Milwaukee folk punk band Violent Femmes has revived its fervent fandom since the group reunited in 2013. Among those fans is skateboarder Stefan Janoski, who’s releasing a special-edition shoe. “Violent” and “Femmes” are separately chain-stitched on the lateral side of each shoe and the words from their hit 1994 song “I’m Nothing” — which Janoski sings with the band on a version that…
Dank Custom’s is the mastermind behind this custom edition Dunk SB. The design is drawn from Sean Wotherspoon’s legendary Air Max 97/1. Rebuilding the sneaker, Dank Customs uses two Sean Wotherspoon x Nike hats to recreate the Air Max 97/1 SW colorful corduroy look. Photos: pkzuniga Designer: Dank Customs
As we just posted, Nike Skateboarding’s skate shop exclusive Orange Label recently dropped a Dunk Low SB. Here, we get a look at the complete set that also includes the Bruin and Blazer Mid. The styles are crisp and read for summer on gum soles with white leather upper that are accented with touches of black. Orange lace-tips and insole branding mark…
Stefan Janoski’s signature sneaker has been a mainstay in the Nike Skateboarding lineup since it debuted ten years ago. For its 10th year in rotation, Nike SB has remastered the silhouette for performance. Here are the 8 upgrades to the silhouette according to sneaker shop Flatspot. “Constructed with luxe suede upper” “Ventilation to the side panels with a perforated Swoosh logo” “Double…
Getting your hands on a Dunk SB used to take effort. You actually had to go to a skate shop to pick up the latest release. However, today, getting your hands on a Nike SB Dunk is as easy as heading to Nike.com and making a few clicks. That is not true for all Dunk SBs. With the Orange Label, Nike is…
With May approaching, Nike SB is releasing four new colorways of sneakers from its roster. The lineup includes the Team Classic, Blazer Mid, and Nyjah Free. Find the kicks at skate shops like US based Premier. Nike SB Nyjah Free: Summit White / Team Crimson Nike SB Team Classic: Atmosphere Grey / University Red / Vast Grey Nike SB Blazer Mid: Dusty…
Here is a closer look at the “Walk the Dog” Nike SB Dunk High that we recently previewed. The sneaker will launch on 4/20 and yes the design is influenced by marijuana. Specifically, the the theme is inspired by the Dog Walker strain of cannabis. The sneaker’s build is layered in shaggy green suede and pony hair that references dogs from the…
On 4/20, Nike Skateboarding will drop the Walk the Dog edition of the Dunk High. Whether you prefer a feisty Chihuahua or restful Labrador, all dog lovers can appreciate this canine-friendly colorway. “Walk the Dog” arrives with a variety of dog hair patterns to represent different breeds while the suede mimics grass on the upper. A reimagined swoosh takes inspiration from leash…
Originally part of the Nike Basketball lineup, the Bruin is now a mainstay in the Swoosh’s skateboarding category. The sneaker servers the skating need with a rubber herringbone sole that gives it grip. The cushion system is modern and athletic, provided by a Zoom Air insert. Then comes the classic low top upper that is dressed in soft suede for a “broken-in…
For its latest collaboration with Jordan Brand, Nike SB is harnessing the power of symbolism. The subject of collaboration is again the Air Jordan 1. And like the 2014 Nike SB x Air Jordan 1, the design features a wear-off paint job. This time, the colorway starts in Los Angeles Lakers’ purple and gold to goes to Chicago Bulls’ black and red.…
