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Big Ballin
Nike is famous for its basketball shoes and the superstars who endorse
them, Michael Jordan among them. Jordan is own line offers a wide
variety of practice shoes, game shoes and off-court options. However,
the Jordan line is relatively expensive and Nike offers a host of other
basketball models. Tons of new models come out every year and Nike is
consistently a leader in pioneering new basketball specific footwear technology,
including cushioning air bubbles, hidden lacing and ultra-light materials.
However, Nike also re-issues classic pus tone models all the time. Both new and
old Nike basketball shoes have created large cult following and come in
all the colors of the rainbow. But Nike also offers low-priced basic basketball
shoes, usually sold at athletic supply stores or department stores, for
the casual basketball player. Nike does a lot of work with footwear for
basketball teams and is also the leader in personalized silicone bracelets and wristbands. So if
you want a basketball shoe that will cushion your feet, keep you looking
stylish and show your individuality, go with Nike.
From the track to the trail
Besides expanding into every sport imaginable, including walking, Nike
has recently gotten into outdoor/adventure footwear. Unsurprising considering
the company s background, most of Nike s outdoor offering
are trail running shoes. A number of brand new models are unusually affordable.
Even the most advanced Nike trail runners are less than a hundred dollars
and give you a lot of bang for yourbuck. For instance, the Air Zoom Orizaba,
which Nike bills as a adventure racing shoe, includes a breathable with
drainage ports for drying, a 3-pointgator attachment hook which locks
your foot in place, a special cinch closure system which allows you to
adjust the fit of the heel and forefoot independently, a Zoom-Air unit
for cushioning and protection against rocks underfoot, and a sticky rubber
outsole. Nike also makes hiking shoes for athletic back-packers and has
found success infusing trail shoes with climbing shoe technology for increased
versatility on the mountain.