For the US Nike chose none other than Mr. Cartoon to collaborate on the team kit.
Calling himself “Mister Cartoon,” this Los Angeles street art legend has had a strong relationship with Nike for many years. His detailed black and white drawings, inspired by prison tattoos, are highly sought after in the music world and beyond. When presented with this project, Cartoon jumped at the opportunity to work on a uniform that would represent the country he loves. His eagle mascot is tough as nails, with a halo of stars and a look in his eye that says, “Don’t mess with the U.S.” On the crest, “USA” is written in Cartoon’s modified version of old English and scrolls remind wearers of the visual language of tattoos art.
Next to the apparel that comes with the team kit, Mr. Cartoon also worked on some sneakers, including the Air Zoom Tiempo, that you see here above.
Detailed images of the Nike Sportswear x Mr. Cartoon USA Team Kit follow after the jump.
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[...] Nike X Mr. Cartoon USA Team Kit so Mr. Cartoon a LA street artist has teamed up with Nike to put together this USA team kit in celebration of the upcoming world cup. A cool part of this kit is the Nike Air Zoom Tiempo he designed. This shoe recently came out as a great ridding shoe. My friend has a pair and wont shut up about them, I plan on getting a pair soon. They are an awesome shoe for ridding and this disigne is sweet. No idea when they are drooping but here is a look. You can also see the rest of the kit here. [...]