Posts Tagged ‘Bo Jackson’

Nike Air Trainer SC - Bo Jackson

Nike Air Trainer SC - Bo Jackson

The Nike Air Trainer SC, originally releasing in 1990, can already be seen on store shelves in its OG White/Royal/Orange colorway. However, we now know that the Los Angeles Raiders make-up of the Air Trainer SC is slowly filtering to retailers. OG sneakerheads possess an attachment with this shoe as it symbolizes Bo Jackson’s phenomenal play and marks the jump off of Nike’s incredible “Bo Knows” marketing campaign. Earlier in the year, many of us saw samples of this sneaker yet to our dismay the “34″ on the heel wasn’t present. Luckily, the “34″ wasn’t omitted on the final product.

You can grab these now at Nike locations such as 21 Mercer in New York or Nike Lenox in Atlanta. Click here to view additional photos.

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Throwback Thursday: An Ode to Bo Jackson Trainers

boballBo knows football, Bo knows baseball, but do you know Bo?

This week we take a look back at the monster career of two sport star Bo Jackson and his amazing line of Nike Trainers. With all the buzz surrounding the recent re-releases of the Nike Air Trainer SC “Auburn” and Nike Air Trainer 3 “Medicine Ball” it’s only right that we pay tribute to Bo Jackson.

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Nike Air Trainer SC “Bo Jackson”

Nike Air Trainer SC "Bo Jackson"Bo knew football. Bo knew baseball. Bo even knew basketball.

Bo didn’t know hockey, but thanks to the retro release of this classic sneaker, you and Bo can know sports all over again.

Celebrating the 20 year anniversary this year is Nike’s famous “Bo Knows” campaign, perfect for tying it back in to the retro of many of Bo’s choice sneakers and the new Nike Trainer 1. Using a colorway loosely inspired by Bo’s alma mater Auburn, this trainer is a classic that has been hard to come by at the $105 price tag. Our friends at Daily Drop have alerted us that they are still available though, so get on these if you want to know.

Nike Air Trainer SC “Total Orange”

Nike Air Trainer SC Total OrangeWhile many of you might be saying that Jordan Brand has been opening up the vault and giving out the goodies with upcoming shoes including the Space Jams, Flu Games, and the Infrareds, Nike Training has been letting out quite a bit of great sneakers as well.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the famous BO KNOWS campaign as well as the introduction of the Nike Trainer 1.  Creating some energy for the new product as well as celebrating the history of shoes, Nike has brought out many of the great sneakers Bo Jackson trained in including the Nike Air Trainer 1, Nike Air Trainer II, Nike Air Trainer III, and now the Nike Air Trainer SC.  This original colorway debuted way back when in 1989 and ties back to Bo’s alma mater of Auburn University.

The Nike Air Trainer SC “Total Orange” is available now at select retailers including Proper in Long Beach, CA with a suggested retail price of $105.  Still no word about the Nike Air Trainer SC II

Nike Sky Force Hi “Tecmo Bo”

Nike Sky Force Hi Tecmo BoThis year marks the 20th anniversary of the famous “Bo Knows” commercial series. Along with the introduction of the Nike Trainer 1, Nike has rolled out a number of shoes honoring the best who represented the Nike Training category.

Bo Jackson was arguably one of the best athletes in his prime excelling at virtually every sport he played. Though he played professionally in just football and baseball, his training routine included a number of others. To honor Bo Jackson, Nike has rolled out a number of retro releases inspired by the man who knew. This Nike Sky Force Hi, originally released in 1984, comes with the “Tecmo Bo” theme. The upper features pixelate graphics that throwback to the 8bit video game as well as a tongue graphic of Bo Jackson himself. Colors used for the shoes are none other than the LOS ANGELES Raiders. Yes, the team is not located in Oakland, but Bo only played in LA. The “Tecmo Bo” Nike Sky Forces are available at NikeStore and select retailers for $82.

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Nike Blazer High “Bo Jackson”

Nike Blazer High Bo Jackson RoyalsBo Jackson made his mark in history as a high profiled dual-pro sport athlete who excellent on the gridiron as well as the diamond. While we have seen many shoes worked up by Nike paying respect to Bo Jackson in Los Angeles Raiders colors, this pair of Nike Blazer Highs pays homage to his accomplishment playing for the Kansas City Royals.

Bo Jackson joined the Royals roster the season after they took home the franchises only World Series title.  Right out of the gate he excelled, but his top season came in 1989 when Bo has 32 knocks and drove home 105.  He also made it to the All-Star Game where he was given MVP honors after becoming only the second player to hit a homerun as well as successfully steal a base.

Similar to the “Tecmo Bo” Trainer II’s, the shoes feature a pixelated detail on the upper along with custom tagging featuring and old school video game looking Bo Jackson in the KC Royals get up. Look for this pair of Blazers in Nike retailers for $78.

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Nike Air Trainer II “Tecmo Bo”

Nike Air Trainer TW II Tecmo Bo

Nike is paying major respect this summer to Bo Jackson with the re-release of many of the sneakers he wore through the years of training for his many sports.  True, he only played professionally in baseball and football, but Bo knew no boundaries.

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the famous Bo Knows campaign.  One of the shoes brought out to celebrate Bo Jackson is the Nike Trainer II.  Though we have seen this silhouette return to Nike SB, this is the first non-SB release of the shoe since it was first introduced in 1989.  For the re-release, Nike is employing a creative concept of bringing the shoes back in Los Angeles Raiders colors (Bo played in LA, not Oakland) with a pixelized logo of Bo on the tongue from the classic video game Tecmo Bowl.

Look for the Nike Air Trainer II “Tecmo Bo’s” to release next month for $100.

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