Nike Tech Pack Fleece Windrunner 2.0: Review

In Nike's latest installment in their special Nike Sportswear Tech Pack. In that pack, Nike released a Nike Tech Fleece Windrunner 2.0. Which has some little differences from the originally released Tech Fleece Windrunner.

In this installment, the Windrunner 2.0 is not very different from the original. In all honesty, it is basically identical. Their online store makes the image look as if it is different by making it seem to have a type of design/pattern of ripples on it. Which isn't on the Windrunner 2.0 at all. Marketing trick, I get it but still annoying.

The thing that is different is the duck tail. The tail is longer, not by much, but enough to notice. You can tell just a little bit in this picture below. In my opinion, to make this Windrunner 2.0 stick out more so than its predecessor, Nike should have added ninja thumbs for running. It gives a little more functionality and gives people more of reason to spend $100 to get the new one.

To see what I said about the original Fleece Windrunner Full-Zip, click here.

In the end, this new installment in the Windrunner for the Nike Tech Pack, this isn't a step forward but just a step sideways. It is still a top notch sweatshirt and amazing, just not really an improvement beyond the first one. I still recommend you to get it here.

Nike Tech Pack Fleece AW77 1.0 Full-Zip: Review

In this past year Nike released their special Nike Sportswear Tech Pack. In that pack, Nike released a Nike Tech Fleece AW77 1.0 Full-Zip.

The Nike Tech Fleece AW77 1.0 Full-Zip is a great sweatshirt. It has all the charms of the historic AW77 into the Tech Pack. The front pockets are the same as they always are, reliable. They have sties in the edges of the pockets to keep them I would assume anchored.

While AW77 Fleece tries to keep the sweatshirts as its predecessors has with a cuffed bottom. It puts the Tech Pack's spirit and personality into it with a cuffed bottom that is really just for show. The bottom does not cuff 100% and keep it close to your body as you would expect of a normal AW77 fleece, which I pan to review at a later date. But the bottom still does its job but for me, if the cuffed bottom isn't going to be tighter to the body. It could have at least been longer to help combat that.

For the sleeves the shoulder cut is like that of a normal AW77 Fleece and is perfectly fine and functional. As for the wrists, the Tech Pack AW 77 Fleece is the same as the Winderrunner. They have the uncuffed wrists and the stitching tends to stretch the fabric and create holes.

Beyond that, the Nike Tech AW77 Fleece 1.0 Full-Zip is a functional and reliable sweatshirt, just not the best Nike Sportswear or Nike has to offer.

Nike Tech Pack Fleece Windrunner Full-Zip: Review

In this past year Nike released their special Nike Sportswear Tech Pack. In that pack, Nike released a Nike Tech Fleece Windrunner Full-Zip.

One of Nike's first big clothing advances was their Windrunner, when Nike released the Tech Pack the Windrunner was not left out. The classic cut is still as useful and effect as it was in the beginning. The pockets have zippers that work excellent, the zippers do not move or come down when running with things in your pockets. And the duck tail on the back helps keep your back covered when running. The duck tail could be a bit longer but the little tail that it does have helps.

The hood is big and certainly the correct size for running. It gives your room but is not oversized to the point that it will hinder your sight in way. And the shoulders are cut in the classic Windrunner way giving you no restriction on swinging your arms when running.

But the biggest thing about the Tech Windrunner to me is the wrists, it doesn't really have cuffs. It's normal for running tops to have a small cuffs that don't restrict movement. A few things about the Tech Windrunner that have annoyed me are the cuffs stretch out when you pull them up, which like on the Tech Fleece Sweatpants stretch the stitching. This is annoying because sometimes the fabric around the wrist that covers the cuff comes off and creates a hole. Again I have friends that sew and can fix and stop holes.

Nike Tech Pack Fleece Sweatpants: Review

In this past year Nike released their special Nike Sportswear Tech Pack. In that pack, Nike released a pair of fleece sweatpants.

If you're looking for sweatpants to run in these are the ones. The sweats are built in the spirit Nike, with functionality at the top. The knee is cut specifically into one piece in its own. With the ankle cuffed right above the shoe. It tends to loosen up just like any other cuffed sweatpants but does nothing beyond just giving a little breathing room.

Along with the right side hip pocket having a water seal zipper that goes down to almost the knee. Inside the pocket it has two places the put things to have them stay secure. Unfortunately it is too high on the hip, so when you're running anything in your that place works itself out of the place. Then it tends to fall all the way to right above your knee in the pocket. The left hip pocket is just the same as any other pocket on any other sweatpants. It has a back back pocket also on the right side with a plain zipper, big enough for a normal-sized wallet that seems to sit almost a little bit too far out on the hip.

The sweatpants even have a crotch that is cut just how you'd want jogger pants to be cut. It gives your legs more room to move and stretch with it cut specifically for the purpose of running. The dropped crotch helps also for when you wear them for just wearing them.

The only problem that I have with the Nike Tech Pack Fleece sweatpants is the stitching. It feels as if sometimes the stitching is going to break, which once it did with me. Thankfully the stitching only opened a little hole and I have friends that know how to sew to fix and stop that from happening again. Beyond that the sweatpants have become one of my favorites.

Nike X Levi's Collaboration

The Nike x Levi's collaboration was a on a pair of jeans and a denim jacket, specifically for the Nike SB (skateboarding)Team. This was a special collaboration where stake shops around the USA only got a limited run of. Skateboarders around the world have seen the recent rise in visibility with Nike SB, this to me was a statement piece putting Nike SB in a new realm in the skateboarding world. Then again it was a limited run and in skate shops only with the Tier 0 type relationship with Nike SB. You can see this inside the jeans with the limited run of jeans marked by a number between 2000.

Nike and Levi's even made Levi's trademark label on the jeans and denim jacket specialized. The red tag on the jean's pocket stayed the same while the leather waistline marker got a special treatment along with the leather size marker on the inside of the jacket. Even inside the jeans you can see the special Team Edition line across the waistline.

This isn't the first time Nike has teamed up with a big name label to create a collaboration of clothing or in some instances shoes. The most visible of the recent creations is with Supreme, a New York street brand, along with others in the past. This is just one of the few collaborations I personally own and feel that this is one of the best collaborations that Nike has made. It combines Nike's technology and all of its means along with Levi's wearability and structure.

If you have a chance to find a shop that has these left don't be afraid to make the purchase, granted it might be pricier than your normal jeans or denim jacket. In the end though, these will quite possibly and more than likely be your favorite jeans and denim jacket. Hopefully we can see more collaborations from Nike that hold this kind of weight in the future.

Nike Lunar Flyknit Chukka: Review

The Nike Lunar Flyknit Chukka is what Nike of the future my be looking like. A shoe with roots in the running world with a distinctive and definitive look and silhouette that sets it apart in the fashion world. The design makes the flywire a primary feature more so than in the other flagship flyknit running shoes for Nike.

The Lunar Flyknit Chukka keeps the charming knit of the flywire with the multiple colors that tend to stand out a bit more than the other Flyknits, such as the Flyknit Trainer and the Flyknit Lunar 1. For running purposes this is great shoe. The lunar sole is just as comfortable other lunars. The tread is a great road or paved trail sole.

But in the end, this shoe is all about style beyond just your normal running. The perfect shoe for the summer to set off any outfit. Go and get you a pair or two of the Flyknit Chukka's here. Just Do It.

Nike Flyknit Lunar 1: Review

The Nike Flyknit Lunar 1 is considerably one of the most comfortable shoes Nike has to offer for running. The flyknit again lends itself to the runner's feet. Allowing for a comfortable feel and breathable porous knit. The knit of the flywire fabric helps the shoe hold its shape and the runner's foot while running. The fit is a comfortable snug the flexibility of the

The Lunar bottoms bode well for heavy runners and every day use. The tread even lends itself toward road running and trail running beyond just the normal track and paved trail. It's the type of running shoe that true runners enjoy. One of the most comfortable shoes possible losing no ground in performance.

Beyond just running, this is the type of shoe you want multiple pairs of laying around the house. Be it for going out for groceries, mowing the lawn, or just a general day out and about. The newest in the line, Nike Flyknit Lunar 2 has released. From any indication from the Nike Flyknit Lunar 1, this will be just as good, if not better. You can get these Nike Flyknit Lunar 2's here. Just Do It.

Nike Flyknit Trainer: Review

The Nike Flyknit Trainer was one of the first installments of the Nike's now flagship Flyknit running line up. The intricate detail of the interwoven flywire knit can be seen throughout the design. The knit accents the shape the foot takes inside of the shoe as seen on top.

The shoe is one of the lightest offered on the market. The Flyknit is a strong fabric that lends itself to the runner's feet. Supportive, thin, and breathable is just a few things that the flywire technology has to give. The eyelets for the shoe laces even ingeniously use the flywire to anchor themselves. Providing support to the shoe, and a simple structural integrity to the shoe as well. As seen below.

As for the sole of the shoe, the Nike Flyknit Trainer is a solid choice. Giving the Nike quality support and comfort you're looking for. The tread is great for running on tracks or on paved trails. A shoe for a runner who runs on a regularly but not necessarily every day.

You can find your Nike Flyknit Trainers here. Just Do It.

The Introduction

The Story

And It Has Begun

Year of the Flyknit

Nike has always been at the forefront of innovative technology, and that future seems to be pointing at Nike's Flyknit. If you don't already know about Flyknit, or even if you do, be sure that you take notice now.

2014 will be the Year of the Flyknit.

Just a little bit of information on this is that Flyknit is an intricate knit of yarns and fabric variations, hence the name "Flyknit," along with the support of Flywire. Nike has begun to take this Flyknit to the next level, placing it (and/or Flywire) into almost all of their new designs. Be it in running shoes, NBA basketball shoes, or NFL uniforms, the Flyknit phenomenon will only grow over this passing year.

Over the next week (possibly weeks), I will be covering and posting examples of the Flyknit, along with personal testimony, and where it might be going in the near future.


If you want more information on what Flywire is or how Nike uses it, just click here.

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