Big Swoosh Mania
From the Nike Air Grudge to the Nike Moon Racer: that's why size matters for Nike
Fashion
July 25th, 2018
July 25th, 2018
A Bigger Swoosh is better: Nike knows it well and that's why over the years has never given up on making sneakers with giant Swooshes. Following the attention aroused by the mysterious Nike Air Grudge - considered by many the source of inspiration for the Blazer Off-White - we decided to venture on a journey of mega Swooshes, remembering some of the most interesting silhouettes.
Nike Air Grudge
Released in 1995, the now super hyped Nike Air Grudge was nothing more than a fairly cheap running shoe. The misunderstandings stemmed from the difficulty in identifying the target of the shoe that was a bit 'halfway between the sneaker for the elderly on vacation and the avant-garde model for fanatic testers. Recently, the Nike Air Grudge has returned to the forefront due to its maxi Swoosh, considered by many to be the direct ancestor of the Nike Blazer Off-White.
Nike Air Shake NDestrukt
1996: The Nike Air Shake NDestrukt was born to best express the eclectic personality of the NBA player Dennis Rodman. The side lacing and the big Swoosh that wraps the upper immediately became the symbol of the basketball style created in 90s. The wishes of the nostalgic were fulfilled when in 2017 the sneaker was released again.
Nike Air Zoom Flight 98 "The Glove"
The Nike Air Zoom Flight 98 "The Glove" makes its debut in 1998 as Gary Payton's signature sneaker. The upper completely covered in neoprene, hides the zip under its shoelaces and an unprecedented "Monkey Paw" structure. A feature that immediately strikes the eye is the mega Swoosh that covers the upper. The last release date dates back to 2013.
Nike Big Swoosh
Retracing the 90s wave, the Nike Big Swoosh is released in 2016, drawing inspiration from the Nike Air Zoom Flight 98 "The Glove" and the Air Max2 Strong. The origin of the name is evident: the protagonist is the Swoosh which starts from the heel and follows the whole silhouette of the shoe.
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit
A swoosh so big it covers the whole midsole on the Nike Vapor Street Flyknit. With a design very similar to that of the Zoom VaporFly Elite, the new Nike silhouette, despite being extremely futuristic, pays homage to the brand's past with the big Swoosh.
Nike Moon Racer ![]()
A direct heir to the Nike Vapor Street Flyknit, from which it takes its sole, the new Nike Moon Racer, is a tribute to several Nike silhouettes. From the Nike Moon Shoe - the one worn by Bruce Mortenson during the 1972 Olympics - to the Nike Cortez, the new Moon Racer dropping on August 2nd, looks like a really interesting hybrid fusion. The Swoosh, which almost reaches the shoelaces, makes it part of the Big Swoosh sneakers family.
