The Nike Blazer Mid was originally designed as a basketball shoe in 1973 but as the years went by, it became a go-to shoe for everyday sneaker fans as it most recently became the silhouette for choice for the brand’s top collaborators including Virgil Abloh’s Off-White, Chitose Abe’s Sacai, and others. The Nike Blazer Mid “Catechu.” Courtesy of Nike The lateral side of the Nike Blazer Mid “Catechu.” Courtesy of Nike The medial side of the Nike Blazer Mid “Catechu.” Courtesy of Nike A top-down view of the Nike Blazer Mid “Catechu.” Courtesy of Nike The heel of the Nike Blazer Mid “Catechu.” Courtesy of NikeĪt the time of publication, the release info for this Nike Blazer Mid “Floral” collection has not been announced by the brand, but both pairs are reportedly releasing at and at select Nike retailers this year. Cork details appearing on the tongue, lace dubrae and heel complete the look. Additional details include a depiction of the plant embroidered on the heel counter as well as data about the flower featured on the back of the ankle collar. Stay tuned to Modern Notoriety for release info and catch photos below.The Nike Blazer Mid “Indigo.” Courtesy of NikeĪ top-down view of the Nike Blazer Mid “Indigo.” Courtesy of Nike The heel of the Nike Blazer Mid “Indigo.” Courtesy of NikeĪ second red-based iteration pays homage to the Catechu flower and similar to its blue counterpart, the look is executed with a predominantly white canvas upper and is combined with subtle red accents on the Swoosh and heel. There’s no official release date yet for the Nike “Flora” Pack yet, but each shoe will likely drop at select retailers and the Nike webstore. The same Dark Cinder outsole and white midsole complete the design. Cork can be found on the heel, laces and tongue, while the embroidered Indigofera Tinctoria plant coordinates with its scientific name. The dark upper is swapped for a white canvas one with Light Blue Swoosh and heel overlays. At the heel, an embroidered flower design in a textbook. To match the moments of cork that are scattered throughout the design, a semi-translucent dubrae boasts a pattern reminiscent of it. The plant of choice is the Indigofera Tinctoria, or True Indigo, displayed in careful floral embroidery with its scientific name on the heel.Ī similar Blazer Mid ’77 “Obsidian” colorway comes in a Light Blue alternative. The Nike Blazer Mid 77 White Indigo features a white canvas upper with pale blue canvas Swoosh overlays and cork heel wraps. The shoe sits on a Dark Cinder outsole and white midsole, met with Caramel suede overlays on the forefoot, heel and tongue. The white canvas upper provides a satisfying base for the Indigo Swoosh and heel. Second in the family line is the Blazer Mid ’77 in “Obsidian Indigo.” This offering comes dressed in Obsidian, white and black. An eye-catching pomegranate fruit is displayed on the lateral, cutting through the Swoosh, while its corresponding scientific name and facts are found on the heel. The whole ensemble sits atop a dark brown outsole and a white midsole that pairs with the laces. Cultivated in a Solar Flare, black and white palette, the canvas upper gives way to a beige Swoosh and heel overlays. The first of the Blazer Mid ’77 triplets is a “Pomegranate” colorway. Cork swooshes can be found on the lateral sides, while the plant itself is stitched on the tongue with a white midsole and Dark Cinder heels and outsole. The inner lining makes use of solid Navy Blue while contrasting the Volt insoles. A cream canvas upper features contrast stitching while following a Coconut Milk, Wheat, and Obsidian color scheme. Four styles have been revealed (so far), three Blazer Mid ’77s and an Air Max 90.Ī beloved silhouette, the Air Max 90 addition to the “Flora” pack nods to the cork oak plant. The plants - cork, indigo, and pomegranate - were possibly chosen for their application to the creation of the shoes themselves, as indigo and pomegranate can be used in the dyeing process and cork material can be used for the shoe’s construction. In a tribute to botanical studies, Nike Sportswear is releasing a collection of footwear that each feature a native plant.
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