Running

Steve Prefontaine’s Nike Business Card

June 28, 2011

Quick departure from the standard entry of shoes, uniforms and/or Nike advertising to share a rather unique object. Above is the Steve Prefontaine business card from 1973, dug up by CNBC’s Darren Rovell today on his visit to the Nike World Headquarters. Pre is of course the iconic figure in American running, known for setting [...]

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Video: Nike Running–Fall 2011 Offerings

May 12, 2011

If this video is any indicator, Nike Running’s Fall 2011 collection is going to be a rather impressive line. Check out the short spot to preview several upcoming items, such as the LunarGlide+ 3, and what technology will be utilized.

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Nike LunarFly+ 1.5 iD Now Available; Made in USA

March 17, 2011

The Nike LunarFly+ 1.5 iD is the latest offering from Nike Running and NIKEiD, allowing you to customize the underrated running shoe in any number of ways including no fewer than five special prints available on the upper. On top of that, as a part of the ID-ing process the buyer can pick which type [...]

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Nike Free Run+ 2 | Now Available

March 15, 2011

The Nike Free Run+ 2 was unveiled at a big media event a week ago with the promise of an April release. Well even better, how about a March release? The shoe is now available in at least an initial colorway at various retailers such as nikestore.com. The Free Run+ 2 improves the support and [...]

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Video: Nike Free Run+ 2

March 8, 2011

Yesterday brought a great preview of the Nike Free Run+ 2, one of the more advanced Nike Free models and a big part of Nike Running’s spring and summer lines. Today, supplementing that information, we get to hear a little more about the shoe from Tony Bignel, Nike Running footwear global director.

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Nike Cheyenne Vapor Running Backpack Volt/Black

March 7, 2011

A new color has hit retailers of the Nike Cheyenne Vapor Running Backpack: volt/black-silver. Per the usual, volt and black prove to be a fantastic mix, providing increased visibility for runners as well as simple good looks for people who just want to sport the Cheyenne for everyday wear. The Cheyenne is a lightweight pack [...]

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Nike Free Run+ 2 | Official Unveiling

March 7, 2011

Last night, at the Nike Greater China Summit, Nike unveiled a few new innovations including the future direction of the Nike Free line. As a part of the event, designer Tobie Hatfield showed off the new Nike Free Run+ 2, the long-awaited update to the Free Run+. The shoe takes the standard Nike Free ethos—”barefoot [...]

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Pre-Order: Nike Air Max+ 2011; Release Date 2/9

January 21, 2011

The Nike Air Max+ 2011 release date is set for February 9th, but for those who want to ensure they get a pair upon initial release, NikeStore.com is taking a pre-orders now. The latest annual Air Max from Nike Running features a Hyperfuse upper for reduced weight and breathability, while cushioning is maximized through the [...]

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Video: TomTom x Nike+ SportWatch GPS

January 6, 2011

If you’re one of those people who has trouble visualizing from purely text descriptions, that last post about the Nike+ SportWatch GPS probably was of no use. But Nike Running cares about you too, so they put together this handy video breaking down how the SportWatch GPS works, and giving some handy visual examples. Check [...]

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Nike+ SportWatch GPS Powered by TomTom

January 6, 2011

The primary concern for Nike Running as it relates to Nike Plus lately has been giving the runner the most immediately relevant information—time, distance, location and other measurables—in the most convenient package. The latest innovation from the brand involves all of that, as well as a little GPS power from that industry’s pioneer, TomTom, resulting [...]

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