Seven things to know about the Men’s Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage after wearing them for 12 months
We’re giving our take and feedback on the men’s Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage after wearing them for 12 months. We’ll review how the the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage fit, feel, and last. These were worn in the office, during walks to work, in bars and restaurants, and all over. The Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage were worn 2-5 times a week during all four seasons in all weather conditions. These have a lot of mileage on them.
Overall, they are still an iconic shoe worth adding to your closet. But after wearing them for a year we’ve found seven things you should know about the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage before you buy.
Table of Contents
- Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage History
- What are Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage Made Of
- Seven things to know about the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage
- Where to buy the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage
Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage History
The Nike Blazer Mid history dates back to 1973 and stands as an icon in the world of footwear. Originally crafted as a basketball shoe, its timeless design and high-top profile quickly gained attention on and off the court. Coming from its athletic origins, the Blazer Mid smoothly transitioned into streetwear culture, embraced by the skateboard scene in the ’80s and ’90s. With its ability to combine classic and contemporary styles, the Nike Blazer Mid has secured its place in sneaker history. If you go to any public setting you’ll see plenty of Blazers worn all over.
Product:
Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage
Size: 10.5 M US
Time Period Worn: 12 months
What are Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage Made Of
Seven things to know about the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage
1. The suede wears down and frays
The Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage have small suede strips along the sides and towards the toe. Like any suede, if you get it wet it begins to fray and wear out over time. This suede is greyish so when the suede begins to fray it looks a bit ratty contrasted to the solid black leather upper.
2. Style with looser fitting pants vs. super skinny
Depending on how you lace the the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage, they can be a bulkier shoe when worn with certain types of pants or jeans. If you’re wondering how to wear and style the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage, you can decide on a few options. The skinnier the pants and tapered pant leg the more the shoe is exposed. If you wear with skinny pants and have the laces loosely worn the shoe can also look really large. Since the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage is a high top with stiff leather the pant leg won’t make it over the tongue or laces. If thats what you want, go for it but we’d recommend a looser fit, like straight fit jeans, to allow the pant leg to fall over the tongue and laces. You can also wear with the laces tight or loose.
3. Difficult to slip on and off
The Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage are still one of the most difficult sneakers to take on and off. The leather is stiff, the collar is stiff, and you need to loosen up the entire lace structure to get your foot in. If you’re wondering how to tie the blazer mid 77, it depends on how long you plan to wear them because the shorter the time the looser you’d want. After beating the hell out of these things for a year I’d expect the collar and leather to loosen up over time. But that wasn’t the case. Everything held tight and firm and the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage are still a pain to slip on and off.
4. The leather remains durable
Out of all of the materials on the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage, the leather holds strongest over time. Its tough and stiff even after wearing for a year. That can be a good and bad thing.
5. Bad Support
The Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage aren’t know for their support. Ankle support yes, but in general they are a very flat and hard sneaker with zero arch support. So over time you can feel it, especially if you’re wearing them all day long and walking long distances.
6. Feet can get hot
All high tops can feel like they’re trapping your feet since the materials go up to your ankle. But the leather on the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage is thick and durable without any perforations throughout. Definitely don’t wear short socks below the ankle with these. Your feet will rub against the leather and make it hotter.
7. Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage Fitting and Sizing
The Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage fits true to size but it’s a narrow fitting shoe. If your feet are wider try getting half a size to a full size up. That still might not be enough because the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage is a really snug fitting sneaker. Its narrow and the leather hugs your entire foot from the ankle down.
Overall the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage are still worth the buy. It’s a classic look that will never go out of style so some of the discomfort is justified. They are absolutely a “fashion over function” type of sneaker but they have that vintage silhouette that can go with any type of outfit.
