Nike Ballestra
Sport: Fencing

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----- rugenius 13.04.08 09:48

Look for Italian gold-medalist Margherita Granbassi to be wearing a pink and black version of the Nike Ballestra when she goes for her second gold this August.

----- andy nakasone li 17.07.08 09:14

To soften the notoriously heavy blow of fencing lunges, the heel of the Nike Ballestra’s outsole is rounded to absorb impact. Designers also updated the traditional vertical cushioning system of most fencing footwear in the Nike Ballestra by adding an additional 10mm of foam in the back of the heel to accommodate the rolling motion of a fencer’s footwork. Along with a Zoom Air unit, one of Nike’s best cushioning technologies,air jordan 1 retro high, Poron foam is stacked in the heel to act as a dampening agent that slows down the foot as it moves through heel impact.

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----- Shelby 13.04.08 19:11

----- THESIS 17.04.08 13:44

Here is an image from the Innovation Summit that a handful of lucky global press were present for…. i love that it says “Considered Design”… Nike, i’m blown away by this collection. Really.

Key Features
-Breathable upper with seamless lining offers secure and comfortable fit with no peeling sockliner
-New flexible, abrasion-resistant materials in high-wear areas of the shoe
-Highly flexible forefoot and rounded heel promote nimble advance and retreat
-Zoom Air unit and Poron foam add cushioning in high impact areas
-Stable base of support in forefoot
-Outsole designed to maximize traction on competition surfaces
-Weight = 275 grams

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Here are some of the most unusual footwear designs that i found particularly noteworthy…

Also really interesting are the Fencing LA shoes that Asics puts out (designed for the Japanese fencing team in the LA Olympics)- they’re not as technologically advanced, I’m sure, but they’re quite dandy to look at- as are all Asics.

Special colorways of the Nike Ballestra were designed for the Chinese, US, and Ukrainian teams for this summer’s events. Team China will wear a version with a White/Metallic Silver upper that incorporates a Comet Red stripe on the tongue and laces, an extension of the red stripe that runs down the front of the Chinese fencing uniform’s socks. Sockliner graphics specific to the Chinese team are inside the footwear and are designed to inspire athletes every time they lace up. The exclusive Nike Ballestra for Team USA is a mixture of Obsidian and Photo Blue, Sport Red, and White. When worn during a match, red outsoles create a bright, flashing effect as the athlete elevates the toe of the front foot during a lunge. USA graphics on the sockliners complete the package and personalize the team experience. The Team Ukraine fencing footwear is Royal Blue with white accents and a Yellow Zest Swoosh. These have special sockliners as well, inspired by tribal art.

SO… I LOVE THE IPPEAS EQUESTRIAN BOOT, BUT IS IT A BIG SECRET WHERE I CAN BUY THEM? EVEN THE NIKE WEB SITE DOESNT SHOW ANY OF THE OLYMPIC FOOTWEAR FOR SALE, OR EVEN SHOW THE STYLES FOR THAT MATTER. WHATS THE SCOOP?

View the most interesting designs after the jump ~ with a special feature on the fencing ‘Ballestra’ shoe (for Justine) ~ and just in case you have yet to see Kobe jump over an Aston Martin in the new Hyperdunks, i’ve embedded that as well!

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----- toff 13.04.08 15:27

equestrian? i would buy those for my lady (if i had one) even if she did not own a horse. sporty+sexy!

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The sport of fencing requires athletes to perform a constant series of advance,air jordan 1 phat low, retreat and lunging moves during the course of a competitive match. Each move creates an impact on the athlete’s body. However, the impact of a lunge on a fencer’s lead foot is one of the most powerful in all of sport, reaching up to seven times the athlete’s body weight. Such force requires footwear that can withstand this type of impact. Working closely with world champion fencers, Nike designers developed the Nike Ballestra. It is not only more comfortable and lighter than anything currently available, but it also meets the demands of the sport.

Fencing athletes stressed the need for sure footing during competition. The Nike Ballestra is built on a very flat outsole, incorporating a traction pattern that delivers unmatched stability on the metal competition surface during advancing, retreating, and lunging moves. On the medial forefoot of the Nike Ballestra, notched TPU wraps up from the sole to resist abrasion as the back foot is dragged during advances. Breathable mesh on the upper makes the shoe more comfortable for the athlete while reducing the overall weight, making it up to 2oz. lighter than the market standard.

awesome… now, how do I buy them?

ooooh…pretty. nike moving in on adidas market? ;)

----- LISA SARA 29.06.08 13:10

HI! I love thoughtful, intelligent, amusing comments! So thanks in advance for yours! Comments are manually approved before appearing above, thank you for your patience!

Nike has designed a whole line of Olympic Footwear… one for every sport in the Beijing 2008 Olympics. And besides the usuals like track and field, basketball, etc… what fascinates me are their designs for things like Gymnastics, Wushu, Kayaking, Wind Surfing, Taekwondo, Equestrian, and Fencing. These were launched at the incredible 2 day press event: The Nike Beijing Innovation Summit (more images here).

NICE SHOES!!!! BUT WHERE CAN I BUY THEM…. ALSO I WANT TO KNOWN IF YOU ARE GOING TO INAUGURATE THEM IN THE OLYMPICS OF BEIJING… I THINK U WILL BE THAT.. THNKS

And for the fencing shoe… did a bit more digging and found a few more colors and some reviews as well - Fencing.net review/interview, Sneaker Freaker’,air jordan 11 12 package;s Take, Squidoo review…

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----- augusto chasseur 11.10.08 02:20

All of the shoes have incredible background stories ~ read them here

how can I buy Ballestra shoes? Where I can find them? thank you

This is definitely one of the viral videos that is hard to forget…