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”

• AG Raiders GTS Boots

  
  Killahbeez — Authority: 442
  Taking inspiration from the Nike Air Raid is a Japanese brand, AG ’s ‘ Raiders GTS Boot ‘.  The Air Raid was and still is a sneaker that broke necks since the early 90’s with its ‘x’ strap.  Now take that ‘x’ strap and revamp the entire sneaker with a vulcanized sole, metal eyelets as well as ...
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• TCU Presents New Uniforms for Mountain West Conference Match

  
  UwidoNews - Submitted news — Authority: 510
  TCU will be sporting new uniforms for its Mountain West Conference match-up against Utah in Fort Worth on Saturday.
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• Nike Dunk Low Premium SB Quickstrike “Orange Hemp”

  
  KIX-FILES — Authority: 527
  The original 420 “Hemp” Dunk SB from 2004 are now regarded as classics and with five years passing since their release, it seems like as good a time as any to bring the concept back for more. This version throws in more additional accent colors and also breaks up the color blocking with a combination of orange ...
  8 hours ago

• Nike Sportswear Dynasty High Quickstrike LE

  
  Hypebeast — Authority: 770
  A model that has slowly become more visible in Nike Sportswear’s footwear roster, the Dynasty High enjoys an all new Quickstrike LE release seen here. The shoe’s understated design comes courtesy of an all gray upper with all branding kept on the tonal tip as well with a gray Swoosh and print. Available now at ...
  8 hours ago

• Nike Dynasty High LE Quickstrike

  
  Rock Paper Scissors — Authority: 464
  Nike Dynasty High QK LE Quickstrike
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• New Nike

  
  Rock Paper Scissors — Authority: 464
  Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium
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• Nike Air Max 1 x Patta Chlorophyll

  
  Sole Redemption — Authority: 439
  This is the newest collaboration between Nike and the Amsterdam based sneaker shop that goes by the name Patta. This is the new Nike Air Max 1 x Patta Chlorophyll that features an excellent colorway, made up of chlorophyll canvas, gray nubuck and white mesh. Nike Air Max 1 x Patta Chlorophyll ...
  10 hours ago

• Nike Air Max 1 x Patta Chlorophyll

  
  kicks aholic: air jordan release dates nike air force 1 dunk sb bapes — Authority: 483
  Patta, the Amsterdam based sneaker shop has teamed up with Nike for this new Nike Air Max 1 x Patta Chlorophyll . This shoe will come with chlorophyll green canvas, gray nubuck and white mesh. [SoleRedemption] Nike Air Max 1 x Patta Chlorophyll Nike Air Max 1 x Patta Chlorophyll
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• Nike Air Max 90 Current Moire Electric Green

  
  Sole Redemption — Authority: 439
  We are very happy to see this new Nike Air Max 90 Current Moire Electric Green . The colorway on this one is fantastic, being predominantly black but with nice accents of green and blue. These are Nike+ compatible sneakers so you can enjoy your tunes on the go. Share This
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• Nike Air Max 90 Current Moire Electric Green

  
  kicks aholic: air jordan release dates nike air force 1 dunk sb bapes — Authority: 483
  Check out this new Nike Air Max 90 Current Moire Electric Green . It has an amazing design that is an absolute joy to behold. THis shoe will be Nike+ compatible and feature a black/green/blue colorway with a dot matrix-like design on the upper. [SoleRedemption]
  11 hours ago

• In Other News… Under Construction: Tiger Woods Crib

  
  TheOriginalWinger.com — Authority: 595
  Tiger Woods bought a massive piece property on Jupiter Island a couple years ago for almost $45 million.  Who knows how much the final price tag will come out for this one here. Take a look after the jump because that picture might just be the guest house. “I’m Tiger Woods” … Yeah right!! Ariel shot of the ...
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• Air Jordan 1 Phat Low

  
  SMS- Sneaker Coverage You Can Count On — Authority: 147
  The AJ1 invasion has not stoped. The beefed up skate version of the classic Air Jordan 1 low has just released in a black and white colorway. The sneaker’s material palette includes leather , patent leather and chenille, which is seen on the Swoosh. The sneaker’s  have already released in Japan at mita, ...
  12 hours ago

• Nike Auto Force 180 Holiday 2009 Release

  
  Sneaker Files — Authority: 540
  In September we brought you a look at a pair of the Nike Auto Force 180 that was VERY popular among many sneaker circles, most likely because of the classic black-red/white colorway it comes in. Now, we’re glad to show you a pair that might even attract more attention- because of its less conventional color ...
  12 hours ago

• Nike Auto Force 180 Holiday 2009 Release

  
  Sneaker Files — Authority: 540
  In September we brought you a look at a pair of the Nike Auto Force 180 that was VERY popular among many sneaker circles, most likely because of the classic black-red/white colorway it comes in. Now, we’re glad to show you a pair that might even attract more attention- because of its less conventional color ...
  12 hours ago

• Nike Auto Force 180 Holiday 2009 Release

  
  Sneaker Files — Authority: 540
  In September we brought you a look at a pair of the Nike Auto Force 180 that was VERY popular among many sneaker circles, most likely because of the classic black-red/white colorway it comes in. Now, we’re glad to show you a pair that might even attract more attention- because of its less conventional color ...
  12 hours ago

• Nike Auto Force 180

  
  Sole Redemption — Authority: 439
  Coming up in December is the most recognized Nike vulcanized which is the Auto Force 180 that took inspiration from the Nike Big Nike “Wolverine”. It uses a Black leather upper in a mixture of nubuck and patent leather with hints of Blue. The sneaker also utilized Yellow on the “180″ and “FORCE” branding ...
  13 hours ago

• Nike Air Max 90 Current Moire

  
  SMS- Sneaker Coverage You Can Count On — Authority: 147
  The Nike air moire was the first sneaker to come out with Nike plus technology that plugs in to your ipod.Since then, the sneaker has not attracted much attention until earlier this year when it was Fused with the Nike Air Max 90 Current in two simple colorways.Nike Sportswear is bringing back the hybrid next year ...
  14 hours ago

• Wearing new Nike Holiday, Serena Williams tops the 2009 WTA charts.

  
  Tennisidentity.com — Authority: 405
  Serena Williams recently claimed the prestigious 2009 end-of-year Sony Ericsson Championship title. She ends the year as the worlds number 1 female tennis player, both on-court and at the bank. In... Please visit our site for the rest of this post. Thank you!
  15 hours ago

• Nike Owns VT: Evaluating the Pro Combat Unis

  
  BallHype - Top NCAA Football News, Videos, and Blogs — Authority: 172
  Since my career at Virginia Tech began, which coincided with the Hokies induction into the ACC, Nike has decided to turn Merryman Athletic Center into a chemistry experiment for uniforms. Over that span of time, weve seen the newer piping uniforms, which were a standard for four years. Fight For Old DC posted 5 hours ...
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• Nike KD2

  
  NiceKicks.com - Online Magazine for sneaker news, history, & culture — Authority: 638
  The upcoming signature basketball sneakers, from Nike and Jordan Brand, have been receiving both positive and negative comments upon the arrival of detailed photos. Within the past couple of weeks, you have given us your two cents on the Zoom Kobe V and the Jordan CP3.III . Now, voice your opinion on the Nike KD2 ...
  16 hours ago

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