This season, Nike Skateboarding is a bringing a classic 1987 vibe to its footwear lineup with the release of this GTS Return. The 80s look is achieved with the application of Air Safari attire to the “Great Tennis Shoe”. The basic elements are present: the color layout, the Safari print and the combination of cobblestone, black and monarch. The kicks recently dropped…
StrangeLove Skateboards has crafted its own unique aesthetic by combining chaotic creative expression with a grounded appreciation for what makes skate fun. The quirky, California-based label now links up with Nike SB to lend its uncommon perspective to a cherished style: the Dunk Low. This drop sees the design dressed in textured velvet with overlays of suede. Permeated with pastel, the makeup…
Originally unveiled in 2001 as part of the “Ugly Duckling” pack, this rare colorway is one of the most celebrated Dunks of the early aughts. While the ‘Plum’ makeup did return to shelves in high-top SB form in 2011, this release sees the low-top edition resurface for the first time since its ’01 debut. In the mold of the OG, this iteration…
Paul Rodriguez is a skateboarding legend, so it’s fitting that he links up with an iconic SB silhouette to celebrate his roots. Inspired by PRod’s Mexican heritage, this Dunk comes covered in vibrant shades of red and green. Themed graphics—from the tongue tag to the insole—illustrate Paul’s love for the sport of boxing. An adorned dubrae uses roman numerals and encrusted stones…
Nike SB is kicking off 2020 with a collaboration with Poets. The New York based skate shop has created an edition of the Bruin SB. The look is set in black canvas with suede on the heel and lace-loop area. Voltage green then pops on the Swoosh, which flows from the heel area, extending to the midsole. The contrasty colorway is complete…
Few people know the story of the 1975 Roswell Rayguns, that year’s laughing stock of the ABA. The team struggled until mid-season, when something very strange happened. A time-traveling funk ship arrived in Roswell, and out walked Dr. Funk and his line-up of mid-2000’s all-stars, stylin’ and profilin’, to join the team and absolutely dominate the ABA. In addition to all the…
Nike SB has teamed up with Oskar Rozenberg-Hallberg, better known as Oski, to introduce the skater’s first Orange Label Collection. Weaving a Swoosh shark design throughout the shoes and apparel, Oski intentionally employs the king of the ocean as a representation of mastering any skill. “I’ve always been intimidated of sharks,” says Oski. “They look so brutal and they move so skillfully through the…
The Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” Inspired Nike SB Dunk High Pro is now live in Europe on nike.com for £94.95/110 €. Before its sole ever touched a skate deck, the Dunk made its mark on the hardwood as a basketball performance shoe. The style was eventually adopted by skateboarders for its durability and responsive boardfeel. In 2002, the silhouette was re-engineered to…
A court legend is reborn on the urban playground in the Nike SB Air Jordan 1 Low. This iteration of the icon has that same grip and lightweight responsiveness first made for the hardwood, an Air unit in the heel for extra cushioning, and a reinforced toe tip. The simple and subtle Desert Ore colorway keeps things grounded over the pop of…
In 2011, Nike Skateboarding released a Space Jam themed edition of the Dunk Low SB. This year, Nike SB is again drawing from the famed Air Jordan XI colorway with another Dunk SB. This time, Nike SB is going with a high cut for the design. The silhouette is formed with a layering of black patent leather and canvas. The thematic design…
