Converse Jack Purcell

A look at the sneakers that became an American style icon

Advertorial content: The only sneaker to ever be designed for a world-class badminton player and subsequently find its way to becoming an American style icon, The Converse Jack Purcell remains one of the most recognizable footwear designs still in production today. However unlikely its rise to fame may have been, the low-profile, comfortable canvas sneaker has garnered such an esteemed following there’s no doubt it’s …

Interview: Tinker Hatfield of Nike

A one-on-one talk with the Vice President of Creative Concepts about facilitating innovation and inspiration

During Nike‘s recent Nature Amplified summit at their Beaverton, OR headquarters, we were presented with a series of innovations that comprise the next palette for product development from the sportswear giant. A visit to the Nike Sports Research Lab meant a deep dive into the methodologies used to understand human mechanics. Of course, all the latest footwear, including the supportive-yet-sensitive Hyperfeel and and the slipper-like …

Nike Solarsoft Moccasins

A Hawaiian punch of comfort and casual fun in sneakers designed for all sorts of summer adventures

Sporting a nostalgic, aqua sock-like vibe, Nike’s recently released summer ’13 Solarsoft Moccasins have all the makings for a laid-back, Weekend At Bernie’s sort of adventure. But with an ultra-comfy midsole packing their trademark Lunarlon cushioninga foam technology inspired by the weightlessness of astronauts on the moon that’s now used in their training, running and basketball shoesthese casual sneakers aren’t just for bumming around either. …