BLAZER

NIKE

BLAZER於1973年正式進入籃球鞋的市場，是以NIKE所在的波特蘭NBA球隊「Portland Trail Blazers」命名，有著耐用且止滑效果絕佳的橡膠外底，成為當時科技最為先進的籃球鞋款。本次登場的 Off-White™ x Nike Blazer Low 系列再度延續Virgil Abloh創新風格，於經典的輪廓下，利用解構、鏤空等手法，突破傳統型態，立體的後跟設計更打破視覺框架；最後，在文字排列和螢光色穿繩的加持下，整體更顯獨特風味。

BLAZER originally created as a basketball shoe in 1973 and named after its regional NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers. The style was one of the most technologically advanced shoes for basketball at the time with rubber soles for sturdy support and traction.This one is a silhouette known for its hoops heritage and sleek shape, but Abloh completely revamped its construction from top to bottom to transform it into a modern-day classic. The standout component of the model is the rear’s TPU mold which is inspired by the Air Terra Humara’s unique heel shape. Base layers are styled in smooth leather but come hole punched in various parts of the mid-foot and feature a second set of laces that extend past the throat in a similar manner to the previously released Off-White™ x Nike Dunks. Tongues discard the traditional Nike Sportswear logos and come embellished with a “Nike OFF” hit, and the medial sides are printed with Abloh’s signature Helvetica branding. A strip of canvas material acts as the mudguard for each iteration as well.