Nike Fan Club: Nike Women - Make Yourself Hot!

This has got to be one of the latest commercial released by NIKE celebrating the contributions of women to the field of sports and fitness :)

It features Allyson Felix, Julia Mancuso, and Sofia Boutella. Sorry guys, don't really know whose these ladies are. But one thing's for sure: they are FIT and HOT!




So, anymore similar videos you've come across pertaining to women in Nike commercials or products targetted at the ladies?

Nike Fan Club: Finally Affordable!

Nike collectors will know just about how much it costs to fork out nearly USD 100 for some vintage collection. From my "experience", I often recall that a typical retro-based Nike collection product or apparel will cost twice or nearly (at times on the extreme end of the cost scale) three times that of a current Nike season model.

Recently, I discovered this Nike Outlet Store near my residence and guess what?

Almost everything here cost not more than USD 50! And that includes retro or vintage collection Nike products as well!

How about your country or place of residence? How much would such Nike products cost back at your home town?

Here's some pics I snapped below:

Nike: Caged Soccer

Following the completion of the recent World Cup 2010, I was browsing through some archived Nike commercials and spotted this particular one which bears the true grit of soccer but described in an "imaginative" setting.

You may have seen this some time back, so here's another flashback!

(In case you're wondering what's the sountrack used, it's sung by the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, "A Little Less Conversation")

Nike Football: "Write The Future"

Well, the World Cup 2010 is now approaching the end.

I should have provided a little more "coverage" here, but I guess there would be tons of other sites already doing so.

I'm honestly not a total fan of soccer, but I do admire the skills and courage of these players all the time.

Here's a great clip (I believe) that's produced by Nike :)

Nike Fan Club: Product Collaboration

Over the years, Nike has had numerous success in collaborating with various industry players across numerous niches spanning from the fasion industry, to pop stars, hollywood actors/ actresses and even (yes), The Transformers!

With its wide range of sports apparel and shoes for all occassions and activities, there is simply no reason why anyone would ont be owning a pair of Nike's or any other Nike apparel. In addition, contrary to some folks' belief that Nike's products are costly, there are various outlets across the globe that carry their own local range of products manufactured by Nike. Granted there maybe the possibility of imitations popping out across the stores, at this current age and time, discerning Nike fans and the current generation of fashionistas maybe experienced and alert enough to spot a fake, overpriced item. Now, it is not in my practice to name any of these stores here, so I guess you'll just have to do the homework yourself *wink*.

Remember "Back to the Future", which featured Michael J. Fox? Especially in Part II, where the character Marty McFly was spotted donning the futuristic version of Nike's apparels? Back then in the eighties, it would seem that such designs and technology involved in Nike's products on screen would have been a dream of the future. But look at today, much of the features covered in the movie are now in actual fact, a reality and are rather affordable due to economis of scale! As they say: never underestimate the imagination of man, as well as the possibility of turning dreams into reality!

And with everyone now talking about the movie "The Transformers", Nike's products although not specifically featured on the movie screen, has actually been adapted in the Japanese manga comics, as well as an actual transformable Nike sneakers! Before you go laughing at this toy product, it would be worthy to note that this toy costs just as much as its original pair of Nike's! IT actally mimics the Nike Air 180.

What will they think of next?

Nike Outlets

For those who want the quality and prestige associated with the Nike brand but do not want to pay full price can make use of a Nike outlet store. These stores, located across the United States and Canada, offer off-season Nike products for a lower price. As these shoes are usually a year or two behind the current styles, you can acquire the quality of shoe or sports gear that you need at only a fraction of the price.

When you shop at a Nike outlet store, you will have access to the equipment that professionals and full time athletes use. The stores carry all ranges of Nike products, from shoes, balls and duffel bags. Like many other sporting boutiques, Nike outlet stores offer goods for men, women and children, and sufficient stock of most items to ensure that you can get what you want in your size. However, because Nike outlet stores do handle off-season gear and shoes, there is a chance that you will not be able to get the shoe or item you are looking for. This is particularly relevant when you are trying to buy the shoes that were the most popular when they were top of the line.

Typically, a Nike outlet store is only available in certain locations. However, there are some retailers that will put their Nike outlet stock online. These stores will usually only put their highest stock of goods online, as online selling tends to quickly drain the outlet of merchandise. If you are planning on going to a Nike outlet store, you should first check to see if the outlet has an online store or not. If it does, you will want to get an idea of the stock they have put up for sale online, as this may affect whether or not they will have the gear or shoes that you are searching for.

Like many stores around the United States and Canada, Nike outlet stores make use of seasonal sales, cutting their costs even further. If you are after a pair of expensive Nike shoes, or want that professional soccer ball, you should check at the Nike outlet store close to the high selling seasons. This is typically when the stores will have the best stock and the best prices.

Depending on region, there may be several Nike outlet stores in the area. If this is the case, it is in your best interest to check both of them, as different Nike outlet centers may offer a different selection of merchandise.

Nike Soccer Balls

If you are in the market for a Nike soccer ball, there are several things that you will want to keep in mind. First, you can purchase a cheap, all purpose Nike soccer ball, or a professional ball. The primary difference between these two types of balls in the technology used to craft them. The standard, cheap Nike soccer ball which utilises the classic soccer ball design, can be used on all types of turf and terrain, and will usually cost you between ten to twenty dollars. There are even some models available that cost less than ten dollars!

The professional level Nike soccer ball is in a league all of its own.

With prices starting at fifty dollars and going up from there, these balls use stronger materials to handle extra abuse while maintaining shape and balance. This lets these types of Nike soccer balls dominate the market. Due to the higher quality materials and the way the inside bladders are formed, a professional Nike soccer ball can be kicked further and more accurately, making them an optimal choice for those who take their soccer game seriously.

A professional Nike soccer ball, like the Total 90 Omni, make use of special cover stocks that optimize the energy used in kicking and passing the ball. By doing so, the ball retains it shape better when kicked, which is what directly affects the accuracy of the ball. Cheaper balls that tend to lose their shape when kicked are much harder to control.

When you decide to purchase your Nike soccer ball, you will need to decide what type of ball you want. There is little in the way of middle ground between the common, inexpensive balls and the professional quality balls, although there are a few. However, if you are intending on buying a Nike soccer ball that is higher quality than the cheaper balls you can buy at most stores, you should consider spending the few extra bucks on the full professional quality ball. The balls in the middle ground try to emulate the professional balls using cheaper materials, which often results in a barely satisfactory ball. IT is for this reason that Nike does not offer many balls that fit into this category.

There are many places that you can buy a Nike soccer ball. You can purchase them online or at a sports good store in your local area. You can also acquire them used from sports institutions that sell off the older balls. However, these balls tend to have seen a lot of use, and are usually only good as a basic practice ball.