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...] about REVIEW: Nike Zoom Powercat (and Superfly R2) Track Sprint Spikes
Shoes & Spikes
REVIEW: Adidas Powersprint 2 Track Sprint Spike
The Men’s adidas Powersprint 2 will be a popular sprint spike for 2010. If you are familiar with the original adidas Powersprint, this is the next generation up. I still race in my original Black/Red Powersprint models. Just like the Demolisher series in post-2004 Athens, the Powersprint 2 were … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Adidas Powersprint 2 Track Sprint Spike
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...] about Nike Launches Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II with Cristiano Ronaldo
How to Choose Starting Blocks
The best analogy for buying starting blocks is camping. You want to purchase the highest quality boots and tent money can buy. For everything else, you can go second rate, used, or thrift shops. For example, if you don’t have the best sleeping bag, or the best water bottle, who cares? As … [Read more...] about How to Choose Starting Blocks
REVIEW: Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly vs. Adidas F50 Soccer cleats
Here in Italy, we love our football or CALCIO. After attending a few games, I started to see some patterns. On the clothing side, a lot of spectators wear Italian made KAPPA. You can’t miss their logo. But for footwear among the players, it’s a toss up between the Nike Mercurial … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly vs. Adidas F50 Soccer cleats
Track Spikes – using Pins, Pyramids, and Christmas Trees
This article will discuss choosing a pair of spikes and the different type of pins. I won’t discuss the infamous illegal 1968 Brush spikes worn by Lee Evans and John Carlos… I’ll save that for the documentary. I always have 2 pairs of spikes. One is the inexpensive variety that is usually … [Read more...] about Track Spikes – using Pins, Pyramids, and Christmas Trees
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...] about NIKE Training Shoes for 2010: Nike 2010 Trainer SC
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...] about NIKE Training Shoes for 2010: Nike Trainer 1 Low
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...] about NIKE Training Shoes for 2010: Nike Lunar Kayoss
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...] about Nike and Kobe Bryant Launch New Zoom Kobe V