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May 19, 2015
NIKE | Ring in the New Year cheering on your alma mater in this collection. The "Ekiden Collection."
NIKE
Cheer on your alma mater this New Year's with the "Ekiden Collection"
The "Ekiden Collection" imbued with tradition and pride
Nike has released the "Ekiden Collection," a combination of apparel and running shoes from the Waseda University Track and Field Club, Toyo University Track and Field Club, Komazawa University Track and Field Club, Josai University Ekiden Club, and Kanagawa University Track and Field Club, all supported by Nike.
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This is the second collection, following last year's. Gather with your running friends and feel the "Ekiden" spirit!
The apparel line includes three types, such as the "EKIDEN AW77 Full Zip Hoodie" and "EKIDEN S/S T-shirt," inspired by each university's track and field club founding year and the 'tasuki' (sash). Also available are the next-generation running shoes "NIKE LUNARSPIDER R 2" and "NIKE LUNARSPIDER LT+ 2," which pursue ultimate ride, rebound, and fit.
The "EKIDEN AW77 Full Zip Hoodie" features the university's track and field club founding year on the left chest and a woven label with the university logo on the sleeve. It has graphic embroidery on the right sleeve and a corporate logo flock print on the left sleeve. The "EKIDEN S/S T-shirt" has graphics inspired by the university's track and field club founding year and the 'tasuki' on the chest, a woven label with the university logo on the left hem, and a Nike corporate logo flock print on the left hem.
The "NIKE LUNARSPIDER R 2" running shoe is designed to deliver maximum performance in increasingly fast races and training. By employing 3D screen print technology on the upper, it provides a supportive, foot-hugging fit, creating an even greater sense of unity between the foot and the shoe.
All items are based on each school's team colors. The numbers printed on the apparel and the 'tasuki'-inspired artwork on the apparel and shoes express the tradition and pride of each university. This collection is designed to evoke the importance of teamwork and school spirit.


