Nike Blazer High - "Jackie Robinson" Pack

Simplicity has never been Nike's forte. From all of the crazy materials, to the seizure-inducing color schemes, to the wacky designs, Nike always is trying to push its creations to the edge of uniqueness. Too bad most of them end up falling off that edge and end up as sub-par releases. I suppose the Jackie Robinson Blazers are an anomaly for Nike, considering they come in three classically conservative colorways (like the alliteration?). I like that along with the colors, the materials are subtle, and are used well; canvas for red, nubuck for blue and suede for grey. Also the design right above the midsole gives it some flair. Besides the "Brooklyn" conspicuously placed on the tongue, what do these really have to do with Jackie Robinson? I guess Nike takes its improvements one step at a time. Maybe one day they'll be able to recapture the wizardry that made the DOOMs so popular.