VIDEO: "OUR PARK" - NIKE MIYASHITA PARK

Via HypebeastTV:

Having documented the ongoing struggles of the homeless inhabitants of Tokyo's Miyashita Park, "Our Park" is a short documentary that takes a further in-depth look into public space. The selling and subsequent purchase of the park by Nike which resulted in its renaming are highlighted. Furthermore, the artistic aspect of the park is brought to light as it serves as a place for many artists to convene and promote their creativity.

Damn, I love Nike but I don't know about this one. I hope more on the documentary comes out later.
- Richard

VIDEO: NIKE EARL AND TIGER COMMERCIAL

Nike is already back on with Tiger commercials. A lot of talk and controversy surrounding the ad because it features the voice of Tiger's father, Earl Woods. I personally don't feel any which way for it.

VIDEO: NIKE STICKBALL TOURNAMENT

Damn, an old school game of stickball, some of the coolest people in the world, Q-Tip on the ones and twos! Wish I could have been there.
- Richard

NEW NIKE TOKIS AT TRADITION

We just received a new pair of Tokis from Nike. The simple silhouette of the Nike Toki is hitting us with a clean color-up in grey and Dodger blue. The medium grey uppers are done completely in suede, with matching swooshes on either side. White piping is used along the midfoot and eyelets, matching the vulcanized sole perfectly. The real accent comes from blue sapphire pinstripe along that sole, which pops off of the dark majority of the shoe.



- Drew

NIKE AIR SAFARI LE

We just received these retro Nike Air Safari LE's. Originally released back in 1987, they are definitely considered a running classic among fanatics. This particular pair sports a dark grey/black/crimson colorway along with safari print to finish off the shoe. The upper sports a predominantly black leather upper along with crimson accents on the shoe laces and inner lining, a bright hue which is bound to catch anyone’s attention. These are super dope, and are sure to go fast. Phone orders are available (805)497-4717. Check the new arrivals section of our website to see what else is new.

- Drew

NIKE AIR INVENTOR PASSES AWAY

Frank Rudy, Inventor of Nike's Air technology passes away on December 13th. He was 84. I'm gonna have to break out some AM1's and pay my respect!

"Most of us have owned at least one of his inventions in a lifetime as Frank Rudy is known as the person responsible for inventing the Nike Air we have grown to love. Aged 84, Rudy passed away in his Californian home on December 13th. He was an avid inventor with 250 patents under his name resulting from his background in aerospace engineer in the military and later on moving across various industries to provide his new ideas.

Nike founder Phil Knight had tried on the prototype sneaker with Air (a cushioning unit filled with pressurized gasses) in 1977 and the rest is history. From then Nike had come to release the Nike Air Tailwind (1979) then Air Force 1 (1982) to the spawning of the 1987 “Revolution” campaign in which Nike Air Max 1 was launched showcasing visible Air for the first time. After this revolution Nike has been synonymous for Air and its comfort as that tradition stays alive.

Nike CEO Mark Parker reflects that “Frank Rudy holds a singular place in the pantheon of Nike innovation” and that “his relentless creativity and focus on solving problems was, in many ways, the template for how Nike pursues performance to this very day.”

Also Rudy was known to be in close contact with doctors in Ohio and New York to fund and help with cancer research which he had dedicated his life to. Frank Rudy will not be forgotten as Nike prepares to launch the “Fresh Air” campaign in 2010."

- Drew

NEW NIKES

We just received a new Holiday shipment from Nike. The black and white Blazers are sure to move, and I am really digging the all black RT1's and the Air Pegasus. Phone orders are available 805-497-4717.

HUF X AIR MAX 90 CURRENT HUARACHE

Huf is back with another collab with Nike. This time, Huf took on the Nike Air Max 90 Current Huarache. Once again, The upper features the Hufquake pattern, along with black and blue details, a white leather Swoosh and white sole. This shoe will release in limited quantities in October. Tradition will be among the few stores on the West Coast to receive them. Start saving now, because this shoe is sure to sell out fast!

- Drew

VIDEO: ADIDAS'S BIGGEST MISTAKE, MJ COULD OF BEEN WITH ADIDAS NOT NIKE

Just imagine how dumb the head guy at Adidas feels because he had a shot at MJ. They lost billions of dollars.

- Jason

WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP (2 ON 2) TOURNEY

We hit up the Nike "White Men Can't Jump" 2 on 2 tournament at Venice Beach today, the weather was perfect for hoops. The Tourney was to promote the new Nike Hypersize sneakers that are dropping soon in exact colorways of the original film White Men Can't Jump. There was some talented players there and a few untalented players too. Nike was there giving away food, drinks and prizes. They also had a couple 3 point contests which Miles got a chance to enter one of them. Here's some pics of the tourney.

Here's the bracket and the Championship trophies.


The Main Court and some asian dude with jumper, hahaha.


Here's the Nike Hyperize sneaker they were promoting, Nike is set to release two Nike Hyperize sneakers inspired by Billy Hoyle and Sydney Deane from the classic "White Men Can't Jump" movie.


I ran into the homie Jayme Miller, he plays hoops overseas in Holland and he was beasting cats in the tourney.


Here's Miles on the main court shooting jumpers, peep the follow through! He is a Gaines after all.


White Men Can't Jump promo


The Nike I.D. Van where you could customize your own shoe, it wasn't free though.

NIKE "CARPE DIEM" CORK TEE

We just received a shipment of the very limited Carpe Diem Champagne Cork tee from Nike. This tee feature a simple illustration of an opened champagne cork adorned with 4 stars, as in Kobe Bryant’s 4th NBA Championship Titles. The tee also proclaims Bryant’s achievements in this year’s NBA Finals as its Most Valuable Player with his Latin motto Carpe Diem or Seize The Day. The Carpe Diem Champagne Cork Tee is available now in limited quantity. Phone orders are available 805-497-4717.

AIR YEEZY UP CLOSE

Here's yet another closer look at Kanye West's collab with Nike. The "Air Yeezy" isn't a bad looking shoe but the color isn't my favorite!

NIKE SPORTSWEAR PRESENTS THE CORTEZ

The latest project from Nike Sportswear gives us a very insightful look into the history of Nike’s legendary Cortez sneakers. Their newest video to launch is entitled The Cortez: Adoption, and it looks back at the adoption of the sneaker into a variety of different cultures from the West Coast to the East. Participants include: Mister Cartoon, Estevan Oriol, Patrick Martinez (yes the same Patrick Martinez that is having an artshow at Tradition next month), DJ EMZ, Ken Swift (Breakdancer), and Eric Haze. You can watch the video here.

Be sure to check out our upcoming artshow with Patrick Martinez and Eyeone opening March 21st.

NIKE AIR FORCE II "GUCCI"

I have never been a really big fan of the Air Force 2, although it really isn't too far off from a Dunk. Nike has recently started releasing this shoe in several interesting colorways, and I have to say that the Air Force 2 “Gucci” is pure fire!
The Air Force 2 comes in all black, in a mix of different leathers on the upper. Everything from the Swoosh to the sole comes in all black. On the back heel the strap comes in the classic Gucci colors, giving the sneaker an overall premium look. A perfect match for all of your Crooks gear as well.
We should be receiving this shoe in the next few weeks, so stay tuned!

VINTAGE VANDALS

Nike has been giving a lot of shoes the "vintage treatment" in the lasts few months... Everything from the OG runners, to Dunks, to the upcoming Terminators releases. The Nike Vandal is the next shoe to receive this treatment. This fall Nike will bring back the nylon upper Vandal Supremes. The last time these made it to the public was in 2003, and before that was two decades back.
So far we have gotten a sneak peek at three upcoming colors that are all originals that were released when the shoe premiered in 1984. Of course, Tradition will be getting these...

AIR RAID

The Air Raid originally hit the scene in 1992, and a few more colorways landed in 93. Back in the day the Air Raid was simply known as the “Criss Cross” shoe, and they were often compared to the Air Jordan 8 due to the similar strap units. The black/grey colorway is probably the most popular, probably due to the fact that it is the OG colorway. Expect these to drop in the next few weeks along with a bunch of other heat at Tradition!

AIR FORCE 1 SAFARI

Nike is set to release the Air Safari Air Force 1 as part of the upcoming Air Force 1 "ACG" Pack which takes its color inspiration from some popular OG colorways. This shoe takes it's cue from the classic Air Safari and features a black, orange, and gray speckled upper with a black sole. This is one of the best AF1's I have seen in a long time... Don't sleep on these. Coming soon to Tradition!

AIR TECH CHALLENGE II

Just in time for spring, Nike will be releasing the Air Tech Challenge II in it's OG White/Black/Pink colorway... This is one of the hottest shoes dropping this year, and of course Tradition will be the first to have them! Stayed tuned!

NIKE AF1 "AIR MAX" PACK

The "Air Max Pack "Air Force Ones will release in June. Nike called upon memorable colorups such as the Infrared 90’s, Neon 95’s, and Silver 97’s. Besides the color blocking, Nike hit each with touches such as retooled tongues, back tabs, and a heel Air Max unit on the 95 as well as full length for the Air Max 97 (not shown). These are some of the best AF1's I have seen in a long time, and of course Tradition will be among the first stores to have them!