Nike developed a shoe specifically for the 3,00 year old martial art of China named wushu. Designers collaborated closely with world-class athletes from this sport and coaches. The name Shaolinquan stands for martial arts in Mandarin.
Features of these Wushu Shaolinquan Sneakers Include:
- Weighs a mere 134.5g
- Constructed from premium kangaroo leather
- Features modified herringbone pattern that maximizes traction between athlete’s foot and the wushu mat
- Flexible, lightweight gum rubber outsole allows the athlete to pivot better on the forefoot
- Chinese characters for “Hero Inside – Release It” stitched into the heel
- Available to consumers now
- Innovative Design Rating: Silver
- Performance Edge Rating: Gold
- “Fly Kicks” Rating: Bronze
These Nike Shaolinquan are available here: The Official Nike Store
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:13 am
I have searching for a pair of Nike Shaolinquan Wushu shoes for my daughter. She has been studying wushu since 2003 and was selected by Grand Master Wu Bin as 1 of 10 students to come and train with him in Beijing 2004. She has since been there to study with him 2005,2006 and 2008 where her demo team did a pre olympic demonstration for him and his quests. She has been studying under Shifu Wang Fang for the past 4 years as she was also trained by Grand Master Wu Bin, and sent here from China to train American children. I would like to know if you have any idea where I can purchase them since they are made by Nike. I understand Grand Master Wu BIn had a hand in the design. The plan is for her class to return to China again this summer
she has gone through so many cheap pairs of wushu shoes I would truly like to purchase her a quality pair. I know they claim to be for Men as all wushu shoes are but we can do the calculation she wears a woman’s size 6 1/2 I believe thats a men’s size 4 any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Donna Powell
November 15th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
I am a student of Kung Fu and would like to know if these Nike Shouline Wushu Sneakers are available to the public. If so where can I find them.