Simple Union & Flying Hawk Studio Give the Nike Blazer Mid 77 a Traditional Japanese Makeover

Sneaker customizers Flying Hawk Studio have once again joined forces with Simple Union to put their own spin onto Nike’s vintage-inspired Blazer Mid 77 silhouette.

Dressed with a bevy of painstaking details the Nike Blazer Mid VNTG 77 spotlights a hand-painted image of FUJISAN, a breathtakingly beautiful mountain located near the center of Japan, on the right foot and a large Japanese pine tree on the left. Both images, of course, pay homage to Japan. Additionally, in Japanese culture, the pine tree is known to represent longevity, good fortune, and steadfastness. The tree is iconic of the Japanese New Year, as a symbol of rebirth, renewal, and a bright future.

Each pair is unique, with art applied to each model by hand, resulting in subtle differences between the sneakers. To make the shoe slightly more low-key, the illustration-rich false tongue crafted from Japanese Kimono fabrics and leather can be removed at the wearer’s bequest.

You can pre-order your own pair of handmade Nike Blazer Mid VNTG 77 which is limited to just 20 pairs, over on Simple Union’s site. Deliveries will then be sent out in February.

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