Двадцать седьмого ноября жители Италии устроили оригинальный праздник, посвященный защите и спасению черных кошек. Эта дата впервые была установлена в 2007 году в стране при активном участии Ассоциации по защите окружающей среды.
Некоторые народы, населяющие земной шар, олицетворяют черных кошек с темными силами, и считают, что эти милые создания обладают некой магической силой и являются причинами многих несчастий их владельцев. Каждый год в Италии от действий таких верующих граждан страдает больше тысячи черных котов и кошечек. Узнав о такой печальной статистики, работники организации, борющейся за защиту окружающей среды, решили спасти четвероногих. Защитники семейства кошачьих разработали собственную программы по спасению животных: они захотели не просто оказывать помощь животным, но и поощрять тех людей, кто возьмет на воспитание к себе черного кота или кошечку.
В этот день будут открыты выставки, на которых можно будут посмотреть работы, посвященные этим животным. А в Милане и Риме пройдут пикники и парады, на которых владельцы пройдут вместе со своими питомцами.
Как же получилось, что черным кошкам посвящается целый день?
Именно черный цвет стал для кошек решающим. Но, увы, это не очень веселый праздник. Как известно, с черными кошками связано много легенд. Во времена инквизиции им приписывали связь с нечистой силой. Кошка, если она рождалась черной, подвергалась немедленному уничтожению. Повсеместно было распространено заблуждение, что прожившая на свете 7 лет кошка превращается в ведьму, а черный кот становится дьяволом. Суеверные люди при этом использовали хвост черной кошки от болезней глаз, кость черного кота пускали в ход в качестве амулета. Так что черные кошки страдали не только от святых отцов инквизиции. Славяне не далеко ушли от своих европейских собратьев. Они тоже верили, что косточка кошек сможет защитить от сглаза, а заживо закопанный кот способствует хорошему урожаю. Средневековье давно миновало, а суеверия, связанные с черными кошками остались живы. Немцы до сих пор внимательно следят, чтобы у алтаря случайно не оказалась черная кошка, иначе молодожены будут ругаться. Американцы неохотно принимают черных найденышей в приют. Если пятница вдруг выпала на 13 число, то все черные кошки в Америке ходят с колокольчиками.
Россияне тоже достаточно суеверны, вспомнить хотя бы, что большинство из нас боятся идти вперед, если дорогу перебежала черная кошка.
In addition to the Iced Lilac offering, Nike also released this other iridescent version of the Air Force 1 Low that has the shoe rock a Fresh Mint upper. Just as bold as the Iced Lilac pair, this one also rocks a leather upper but opts for a Fresh Mint colorway. Depending on how the light hits the shoe, the upper will change colors which results in a very striking appearance. Contrast is made by adding Summit White hits on the sole, laces, tongue and lining, while more Fresh Mint can be seen on the insoles and the leather tongue tag with embossed branding on it. Also available now, pick these u today for $100.
The Nike Free Inneva Woven will be undergoing a small change for the upcoming Spring season with the debut of the Nike Free Inneva Woven Motion.This new variation of the Nike runner features pretty much the same construction on the upper as the majority of the shoe is made out of a woven nylon with leather detailing on the ankle/heel area. Where the change comes is on the sole which is now a new upd ated Free midsole instead of the traditional 5.0 Free sole. How will these differ in comfort? You’ll probably have to try them out for yourself to find out. Take a look at two color options of Black/White and Pure Platinum/White above and look for their arrival this Spring.
The Nike Air Max Jewell continues to release in new colorways for the summer, which will include this Sunset Glow edition. Nike designed this exclusive women’s shoe to be an easy-to-pair look an all-day comfort.Dressed in a Sunset Glow, Black, Tour Yellow and White color scheme. This release features a one-piece breathable mesh upper fully dressed in an Orange tone, with Black accents on the Nike Swoosh logos and glossy overlay on its midsole and heel. Yellow covers the Nike logo on the heels, while sitting atop a White midsole and Black rubber outsole.Look for the Nike Air Max Jewell “Sunset Glow” to release very soon at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $100 USD.
What was once a one-day celebration has been transformed into a month-long celebration this year as Nike is pulling out all the stops for Air Max Day 2017.And as you may already know, the party isn’t only taking place in the states, but all over the world. A special Nike Air Max bus that looks like a retro Nike Air Max shoe box is currently making its rounds in Toronto, Canada. The bus is essentially a museum on wheels as it houses 30 of the most iconic Air Max 1 releases in honor of the shoes’ 30th anniversary.If you happen to be in the Toronto area the next couple of weeks then you may want to check out the Air Max Bus for yourself. Checked out the scheduled stops in the graphic above.
Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s nickname, Nike Basketball is set to debut the all-new Nike Kobe AD Black Mamba colorway. This Nike Kobe AD will increase your agility and aggressiveness, by making you a deadly assassin.Perfect for a run to becoming a champion. Nike Basketball gives the Nike Kobe AD a “Triple Black” color scheme. The only hits of color are seen on the Kobe logos in Red displayed on the insoles and heels. Completing the design, the shoe rests atop a translucent outsole.Look for the Nike Kobe AD “Black Mamba” to release on Friday, May 12th at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $160 USD.
Originally designed back in 1985, Nike waited till 2015 to officially release the Nike Air Max Zero. Since then, the shoe released in many different colorways. Today, we take a look at the latest Nike Air Max Zero Sunset Tint edition as Nike continues to use this color scheme for Spring 2017.This Nike Air Max Zero features an Air Max 1 pre-concept design that combines a sleek upper and lightweight cushioning for ultra-modern comfort. The upper combines a mix of Pink hues, while sitting atop a darker shade of Pink on the midsole.Look for the Nike WMNS Air Max Zero “Sunset Tint” to release very soon at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $130 USD.
The Detroit Lions have officially unveiled their new Nike Vapor Untouchable uniforms last night during an exclusive season ticket member event at Ford Field. Featuring fresh style updates, the logo and logotype are refreshed, with both appearing on the new helmets. Home and away jerseys pay tribute to the team’s previous owner, William Clay Ford, Sr. and each sleeve features a wide horizontal stripe inside of two smaller stripes. Their new color rush jerseys, pants and socks are inspired by the sub-metallic luster of dark steel grey. Player numbers are white and trimmed in Honolulu blue.In addition, The Lions will wear new heritage uniforms that replicate what they played in for their inaugural season in 1934, when their iconic Honolulu Blue made its debut. Finally, solid Honolulu Blue socks will match their home, road and throwback uniforms, while they’ll switch to solid dark steel grey socks to wear with their color rush uniforms.
The Nike Air Max 1 Premium is colored in a vibrant hue of game royal for spring 2017.Dipped entirely in the blue tone, the monochromatic sneaker bears a mixed material construction of mesh underlays with suede paneling. In addition, the tongue and collar area receives a shiny element for additional appeal. A matching full-length rubber sole unit with the signature air bubble unit in its heel and tonal laces rounds out the sneaker’s eye-catching design overall.Available now overseas, be on the lookout for this pair to debut at Nike stores nationwide very soon.
The Nike KD 10 is set to debut this June in its “Chrome” colorway, followed by a few other colorways. One of those pairs is the Nike KD 10 Oreo edition that has already started hitting retailers a bit early.Dressed in the Oreo-themed color scheme of Black and White. This Nike KD 10 comes constructed in a full Flyknit upper with White branding on the tongues and Swoosh logos as well as the midsole. Completing the design is the shoe’s full-length Zoom Air sole unit.As of right now, no confirmed release date has been se t, but they’ve already been spotted at a few select retailers. Therefore, you may want to check your local shops. Stay tuned to Sneaker Bar for more release details on the Nike KD 10 “Oreo” as they develop.
New Nike Shoes 2017 />Ladies, this Nike Air Unlimited colorway was made just for you. We recently came across these at some international spots and we though you ladies may want to get a better look at this classic 90’s basketball gem in this brand new Light Bone and Gum colorway.This version of the Nike Air Unlimited comes in a perforated leather upper done in a Light Bone hue. The neoprene bootie and the underlying mesh comes in a Light Brown hue that ends up matching nicely with the gum bottom outsole. The overall look and design of the shoe may not be for everyone, but if you mess with those classic ’90’s vibes, this one is definitely for you. Find these at select international retailers while we wait to see if these ever arrive stateside.
