Nike Mercurial SL

The background for the Nike Mercurial Super Light (SL) was to create a football boot with no design or financial limitations. Taking money, time and manufacturing considerations out of the equation, Nike set about producing the lightest, fastest football boot possible.
The Nike Mercurial SL weighs only 185g and is made almost entirely of carbon fibre. Something which, until this point, had never been done before. The Nike Mercurial SL is being marketed as the football boot brand’s most lightweight, most highly responsive yet flexible and strong football boot to date. A football boot featuring only what’s needed without giving up any performance.

Initially designed in the style of a concept car: to lead innovation, to drive new ideas, to push the boundaries in design and engineering, the development process for the Nike Mercurial SL took 3 years, spanning four continents. The Nike Mercurial SL has been specifically designed to cater for the fastest football players, and as such will be primarily sported by Chelsea’s Didier Drogba and Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo. As a limited edition football boot, it is likely to become one of the most sought after football boots on the market. Only 2000 pairs of the Nike Mercurial SL have been produced and each pair will set you back a cool 400 euros.

Sole

Nike worked with a partner in Germany to create a 7 layer carbon composite material interwoven with TPU and polyurethane to maximize the material of the sole. With no lasting board, the structure is in the sole itself. The construction gives the player torsional stability to offer greater propulsion across the field. The foot is closer to the ground, giving players a smooth ride. A reinforcing rib adds support to the foot, increasing impact resistance and preventing reverse bending during a hard toe kick. The carbon fibre is woven together at angles to provide the most flexible, lightweight, foot-fitting support without sacrificing strength.

In Korea, cleats and stud tips were injection moulded on to the sole-plate, creating a single outsole piece. The traction of the cleat is built for a fast athlete, allowing for quick acceleration across the field with or without the ball. The Nike Mercurial SL has a minimized heel bucket keeping the heel in place.

Upper

In Montebelluna, Italy, at Nike’s Research Centre, engineers created a new process enabling them to mould the carbon fibre into a soft performance upper for the football boot.

The black aesthetic of the football boot is dictated by the colour of the carbon fibre. The pink Swoosh is the only added element. “It invites you to take a closer look so you’ll see the detail and the beauty of the football boot” explains Nike designer, Peter Hudson.

He goes on to say: “With the Mercurial SL, we’ve truly delivered on a promise – as a lightweight, high performance football boot for acceleration, the Mercurial SL sets a new standard not only for football performance, but as a conceptual product without limits – a product based entirely on a vision. We created a new design and aesthetic vernacular for football.”

INCHworm: Shoe That Grow with Kids Feet

It's easy as 1,2,3 because it's only 3 step to resize the shoes.
1. Push the button
2. Pull the shoe to increase the size
3. Pull again to increase to a bigger size

The shoe come up with 3 different size.
Here is the explanation about the iFit technology used by the shoe.

Built right into INCHworm shoes is the iFit technology. The iFit technology allows you to GROW the size of the shoe with a simple push of the button. So eliminate unnecessary trips to the shoe store and provide your children with better fitting shoes that last up to three sizes longer. Inchworm shoes grow in half size increments. Just push the button on the side, and pull the toe of the shoe to adjust into the next size.

Inchworm Venice in Silver. Inchworm shoes are design specially for kids, both boys and girls. These shoes grow with your kids as your kids feet grow, one full size in two half size increments. With the I fit System you have the possibility to adapt the shoes to your children feet. Inchworm shoes are made in two parts with rubber outsole & PU midsole for the best comfort and support with anatomic insole and latex heel pad. The uppers are made from quality leathers and synthetic mesh. Inchworm shoes will last approximately 3-6 months longer than an ordinary pair of shoes. Simply push the button on the side of the heel and watch in amazement as the shoe grows.

Black/Red/White Shoes Series

Adidas Forum - 25^th Anniversary

Adidas Gil II Zero

Nike Air Jordan 1 - Old Love New Love!

Nike Air Morgan

New Balance ST33

Puma Unlimited High

Vans Rising Sun

Silver/Grey Shoes Series

Adidas Forum (25^th Aniversary)

Asics Gel Lyte III - David Z

more about Asics Gel Lyte III - David Z.

Nike Air Max 1 Premium - CMYK Pack

Nike Court Force Basic Low - Air Max 97 Inspired Edition

Nike Air Jordan XV SE (15) - Georgetown Hoyas edition

Nike Air Max 95 (Grey/Black/White/Ice Blue)

Nike Air Jordan Force Fusion Glacier Ice

David Z Asics Gel Lyte

David Z and Asics team up once again to work on the Gel Lyte III. This time around they created the "Stainless Steel" and "Solid Gold" Gel Lyte III. Each pair tells it's own story from David Z's history. Sneaker designer Ronnie Fieg hooked up two pairs of Gel Lyte III's "Stainless Steel" and "Solid Gold" which both represent the NYC based sneaker shop David Z.
via The Shoe Game

Rainbow Series

Adidas Mega Burst
The Adidas Mega Burst is a running sneaker that seems to have been pimped out with a oddity flavor. The uppers features a plain black or white base while the rainbow bottoms take all the attention and breaks necks. You are sure to get some looks with these on your feet. There is also a nice chromed out Adidas logo on the tongue.
via Kicks on Fire

Adidas Rod Laver Mids
Two Rod Laver Mids just released with the new pattern Adidas has been using lately. This is definitely a unique look for the classic Rod Laver silhouette, and this pattern was made popular by the ZXZ 123 we reported on. The blend of aqua, blue, and lavender is very easy on the eyes. The black colorway is extremely low-key compared to the white Rod Laver Mids
via The Shoe Game

Converse Chuck Taylor
The original Converse Chuck Taylor featuring a nice allover rainbow print
via Overkill

Nike Air Max 1 Premium - Snowcone
Here's another interesting AM1 to come out of the house of Nike. This sample features a patent upper with tough mesh toes and an almost transparent croc varnish that has popped up on a lot of Nike's lately. Most importantly, they also have an airbrushed mid-sole which is pretty striking against the white upper. The shoe has a very 'synthetic' feel to it, oddly enough though, the lining is soft as silk and genuine leather. Unfortunately we don't have much background on this shoe...
via Sneaker Freaker

Nike Air Max 97 Lux - Rainbow
In Europe, Nike recently released a Lux version of the Air Max 97 with full 3M. Nike also put out a rainbow version of the Air Max 97 which looks quite amazing. The colors start with orange and gradates to yellow, green and blue at the bottom. This shoes recently spotted at these at a Nike store in Italy, not sure if they are available in any other European countries or if they might release in the US.
via Sneaker News

Nike Air Woven AP Pistachio Rainbow

Nike "Rainbow" Pack
Looking like a 1985 collab with Apple Mac is the new Rainbow Pack of sneakers. For the ladies we have the unusual Blazer low and for the gay chaps, we have a fruity Court Force High... surely Stevie lovers everywhere will be snapping these up, if not for the holographic colour splash on the upper, then for the wedge of coloured gum stuck in the sole! Look for these at Footlocker soon enough.
via Sneaker Freaker

Puma OSU Rainbow

Puma Sky II High Metal 2

From the Puma archive in 1980, the Sky II High Metal 2 is based on one of Puma's top performing basketball styles. The upper features many distinctive Puma design elements, while the velcro strap provides optimal fit.
Made from leather in white color combine with gold accent and a strong rubber sole. The simple design made this shoe so unique and classy.

Asics Gel-Kayano 14

A great performance trainer that keeps getting better. This 14th edition of the GEL-Kayano® features improved stability and a new upper geometry that enhances rear-foot fit. This shoe features ASICS® IGS®, -Impact Guidance System, Solyte® Midsole Material, and a Comfordry sockliner for breathability and great try-on feel.

The GEL-Kayano 14 will continue to have gender-specific Space Trusstic System elements, as well as Spacemaster − the UV-protective, moisture-wicking mesh material that creates a cooler, drier foot environment, and ASICS Biomorphic Fit system, which helps the upper move efficiently with the foot.

Technologies

Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.®)

Linked componentry that enhances the foot’s natural gait from heel strike to toe-off.

PHF® (Personal Heel Fit)

Memory foam lined heel collar molds to athlete’s heel, creating personalized fit.

ComforDry™ Sockliner

Provides optimal cushioning performance in a cooler, drier, healthier environment.

DuraSponge® Outsole

Superior durability and cushioning with less weight.

Solyte™ Midsole Material

Lighter than ASICS’ standard EVA and SpEVA®, combined with improved cushioning and durability.