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Xbox/Nike foot protectors fetch $4,000 on eBay marketplace

As a reformed sneakerhead, I understand the mentality behind getting the latest gear, but my mind was officially blown after seeing a pair of custom Xbox Nike Dunks sell for $4,000 on eBay this weekend.

It should be noted that this isn't an official collaboration between the two companies, but rather a special one-off pair made by Sole Junkie, an online company specializing in custom sneakers.

The sneaker is a hi-top version of the popular Nike Dunk basketball shoe, but Sole Junkie snuck fiber optic wiring into the patent leather in the shape of the popular Xbox logo … Read more

Nike Aero Sport Headphones scoff at your sweat

There are two major reasons to swap out the headphones that came packaged with your MP3 player. The first is sound quality, and the second is fit. The two are not mutually exclusive, but you may place emphasis on one over the other depending on your device usage. If you mainly use your MP3 player at the gym, getting a pair of headphones that both fit securely and offer some sweat resistance is key. The $40 Nike Aero Sport Headphones certainly fit the bill there, and although music doesn't sound great through this set, the sleek and sweatproof design … Read more

NES-inspired Nikes look cool, won't help you save Princess

Leave it to Nike to make a video game fashion collaboration stylishly cool. Earlier this month, we showed you a pair of its surprisingly appealing Nintendo-inspired sneakers. Well, Nike just announced its second design in the series and this one is a little more unique than the first.

The Air Max Terra Ninety takes a couple of Nike's most popular models and mashes them into a hybrid shoe reminiscent of the Air Max 90 and Max Air. The overall colorway retains the familiar Nintendo controller palette and also incorporates the Nintendo D-pad design into the midsole. Unlike other streetwear collaborations, Nike won't require you to mortgage your firstborn son to pick up a pair of the Air Max Terra Nineties. They're available now for an affordable $130.

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NES-inspired Nike sneakers take us back to '85

When someone mentions a pair of video-game-inspired sneakers, the end result usually isn't something worthy of slipping on your feet. However, these new Nike Air Max sneakers not only pay tribute to the classic Nintendo Entertainment System console, but they actually look pretty slick.

These new sneakers sport a D-pad pattern emblazoned on the toe and side of the shoe along with a reference to the "start" button toward the top. The NES Nike Air Max sneakers are definitely among the most tasteful articles of geek fashion we've ever seen, and word is you won't … Read more

Nike asks Chinese government to identify Yahoo blogger

When the rebel becomes king, it doesn't mean the people will suddenly be smiling.

Nike, once the brand that championed all who challenged authority, seems to have suddenly taken on the mantle, as well as the athletic supporter, of a regime not known for its fondness for allowing people to just do it.

The story begins with tears and might end in many more.

Many Chinese faces were moist when Liu Xiang, a very pretty 110-meter hurdler, suddenly withdrew from the preliminary heats of the Olympic competition.

It all looked a little odd. He was apparently seen kicking an iron door in an aggressive manner … Read more

Gadgettes 99: The Shoes Episode

Ever stepped through a grate on the street with your high heels? Yeah, neither have I...but the ladies have. Obviously they are much more qualified to talk about these awesome shoes than I am. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 99

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High heels turn more comfy–in a snap http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9995767-1.html

Are your shoes ringing, or is it just your feet barking? http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9977342-1.html

Super-light Nike Flywire shoes to make Olympic debut http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9998061-1.html … Read more

Super-light Nike Flywire shoes to make Olympic debut

Sportswear maker Nike looks set to steal the limelight at this year's summer Beijing Olympics with its latest innovation, the Flywire track shoes. The company will supply the U.S. track and field team with two pieces of Flywire footwear--the Zoom Victory Spikes and Zoom Matumbo.

Already creating quite a buzz in the industry with its revolutionary lightweight construction, the Flywire design is said to be inspired by the cables from a suspension bridge. It basically makes use of a strong Vectran thread arranged in a fan-shaped pattern at anchor points around the shoe. The result is a shoe … Read more

Gadgettes 33: Flashback! - The Stalker Episode

Yeah, we suck. What with all the babies, vacation, and CBS happening around here, a new Gadgettes just wasn't in the cards this week. So instead, get ready to get your stalker on with this episode from Gadgettes past. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 33

Trackstick Pro GPShttp://www.popgadget.net/2007/02/trackstick_pro.phpNike + iPod stalkinghttp://gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/stalking-101-hack-the-nikeipod-sport-kit-221933.phphttp://www.scienceblog.com/cms/nike-ipod-combo-can-be-used-as-tracking-device-12108.htmlZoom in with the DC-NCP130 Webcamhttp://www.popgadget.net/2007/01/zoom_in_with_th.phpTake your loved one's picture EVERYWHERE http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9687910-1.html… Read more

Unseen Nike missiles once protected S.F., other U.S. cities

MARIN HEADLANDS, Calif.--It is sometimes amazing to discover what is right in your backyard.

I grew up in San Francisco, yet it was only recently that I discovered that just a few miles north of the City by the Bay, the United States' only fully restored Nike missile site is nestled into these gorgeous green hills, in plain view of the Pacific Ocean and one of my all-time favorite beaches.

As I was planning my departure to the U.S. South on Road Trip 2008, this year's version of Road Trip 2007, the 25-day journey I took last … Read more