In the â70s, Nike was the new shoe on the block. So new in fact, we were still breaking into the basketball scene and testing prototypes on the feet of our local team. Of course, the design improved over the years, but the name stuck. The Nike Blazer Mid '77 Vintage—classic since the beginning. Benefits Leather and synthetic upper keeps the classic look of the original while adding comfort and support. Vintage treatment on the midsole provides an old-school look.