Nike Free 5.0 - Protected Flexibility

On arrival one could not help but being very curious about what the word Free could possibly mean in a context of sneakers. Flexibility was advertised as one of its main features, but how does it actually manifest in a shoe, a sneaker? Another argument for it was that it enhances the feeling of running barefoot, however with protected feet. For a person like myself whom has worn sneakers since i started to wear shoes (literally, my first pairs were baby Nike runners 1984), the idea of buying shoes for a barefoot feeling was a bit confusing.

“Flexibility was advertised as one of its main features, but how does it actually manifest in a shoe, a sneaker?”

Fortunately I still gave the Nike Free 5.0 a serious chance, despite my own doubts and the previous doubt I have had in the past and suddenly, my doubts were blown away with the wind. The Nike Free 5.0 is the more protected and cushioned version, as the Nike Free 3.0 is the further enhanced barefoot-like version. Nike’s commercials promoting protected and flexible runners were actually quite accurate, and several unexpected pro’s were added to Nike’s own promises in my own experience.

“Nike’s commercials promoting protected and flexible runners were actually quite accurate, and several unexpected pro’s were added to Nike’s own promises in my own experience.”

After a first tryout of the Nike Free 5.0 on my favorised running track, the Free 5.0’s has replaced my old runners and has become my standard runners. The previous mentioned pro’s of the Free 5.0 are their ability to strengthen smaller muscles on my feet and around the knees as well as improving my balance over time. This, of course becomes quite a ‘getting-used-to’ curve that challenges muscles that with normal runners hardly get used, therefore one should expect myalgia when getting used to the Free 5.0’s. The con’s of the Free 5.0’s are that gravel some times get stuck in the flexible mid/outsole and affect the cushioning properties. However, in this highly competitive market of runners the Free 5.0’s are outstanding in performance and for its additional stimulation of feet and body.

New Balance 574 Mens - Men of 574

The New Balance 574 has long been seen many American men in various occasions during the decades. The classic silhouette and the strongly rooted American tradition of New Balance 574 has secured its position as an iconic sneaker. The great span of men wearing the 574 range from everyday heroes to big city hipsters to powerful politicians.

"casually outfitting American men with true American style for decades"

How come its so popular one might ask? Well, its exceptional quality and comfort is for one the 574s strong hold. Secondly, its iconic status has built its strong and trustworthy reputation as an identifier over decades, keeping men all over the US satisfied with their sneaker needs. Third, in sports or casually outfitting American men with true American style for decades. These are all points that place national identity and pride in ones appearance.

"Giving the men of today an alternative to be proud of the past, yet keep up with the times."

Given the New Balance 574 updates to keep up with our times, yet keeping its iconic attributes it has gone through a few needed and strengthening updates. First and foremost, the updates lays in its materials and colour ways. Giving the men of today an alternative to be proud of the past, yet keep up with the times.

For more information , visit : New Balance 574 Mens.

Nike Air Huarache - Stronghold Comfort

My first memory of Nike Air Huarache is from a very young age, perhaps a bit too early to be obsessed with sneakers, their technology and functions. By clearly sticking out in their design and ways to deal with necessities for functional sneakers - they made a strong impact on me. To say the least. Given te age of a kid, I was not really in a position to convince my parents to get them for me at the time. 

"When putting them on and taking a few steps, there was nothing to think about, a no brainer, they were not to come off my feet that day."

However, and luckily they came back and made a reappearance a few years later and I was finally able to get my hands on them and wear them myself. The visual and material experience was the same as I had remembered them, but I had not put them on before. Getting heavier as getting older i could now start to distinguish cushioning systems and getting a more refined sense of comfort. When putting them on and taking a few steps, there was nothing to think about, a no brainer, they were not to come off my feet that day.

"My first Nike Air Huaraches i wore from they were fresh out of the box untill there was nothing left of them."

My first Nike Air Huaraches i wore from they were fresh out of the box untill there was nothing left of them. Unfortunetly they were not longer available in stores. Once again I had to wait for them.

A few years later, I started to shape a sneaker collection myself and the Nike Air Huararche was on top of my list, luckily they appeared again. However, this time I made sure to not run through, or running out of Huaraches for a very long time ahead.

Adidas Ultra Boost - High Performance as Mainstream

Never before has the two, almost opposites, - the High Performance and the Mainstream been so close. So united. While the high performance user of Adidas Ultra Boost is aiming to achieve as good results as possible in sports, the mainstream user is attracted to the Adidas Ultra Boost mainly for its spot-on design and exceptional comfort. 

“So united”

However, this is not the first time high performance sports shoes have been of interest to the mainstream, it happens now and then as during this last decade and the decade before it on a few occasions. However, it has never been to this extent and so widely accepted by the mainstream. This might not come as a surprise as the mainstream of today, as it is also becoming more and more aware of the comfort sneakers can provide in comparision to other kinds of shoes.

“standing out among the big sneaker releases is without a doubt the Adidas Ultra Boost”

The outstanding comfort of sneakers combined with the broader acceptance of sneaker culture and fashion, which is, blending together on many accounts, is making a powerful argument for the mainstream to find a sustainable interest in the latest big sneaker releases. And standing out among the big sneaker releases is without a doubt the Adidas Ultra Boost.  

Adidas Stan Smith Women

For having a history as one of, if not the most iconic tennis shoe for men of all times, the Adidas Stan Smith’s women's are taking a productive route to the Womens sneaker section. Given its simple and stylish silhouette, combined with its slim shape, Stan Smiths success with the ladies does not come as a shock.

“It is timeless. Minimal and easy going.”

Embarking on fashion ever more by making colaborative projects with big names in fashion as Raf Simonns and Pharell Williams, the interest for the old tennis shoe is keeping its relevancy in a fashionable way. The possibillities of this shoe are endless and constantly altered, in prints, technology, materials and collaborations. Recently the Adidas Stan Smith was released with Adidas widely celebrated boost cushioning midsole, making the Stan Smiths updated in contemporary technologies and strengthening its relevancy of today. However, its silhouette is yet another reason for its iconic status in sneaker culture. It is timeless. Minimal and easy going. These are all attributes of a sneaker that is easy to match in any casual setting or outfit.

Even though the alterations and collaborations this model has gone through, the original, White/Green version is still the most appreciated and seen on the streets. It is also an aware chioce among sneakers today and holds a long history and its charming retro vibe.

Adidas Gazelle Womens - Ladies with Gazelles

To gain a strong popularity among ladies these days takes a lot of exceptional qualities. Especially when it comes to sneaker game and being on point with your style. The reasons for the Gazelle’s rather late succes with the ladies, might lay in the iconic silhuette of the Adidas Gazelle and of course, the very long curve of acceptance and familiarity is finally bearing fruit. As for wearing a classic or an iconic sneaker, it becomes really hard to be in the wrong wearing them, this could also very well be one of the reasons for its reasons winning the ladies attention.

“The Adidas Gazelle Womens range of colours seems to be particularly considered to tweak the attitude to correspond with the contemporary personality”

Putting the analyses and the psychological details aside, the Adidas Gazelle’s shape is sympathic, fine and reduced of nonsense details. It has a slim foot and straight forward attitude, that could be tweaked for ones specific personality in its choices of colours. The softer the contrast of White and ____ - the humbler the attitude, the stronger the contrast as White / Black - the more confident and stronger signals it sends. The more historical colourways have had a stronger contrast with the most common White, and have a history of mostly been worn by men. However, in these recent years, it seems Adidas have increased in a stronger focus on the AdidasGazelle Womens. And to be fair, it was about time the investment from Adidas was put in to go stronger with the Gazelle for Ladies.

The Adidas Gazelle Womens, range of colours seems to be particularly considered to tweak the attitude to correspond with the contemporary personality, Its a matter of preference in the end of the day. And as for hopefully seeing this appreciated sneaker more on the streets, the alternatives have to present themselves. Visit www.sportingsavannas.com for further advice and a wider range of colourways. There is a Gazelle out there waiting for you - go get it!