Nike Blazers along with Nike Dunks are two of the athletic brand's most popular
sneakers. Both designs were created for the purpose of being worn while playing
basketball and over the years have evolved into Nike Blazers UK
icons of the
street wear subculture. The models that were initially designed to support and
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enhance
athletes' performance now serve as an inspiration for art and fashion. The Nike
Blazer is made in 1973 and became popular to its comfort and sleek design, not
to bring up light weight. Basketball legend George Gervin, also known as
"Iceman, " could be a lover of the sneaker that was fairly new when he was
drafted to the NBA in 1974. The sneaker, named after the Portland Trailblazers,
was Nike's first basketball shoe. This was a fitting name, as the shoe was
designed slighter and appealing than its counterparts. The Nike Blazer offered
basketball players improvement in their performance, with features such as
outsoles that allowed for greater traction and more support. Blazers come in
low-top and high-top models and are produced in canvas, leather and suede.
The
Nike Dunk was introduced in 1985, a basketball sneaker with a lower outer sole,
making it lighter and keeping you closer to the ground. The paneling of the shoe
helped improve performance when blocking and pivoting during play. The Dunk was
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the staple
that began Nike's "College Colors" program. The company signed select college
basketball teams to a deal that offered exclusive Dunk sponsorship, making Dunks
that matched their uniforms. In 1998, Nike started producing the Dunk model
again, releasing colors associated with classic American universities, but soon
introduced non-team colors as well. Nike Blazers and Nike Dunks both transformed
from the functional use in the world of basketball to essential footwear in the
urban fashion and street culture. The popular styles are pertinent to sneaker
enthusiasts and collectors, being released in exotic colors and designs. Nike
collaborates with various designers and artists often to create collectible,
special and limited editions of the Nike Blazer and Dunk. The popularity of the
sneakers continues to grow so tremendously that Nike is continuously releasing a
new design of the shoes to meet the growing demands.