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Nike Cortez Multi Multi Pack
February 14, 2009 by Karl · Leave a Comment
A whole different type of vintage that Nike is releasing is the Nike Cortez Multi Multi pack.
besides the classic Cortez release, they also come in a kind of “old meets new” style.
I had these new Cortez “Flywire” in my hands, and Nike did a good job on these… very light weight, very comfortable, and extremely good looking.
PS. did you know Nike never interrupted the production of Nike shoe since 1972?
Iron Maiden Phantom of the Opera
February 13, 2009 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment
A feeble attempt to document the endless array of brilliant vintage Iron Maiden t-shirts.
Shirt #12: Iron Maiden Phantom of the Opera 1980
Availability:Â Explore Vintage Maiden Tees on eBay
Album: Â EponymousÂ
Approximate value:Â $100-$250
Photo Courtesy of:Â wyco_vintage
View the entire series of vintage Iron Maiden t-shirts.
Nike Blazer Suede High (1976-2009)
February 11, 2009 by Karl · 2 Comments
First released in 1976, the Nike Blazer Suede High will be for sale in the spring of 2009.
As a great fan of vintage Nike, I have to say: Nike stayed very true to the original Blazers.
Even the typical tongue has been conserved with the Black Nike orange swoosh….
Maybe Nike didn’t have to give them a “Vintage Bath” with slightly yellowed midsoles and a worn NIKE imprint on the back…
Congrats on this one, Nike!
Irreverence Justified (2000)
February 11, 2009 by Karl · 1 Comment
Before I depart to London for a long weekend, take a look at this…
I am now an owner of one the 2000 copies of “justified irreverence”… The ultimate Nike collectors book. Besides the design, it contains pictures and release dates of almost 600 Nike shoes, beginning from the early seventies (1972) until….. (there is no finish)
In the following weeks I will share some more pictures…
Etonic Stable Air Plus (1992-1993)
February 10, 2009 by Karl · 2 Comments
Here comes the second pair of vintage Etonic shoes I own and have even began to cherish.
Simple design, nice colorway (indeed, neon yellow) and at that moment a very high profile running shoe.
After poking around I noticed Etonic still produces running shoes (besides the golf material) but had some major troubles in the nineties, due to bad management…
In 1876, the man who inspired the Etonic name, Charles A. Eaton, opened his first shoe factory in Brockton, MA. Over 60 years later, the Charles A. Eaton company ventured into golf shoe manufacturing, where it quickly gained a reputation for leading-edge technology and design. By the 1950s, hundreds of golf professionals were wearing the company’s “Tournament of Champions” line. Two decades later, the Eaton Company recognized an opportunity in the running shoe category, and it soon became one of the most trusted and respected brands among diehard runners.
In 1976, the company officially changed its name to Etonic.
In the years that followed, Etonic was sold and acquired by several different corporations. But despite changes in ownership, the company never lost sight of its core values, and quietly continued to build upon its rich heritage of product innovations and industry “firsts.” From introducing the first golf shoe with GORE-TEX® linings to its breakthrough Stabilizerâ„¢ technology, Etonic continued to pioneer new ways to help athletes feel and perform better. To enhance the experience of their chosen sport. And to help them finish one step ahead.
In fact, it was this relentless desire to explore—to innovate—that compelled a team of experienced shoe veterans to buy the company in 2003. Their goal? To link the company’s authentic past with its promising future by building great performance product. To reconnect with the loyal customers who have trusted Etonic through the years. And to captivate a whole new generation of authentic athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
With this renewed focus, drive, and confidence, Etonic is once again positioned to evolve and return to where our customers always expect us to be.
“First one there.”
http://www.etonic.com/
