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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• Nike Lunarlite Rejuven8 Mid

  
  NiceKicks.com - Online Magazine for sneaker news, history, & culture — Authority: 649
  Slated for a 2010 release are the Midtop versions of the Nike Air Rejuven8 , which were introduced this past summer. These Lunarlite Mids may be from the same family, but it looks like extensive effort has been taken on Nike’s part to add some of its technologies to the mix. A Lunarlite sole has been added, adding ...
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• Nike Lunarlite Rejuven8 Mid

  
  Sneaker Files — Authority: 566
  With Nike ’s Lunar foam technology becoming more and more popular, we’re happy to introduce this latest addition to the Lunarlite program, the Nike Lunarlite Rejuven8 Mid. An extension of the low-top Nike Lunarlite Rejuven8 first released during the Beijing Olympics, the new model provides more stability and ...
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• Nike Air Max LeBron VII - “Box-Out Breast Cancer”

  
  Dime Magazine (www.dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers — Authority: 674
  For tonight’s game against the Bulls, the Cavs have asked their fans to wear pink to the game to “Box-Out Breast Cancer” - a program that raises awareness for breast cancer screening and stresses prevention. Check out the two special versions of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII that LeBron will be wearing on the [...]
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• Jordan Hydro V

  
  Sneaker Files — Authority: 566
  The latest model in the Jordan Hydro sandal series, the Jordan Hydro V, made its way into storefronts  this week . Drawing inspiration from the Air Jordan XIII , Jordan Brand incorporates the AJXIII hologram and midsole shape into the model’s strap, and implements the popular Chicago Bulls Away color scheme. ...
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• Nike Air Max LeBron VIIs + Hyperize “Box Out Breast Cancer”

  
  NiceKicks.com - Online Magazine for sneaker news, history, & culture — Authority: 649
  Although October was Breast Cancer Awareness month, people are still showing their support through many different ways. Specifically, the Cleveland Cavaliers have asked their fans to wear pink to tonight’s game against the Chicago Bulls in support of “Box Out Breast Cancer”. Breast Out Cancer is a program ...
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• Nike Skytop Quickstrikes

  
  Highsnobiety.com — Authority: 739
  The Nike Skytop high top sneaker will be released in two colorful Quickstrike colorways – it comes in orange/yellow/purple and in purple/violet. An interesting detail on the sneakers is the taped upper. Look out for a release soon at 57K and Shelter . More views of the two Nike Skytop Quickstrikes follow after the ...
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• “Box Out Breast Cancer” LeBron VII & Hyperize

  
  Sole Collector Sneaker Blog — Authority: 586
  words_Nick DePaula While Breast Cancer Awareness Month may have officially ended in October, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Clinic have teamed up to continue to help raise awareness and promote preventative screening. With images coming straight from Nike Basketball , here we have a look at both a home and ...
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• Nike Holiday 2009 Blazer Low AC Velcro

  
  Purple-Cuff's — Authority: 137
  Nike Holiday 2009 Collection. The Blazer Low AC comes with 3 velcro straps on the black upper and features a strong purple Swoosh. The sneaker is now available from Sneakerpolitics.Posted in nike
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• Join Landon, Clint, Jonny B., Robbie and Kobe Bryant for the World Cup Draw

  
  TheOriginalWinger.com — Authority: 608
  Can’t make it to Nike Town in NYC to hang out with Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, Robbie Rogers, Jonathan Bornstein and Kobe Bryant for the 2010 World Cup draw? Not a problem, join our boy Adam Spangler as he hosts an online webcast of the festivities live and direct from New York. Tune in and you can ask questions ...
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• Nike SFB (Special Forces Boot) @ 21 Mercer Saturday

  
  Sneaker News - Air Jordan, Air Force 1, Air Max, Nike SB, Release Dates & more — Authority: 625
  Two more colourways of the revolutionary Nike SFB (also known as the Special Forces Boot) will be dropping this Saturday, December 5th at 21 Mercer , Nike’s Sportswear store in SoHo, NYC. As we’ve reported before, the Nike SFB is both technically innovative and historically significant to Nike’s past, and ...
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• Nike Air Zoom Tennis Classic Varsity Maize

  
  NiceKicks.com - Online Magazine for sneaker news, history, & culture — Authority: 649
  Who says a simple shoe can’t still turn heads? These Air Zoom Tennis Classics may have a very basic cut, but the bright Varsity Maize colorway ensures they’ll be noticed. The entire upper is colored Maize, while the heel tab, which is black, matches up with the outsole for contrast. A white midsole and liner ...
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• Nike Blazer + Big Nike Madeira/Vaporize

  
  TheShoeGame.com - Sneakers & Information — Authority: 558
  New footwear for the kids and ladies just hit Nike retailers. Both sneakers are only available in GS sizes, but that never stops the ladies from partaking in solid GS releases. The Blazer Mid and Big Nike High both feature a madeira, vaporize, white, and rave pink colorway. The colorway is appropriate for the current ...
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• STAGES Art Basel Coverage

  
  SLAMXHYPE — Authority: 656
  Here it is, the opening of the highly anticipated STAGES exhibition at O.H.W.O.W. in Miami for Art Basel. For what is serving as the final leg for the installation the renowned gallery has worked in well with Nike and LIVESTRONG to create the desired effect and more. New names are on hand with this exhibition, ...
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• Nike Lunarlite Woven Chukka

  
  Sole Collector Sneaker Blog — Authority: 586
  words_Nick Engvall After finding  popularity in Japan, the Nike Air Woven made its US debut around the turn of the century. The unique style did very well. While the Air Woven has seen numerous releases and re-releases in the last ten years, the influence of the Air Woven has spread across Nike in many forms, even ...
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• LeBron Jamex X “Box Out Breast Cancer” Air Max LeBron VII’s

  
  NIKE LEBRON - LeBron James - News | Shoes | Basketball — Authority: 473
  Cleveland Clinic and the Cleveland Cavaliers Better Halves are encouraging fans to WEAR PINK to the Cavs vs. Chicago Bulls game this Friday, December 4th at 8:00 p.m. in support of “Box Out Breast Cancer,” a campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer screenings and keep prevention top-of-mind year-round. LeBron ...
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• Ipod Kit

  
  Online Deals And Offers — Authority: 466
  Is there anything out there, such as iPod Sport. Kit? My boyfriend does not want shoes that work with the sports package. iPod and what I suspected. Out there that are not the only thing that held. iPod will not get specific pairs of shoes. Thank you! Now the clock is compatible with. ipods that can change the ...
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• Daily Style & Design News: December 4, 2009

  
  Complex Blog — Authority: 709
  Burton unveiled its U.S. Snowboard Olympic Team uniforms last night. The return of grunge? [ NY Times ] This 600-page book from Fluff Magazine (Holland) and Nike Skateboarding provides a detailed look at SB riders in Europe. To coincide with the release of the hardbound, Nike will be dropping a newly ...
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• A Day in the Life of P-Rod

  
  Sneaker News - Air Jordan, Air Force 1, Air Max, Nike SB, Release Dates & more — Authority: 625
  Paul Rodriguez, Jr., better known to most as P-Rod has it pretty good. Thanks to being one of the world’s top street skaters, he has some juicy endorsement contracts including his own signature shoe and apparel from Nike SB . Yet despite all that, he’s still a humble and down to earth 24 year-old kid, even ...
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• Aloha Rag End Of The Year Sale

  
  FASHION INDIE — Authority: 602
  40%-70% Off Selected items through out the store. 3.1 Phillip Lim, 5+1_Annapurna, Alexander Wang, Alexander Yamaguchi, Arne & Carlos, Balmain, Beautiful People, Black Pupil, Cassaves, Charles Anastase, Common Projects, Commuun, Elizabeth & James, Eugenia Kim, Florian, Golden Goose, Giuseppe Zanotti, Harnold ...
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• The Set Up: feat DJ Clark Kent & MAYOR

  
  TheShoeGame.com - Sneakers & Information — Authority: 558
  Are you in the mood for some serious Air Force 1 eye candy? If you said yes, you’re in the right place at the right time. Sit back and watch this video footage of DJ Clark Kent, MAYOR, All Day’s crazy rare AF1’s.This footage was captured at the Playmakers III event last year by KicksTV. Put [...]
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