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 Air Max ST 2010 Spring Preview

  
  Uristocrat: Philadelphia, Sneakers, and Streetwear — Authority: 451
  The Nike Air Max ST gets done up in the retro Air Max colorway for its Spring 2010 release. The sneakers feature a suede/mes grey upper with orange and purple details.
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• Undefeated x LIVESTRONG x Nike Air Force 1 Supreme – ONYOURBIKEKID

  
  Uristocrat: Philadelphia, Sneakers, and Streetwear — Authority: 451
  Livestong releases another sneaker and this time it takes  takes inspiration from the “onyourfeetkid” Air Force 1 model with Undefeated . The sneaker incorporates the “shemagh” pattern on the forefoot in tonal black and gray as well as thick bands of piping of black allow the pattern to be broken up enough ...
  4 hours ago

• Nike Terminator High Supreme QS Matagi

  
  Sole Sirius — Authority: 145
  The Nike Terminator High Supreme QS is part of this year’s Matagi Pack. The shoe is lined with fur, which makes it perfect for the cold days in winter. The Upper  of the Terminator High Supreme  is made of different materials like canvas, fur and suede leather. The shoes inspiration actually comes from the ...
  5 hours ago

• Air Jordan Force VIII (AJF 8)

  
  Uristocrat: Philadelphia, Sneakers, and Streetwear — Authority: 451
  The travesty known as the Air Jordan Fusion series continues with this Air Jordan Force VIII (AJF sneaker. This version is not as bad as the AJF 13 but it does still take away from the original Air Jordan 8. These sneakers will not be available until Spring 2010 so comment and let me know what you think of these ...
  5 hours ago

• Nike Zoom Kobe IV – Beijing to Finals

  
  SMS- Sneaker Coverage You Can Count On — Authority: 147
  Here is another special edition of the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 and will probably be the last. All of this is for Kobe Bryant, who got his fourth NBA championship ring after his first obtaining of Gold medal in Beijing Olympic Games. So Nike specially launched a pair of Zoom Kobe IV “Beijing to Finals-BJ2F” limited ...
  6 hours ago

• The DJ AM Charity Sneaker Auction

  
  SMS- Sneaker Coverage You Can Count On — Authority: 147
  This is something special that has been put together to keep DJ AM legacy some what alive. DJ AM had been collecting sneakers for almost 10 years (over 900 pairs) and he was known in the sneaker world for his knowledge of the culture. The DJ AM Memorial Fund has gotten together with eBay, Deckstar and Undefeated to ...
  6 hours ago

• Wednesdays Run...A Bit Late

  
  the17thman — Authority: 99
  I almost forgot to post this.  Wednesday night I headed over to the Nike store at the Grove to go running with the Run Club.  This was the last training run for tomorrows Run For Her 5K .  Not that I need to train to run a 5K but running with a group forces me to go faster then I do on my own.  Then again when I ...
  6 hours ago

• Nike SFB (Special Forces Boot) – Triple Black

  
  Sneaker News - Air Jordan, Air Force 1, Air Max, Nike SB, Release Dates & more — Authority: 634
  The Nike SFB (Special Forces Boot) was created to be pretty much indestructable, so it’s only natural to see it manifesting in a bunch of new colourways.  Hiroshi Fujiwara proved how dope it can look in all black, but instead of his midtop ‘chukka’, this pair takes colourless nylon and shiny leather halfway ...
  7 hours ago

• Patta 5th Anniversary x Nike Sportswear Air Max 1 QS

  
  KIX-FILES — Authority: 527
  Nike and Netherlands-based sneaker boutique Patta again bring some Quickstrike heat in Netherlands’ favourite running model Air Max 1. A classic feel similar to the original red and blue Air Max 1 models is achieved through the use of white mesh on the toe, heel collar, and sole that pairs seamlessly with the gray ...
  7 hours ago

• Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro Zinc

  
  Hypebeast — Authority: 771
  Here is the latest colourway of the initial Jordan brand sneaker, the Nike Air Jordan 1 (retro version of course). The shoe features an entirely shiny-metallic-zinc patent leather upper, white midsole and grey outersole, laces and branded tongue tag. A literally glistening new take, on an old classic. The shoe is ...
  7 hours ago

• resn release day

  
  homebase610.com — Authority: 129
  Today got started early.  My homie (and upcoming local emcee) Joe Stylez texted this morning with an update on the line situation. Sorry guys- I slept in.  I did feel bad but I couldn’t open anyway- my employees wouldn’t have been at the shop yet anyway. So after dragging myself out of bed I sat down ...
  8 hours ago

• Nike Doernbecher Freestyle Collection Available Now

  
  KixandtheCity.com - An Online Magazine Dedicated to Sneaker Culture — Authority: 510
  The Nike Doernbecher Freestyle Collection is available now on [ NikeTown.com ]. The Nike Doernbecher Freestyle collection features six sneakers that were each designed by patients at the Doernbecher Childrens Hospital. The collection includes Mollys Nike Shox NZ, Makaylas Nike Dunk High Skinny, Annas Nike Air Max ...
  8 hours ago

• Nike Air Trainer 1 – White – University Blue – Sample

  
  Sneaker News - Air Jordan, Air Force 1, Air Max, Nike SB, Release Dates & more — Authority: 634
  When a shoe you’re looking forward to doesn’t make it to retail for some reason, it can be among the worst feelings a sneakerhead can ever feel.  Then again, there is an undeniable silver lining, especially for those with size 9 feet: samples are, by definition, rare , and let you expand your collection and/or ...
  10 hours ago

• Vital to the Core

  
  Vault — Authority: 137
  Lance Armstrong has invited us and all of you to a special event called STAGES.  STAGES is a unique celebration of human potential inspired by Lance and dedicated to the fight against cancer.  The event is going on right now until November 21st, and you can come on down either Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm-6pm.  ...
  10 hours ago

• Nike Air Force 1 Low Bespoke by Montonari Mikiya

  
  Sneaker News - Air Jordan, Air Force 1, Air Max, Nike SB, Release Dates & more — Authority: 634
  The latest Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke is so shiny and slick looking, people will either think they’re wet or covered in lacquer.  Designed by Montonari Mikiya, these Bespokes use a black mix of shiny croc leather, patent leather, plus nubuck on the tongue and a Loopwheeler fleece lining.  The rear croc sections ...
  11 hours ago

• Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High Metallic Zinc Patent

  
  KIX-FILES — Authority: 527
  Two days ago we introduced the Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High Dark Obsidian Patent Leather , here is another colorway in the same patent pack. The shoe features full and shiny metallic zinc (similar to champagne color) patent leather upper. It comes with white mid-sole and shadow grey outer sole. Looking great with ...
  11 hours ago

• A Closer Look at Nike Pro-Combat FSU

  
  Friends of the Program — Authority: 598
  As you can see by the comment section in our post on Nike’s Pro-Combat line , there is A LOT of interest in the launch. And to give each take a fare shake we’ll try to feature the uniforms as Nike releases Hi-Res previews on the program’s 10 teams. Here we have Bobby Bowden (or is it Jimbo Fisher)’s Florida ...
  11 hours ago

• Marcus Jordan Causes UCF to Lose Adidas Basketball Contract

  
  Nike Air Force Ones Shoes & Air Jordan Shoes at Myairshoes.com — Authority: 148
  If you haven’t heard the news about Marcus Jordan refusing to wear Adidas basketball shoes that almost caused the University of Central Florida to loose their six years $3M basketball contract with Adidas. Yep, Marcus Jordan refused to wear Adidas basketball sneakers as part of their contract deal because he opted ...
  11 hours ago

• Air Force Friday: Varsity Red/White

  
  Nike Air Force Ones Shoes & Air Jordan Shoes at Myairshoes.com — Authority: 148
  I definitely love the new Air Force Friday in Varsity White and Red colorway. I am millions of women will feel the same way with this new colorway sneaker model. Big Nike deserves all the credit in the world for making such gloriously beautiful shoe with such great quality materials. The Nike all red canvas Upper ...
  11 hours ago

• Nike 2009 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection

  
  Uristocrat: Philadelphia, Sneakers, and Streetwear — Authority: 451
  Today marks the release date of the Nike 2009 Doernbecher Freestyle collection at Nike Sportswear 21 Mercer in NYC.  This years The Doernbecher Freestyle Collection features designs by Colin Callsen, Bradley Bowlby, Molly Martin, Anna Finley, Jordan Dark and Makayla Hansen over Jordan 6 Retro, Zoom Paul Rodriguez ...
  12 hours ago

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