Throwback Thursday: Nike GS

Nike Launch GS2:

As a boot nerd it feels like Christmas has come early. Whenever a new boot release drops I am always curious of the reception it will receive on the market and the hype it draws within the boot community. But in recent months, the boot that has drawn the most hype is the “GS” Nike Green Speed that was teased/offered to boot nerds this summer in limited quantities. The Nike GS has taken the boot world by storm. Nike produced a boot lighter than the Vapor and better yet they made it limited the first offering.

Ultimately, Nike has created an elite series boot all over again but was smart about it. Rather than flood the market with the boots they teased the boots at the Olympics and then released a select numbers of pairs. I have always said that when a new boot drops its dead after a month because the market is flooded with the boot/color. However, the GS2 will now be available for general release for the boot nerds who did not get the boot the first time around.

Furthermore, every component of the Nike GS2 has been optimized to reduce weight and waste, creating Nike’s lightest boot ever to date. The GS2 has boot nerds salivating not only because it is something new but because the boot will again weigh an astonishing 5.6 oz. Unlike the current MV8, which comes in at 6.5 oz the GS2 will be 9 oz lighter.

In terms of quality, the boot is born and manufactured in Italy. So those of you that know your boots, means that anything manufactured in Italy are for sure grade A. The Nike GS2 features recycled and renewable materials throughout the upper and outsole. The outsole along with the sock liner is made of 100% castor beans which ensure strength and flexibility. The GS laces, lining and tongue re made from a minimum of 70% recycled materials. In addition, the toe box and collar of the boot are made up of at least 15% recycled materials.

In addition, in terms of the performance the Nike GS 2 traction plate combines a high performance chassis with a strong responsive and agile form. The sole plate is made of 50% renewable Pebax (a plant derived material made with 97% castor beans) and 50% TPU, made from renewable materials. The plate is 15% lighter than a traditional plate composition which means the boot is just meant for all out speed.

In terms of the upper, the GS2 features a kanga lite synthetic upper which provides a touch in just the right spot. Combined with the kanga lite Nike reinforced the upper with synthetic bands that provides the boot with a tighter fit and lock down affect.

Overall, the style of the boot looks unique and the black/white contrast gives it pop on the pitch. As a boot enthusiast, I am interested to see how the fit of the boot is compared to the regular MV8. However, never mind the fit with this release. Nike have seemed to create a new silo and offered boot fans another option in the speed boot category. Expect the GS2 to be around $300 which is way more realistic then the last concept boot known as the Super Fly.  

NikeGS Teaser

One of the most anticipated/wanted boots on the market that I am dying to touch/review... 

My mom always told me to dream big! Enjoy the teaser images boot nerds!

The story behind the NIKE GS...

Although Neymar was lucky enough to get the boots.

I unfortunately was not because the Nike GS sold out in 24 hrs. Lightest bot to date by Nike has boot nerds including myself fascinated by the boots.

Nike GS: Mystery player revealed...

Surprise Boot Nerds, Th mystery player is Neymar...

Nike GS: Unboxing - Mystery player

Take a wild guess who the mystery player is? 

Not going to lie, this is an awesome teaser done by Nike Football... Not only does it showcase and tease/increase the demand for the Nike GS boot but it keeps the footy fans guessing. Boots look amazing and i love the fact that it is a concept boot and Nike kept it limited to increase demand and so only a few lucky consumers will be able to sport it. 

Nike GS – “Green Speed” Boot.

Nike has caught the boot world by storm by releasing a never before seen boot that has the footy world going crazy. I personally am very excited for this release because it is limited and when something is limited/special edition in the boot world everyone and there grandma wants in. The new boot release room Nike Football is called the GS and is the first ever eco-friendly footy boot. Did I mention this will be a limited release?!? GS which stands for “Green Speed” is the first boot that is environmentally friendly and the lightest boot at that.

With this release, Nike developers were challenged to create a lightweight minimalist boot made only of recycled materials. Personally I would have loved to been a fly on the wall when the development of this boot was going down. The new GS mirrors the properties of the current Vapor 8 in that it is built for explosive speed. However, with this limited release the boot is constructed using renewable and recycled materials and design to have an impact on the pitch and on the planet.

Furthermore, every component of the Nike GS has been optimized to reduce weight and waste, creating Nike’s lightest football boot ever to date. The new GS has boot nerds salivating not only because it is limited but the boot will weigh an astonishing 5.6 oz. Unlike the current MV8 which comes in at 6.5oz the GS will be 9 oz lighter.

The boot was born in and manufactured in Italy. So those of you that know your boots, means that anything manufactured in Italy is for sure a thing of quality. The Nike GS features recycled and renewable materials throughout the upper and outsole. The outsole along with the sock liner is made from 100% castor beans which ensures strength and flexibility.  The GS laces, lining and tongue are made from a minimum of 70% recycled materials. In addition, the toe box and collar of the boot are made up of at least 15% recycled materials.

From the Vapor Legend himself….“The Nike GS is the lightest and fastest football boot we’ve ever made and really defines a new era in how we create, design and produce elite football boots,” said Andy Caine, global design director for Nike Football. “When you can deliver a boot that combines high end performance and a low environmental footprint that’s a winning proposition for players and planet.”

 So just how limited will these boots be? Extremely limited, because there will only be 2012 pairs manufactured worldwide! I have already begun to hit my friends up at Nike because anytime there is a limited release I have to have that boot.

The boots will retail for around $250-300 and will drop this summer around August 10th.