This version of the popular Nike Flyknit Trainer has a black Flyknit and Flywire upper with black medial and lateral side branding as well as that on the tongue. This tonal upper sits atop a white midsole and a black rubber outsole finishes off this simple, yet effective design. This Flyknit Trainer is expected to release soon at nike.com and select Nike Sportswear retailers. Nike Flyknit Trainer AH8396-007 $150
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“Solar Red”Nike Air Max 95 Release Date
Nike is releasing a solar red colorway of the iconic Air Max 95. This shoe is outfitted in hues of white, solar red, granite and dust. The topmost mesh layer of the upper is white and then it fades into various shades of grey in classic 95 fashion. Solar red is seen on the lace loops, tongue, insole, heel Swoosh, inside the Air Max units and on the outsole. The “solar red” Air Max 95 is scheduled for a July 19th release at select Nike Sportswear retailers. The sticker price…
Read MoreWhite/Black Hyperdunk X to release soon
This white/black colorway is from the lineup of the soon to be released Hyperdunk X, which is the tenth edition of storied basketball shoe. This colorway is rather straightforward, featuring a white woven upper broken up by black detailing present on the tongue, inner lining and rear pull tab. The upper’s aesthetic is completed by a debossed “HD” on the heel. The white midsole sits atop a white outsole with cut outs showing the heel and forefoot Zoom Air units. This Hyperdunk X is to release in August at nike.com…
Read MoreMaking A Difference: Nike and Portland Trailblazers engage in joint effort to restore Portland’s public bball courts
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.
Read MoreRoger Federer signs $300 million deal with Uniqlo
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…
Read MoreNike to produce line of performance sneakers for children
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…
Read MoreNike gives the Golden State Warriors special Epic React Flyknit shoes
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…
Read MoreNike to assume Under Armour’s 2020 MLB Uniform Deal
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…
Read More“SVSM” Nike Air Zoom Generation rumored for May release
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…
Read MoreNike signs Shaquem Griffin to endorsement deal
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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