With just 5 days left, the 2008 Summer Olympic in Beijing will mark a great stride in the sport of BMX. A total of 24 women and 32 men will compete at the debut event in front of 15,000 spectators. It not only will mark the first time that an “extreme” sport takes center stage in the world arena. The event will be the testing ground for Nike’s BMX gears, including the Nike Dunk Gyrizo.

In coordinating color gradients of red and white, the Nike Dunk Gyrizo - Japan is set to match with Nike BMX uniform, created specifically for the Japanese riders by WTAPS creative director, Tetsu “Tet” Nishiyama. A mix of patent leather and imprinted with large oval rings at the rear half. The Nike Dunk Gyrizo - Japan is representation of the highly prized Koi fish. And similar to other Dunk Gyrizo, the laces are made of Kevlar composite, with metallic eyelets to ensure endurance on the course. Ankle strap and lace pockets to keep all the appendages away from the spokes. Rubber outsole along with thinner midsole equal comfort and flexibility. Lastly, the sneaker is 100% SPD compatible. In case you’re wondering, the name Gyrizo means “gears” in Greek.

The Nike Dunk Gyrizo BMX Shoe - Japan is currently available at NikeStore.com.

Style: 330789-110
Color: White/White-Sport Red-Black

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With just days away, the 2008 Summer Olympic in Beijing will mark a great stride in the sport of BMX. A total of 24 women and 32 men will compete at the debut event in front of 15,000 spectators. One team that is poise to take home medal(s) is the Team USA with 2 of the top men’s BMX riders - Mike Day, Kyle Bennett, and Donny Robinson.  The 3 will be equip with a special tuned bike, a Nike jumpsuit with Aerographic zone venting and the blue/white Nike Dunk Gyrizo - USA.

As a homage to the pioneers that came before, Nike invited Bob Haro, the first superstar of the BMX culture, to create a one of the kind design.  What Haro came up with was a checkerboard patterns which hark back to the golden age of BMX. Primarily in white/blue color scheme, the Nike Swoosh on the USA edition is made of an interwoven lattice work.  And similar to other Dunk Gyrizo, the laces are made of Kevlar composite, with  metallic eyelets to ensure endurance on the course. Ankle strap and lace pockets to keep all the appendages away from the spokes. Rubber outsole along with thinner midsole equal comfort and flexibility. Lastly, the sneaker is 100% SPD compatible. In case you’re wondering, the name Gyrizo means “gears” in Greek.

The Nike Dunk Gyrizo BMX Shoe - USA is currently available at NikeStore.com.

Style: 330789-141
Color: White/Obsidian-Sport Red

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With just days away, the 2008 Summer Olympic in Beijing will mark a great stride in the sport of BMX.  A total of 24 women and 32 men will compete at the debut event  in front of 15,000 spectators.  One athlete to watch in Ma Liyun, the female BMX rider from China, who will enter the event as a wildcard.  One of her main equipments will be the Chinese version of the Nike Dunk Gyrizo.

In the national colors of red and yellow, the Nike Dunk Gyrizo - China will include a golden Swoosh and tiny chain links graphics adhere to the upper.   Though the outward appearance resembles a Nike SB Dunk, make no mistake, the Nike Dunk Gyrizo Men’s BMX Shoe is a completely different beast.  Laces made of Kevlar composite and metallic eyelets to ensure endurance on the course.  Ankle strap and lace pockets to keep all the appendages away from the spokes.  Rubber outsole along with thinner midsole equal comfort and flexibility.  Lastly, the sneaker is 100% SPD compatible. In case you’re wondering, the name Gyrizo means “gears” in Greek.

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Style: 330789-671
Color: Comet Red/Metallic Gold-Varsity Mz

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We all been there. We wait, procrastinate until the very last moment and wonder why is gift buying such a tedious task? So with Father’s Day approaching this Sunday and graduation held at numerous schools the next few weeks. We decided to create a gift guide of sort, to alleviate some of those last minute, gift buying stress.

The second gift idea is ideal for those who are active, or those who need a bit of positive encouragement to be active. The Nike+ SportBand is the latest addition to Nike+ collection of tools. The device might look small, but it packs a wallop worth of electronics to track your distance, pace, time and estimate the calories burned during your runs. Part of hardware can be detach and connect to a USB port for direct upload to the recently improved NikePlus.com to track your progress, set goals, compete in challenges and meet with runners like yourself. The unit is made from durable polycarbonate which assure no stoppage or sudden down time. And at US$ 59, maybe the whole family should each get one and join the race as a family.

Style: WM0043-084
Color: Black

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We all been there. We wait, wait procrastinate until the very last moment and wonder why is gift buying such a tedious task? So with Father’s Day approaching this Sunday and graduation held at numerous schools. We decided to create a gift guide of sort, to alleviate some of those last minute, gift buying stress.

The first gift idea is the Nike Tech Pack Bonded Fleece Bomber Jacket. The appearance of this item is quite ordinary, not much different from the usual varsity/bomber jacket. However, this jacket requires a closer look. One feature that is apparent are the pockets. Each is not sewn on but bonded on and its opening cut out via a laser. This ensure the utmost precise opening to deflect the elements like snow and rain. In fact, no sewing was involved in the production of this jacket. Each components were “welded” together by a special ultrasonic technique. Finally, instead of the traditional melton wool or leather, Nike utilized bonded fleece as base material. It can provide same level of warmth, except the jacket now weight considerably less.

Available in Dark Grey and Black. Both are on sale at NikeStore.com’s Members Only Store.

Style: 254576-063
Color: Dk Grey Heather/Black/Flint Grey

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This pair of wildly colored Air Max 1 Supreme belongs to the second edition of the popular Nike Tech Pack released a few month earlier. Aside from its unique colorways, this quick strike version comprised of premium components and of course, the ubiquitous Nike Air Max sole. Now available in limited quantity at Nike Store - Members Only Store.

Style: 321734-071
Color: Black/Yellow Ochre-Gold Dust

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Nike Cortze Nylon was not only a classic among Nike’s historical archive, it was the first ever sneaker produced by the company. Created in 1972, with the now iconic “Swoosh” marking on its side. But the Cortze Nylon also marked an even more important trait of Nike - the strive for technical breakthroughs in athletic gears, no matter what the sport might be. Under the late Bill Bowerman’s guidance, a nylon upper was used instead of the traditional all leather construction. A revolutionary move that not only lessen the weight of the Cortez, but made it more durable as well. As part of the Nike Vintage collection, the Cortze Nylon in its original form is once again available.

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During the month of October in 1993, Michael Jordan did the unthinkable. At the height of his career, after leading Chicago Bulls to its consecutive NBA Championship title and winning 3 consecutive NBA Finals MVP himself, the first player in NBA history to do so, Jordan announced his retirement from the sport that everyone identified him with. The following Spring, Jordan joined the minor league team for the Chicago White Sox franchise. The suddenness to his early retirement from basketball and transformation to a baseball player was mainly attributed to the death of his father, who was murdered during a botched robbery in 1993. To honor his father’s desire before his passing, Jordan played baseball for the duration of 1994.

To mark the opening day of MLB season this year. Nike released a limited edition Air Jordan 1 Retro, in the familiar pin-stripe designs as the Chicago White Sox. Baseball inspired designs are found all over the upper. Near the rear tab, a cross-bats embroidery with the number 3 and 51, represented Jordan’s stats of 3 HRs and 51 RBIs during short baseball career. (He returned to the court in 1995)

The Air Jordan 1 Retro, or more commonly called Jordan Opening Day Pack is currently available at NikeStore.com.

Style: 325514-102
Color: White/Black-Silver

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Second of the Jordan Countdown Pack with Air Jordan IX (9) and XIV (14), again adding to the total XXIII (23), Michael’s signature number. In their original colorways, the Air Jordan IX (9) marked the return to a simpler life for the legendary ball player as he retired early from the court and tried his hand at his other passion, baseball. For inspiration, designer Tinker Hatfield, another legendary figure, used the statue of Jordan outside the Chicago Bulls Arena.

Meanwhile, everything on the Air Jordan XIV (14) screamed fast. Based on Jordan’s own Ferrari 550 Maranello, Hatfield once again took elements of the Italian-made rocket: metallic mesh vent, streamline upper, and the iconic yellow emblem (with the Jumpman insignia). The black colorway also signified the last shot for Jordan as he scored against Utah Jazz, while wearing the black AJ XIV (14), to win his 6th and final NBA Championship.

The Jordan Countdown Pack - Jordan Collezione 14/9 Basketball Shoe is now available at NikeStore.com

Style: 318541-992
Color: Multi

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During 96-97 season, Nike’s Zoom Air unit made its debut on Air Jordan XII, the first in Jordan Brand collection to use the super lightweight, responsive air unit. With its reinforced forefoot in white leather and fan-like stitchings on black suede, inspired by “Nisshoki” or Raising -Sun flag used by the Japanese armed forces. The AJ XII demonstrated as a force to reckon with on the court.

So it is quite appropriate to create a hybrid of a sort from the 2 iconic footwears - Air Jordan XII (12) and Air Force 1 (One). The new creation, named Air Jordan Force XII, preserved much of Air Jordan XII’s appearance, with the addition of the Nike Swoosh and signature ankle strap plus traditional Nike Air sole found on Air Force 1. Like other Air Jordan XII Fusion, this edition has all the signature hybrid features. The updated colorways of Black/Varsity Red-White-Metallic Silver is currently available at NikeStore.com.

Style: 317742-061
Color: Black/Varsity Red-White-Metallic Silver

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