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Department of Nike Archives
Never Done Challenging Convention
We built our reputation on challenging the status quo. Our latest collection, Nike Circa 72, re-imagines past innovations for future generations.
Nike x Megan Rapinoe
Victory Redefined
Victory used to mean one winner and one loser, but Megan Rapinoe has other ideas. Check out how she's using her platform to change what it means to win.
Coaching
The "I'm Sick of Cooking" Guide to Cooking
Kitchen fatigue standing in the way of your nutrition goals? These tips can get even the most burnt-out home chef back on track.
Coaching
Trained Podcast: Embody the Self With Branden Collinsworth
Yoga is an exploration of the self. This Nike Trainer tells us why focusing on our flow can bring out our best—in sport and in life.
Department of Nike Archives
View AllDepartment of Nike Archives
Never Done Challenging Convention
We built our reputation on challenging the status quo. Our latest collection, Nike Circa 72, re-imagines past innovations for future generations.
Department of Nike Archives
Never Done Iterating
Over the past four decades, the Pegasus went from a utility running shoe, to an afterthought and is now one of Nike's most beloved staples. Explore the history of our most popular running shoe ever.
Department of Nike Archives
Never Done Rising
Get inspired by the '99ers historic victory that elevated the game to new heights for athletes everywhere.
Department of Nike Archives
Never Done Questioning
Learn how the origin of the Nike Sport Research Laboratory built the foundation for sport science innovation.
Department of Nike Archives
Never Done Making Moves
The Mercurial created a new era of football, where "fast" is more than a player attribute, it's a lifestyle.
Department of Nike Archives
Never Done Inspiring
Nike was built on iconic advertising as much as innovative products, and the approach was just as revolutionary. Dive into the adverts that moved us, and learn about their modern counterparts.
Department of Nike Archives
Never Done Imagining
Unwrap the behind-the-scenes stories, surprising moments and daring decisions that enabled Air to transcend culture against all odds—and get inspired by it to create your own iconic iterations.
Department of Nike Archives
Never Done Breaking The Mould
Discover the legacy of the Waffle Racer, a breakfast-inspired breakthrough that changed the future of running and innovation forever—and how it continues to inspire creators from all walks of life...
Department of Nike Archives
Never Done Breaking Barriers
Joan Benoit Samuelson's incredible marathon win in 1984 shattered the world's assumptions about what female athletes were capable of. Dive into the moment, and learn how it was built upon the...
Department of Nike Archives
Never Done Leaving a Mark
As we celebrate 50 years of Nike's iconic logo, we look back at how it came to be—and how it wasn't initially seen as the home run you might expect.
Coaching
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The "I'm Sick of Cooking" Guide to Cooking
Kitchen fatigue standing in the way of your nutrition goals? These tips can get even the most burnt-out home chef back on track.
Coaching
Trained Podcast: Embody the Self With Branden Collinsworth
Yoga is an exploration of the self. This Nike Trainer tells us why focusing on our flow can bring out our best—in sport and in life.
Coaching
Is Doing Yoga Enough to Maintain Your Strength?
Experts break down exactly how the mind–body practice can help you make progress in your training—and where it may fall short.
Coaching
3 Mental Shifts to Power You Through a Plateau
Strategically tuning into—or out of—your body based on your energy and momentum can unlock a stronger performance. Here's what to do when.
There's no one-size-fits-all way to feel fully rejuvenated. Hear how you can fight fatigue with this doctor's seven types of rest.
Coaching
5 Tips for Smarter Strength Training
This expert-backed advice can help anyone get confident in the weight room—and continue making progress as things get "easier".
Coaching
Find Your Flow—And Keep It Going
Turns out, you don't have to do Huge Things to hit your peak state—and continue to reap the confidence, performance and feel-good rewards from it.
Coaching
Trained Podcast: Find Body Confidence With Amanda Beard
Amanda Beard struggled with self-doubt and body dysmorphia throughout her professional swimming career—then she found her voice.
Coaching
What is Emotional Eating—and How Do You Stop It?
When you're stressed, food can be a crutch. Here's how to stand on your own.
Coaching
Break That Bad Habit—For Good This Time
Finally, the plan your overstuffed stomach, chewed nails and/or stiff-as-a-board body have been waiting for, so you can get on with your good intentions.
Athletes*
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Victory Redefined
Victory used to mean one winner and one loser, but Megan Rapinoe has other ideas. Check out how she's using her platform to change what it means to win.
Athletes*
A Running Story That Starts With a Rope
This running story is more about hands than feet. The same sport, the same drive. The only difference is an extra piece of rope between hands. With every step forwards, companionship, encouragement...
Athletes*
Changing Women's Football in Brazil
Brazilian football star Andressa Alves shares how women's football has grown in her home country and beyond.
Athletes*
On the Mountain Trails of Japan, a Buddhist Monk Runs Towards Clarity
For Yukai Shimizu, a spiritual practice and running routine are in lock-step, one enriching the other.
Athletes*
Witch Craft: A Footballer Makes Waves in Paris' Most Creative Club
Florine Kouessan is working to build a team—Witch FC—that reflects the world she lives in.
Athletes*
One-on-One: Sloane Stephens x Madison Keys
The tennis stars navigate the upper echelons of their sport as both competitive rivals and lifelong friends.
Athletes*
Styled By: Megan Rapinoe
She lives to challenge the status quo—and her sense of style is no exception. See the looks Megan created by mixing Nike gear with grails from her own wardrobe.
Athletes*
Renee Montgomery: Moves Become Movements
Renee Montgomery is the first WNBA player turned owner-VP. She's committed to not being the last.
Athletes*
One-on-One: Fran Kirby x Jordan Henderson
Leadership, loss and lessons from two of football's best.
Athletes*
One-on-One: Napheesa Collier x Sylvia Fowles
On and off the court, two basketball stars make a connection across generations.
Community
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S2E2: The Future of Belonging
Atherton Reserve
Never done rising.
The young athletes at Atherton Gardens are forging a new future for themselves, and for sport. A future where they find strength in their differences and rise together.
FM Broadcast
S2E01: Marathon of Mental Health
Community
Enemies in the Ring, Friends Outside It
The fighters at this all-female gym in Shanghai bond over breaking gender norms and finding their inner strength.
Community
FM Broadcast Presents: We Are Born Ready
For as long as you can remember, you've had dreams—big and small. Sure, you may have doubts, but you are #BornReady to take the world by storm and rewrite the rules of the game.
Community
Home Is Where the Court Is
A crew of young Sudanese refugees in Western Australia finds hope, identity and friendship through basketball.
Community
The London Football Club Changing Lives
Until 2015, Hackney Wick Football Club didn't exist. Since then, its founder has helped create a community on and off the pitch.
Community
Ever Wanted to Play Football at the Highest Level?
Welcome to the highest football pitch in Europe. When the ball goes over the perimeter fence, it's 1,100 metres into the abyss.
Community
How We Play: 6-Man American Football
This high-scoring version of the typical game keeps traditions alive in Marfa, a Texas town that's changing fast.
Community
Anyone for Tennis? Anyone at All?
On this rugged Scottish island, Britain's most remote tennis court brings locals of all ages and abilities together.
Culture
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The Muslim Women Reclaiming Representation
The co-founders of a London-based collective are using the creative space to break down stereotypes of Muslim women.
Culture
The Dancers Connecting in Body and Soul
For these London-based housemates, dance is expression. Now, they say, the whole world is connecting through movement.
Culture
Garima Thakur Is Protesting for Earth's Future
Meet the 15-year-old Indian climate change activist who won't let her hometown forget its past environmental disaster.
Culture
To Reach the Stage, This Dancer First Found Himself, Then Silenced Stereotypes
Nathan Féliot is defying the expectations of society and his parents to become the first dancer in his family.
Culture
This Nigerian-Based Creative Is Shifting the Perception of African Fashion
From Los Angeles to London to Lagos, Momo Hassan-Odukale's transcontinental style is integral to her leading her own creative studio to empower local designers.
Culture
Expect the Unexpected with This Editor's Take on Colourful Outfits
NYC-based editor Michelle Li pushes the limits with her looks, whether incorporating abstract prints, structures or brights, a confidence she found growing up in Indiana.
Culture
Mekdela Maskal Rediscovers Herself and Reconnects with Her History in the Hills of California
This climate journalist left her Brooklyn apartment to find more space and a sense of self in Northern California, retracing the contours of her culture and childhood.
Culture
For Two Brooklyn Entrepreneurs, Wins On and Off the Court Start With Teamwork
Producer Elle Clay and coffee shop owner Zenat Begum share a passion for their Bed-Stuy neighbourhood and community activism, but the people around them fuel their success.
Culture
A Love of Basketball and a Passion for Running Influences This Creative's Style
Whether behind the DJ booth or on the road as a running coach, the intersection of sports and culture has always been a part of Lono Brazil III's life.
Culture
Self-Confidence Allows This Duo to Execute as Leaders in Dance and Fitness
Choreographer Tanisha Scott and fitness coach Shev Robinson explain how empowering themselves first allows them to do the same for others.
Innovation
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Maximum Mileage: 12 Easy Ways to Extend the Life of Your Running Shoes
Runners share tips on getting started with simple, daily gear care. The best part? These hacks can help you reduce waste and be a more mindful runner.
Innovation
How to Clean Your Running Shoes—and Tread More Lightly on the Planet
Want your running shoes to last longer? Simply cleaning them can go a long way. Watch as Nike apparel designer Raj Mistry shows how small, everyday actions can have a big impact.
Innovation
Rescue Mission: How Reverse Logistics Can Save Millions of Shoes
Nike's refurbishment programme gives new life to once-discarded sneakers.
Innovation
Special Delivery: How One Box Cuts Packaging in Half
Learn how Nike's packaging team is ditching the double box to help reduce waste—and re-imagining what a shoe box can do.
Innovation
Analyse This: How Data Fuels Design
We're innovating data analytics to up the recycled content of classic shoes. But the visual changes are so subtle we bet you can't spot 'em.
Innovation
Full Circle: How Air Is Reborn With In-House Recycling
Go behind the scenes to see how Nike Air units are made again and again and again.
Innovation
Give Old Sneakers New Life—with Oranges, Walnuts and Flour?
Yes really! Join Nike footwear designers as they share three ways to use natural ingredients in easy, at-home actions that'll help your sneakers last longer.
Innovation
How to Keep a Colour Journal—and See the World Differently
Clear your mind, connect with your surroundings and hone your creative muscle with this simple daily practice. Four Nike designers show you how.
Innovation
Work (Out) From Home: How Pandemic-Era Fitness is Shaping Our Future
Pro trainers and everyday athletes get real about the hacks, workarounds, breakdowns and breakthroughs that are making us stronger.
Innovation
How to Make Bio-Materials—and Create the Future from Your Kitchen
Learn how to turn algae into natural plastic, and get a life lesson in pursuing what you're passionate about, from Nike designer Rikke Bonde.
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