Tag archive: Nike

Nike Innovation has developed a new prosthetic sole, designed to help amputee athletes truly hit the ground running. The project, known as the Nike Sole, is a partnership between Össur, an advanced orthopedics design company, and amputee triathlete Sarah Reinertsen. The product is a running sole that interlocks and accommodates the unique Össur blade, allowing runners to experience a true running foot without the hassle of cutting their own… Read More

We're still in the first month of 2012, and that means a lot of fitness-related New Year's resolutions. There's nothing wrong with them, but this year how about just resolving to exercise consistently all year instead of promising yourself that you can and will work out two hours a day after work? Enough coaching on our side, we aren't certified personal trainers, after all. What we can help you with is the right gear to… Read More

If you’re in the market for a new piece of fitness tech, the Nike+ FuelBand has no doubt caught your eye. The slim wristband was announced today and is sure to be a runner’s new best friend. But maybe you can't help thinking about the Jawbone UP, and you're hesitant about giving up on the device altogether. While the very similar wristband had some early issues (the company had to issue full refunds after some buyers complained about… Read More

Nike today announced its new Nike+ FuelBand activity monitoring bracelet, which the company says will motivate people to exercise more often. The product follows the launch of similar devices, including the Jawbone Up and Motorola's MotoACTV. Like the Jawbone UP, the FuelBand keeps track of all your activity throughout the day, not just dedicated exercise. The amount of activity a user performs during the day is tracked and recorded in a… Read More

Serious athletes in sports like basketball, football, soccer and tennis will no longer have to feel out of the loop when it comes to smart fitness trackers like the Nike+, which is specifically designed for runners only. Adidas Is getting into the technology game with the miCoach Speed_Cell tracking system ($70) that records more than just how far you might run.  The system includes a special sensor (seen above in the Adizero f50 soccer cleat)… Read More

Gorged on Girl Scout Cookies? Overindulged on onion rings? Simply need a little tummy tightening before you sport your swim trunks? Whatever the case may be, technology can help you drop pounds, tone, manage your diet, or act as your personal trainer. Heck, some of our picks will even act as your best bud, offering encouraging words and full-on support. Here are 10 of our favorite apps, gizmos, and games that will make getting into shape after… Read More

It’s about time that Nike released the Nike Mag aka the Back to the Future shoe. We reported on the rumors earlier, but it now official Nike will start selling the self-lacing shoes from Back to the Future. Only 1,500 pairs of the shoes will be sold, 150 a day for ten days. The shoes will be auctioned off on eBay’s Fashion Vault, with all net proceeds going to the Michael J. Fox foundation. According to Nike’s official page the first batch of… Read More

Update: The shoes are real, and they are on sale now. Read our full update here. Nike has released an slightly enigmatic video that could really only mean one thing: the company plans to release a real-life version of the self-lacing shoe from Back To The Future II, known among kick aficionados as the “Marty McFly” shoe. Along with the video, which is entitled “Marty McFly's closet,” Nike gave some lucky… Read More

Nike combines vintage and modern styles with the upcoming spring 2011 release of the Hachi ($TBA). The mid-top lifestyle sneaker combines stylistic elements from both the Sting and Match Classic styles. A treated rubber sole adds a pre-aged look to the sneaker, but modern colorways and a subtle perforated swoosh spice up the style and bring it into modern times. The upper is made of both leather and suede. In the first release, the Hachi will… Read More

A Nike collaboration with designer Steven Alan has produced several new styles of urban footwear fit for the style fiend and Nike fanatic alike. The styles have been pulled directly from the Nike archives, but updated with understated designs, modern colors, and new fabrics. Clockwise from top left, Nike Sportswear x Steven Alan Lava ($155), Nike Sportswear x Steven Alan Talache ($115), Nike Sportswear x Steven Alan Toki ($120), and Nike… Read More

With the World Cup less than a month away, Nike (and every other sports company, and sports related company, or even sports themed company looking to hitch their wagons to the lucrative festivities that surround the biggest tournament in the known universe) is preparing for the event through several creative new advertisements, including this newest piece titled “Write The Future”. You might wonder why a shoe and clothing manufacturer’s soccer… Read More

Ronaldo wannabes will have to keep an eye out for Nike's latest invention, the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II. The new shoe features an improved fit, Flywire, and Nike Sense adaptive traction technology, a system that can adjust itself based on the field's conditions. Link

Nike's latest Air Force one ups the sophisticate quotient of its iconic sneaker with a boot-style deep brown leather upper, contrast stitching, and two-tone laces to create a rugged, work-wear inspired look. Available at your local Nike Sportswear retailer on February 3rd. Link

We're not quire sure how we're going to break it to our Stan Smiths, but these Tennis Classics from legendary streetwear icon Hiroshi Fujiwara has stolen our hearts. The design is a study in elegant minimalism, tasteful gold foil accents on the heel and tongue which complement the subtle shine of the sneaker's white leather upper. Available at Nike Sportswear retailers