Styled for the '70s. Loved in the '80s. Classic in the '90s. Ready for the future. The Nike Blazer Mid '77 Vintage delivers a timeless design that's easy to wear. Its smooth leather upper breaks in beautifully and pairs perfectly with bold retro branding and soft suede accents for a premium look and feel. Exposed foam on the tongue and a special midsole finish make it seem as if you've just pulled them from the history books. Go ahead, perfect your outfit. Benefits Leather and suede upper breaks in beautifully and keeps the classic look of the original. Vintage treatment on the midsole provides an old-school look. Padded, mid-cut collar feels great and keeps the look classic. Autoclave construction fuses the outsole to the midsole for a streamlined look that’s timeless. Solid-rubber outsole features an iconic herringbone pattern for traction, durability and heritage style. Blazer Origins Originally introduced in 1972 as a basketball shoe, the Blazer has since transformed into a modern staple for skaters and sneakerheads alike. Maturing from a simple canvas high top to a leather mid top and casual low top, this shoe just gets better with age.