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Summer is coming to a close for New Yorkers which means we're in full swing of the US Open or busy making plans to escape the city for Labor Day weekend. For Sneaker Report, it means hitting up all the best retail spots to see how brands are transitioning for fall.
Besides the expected back-to-school promotions and the usual onslaught of running ads come marathon season, we can't wait to see all of the new tights, training gear, tech hoodies and other goodies we just have to have.
We hit up Niketown New York to check out how the Swoosh is closing out summer. Here’s what we learned.
Calvy Click is the Editor-in-Chief of Sneaker Report. When she isn’t writing about performance footwear and apparel, you can find her running around Manhattan to Rick Ross anthems or hitting the tennis court. Keep up if you can on Instagram or Twitter.
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No. 1 - The Lunar Glide is the running shoe of the summer for Nike.
Lunar, lunar everywhere…
No. 2 - Kevin Durant’s contract is up for grabs, but Niketown still has this entire wing dedicated to KD.
This is what Russ Bengston has to say about his potential move to Under Armour.
No. 3 - Crazy prints are everywhere for the Swoosh this summer.
On every floor too…Women’s training gets the loudest get-ups thanks to their Tight of the Moment items, but men’s basketball and tennis gets down on the Agassi look as well.
No. 4 - The US Open’s evening gear is pretty fire.
From left to right looks for Serena, Maria, Roger and Rafa (sad face re: Rafa).
No. 5 - The Jordan Flight Flex Trainer is in stock, and a big hit with tourists according to a 5th floor staffer.
Nike you're crazy for this one.
No. 6 - Hurley wants men to layer up this summer.
Men’s tights are the norm here. Expect to see many, many tights on dudes this fall.
No. 7 - Nike Women’s renewed focus on the sports bra has paid off.
New colors, prints, models and sizes, even the Pro Classic has a few details changed to give athletes the support they need.
No. 8 - Nike’s sock game is on point.
Every color of your beloved Nike Elites, plus a few digital print versions.
No. 9 - The Pro Combat gear looks slicker than ever.
With paired down padding and a more layered look, Nike’s protective gear on the gridiron looks better, faster and stronger.
No. 10 - The Jordan Flight Runner’s most popular colorway in-store is the “Gym Red / Wolf Grey.”
Ya dig or no way? We’re told it runs smoothly but is too bulky for high mileage.
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