The cheapest and coolest black Nikes to withstand the rainy season
The sky is starting to cloud over, the air is getting colder, the forecast is predicting precipitation… and the challenge is finding the ideal footwear for the rain. Of course, Nike sneakers couldn’t fail us in this endeavor. So, your allies at GQ have set out to find the best kicks on the market today so we can run to any of our commitments during the day, back home, with the outfit we want, looking incredible and calm in the face of any storm or puddle that crosses our path. It doesn’t matter if you’re in your twenties and you need to go out with your friends to party or wear something suitable for your job and the wet asphalt, if you’re already in your thirties and need to combine your casual look with a sturdy shoe, if you’re forty or fifty and what you’re looking for is mobility and style for a busy day at work… believe us, these are the sneakers you need in your collection for the season.
You might be wondering, now, why Nike? And the question is almost obvious, my friend. The swoosh brand has dedicated many, many years to showing us its technological development in shoe soles, not only in the sports field, but also with an eye on our casual and multifaceted lifestyle. At the same time, this brand is synonymous with high quality materials, giving us the confidence necessary to know that when we buy one of its models we are acquiring a product that will endure many battles and that, even, can live by our side for a long, long time.
That being said, we have found a sneaker that essentially combines —and more— what we need to withstand the rainy season:
- A construction made of resistant materials.
- A colour that can hide dirt and is easy to clean in the event of serious disasters.
- A cool silhouette that goes with everything.
- A model based on comfort, but which guarantees — above all — style.
Ready to marvel and run for yours?
Tenis Nike Blazer Low '77 Vintage
Praised on the streets for its classic simplicity and comfort, the Nike Blazer Low '77 Vintage returns with a low-top silhouette and heritage basketball look. Featuring delicate suede detailing, a retro Swoosh design and a super-soft collar, these sneakers are a wardrobe must-have that will take you anywhere.
This low silhouette is the sister of the titan we saw born in the seventies with a 100% sporty focus. Its history begins with the name, which was given in honor of Nike's local professional basketball team, the Portland Trail Blazers, who had recently joined the league. In fact, according to Nike's Archives Department, a couple of members of the team were the first professionals in any sport to wear the "checkered" logo or the swoosh on their sides.
A catalogue from the time read: “Durable and well-built for maximum support and comfort, the Blazer HT is the choice of champions from coast to coast.” Its construction has been legendary ever since. The highest-quality calfskin upper is joined to the sole through a vulcanization process — a huge oven that bonds the upper and rubber sole with thermal cement — something only a few Japanese factories could do at the time. Since then, experimentations with more materials and colors have come to light, with collaborations and editions that blow our minds.
However, it is their classic sobriety and look that we love so much and makes them so perfect for use by men of all ages, styles, activities and interests.
Even more so when we talk about this low silhouette that looks super cool with any pants you want , in any length and in any color you like. Nothing is cooler and easier to wear —when there's a threat of dirt on the road— than a pair of black Nike sneakers like these.
The original article can be found on GQ Mexico.