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Nike Free Running Karaoke Challenge

Sponsor — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:00:00 PDT

Prove your strength by singing and running your way to victory. The person with the fastest 2 mile run by 5/10/2012 wins. Think you’ve got what it takes? Strap on your Frees and sing while you run your way through Nike’s Free Run Karaoke Challenge. Join the Challenge at http://gonike.me/karaoke and log your miles from now through May 10th using Nike+. Nike even created a mix to get you up and running. Download it here: http://gonike.me/karaokemix.

Don’t forget, the runner with the fastest 2 mile run using Nike + wins. Run Stronger. #MakeItCount

Create the Perfect Free For Your Feet

Sponsor — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:00:00 PDT

In the midst of your Spring cleaning, you probably noticed that it’s high time to replace those ragged, no-longer-supportive running shoes. How does swapping out those old dust collectors for some brand-new, completely customizable kicks sound? We’re talking about the Nike Free Run iD running shoe. You’re just a few easy steps away from your new favorite running shoes. Just choose the upper and midsole combination that meets the demands of your run, then pick your favorite colors, and voilà! Running couture.

For inspiration, check out our gallery of supernatural selections, including a variety of colors and builds, and start customizing today!

Light as a Feather: 3 Must-Have Spring Fitness Jackets

Anna Monette Roberts — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:17:26 PST

The ever-changing Spring weather can make it difficult to dress appropriately - at the beginning of your outdoor workout, it might be chilly and wet, yet in an instant the clouds could part to reveal a sunny, hot, and sticky day. It's important to be prepared for whatever climate you are exposed to during your training session, that way you aren't tempted to turn around and head inside before you've completed your targeted mileage. These three beautiful, Spring-inspired training jackets will help protect you from the elements, so find out what makes them special.

From left to right:

Lululemon Run: Essential Jacket II in Paris Pink ($138): For insulation and breathability, the jacket includes a mix of windbreaker material, breathable, mesh-like cloth down the backside, and stretchy fabric under the arms for a wider range of motion. Earbud fanatics will love the little hole in the inside of the jacket created exclusively to slide your headphones through, so the zipped-up jacket will keep the cords from jangling in your face while you run.
Cannondale Women's Morphis Jacket in White ($110): The fitted, wind- and water-resistant cycling jacket contains removable magnetized sleeves, so if you get too hot during a ride, you can quickly rip off the long sleeves, stash them in the back pocket, and turn the jacket into a vest.
Nike Cyclone Vapor Women's Running Jacket in Light Thistle/Reflective Silver ($115): Textured dots on the inside of the jacket prevent clinging to facilitate a more breathable, drier environment for your skin. It's water resistant, but if you become overheated, the jacket has a built-in pocket in the back so you can easily store it.

Nike Olympic Innovation: Going Green While Going For the Gold

Susi May — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:05:20 PST

Nike is in the business of dressing athletes, and at the 2012 Olympics, the sportswear giant is helping give athletes a competitive edge with its high-performance gear. This week, Nike unveiled its latest innovations in running gear, explaining that it's "going green while going for gold." Using fabrics created out of recycled water bottles and working towards zero-waste construction techniques for sneakers, Nike's aim is to design more eco-friendly products for the Summer games.

In the trickle-down theory of sportswear technology, elements of these designs will be making their way to the masses soon. Get a preview of what the runners will be wearing in London, including a dimpled speed suit and a marathon shoe so light it feels like a sock.

It's About Time: 3 Steps Closer to Back to the Future II

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:45:31 PST

We've seen film magic turn into reality before - remember, the tablet was first seen on Star Trek! Now for those who daydreamed of a life as cool as Marty McFly's as a kid, your turn has come. During this week's New York Toy Fair, Mattel announced plans to produce the pink hoverboard from Back to the Future Part II.

OK, there's no actual air hovering that will occur, but it's a 1:1 replica that will glide over most surfaces and make whooshing noises. Mattel will take pre-orders from March 1-20 for the hoverboard, expected to ship in the 2012 holiday season. There's a bit of a catch: Mattel needs you to get your fellow superfans to pre-order the product to bring it to production. As they say, "Because this is such a high-cost item, there will be a minimum number of orders required to go into production. If we don't receive the minimum orders, won't go into production and customers will not be charged. The price will be announced later this month."

It's up to you mini-McFlys to make the hoverboard a reality! The hoverboard, though, is just one of the products that can have you living like Marty; follow the break to see what else can get you Back to the Future.

Nike Gamifies Fitness With the Nike+ FuelBand

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:59:21 PST

Nike introduced the Nike+ FuelBand ($149) into the competitive fitness gadget arena today. Like Striiv, Motoactv and Jawbone Up did before it, the Nike+ FuelBand will come with some familiar tracking features that monitor your steps, calories burned, and time, but introduces a game-like point system (called FuelPoints) to keep you motivated.

FuelPoints are a metric to measure your overall fitness, based on your oxygen intake. The more you move, the more FuelPoints you'll earn. Seeing how many FuelPoints you're earning is easy, too - a series of 20 LED lights goes from red to green as you earn points. You can even set your FuelPoints goals ahead of time to challenge yourself day to day.

Ready to kick-start your 2012 fitness goals? The ergonomic Nike+ FuelBand will be available for preorder in the US starting today! See it in action in the demo video after the break.

Tennis Dresses That Add Style to Your Game

Heather Dale — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:01:33 PDT

I've been watching the US Open and I am inspired to tune up my serve and hit the courts. Plus, I love the fashions. From classic white to bold colors, these dresses were designed specifically for the court and feature built-in bras and sweat-wicking material. Find the full rundown of each dress below.

Top row, from left to right: Tennis Ruffle Dress by Adidas ($120), Set Point Knit Tennis Dress by Nike ($64), Bolle Mint Dress ($80)

Bottom row, from left to right: Border Tennis Dress by Nike ($70), Impact Bra Cup Dress by Athleta ($69), Stretch Racerback Dress by Ralph Lauren ($185)

More Pics of the Nike MAG "Marty McFly Shoe"

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:17:50 PDT

The Nike MAGs went on sale via Ebay yesterday, and since there are only 1,500 pairs of Back to the Future-inspired shoes being auctioned off for charity, most of us will have to do with just looking longingly at photos of the futuristic kicks. Good thing there are more press photos to drool over! Check out some more close-ups in the gallery.

A Close-Up Look at the Back to the Future-Inspired Nike MAGs

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:08:50 PDT

As we mentioned earlier, Nike is rolling out a real-life version of Marty McFly's self-lacing Nike shoes, and High Snobiety has an early look at the shoes in person. Head there for more pics! The shoes will be sold for a good cause, too: proceeds will go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. We're drooling over here.

Update: Nike will be auctioning off 1,500 pairs of MAGs during a 10-day event (150 pairs per day) starting tonight at 8:30p.m. PST and running through Sept. 18 via Ebay’s Fashion Vault. Unfortunately the shoes don't auto-lace, but I'd still get the credit card ready just in case.

Check out the official promo video of the shoes from Nike below the break!

Nike Set to Release Marty McFly's Self-Tying Shoes?

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:54:06 PDT

I've pretty much waited my entire adult life for this moment: Nike may be set to release Marty McFly's sneakers, the Air Mags, from Back to the Future 2 after patenting the self-tying laces last year. A new video has surfaced (uploaded from DocEmmettBrown88, no less) of "McFly's Closet," which shows rows upon rows of the futuristic shoes.

Additionally, below the break.