Athlete Performance Solutions has teamed up with Nike for a line of pinnacle, performance footwear for sailing, rowing, fencing, weightlifting, boxing and shooting.

The footwear is hitting retailers now. Discussions are in the works for retail partners in sailing and shooting, as well as premium retailers.

"Developing innovative footwear for athletes is something to which Nike has been committed for many years," says Erik Sprunk, vice president of merchandise and product at Nike. "The ability to make these unique products available to more athletes is something we are very pleased to be able to offer through our new partnership with Athlete Performance Solutions."