Kicks: Nike’s Luna Mariah

Reminiscent of last year’s black Luna racer, Nike Sportswear is set to release the Lunar Mariah on April 25th at 21 Mercer in New York.

The original Air Mariah, which was made up of the upper of the Nike Eagle combined with full-length Air. These kicks were developed in the 1980s as a lightweight racing shoe and was a part of their line throughout the ’90s.

PRECLASSIC.COM GOES INTERACTIVE

Eugene, Oregon—One of track & field’s first websites—preclassic.com,
created in 1997–is continuing its groundbreaking role by providing fans
of the sport with an unprecedented level of meet-related information and
interactivity through its revamped presentation. The Pre Classic site
now includes features that showcase the rich history and current content
of the Western Hemisphere’s best outdoor meet.

Want to see:
        
     *       a replay of the 2008 NBC telecast of the meet?

     *       photos of Brad Walker’s American Record in the pole vault?

     *       meet information for 2009?

     *       fans with their own websites who plan on attending?

     *       video highlights of each Pre Classic going back to 1986
(released weekly)?

All this and more can be found on the expanded site. Visitors will also
have the opportunity to interact and share with other Pre Classic fans,
including posting their own comments, memories, videos, photos, and
website links, thanks to software developed by RunnerSpace.com.
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  The 35th Prefontaine Classic is a part of the IAAF’s World Athletics
Tour and USA Track & Field’s Visa Championships Series. The 2009 edition
of the meet will be held on Sunday, June 7, at Hayward Field in Eugene,
featuring scores of the world’s greatest athletes.  It will be broadcast
live by NBC beginning at 11 a.m. Pacific Time.

RunnerSpace.com is a social networking website for all runners to
connect and share with other runners and fans through its
industry-leading team and event website creation software.

Christian Smith to leave Oregon Track Club

Oregon Track Club has announced the departure of team member Christian Smith. In order to complete his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University; Smith will return to the Manhattan, Kansas campus. Smith spoke highly of his time in Eugene.

“Leaving Eugene after only a year and a half has been a very difficult decision to make. The town and team made the experience everything I hoped it would be. Being a part of Eugene’s 800m sweep at the trials will always mean so much to me. I am moving back to Kansas to finish my degree that I put on hold to come to Eugene before the Olympic year. I have had a great fall of training, I feel like my fitness has improved drastically from last year. I will continue to have good relationships with everyone at the Oregon Track Club” said Smith.

Christian Smith joined the Oregon Track Club in 2007.  The 800 meter runner qualified for the Beijing Games in a dramatic third place finish in front of his home crowd at the 2008 Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore.

Smith vaulted himself at the finish line in front of 2004 Olympian Khadevis Robinson in grabbing the final roster spot for the Beijing Olympics in posting a time of 1:45.47.

Kicks: Windrunner TR2

Nike has released two new Windrunner TR 2’s in nice colorways. The classic running shoe comes in a white/black/grey colorway with two-color laces. The sneaker also dropped in a white/grey/red colorway. Both came out really clean, without looking boring at all, and are now available at

Kicks: Playstation AFI Inspired, Nike Shoe Monster

To add to the collection of upcoming Playstation-inspired sneakers. Nike will release these Shox Monster sneakers. The upper features black metallic patent leather with mesh and a gradient that goes from white to blue to purple.

There are also a pair of purple shoelaces included to finish up the use of the Playstation colors. Limited numbers of the Nike Shox Monster inspired by the Playstation Air Force One will be released early November at select FootLocker retailers. Via [Sneaker Obsession]

Kicks: Nike Sportswear iD - Air Max 90 Current

The wait is over. Nike’s Air Max 90 Current is now available for customization at the Nike Sportwear iD studio.

The shoe is made of micro-suede, synthetic leather and reflective overlay are the three different options for the composition of the upper, however its the several choices in color which really gives consumers the option to make the Air Max 90 Current their own.

If you want your own pair, you better be prepared to pony up a few dollars. The Air Max 90 Current iD will cost you $150. [Sneakerflies.]

Kicks: Jordan Blasé - Holiday 2008 Collection

So you want a pair of kicks that are sophisticated enough to wear out to an evening affair?

Jordan Brand has a new off court dress shoe coming out this Fall/Holiday season that should be sleek enough to get you pass the doorman, its called the Jordan Blasé. This line manufactures lifestyle sneakers to cater to users who want to wear stylish shoes with their casual dress attire. This new release of Jordan Blasé comes in two new colorways. [SneakerNews.]

Kicks: Nike Air Max 1 360 Hybrid

The newly refreshed kicks dropped by Nike takes us back to the old school with the comfort of today. The Nike 1 360 Hybrid is the latest of many coming hybrid line of Hybrid sneakers. A nice clean colorway that should be popular with sneakerheads, and also the general public. The grey, black, and white is a clean look for everybody.

The Air Max 360 sole makes doing just about anything comfortable. You can hit up your local Footlocker to pick them up, as they are available now.

Air Force 1 Closing Ceremonies By Nike

Nike seems to have thought of everything except for… signing Usain Bolt to the company. With that the closing ceremonies are about to begin at any moment now.

Nike Air Force 1 “Closing Ceremonies” is Nike’s way of closing the games with a bang. It comes in a gold upper of course, along with a laser etched graphic all over the upper. The shoe as well as a special 080808 box will be released on August 25th.

Jamaica Sprinting Inspires Kicks

Nike iD has refreshed their Dunk High’s and Low’s for the Fall 2008 collection.

The second pair feature a floral jaquard in white or black, and the third are based a hero from the Olympics, Jamaican runner Asafa Powell the former world record holder as the fastest man on Earth. The pattern borrows the Jamaican Flag colors and a cheetah pattern seen in Powell’s custom Olympic spikes and makes a bold and bright Dunk High and low. Act quickly because availability is short. Nike iD Studios.

Via Kickaholic.

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