PIONEER PREMIUM MODEL. The Nike Blazer Low Women's Shoe features the old-school basketball icon with up-to-date details. Advantages: upper in suede leather or fabric according to color; foam insole for low-profile cushioning; rubber tread with herringbone pattern for extraordinary traction. Origins of the Nike Blazer: introduced by Nike in 1972, the Blazer shoe has become a classic of modern style. Originally a simple high model in fabric, this shoe then moved on to a medium profile in leather and low in casual style, improving more and more over time.