This Nike Blazer Low Is Getting Groovy With '70s Inspired Design
Paying tribute to the 50-year-old silhouette.
Oh the good old ’70s, the time in which swinging mini-skirts and dramatic winged eyeliner were taken over by corduroy bellbottoms, flower power, and a “live, laugh, love” attitude. Surprisingly, the iconic and Instagram favorite Nike Blazer sneakers were born during the groovy revolution, even though women at the time were more into leather, knee-high boots and Mary Jane shoes, as opposed to being sneakerheads.
Nevertheless, in 1972, Nike Sportswear released the Blazer silhouette originally as a basketball shoe, which later ended up being a skater’s favorite and more recently, a social media star. For the year 2023 — almost 50 years since the launch of the sneaker — the Swoosh label is honoring its cherished icon with a very special groovy makeover.
The exclusive Nike Blazer Low 1972 is served in a sail base and features contrasting red accents. There are many notes to this beautiful take on reimagining an old-school silhouette, for example, a Double Swoosh on the sides or psychedelic branded tongue labels. The sneaker also sees a white rubber sole and a groovy version of the Nike moniker on the heel.
Take a look at the piece in the gallery above and watch this space as the official release date and price for the sneaker get confirmed.
In related news, the latest Air Jordan’s 1 Elevate Low in “Iced Lilac” are a Spring/Summer treat.
