their Epic React Flyknit sneakers. These special edition kicks features a white Flyknit upper with sections of black on the toebox and medial sides of the upper and is accented with golden branding on the swoosh and on the heel clip and completed with a hang tag of the Larry O’Brien championship trophy. A white react midsole with a clear outsole rounds out the shoe’s aesthetic. The 37 pairs were only…
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The rich get richer. NIke currently has uniform deals with the NBA and the NFL and according to a Sports Business Journal report, the Beaverton, Oregon based sports giant is closing in on the completion of an agreement to take over Under Armour’s upcoming Major League Baseball uniform contract. UA inked a ten-year deal in 2016 to become the official supplier of on-field unis for Major League. In 2017 the agreement was moved up to 2019, but in mid-April the date was again altered, this time to 2020. By no…
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Since images of it surfaced over a decade ago, the “SVSM” colorway of the Air Zoom Generation has been a highly coveted PE. Produced for the basketball team of Lebron James’ high school St. Vincent St. Mary, the sneaker features a white leather upper with a green that wraps the heel on both the medial and lateral sides. Gold accents are present on the front “bumper”, top two lace holds and tongue logos. A white stitched, gold bordered “SVSM” on the heel completes this shoes look. According to zsneakerheadz, the…
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Friday, Nike and former UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin agreed on an endorsement deal. The 2016 American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year racked up 166 total tackles and 18.5 sacks over his last two years at Central Florida. Never doubt heart. Excited to announce I'm joining the @usnikefootball fam. Let's work! #againstallodds pic.twitter.com/kyW9Dhaw1O — shaquem griffin (@Shaquemgriffin) April 27, 2018 Griffin, who has only one hand, has seen his stock significantly rising over the course of the pre-draft process. He posted a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash, knocked out…
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The “All-Star” Nike Foamposite comes with removable Swoosh and heel logos, giving the wearer a hint of customization. The shoe features a white Foamposite upper that is only broken up by hints of black on the small lateral forefoot swoosh, tongue, heel pull tabs, and heel branding. A white translucent outsole finishes the look of this shoe. The “All-Star” Nike Air Foamposite One is scheduled to release February 16, 2018 at select retailers. The sticker price is set at $250.
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This KD 10 is inspired by the “Royal” colorway of theNike Air Foamposite One. Although there is no actual Foamposite present on the shoe, the sneaker does draw its lines and color blocking from that iconic shoe. The pinstripe detailing on the Foamposite One’s tongue tab and heel tabs have also found their way onto this shoe. The clear rubber outsole rounds out the aesthetic of this sneaker. The KD 10 LE is set to drop in children sizing February 8, 2018 at select Nike basketball retail venues. The sticker…
Read MoreToday images have surfaced of Paul George’s second signature shoe, the PG2. The shoe’s black and blue upper is comprised of a reinforced forefoot mesh with a midfoot suede overlay that wraps around the heel. Nike branding appears on the lateral forefoot and on the midsole and George’s logo appears on the tongue. The black midsole is atop an orange and white patterned outsole. These are expected for an early February 2018 release. Nike PG2 “OKC Home” February 2018 $110 *images via oklai19
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