After reporting on the Undefeated and Nike Sportwear project CTRS earlier today, we are already able to offer more news on the concept. As we mentioned, it’s all about cycling and the previously announced Nike Sportwears Tiempo “The Cutters” Pack is a part of this same project. As you may have guessed CTRS is short for The Cutters, a group of 8 worldwide riders including Undefeated’s Jupiter Desphy, DQM’s Kyle Demers and Lance Armstrong himself.
Undefeated La Brea is now holding a contest to win a UNDFTD/CTRS fixed gear bike. The bike was built in Japan by UNDFTD and a Master kierin race bike builder, and is a fully functional 54cm, left side drive bicycle. To enter to win is easy. Just cruise down to the shop on La Brea, buy a Livestrong band for 1 buck, receive a form to enter and win. Of course, all proceeds go toward the research for the cure of cancer. All other UNDFTD locations will have bands and forms in the very near future.
The winner will be announced June 28th at an event that will be revealed shortly. For more info on TEAM CTRS, Air Zoom Tiempos, the bikes and other bits stay tuned to Nikesportswear.com/thectrs
Detailed images of the UNDFTD CTRS bike after the jump.
Developed specifically for the Nike Sportswear LIVESTRONG Collection, the footwear design team looked at the Nike Tiempo, first launched through the Soccer category, and enhanced the shoe with key elements to work with today’s inner city bike rider. Developed in partnership with eight bike riders from around the globe, the Nike City Tiempo was constructed with a board last, a process referencing ACG’s history. The board last translates into a stiffer construction, making the pushdown of the pedal stroke easier on the rider. Throughout the construction of the shoe, the designers have increased the density of the rubber and the derometer. Inside the shoe, the sockliner has been updated to also be a bit stiffer, giving support to the foot.
The upper of the shoe mirrors the look of the original Tiempo, however has been updated with a tougher leather to last through the wear and tear the cages on the pedals may cause. The City Tiempo pack includes eight colorways inspired by the iconic yellow of LIVESTRONG.
Each color represents a different rider and their respective city. The eight riders include; Kyle Demers from New York City, Jupiter Desphy from Los Angeles, Superted from London, Takaharu “Hal” Okada from Tokyo, Yorgo Tloupas representing Paris, Berlin’s Henrik Kuerschner, Massan from San Francisco, and Lance Armstrong representing his hometown of Austin.
Here we present you the Nike Sportswear Livestrong City Tiempo line-up that you will see release this month, with the following four colorways coming later this summer.
Detailed images of the Nike Sportswear Livestrong City Tiempo follow after the jump.
Never released publicly, the original Mister Cartoon Air Force 1 was only available to select friends and family of Los Angeles’ most celebrated tattoo artist. Immediately acknowledged as an instant classic, die-hard collectors paid upwards of $3,000 for the limited pairs that made it outside. Comprehensively re designed by Mister Cartoon for this release, the new look AF1 again deploys Laser technology to provide the gritty graphics reflecting its city of origin.
Releasing along with the other high profile collaborative sneakers from the Nike Sportswear Livestrong Stages Collection, this might be your final chance to score the classic.
Take a detailed look at the Nike Mr. Cartoon Air Force 1 Livestrong Stages after the jump.
Next up is the Nike Air Force 1 “Busy P. vs. So_Me” 1World, which actually released not too long ago in its original rainbow version. As part of the Livestrong Stages collection it comes in the signature black/yellow colors.
Take a detailed look at the Nike AF1 by the Parisian DJ/Producer and his art director/artist after the jump.
We continue to preview the pack that brings back some sneakers from the holy grail of the sneaker scene. Next up is the Nike Hideout Footscape Woven.
It only made sense that seminal London streetwear staple, The Hideout, would challenge the status quo when asked. Eschewing the conventional sneaker norms they collaborated on a sophisticated update of the much-loved Air Footscape, the Nike Air Footscape Woven. Using real horse hair for the upper, this neck-breaker quickly garnered several nicknames, the most notable of which was ‘The Hamster’, so named because of its shared appearance. An instant smash!
Here comes now the updated version of the sneaker, as part of the Livestrong Stages Collection in the foundation’s signature colors.
More detailed images of the Nike Hideout Woven Footscape follow after the jump.
With the Livestrong Stages limited sneaker collection releasing in July, we can finally give you a more detailed look at some of most anticipated footwear from the collection. Here is a look at the FLOM Dunk Hi, designed by Futura.
A long-term collaborative partner, NY’s Futura has worked with Nike on numerous occasions providing design innovation at every step. For LIVESTRONG, he updated his most desired shoe, the FLOM (aka For the Love Of Money). Originally released by Nike SB and limited to only 24 pairs, the FLOM was gifted to friends leaving collectors yearning all over the world. Here is your next chance to get your hands on the shoe.
Detailed images of the Nike FLOM Dunk Hi Livestrong follow after the jump.
A couple of days ago we presented to you the new bikes designed by Shepard Fairey and Kenny Scharf for Lance Armstrong. Supertouch now also brings us an interesting video of the making of the bike. Check it out!
A while ago we showed you the art bikes by Kaws and Barry McGee for Lance Armstrong. Today we can give you a look at the next two bikes, this time created by Shepard Fairey and Kenny Scharf for the Giro d’Italia 2009.
The Giro d’Italia is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2009 and it is actually the first time that Lance Armstrong is participating. On July 16th the Nike backed “Stages” art show will open in Paris at Gallerie Emmanuel Perrotin and to draw some attention to the event these two new art bikes have been created.
“Getting up on Lance’s “daily driver” Trek Madone road bike, Shepard Fairey created a vibrant homage to Lance’s cancer fighting foundation while including ancient patterning in homage of Italy’s rich architectural details. NYC Pop Art legend Kenny Scharf took a totally different approach to Lance’s Trek TTX time trial cycle and created the “lightspeed” space bike that will hopefully hurtle Tex across the finish line in record time. Both bikes will be auctioned off on October 2nd (10/2 marks the date of Lance’s original cancer diagnosis) at the NYC stop of the “Stages” art tour with all proceeds going to benefit Livestrong.” Via Supertouch.
The Lance Armstrong “Stages” Project continues to draw in high profile artists, resulting in interesting pieces of work. You can be sure ther is a lot more to come.
For now, have a more detailed look at the Shepard Fairey and Kenny Scharf bikes after the jump.
A little while ago we presented to you the Nike Sportswear Stages Livestrong footwear collection. The Lunar Racer and the Lunar Everyday are only days away from release, so we give you a more detailed look.
The Nike LunaRacer brings together two technologies – Flywire and Lunarlite foam. After its first debut in 2008, it returns now in the Livestrong signature colors. Designed with a Lunar bottom and a Nike Free Everyday upper, The Nike Lunar Everyday combines two of Nike’s most innovative technologies. The Nike Lunar Everyday was specifically constructed for the Nike Sportswear Livestrong branded product and proudly boasts the Livestrong colorways.
The premise behind the collection is have a collection of footwear that represents Lance Armstrong’s training regime, from running to cycling to his obsession with sneaker culture. Both sneakers will be released on April 11th. The Lunar Racer is exclusive to 21 Mercer in New York, the Lunar Everyday will be available at selected doors around the globe.
Have a detailed look at the Nike Sportswear Lunar Livestrong Pack after the jump.
After showing some images of the sneakers on display at the event at the Montalban Theater this afternoon, we can now show you the complete line-up of sneakers and clothing, created as part of the “Stages” initiative by Nike in collaboration with Lance Armstrong and his Livestrong Foundation.
In terms of product they present the Lunar Livestrong Pack, consisting of two sneakers. Next comes the Evolution of Air, which is a pack consisting of three Air Max’s. The most interesting pack is probably the Greatest Hits pack, which consists of collaborations with So_Me, Mr. Cartoon and Futura. Last but not least there is The Cutters pack.
In terms of clothing they worked on a Livestrong Flywire Windrunner and on a Nike Sportswear M-65 Jacket. All product comes in the black/yellow colorway, known from LIvestrong.
““Stages” brings together close to 20 of the world’s most creative and diverse artists to create original works of art inspired by Armstrong and his mission to raise awareness of the global cancer burden. This unique project brings together the world of art, philanthropy and sport, in a way never before seen, to create artwork that represents the power of human potential in overcoming adversity.
Artists participating in the “Stages” tour include names such as Shepard Fairey, Tom Sachs, Barry McGee and Marc Newson. All artists will begin working on their pieces between now and July, leading to an exhibition at the world renowned Emmanuel Perrotin Gallery in Paris on July 16th, 2009.
To further support the fight against cancer, Nike is releasing two sportswear collections, all proceeds of which will be contributed to the LAF. There will be a “Hope Rides Again” apparel and footwear collection and footwear “Greatest Hits” pack. Artists participating in the “Stages” tour include: Shepard Fairey, Tom Sachs, Geoff McFetridge, Raymond Pettibon, José Parlá, Ed Ruscha, Kaws, Christopher Wool, Dzine, Eric White, Barry McGee, Kenny Scharf, Os Gêmeos, Marc Newson, Rosson Crow, Taryn Simon, JR, Yoshitomo Nara, Suejin Chung, Lari Pittman, Aaron Young and Jules de Balincourt.”
Definitely a very exciting project that we cannot wait to follow over the coming months. Have a detailed look at all the product after the jump.