1977 Nike Summer News Letter

Via Lindy

Genealogy of Innovation

In just under 2 minutes, we see 43 years and over 200 shoes showcasing 
Nike’s innovation and heritage. 

Genealogy of Innovation

Had some goodies in the mail yesterday!!!


Thank you Silk Relations for this great book from the 'Genealogy of Innovation' 
exhibition at the House of Phenomenal:

Genealogy of Innovation
1971-2014
Nike x Sneaker Freaker 

My personal favorite are Lindy's and Gary's contributions to this book.
Nice work guys!

DCEC LDV Transparent

Picture by Lindy Darrell

Sunday Goodie

pictures from the Nike Exeter Factory and BRS store

*all pictures provided from Lindy Darrell

Nike Vintage SMUs

Here are some amazing Special Make-Up vintage Nikes from the archive 
of Lindy Darrell. See all of them after the jump

Equator EKIN SMU

Experimental LDV Nike DCEC Group

"This shoe was made to watch the movement of the foot while running. 
High speed film of this is available also. 
So cool these didn't end up in the trash can..."

All pictures by Lindy 'the Don' Darrell

Blue Ribbon Sports History

1979 Nike "DCEC" SMU Franchise Low
from Nike's Design Concepts Engineering Committee
with Concentric Out/Mid Sole
B.R.S. Inc.

"DAVE COWENS" Boston Celtics SMU Size 15
signed by the "red headed beast

Via Lindy "the Guru" Darrell

1978, The Athletic Department....

...in the back room.

Via Lindy Darrell