Expanding on Nike’s “City Pride” Collection, the Swoosh is set to release a brand new color options of the Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage silhouette. this makeup returns to its basketball roots with a timeless leather upper, and also opts against the shaggy suede toe cap from other contemporary Blazers for the sake of continuing its all-leather stylings. A rich navy is then used on the exposed foam tongue, heel, and the midfoot’s Swoosh, where it’s surrounded by bright red trim for a patriotic contrast. White laces and more tonal cream stylings on the midsole and outsole then complete the look.
Check out the official photos below, and look for this Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage to release on April 12th at select retailers and nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $100 USD.
Nike was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports and initially operated as a distributor for the Japanese shoemaker Onitasuka Tiger (now known as Asics). It officially became Nike Inc. in 1971.The Nike swoosh was designed by Portland State University student Carolyn Davidson，The slogan “Just Do It” was inspired by serial killer Gary Gilmore, who said “let’s do it” just before he was executed by a firing squad in 1977.
