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Nike Couture

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Bryan Levandowski

Nike Couture Whether your running shoes merely act as slippers for your morning commute or fulfill their destiny blazing the trails of Central Park, they should be as influenced by your personality as the rest of your wardrobe. And with thousands of options in thousands of colors, you'd think the ideal color combo would be out there. Well, now it is—check out NikeiD, where you can choose from a whole slew of kicks, from basketball to dance to running, and customize every part of the shoe, from tongue to swoosh. After you've played fashion designer, a brief wait, and they're delivered right to your door.

This Week’s Obsession: Nike + iPod

By

Bryan Levandowski

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This week's obsession is, hands down (or should I say, feet down?), the Nike+ iPod running partner. No, it's not tall, dark, and handsome. And it won't massage your barking dogs post-run, but it will provide you with unconditional support, up-to-date statistics, and a constant flow of motivational music. Simply stick the chip in your Nike+ running sneakers, pop on the iPod, and hit the road. The Nike+ gives you goals based on time, distance, and calories. And, as you run, it gives you periodic progress reports. My favorite part is what's known as the "power song," a track you choose prior to your workout that gives you that extra burst of motivation the last mile usually requires.

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