Owning a pair of spikes (not cleats!) is a simple process. But you have to treat them a bit different than a pair of trainers or running shoes. So here are my top 7 tips for your Track spikes (not cleats!): Don’t leave them in your spike bag Dip the spike pins in 10W30 oil before … [Read more...]
Nike, Cristiano Ronaldo Introduce Safari Print Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II
Global football star Cristiano Ronaldo today with Nike launched the CR Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II boot. Inspired by Ronaldo’s lightning speed and effortless style off the pitch, the CR Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II combines high-performance innovation and heritage of the Nike Safari print. Nike … [Read more...]
Harry Winston Jerome: Person of National Historical Significance
Harry Jerome concurrently held or equaled 4 World Records from 1960-65 (60 yard, 100 yards, 100 meters, 4×100m). He attended the University of Oregon on a track scholarship from 1960 to 1964 under the tenure of Bill Bowerman’s of NIKE fame. He also won a bronze medal in the … [Read more...]
FIFA 2010 World Cup Soccer: Nike Launches ‘Elite Series’ Football Boots
BEAVERTON, Ore. – NIKE, Inc. unveiled its supercharged Nike Elite Series football boots providing new levels of performance. Nike’s Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II, CTR360 Maestri, Total90 Laser III and Tiempo Legend III all feature new performance upper to improve on-field visibility and a … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Nike Zoom Mawler Track Sprint Spikes
Nike Zoom Mawler - Mens - White/Gold/Black (Click here for previous reviews on the Nike Zoom Powercat – Superfly R2 and Adidas Powersprint 2 ) First. and foremost, the Nike Mawler is NOT an upgrade to the Monsterfly, which were made famous by Shawn Crawford in 2004. The big difference … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Nike Zoom Powercat (and Superfly R2) Track Sprint Spikes
Nike Zoom Powercat - Mens - White/Obsidian/Red I’ll discuss the Nike Zoom Powercat in this review which is basically an upgrade from the Nike Zoom Superfly R2. I’ll save the Nike “Shawn Crawford” Monsterfly and Nike Mawler for another review. The Zoom Powercat is much lighter than the … [Read more...]
Nike Launches Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II with Cristiano Ronaldo
At a global media event featuring footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in London, NIKE, Inc. today unveiled the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II, a lightweight boot featuring a new, unique adaptive traction system designed for explosive acceleration. The Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II features a reengineered upper … [Read more...]
NIKE Training Shoes for 2010: Nike 2010 Trainer SC
Nike is introducing three new styles of athletic training shoes early in 2010: the Nike Lunar Kayoss, the Nike Trainer 1 Low and the Nike SC2010. Pictured on the left is the Nike SC2010. Each style is designed to provide today's athletes with a lightweight, durable, and versatile option to meet … [Read more...]
NIKE Training Shoes for 2010: Nike Trainer 1 Low
Nike is introducing three new styles of athletic training shoes early in 2010: the Nike Lunar Kayoss, the Nike Trainer 1 Low and the Nike SC2010. Pictured on the left is the Nike Trainer 1 Low. Each style is designed to provide today's athletes with a lightweight, durable, and versatile option to … [Read more...]
NIKE Training Shoes for 2010: Nike Lunar Kayoss
Nike is introducing three new styles of athletic training shoes early in 2010: the Nike Lunar Kayoss, the Nike Trainer 1 Low and the Nike SC2010. Pictured on the left is the Nike Lunar Kayoss. Each style is designed to provide today's athletes with a lightweight, durable, and versatile option to … [Read more...]
Justin Gatlin 2006 NIKE Commercial
Remember when Justin Gatlin was a household name? Why not? He won the 100 meter gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games when Asafa Powell was considered the favourite. This NIKE commercial was shot in the spring of 2006 prior to the announcement of his eight-year ban from track and field. … [Read more...]
Nike and Kobe Bryant Launch New Zoom Kobe V
Nike and Kobe Bryant today announced the debut of the Nike Zoom Kobe V, the brand’s lowest-profile and lightest basketball shoe to date. Bryant challenged Nike to make his signature shoe even lighter and lower than the Nike Zoom Kobe IV he debuted during his 2008-2009 championship season. Nike … [Read more...]
Men’s Sprint Track Spikes for 100, 200, 400 meters (Review)
This list is sorted from lightest to heaviest. 1 ounce = 28.3495231 grams All prices listed are the MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price). Click on the link or image for the latest prices. ASICS Japan Lite-Ning - Mens - Blue/White/Lightning Weight: 4.5 oz. Description: The … [Read more...]
NIKE and RED Unite to Leverage the Power of Sport to Fight HIV/AIDS in Africa
London, UK – On the day before World Aids day some of the world’s best footballers joined Bono at announcement of partnership between NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and (RED). Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Andrei Arshavin (Arsenal), Marco Materazzi (Inter Milan), Denilson (Arsenal), Lucas … [Read more...]
4×100 Meter and 4×110 Yard Relay Trivia
Here is some history of the 4 x 100 meter world record progression. The first time the 40 second barrier was broken was in 1936 Berlin Olympics with Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, Foy Draper, and Frank Wykoff setting a WR in 39.8 seconds. At the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, the 4x100m WR was 39.5 set by … [Read more...]
Nike and Native Americans: The N7 Collection
NOTE: In Canada, we use the term First Nations instead of Native Americans. BEAVERTON, Ore. -- This weekend Nike (NYSE:NKE) will debut the Nike N7 Collection, a select range of performance footwear designed with the environment and the future of Native American communities in mind. The N7 … [Read more...]
Accidents Happen, Please Carry ID at all Times
I read the news today, oh, boy… … about a horrible story of a young man who was hit by a car while out for a run. Alone. The driver of the car didn’t stop at the scene, and the runner lay unconscious on the ground for several minutes before some passerby attended to him. The passerby … [Read more...]
NIKE Paints it Black for Marathon Season with Limited Edition NIKE LunarGlide+ Shoe Collection
NIKE, Inc. introduced the Nike LunarGlide+ Race Collection to celebrate the brave achievements of marathon runners worldwide. With a seamless blend of fashion and function, the Nike LunarGlide+ Race Collection features nine shoes that combine city-inspired design touches with premium performance … [Read more...]
400 Meter Training Tips from NIKE’s Bill Bowerman
Bill Bowerman is more famous for co-founding NIKE and coaching long distance runners, but he did coach sprinters and field events. I covered Harry Jerome and Otis Davis in previous articles. From his book Bill Bowerman's High-Performance Training for Track and Field (Third Edition) he … [Read more...]
Peace One Day, September 21, 2009 – Adidas and Puma Celebrate
How are you going to celebrate Peace One Day on September 21? Well, it looks like to Adidas and Puma are going to do it their way, 60 years later. ADIDAS is an acronym for “All Day I Dream About Sex Sports”… just kidding, we all know it’s for the 2 German brothers Adi and Rudi Dassler, with “ADI” … [Read more...]
