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.

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

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

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As last minute preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing gets underway, you can show your pride and patriotism by creating a one-of-the-kind Nike Zoom Victory+. Exclusively offer during the Olympic Games, Nike iD allows you to chose 1 of 10 nations, with pre-set colorways that coordinate with the flag color of your chosen nation. That nation’s flag will also appear on the tongue, where the Nike emblem usually is.

Further more, you will get the most updated innovations Nike has to offer, including the exceptionally light weight Flywire upper, Nike Zoom support, and Nike+ training feedback system. Available in both Men’s and Women’s sizes, but for a limited time only, exclusively at Nike iD.

> Design It @ Nike iD: Nike Zoom Victory+ iD

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UBIQ is giving away a pair of the upcoming Nike ?uestlove 1World Air Force 1, all you have to do is be a subscriber or sign up for their newsletter.

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Inspired by hiking boots but with sneaker-like characteristics, Cool Breeze, the popular model from sneaker label Greedy Genius, is now available at Finishline.com. Composed in the silhouette of hiking boots, with supple premium Napa leather, cushioning mid-sole, plus a printed canvas side panel and tongue, all common elements found on sneakers, the Greedy Genius Cool Breeze is a excellent mix of functionality, comfort, and style.

And don’t forget, get $15 off purchases over $90. Simply enter “FRESHNESS” as the coupon code at checkout.

Style: GGFW0708-201
Color: White-Pebbles

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For a limited time only, the collaboration between PUMA and the late psychedelic comic artist Vaughn Bodé is now available at Finishline.com. Based on the classic PUMA Basket footwear, each of the 4 colorways is adorned with a subtle pattern of stars silhouettes all over the leather upper. The interior is also with the similar stars patterns, but in the familiar red and black on yellow background, taken from Bodé’s most famous caricature, Cheech Wizard, and his hat.

And don’t forget, get $15 off purchases over $90. Simply enter “FRESHNESS” as the coupon code at checkout.

Style: 34738703
Color: Grey-White | White-Black | Black-White | Red

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For the 3rd representation for the US on Nike’s special Air Force 1 - 1WORLD Collection, it partnered with the multi-talented musician Ahmir Thompson, better known as ?uestlove (Questlove). Hailed from the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, the drummer, DJ, producer, and founding member of the influential band, The Roots, of which ushered in a new form of hip-hop genre.

Working closely with Nike Sportswear Design Director, Jesse Leyva, ?uestlove (Questlove) created a blaring design green and red colorways. To further enhance its contrast, an additional elephant skin/concrete pattern was embossed on the green portion of the upper and mid-sole. The raucous graphic is by design an extension of ?uestlove’s larger-than-life personality, as the artist stated “I just wanted to start off with a very loud statement, a sneaker that sort of has 12 exclamation points behind it. Something that just screams “Rahhhhrr” so you know, this is an extension of my personality. The inside (of the shoe) is of me drumming. Yeah, inside art is very important to me. Even though you’re the only person that sees it from a consumer standpoint but, I sorta know you put a lot of work into it as a designer based on how your shoe is designed on the sole.”

As with any other 1WORLD products, the Nike x ?uestlove - 1WORLD - Air Force 1 Air Questo will be available a very few selected retailers, starting with ALIFE in NYC on August 1st, UBIQ of Philadelphia on August 5th, NSW @ The Montalban in Los Angeles on August 6th, and the rest on August 16th.

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> The Roots

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Reebok x MLB - Yankee Stadium Pump Running Dual

Reebok x MLB - Shea Stadium Pump Running Dual

2008 will mark an important Major League Baseball (MLB) milestone in the city of New York as both Shea Stadium (home of the New York Mets) and Yankee Stadium, (the house the Ruth built), are put to use for the last time.  In their places, 2 new stadiums, with larger capacity and updated accommodations.  As construction crews busied themselves to finish the stadiums in time for the 2009 baseball season, Reebok and MLB created a commemorative collection to mark the important roles the 2 retired stadiums played in baseball history.  Based on the Reebok Pump Running Dual, each honors the team, with the classic blue and orange team colorways of the Mets for the Shea Stadium edition and the iconic navy Yankee pinstripes on the Yankee Stadium edition.  Silk screen-embossed likeness of each stadium on the heel panels, along with the years in operation: Yankees Stadium 1923-2008, and Shea Stadium 1964-2008.

Limited to only 150 units per design, the Reebok x MLB - Shea Stadium & Yankee Stadium Pump Running Dual are now available exclusively at 5 selected boutiques in New York, including Sneaker Bistro of Long Island.

Sneaker Bistro
580 Route 112, Suite 17 | Map
Patchogue, NY 11772
TEL #: 631-730-7132

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> Major League Baseball (MLB)

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Visvim’s newest Fall/Winter 2008 Collection continues to be delivered to their select accounts worldwide and the latest shoes that have been released as a part of that collection are these two Visvim Kiefer High’s in Black/Red and Black/Blue. The Kiefer High uses a silhouette similar to that of Converse’s Chuck Taylor but adds some value to the shoe by switching up a few things mostly the leather and craftsmanship on the shoes. You can pick up both pairs now at We Sold Out.

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