NIKE

Nike, the company with the timeless “just do it,” slogan, is a business that started out making running shoes in Oregon and is now one of the largest sports, shoe and fashion leaders in the world. They are still famous for their shoes, apparel and high priced sport celebrity endorsements.

Nike could be credited with the birth of the fashion sneaker culture thanks to the Michael Jordan shoe line called Air Jordans. Jordans are probably the most popular sneaker of all time. Despite Jordan's retirement from basketball, these shoes are still produced today and now there is an entire sneaker sub-culture of blogs and fashion websites where fans that celebrate these shoes can come together and discuss. These sites like Kicks on Fire started just blogging about nikes and have created an entire sneaker trend now.

In the US, Nike is most associated and talked about with basketball stars. But in countries like Europe and South America is it known for its endorsements for soccer stars and has fueled the soccer sub-culture with custom gear celebrated on sites like Footy Boots.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “NIKE”

• Nike (RED) Laces – Lace Up Save Lives

  
  badtofu.com — Authority: 121
  A few days ago, Nike CEO Mark Parker, as well as Bono and some of the world’s best soccer players, announced to the kick off of the “Lace Up. Save Lives” project. Nike and (RED) have teamed up to produce a of (RED) laces, which can be purchased from Nike online or at any Niketown for 4$ . All of the profits ...
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• Nike SB December 2009 Releases

  
  Sole Redemption — Authority: 533
  For this month, Nike is dropping generous SB collection which includes the following: The Top Ramen Dunk Low in Orange/White colorway, the collaborated Dunk by Skate Mental, the suede Dunk Low, the 100% Brown suede Bruin, the humble-looking Classic High, and the P-Rod III which is made up combined leather and mesh ...
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• Nike Sportswear Air Pegasus ‘89 Berlin Wall Detailed Pics

  
  KicksOnFire.com — Authority: 513
  We have been covering the Air Pegasus 89 Berlin Wall ’s since they were first announced and in continuing to do so we have some more pictures for you. The purple/black shoe has a historical theme represented by the cement feeling swoosh and the Berlin 89 on the heel tab but regardless of that context these are just ...
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• Talk to Landon and the USMNT Live

  
  LA Galaxy — Authority: 105
  NikeSoccer, via their Facebook page , will be hosting a live streaming discussion with the USMNT on Friday. The topic will be the World Cup draw which takes place at 12pm EST, 9am PST on Friday as well. You can follow the draw live as well on ESPNsoccernet .
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• Nike Zoom Hustle Supreme Quickstrike – Tony Parker

  
  KicksOnFire.com — Authority: 513
  Tony Parker is falling victim to the quickstrike syndrome very soon with his own Zoom Hustle Supreme. The shoe has a black/white upper with a 3M panel on the upper and his logo on the tongue completes the look. The performance shoe looks great and is available for purchase now but for how long we dont know… Via RMK
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• Nike Air Pegasus QS Berlin

  
  SMS- Sneaker Coverage You Can Count On — Authority: 445
  It seems like Berlin is killing the sneaker game silently.Here’s another pair of  Nike Air Pegasus that will drop in Berlin.This Berlin edition feature a black/grey/purple color scheme with leather, mesh, and suede uppers accompanied by a splatter swoosh.These drop tomorrow at Overkill Berlin . Related ...
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• Nike Hyperize Andre Iguodala PE

  
  KicksOnFire.com — Authority: 513
  Looks like Andre Iguodala has the next Hyperize PE to make it out the gate. The shoe features white patent leather  with black flywire and outsoles. Red accents pop up on the midsole, laces and swoosh lining and a cool AI design tags the tongue. Via Nicekicks
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• Nike Dunk Hi Supreme Spark Black Available

  
  KicksOnFire.com — Authority: 513
  The Nike Dunk Hi Supreme Spark Black is available for purchase at select retailers including  Allike. They have a wide rang of sizes available but you are responsible for figuring the conversion rate out. Regardless if you want em they are yours. Via  Allike
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• Nike SB x Fluff Magazine – Fluff SB Book

  
  Sneaker Files — Authority: 566
  Nike SB has hooked up with Dutch magazine, Fluff , to produce a special photobook that documents Nike’s European SB riders. Shot by a single photographer, the 600-page project will cover 19 European tours and 117 SB riders, making the book a rather comprehensive effort. With more information to be unveiled on ...
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• Nike Pro Combat Locker Exclusive Charity Auction

  
  NiceKicks.com - Online Magazine for sneaker news, history, & culture — Authority: 652
  Last week the Pro Combat Pack dropped from Nike, in beyond-exclusive fashion. To follow up the pack, Nike is hosting a charity-benefiting auction of an entire jersey set for each school. One of each of the ten teams who participated has their pack up for auction. The packs include a Pro Combat jersey, helmet, ...
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• The Berlin Wall Inspired Air Pegasus 89

  
  Sole Collector Sneaker Blog — Authority: 586
  words_Nick Engvall If you are old enough to remember watching the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago, the memory probably induces goosebumps. While just sitting in front of the television back in the winter of 1989 was moving to say the least, for residents of the Berlin, and Germany as a whole, must have been ...
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• The Tiger Woods Voicemail That Really Did Him In

  
  The Satirical Political Report — Authority: 539
  “DUDE, IF ANYONE CLAIMS THEY SLEPT WITH ‘TIGER,’  COULD YOU JUST SUCK IT UP AND TAKE THE HIT FOR ME?” “GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT!”
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• Nike x (RED) – Campaign Launch at Nike Harajuku Store

  
  Sneaker News - Air Jordan, Air Force 1, Air Max, Nike SB, Release Dates & more — Authority: 621
  It’s nothing new that Nike gives a helping hand to many organizations of a variety of benefits. Yesterday marked World AIDS Day, and Nike has now teamed up with (RED) for a “Lace Up. Save Lives” camapign. Like the LIVESTRONG bands, Nike has created red laces to sell with 100% of its proceeds to help in the ...
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• dope. x Sneaker Politics ‘Space Jam’ Tee

  
  Sneaker Obsession - Jordan Sneakers - SB Dunks - Custom Sneakers - AF1's and more — Authority: 547
  On Thursday, December 24th, Sneaker Politics , in collaboration with dope. , will be releasing the perfect tee to go along with the most highly anticipated release of the year, the Air Jordan 11 ‘Space Jam’ Retro. The black t-shirts features dope printed vertically down the front of the shirt in the same ...
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• Nike Blazer Mid ‘Mesh Pack’

  
  Sneaker Obsession - Jordan Sneakers - SB Dunks - Custom Sneakers - AF1's and more — Authority: 547
  As part of their Holiday 2009 Collection Nike has released the Mesh Pack consisting of three Nike Blazer Mids’s. Each of the Blazers , which come in red, pink and purple, feature tonal uppers with various materials used throughout. Some sort of mesh material is used on majority of the upper with leather on the ...
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• Nike Hyperize PE Andre Iguodala

  
  Sneaker Files — Authority: 566
  Nike has been- as expected- churning out Player Exclusives for the NBA players who trust the brand and company to help get them fully prepared for any given night’s basketball game. Basketball is a game that requires you to be both mentally and physically fit- from head to toe. With this Hyperize Player ...
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• Nike Sportswear & Livestrong Present: Stages 09 – Geoff McFetridge

  
  Highsnobiety.com — Authority: 738
  Click here to view the embedded video. As we’re sure you’re aware, Nike and Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong Foundation brought together an impressive list of artists for Stages 09 . After impressive shows in both New York and Paris, the exhibition has arrived at it’s final stop in Miami, for Art Basel 2009. ...
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• Nike SB Fluff Book – Releasing in December

  
  Sneaker News - Air Jordan, Air Force 1, Air Max, Nike SB, Release Dates & more — Authority: 621
  The European leg of Nike SB has joined forces with Dutch magazine Fluff for a special new book project. The 600-page book features an in-depth look at some of the finer moments from 19 different Nike SB tours from all around Europe. The book will feature shots of 117 different SB riders, all captured by one ...
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• Nike Sportswear Air Pegasus ‘89 “Berlin Wall”

  
  NiceKicks.com - Online Magazine for sneaker news, history, & culture — Authority: 652
  This year, we have spotted a plethora of Air Pegasus ‘89 colorways in honor of the shoe’s 20th year anniversary. 1989 was also the year that the Berlin Wall fell. Therefore, Nike Sportswear will top off all of the 2009-released Air Pegasus ’89s with one that is inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall. This ...
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• Nike Lunar Mariah ND

  
  Daily Drop - Fresh Squeezed Daily — Authority: 582
  Based on the original aesthetics of the Mariah, coupled with the new kid on the Nike technology block, Lunar Foam. With a full length Lunar Foam base, and a Mariah upper these will satisfy purists and tech junkies. They are also Nike+ compatible and thus a stylish way to help shed that turkey and pie sandwich that’s ...
  9 hours ago

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