+sport in spring 2012... ...you, me, TODOS.
The New Nike Euro 2012 KitsWe present to you the new line of the Federation Kits designed for Euro 2012 last redesigned for the 2010 World Cup. What stands out about these new kits are the new design elements and dynamic technology. These new kits feature a new aerodynamic fit for today's modern athlete. The feature Nike's T-Bar seams on the shoulder reduce irritation caused by chaffing. The laser cut ventilation that regulates the athlete's body temperature first introduced in 2012 is also brought back for these new kits. Nike claims these kits are 23% lighter than the previous 2010 Federation Kits and 20% stronger in the seams and knit structure. Nike has also focused on lower environmental impact as the shorts are made of 100% recycled polyester and the shirt at a minimum 96%. On average each kit is made of 13 recycled plastic bottles to make polyester. In addition the kit is complimented with Nike Pro Combat garments to wear under the kit. Nike has designed a Pro Combat Top for warm and cold weather conditions featuring Dri-Fit technology and T-Bar seems and also a slider short with silver colored Anti-abrasion hip and thigh panels to reduce friction between fabrics similar to the T-Bar seem. Each kit is designed with national identity as you can see in the video below Officially presenting the 2012 Nike Federation Kits. JG:PG for TODOSLifestyle
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Back for the futureNike has released the Nike Mags, made famous in Back to the Future Part II when Marty McFly automatically laced them on. Well it's not quite 2015 but Nike has teamed up with the Michael J. Fox's Foundation to auction off 1,500 pairs with all the proceeds going for Parkinson's disease research. Check out the clip filmed for the launch of the shoe dubbed as "Back For the Future".
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Sports science & engineering with a passion 4 footballTake a unique look at the how the composition of a football player's body & mind make him one of the deadliest on the pitch. This is Cristiano Ronaldo. The most expensive footballer in the world. The video has beautiful footage of innovative testing of body strength, mental ability, technique, and skill. An amazing must see documentary.
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An engineered ball with the timeless look
This is the official ball for the 2012 Euro Cup made by adidas dubbed as the Tango 12. This is the most technologically advanced football in the world. The Tango 12 was engineered to exceed FIFA standards and at the same time not compromise control and feel for the players on the pitch. The design was inspired by the original Tango that first appeared in the 1978 World Cup in Argentina. The Tango and is back and better than ever. Below is a fascinating video about the design and engineering of the Tango 12.
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Train like never beforeNike presented their latest and greatest technology in consumer products. The Highlight was the Nike+ technology featuring the Fuel Band, Nike+ built into shoes, and a new app that brings it all together. They call it Nike+ Training, it's platform that features programs from various Nike athletes. The Nike+ chip built into the shoes records valuable performance data for athletes such as distance covered, to steps taken, to even vertical leap measurement. With technology you can measure things that you never could have before. Coming this summer. Stay tune for more.
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