Derived from Nike’s 36-year sports heritage and French label
A.P.C.’s simple chic elegance, Nike Sportswear presents a partnership
to remix one of Nike’s most classic shoes – the All Court shoe. Known
for its timeless style, the All Court was a natural choice for
A.P.C.,
a brand revered for its simplicity and classic approach, to work on
with Nike Sportswear.
First introduced in 1975 as a predecessor to the Cross Trainer, the
Nike All Court is an all-around shoe – it’s a basketball shoe, tennis
shoe, squash, handball and racquetball shoe. The rugged canvas upper
combined with the rubber toe-cap, soft Spenco® quarterlining and a
longwearing, non-marking natural colored rubber outsole gives this shoe
its modern versatility. It’s built to be strong and supportive, but
breathable for durability and comfort. The All Court is fully lined
with terrycloth for absorbency and foot cushioning, and the Spenco®
quarterlining provides heel security, blister protection and cushioning
for the Achiles tendon. The original All Court was made in Light Blue
and white, and for the Nike Sportswear x A.P.C. version, they updated
the shoe with a classic Red.
“The All Court was chosen
because of its simple, sophisticated clean lines,” said Fraser Cooke,
Nike Sportswear Global Brand Energy Leader. “APC, a sophisticated but
edgy unisex style brand, was a perfect partner to integrate these types
of styles to compliment the Nike Sportswear ethos, adding a simple
finish to the end product.”
Built upon the foundation of a
longstanding friendship, this is the second shoe that Nike and A.P.C.
have worked together on. The first was the Court Tradition, and now we
follow up with the All Court – both simple in appearance, but broad in
function, combining the best from Nike Sportswear and from A.P.C.
About the All Court The
All Court launched in 1975 and is excellent for all-around wear as well
as use during tennis, basketball and other court activities. The rugged
canvas upper combined with the rubber tow cap, soft Spenco®
quarterlining and a longwearing, non-marking natural colored rubber
outsole makes this a versatile model for Nike. The All Court is a
popular model for daily wear, while still a true athletic shoe in the
Nike tradition.
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