Friday, November 27, 2009

Nike SB Dunk High "Mr. Todd Bratrud" Quickstrike Release




Release: October 2008

$120 Size 10.5

This pair of Nike Dunk High SB’s were designed by Skate graphic designer Mr. Todd Bratrud. They feature a vibrant colorway which consists of brown, pink, blue, and white. The sport a suede and canvas combination on the upper, and were only be available at select accounts as they have been deemed a Quickstrike.

Nike Dunk Mid Pro SB "Clubber Lang"





Release: April 2008

$125 Size 10.5

The Nike Dunk Mid Pro SB "Clubber Lang" feature a calm white / ice blue color-way which is inspired by Clubber Lang’s boxing trunks and belt. Clubber Lang is a fictional character that appeared as Rocky Balboa’s rival in the 1982 movie Rocky III. He was played by the popular “bodyguard to the stars” Mr. T, who was 25 years old when the film was launched. The character is based on George Foreman in his early career. The ankle strap is typical for Nike Dunk Mid’s while the gum rubber bottom is seen a lot on Nike SB’s, as they provide great traction, making for better board control.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Nike Dunk Low Premium SB "Newcastle Brown Ale"




Release: June 2008

$125 Size 10.5

The Nike Dunk Low Premium SB "Newcastle Brown Ale" are another beer inspired Dunk, the Nike Dunk Low Pro SB Heineken (classic green / black / white / red) being the other. They retailed for $90, and some exclusive retailers went as far as to give a six pack of beer out to the first couple of customers, who had ID of course. They sport a a beige and brown color scheme, along with a blue Nike swoosh, which is the same as the official colors of the Beer company that inspired their design.

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Varsity Blue/Ice Pink" Smurf





Release: July 2009

$100 Size 10.5

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Old Spice"




Release: August 2007

$120 Size 10.5

These Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Old Spice" Metallic Silver are not officially endorsed or licensed by the maker of the aftershave Old Spice, but they have still been nicknamed that by sneakerheads. The Old Spice Dunk Lows are very classy and something about this color-way makes them interesting. They feature a nice color combination - off-white, red, blue, gold, similar to the Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro - Olympic. These b-ball classics have been tweaked out to produce a skateboarder's dream shoe.

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB - Melbourne "Gold Rail"



Release: October 2008

$120 Size 10.5

The Nike Dunk Low Pro SB - Melbourne "Gold Rail" are inspired by the city of Melbourne and Flinders Street Station. Their construction is quite unique as they put to use several materials at once including canvas, suede, and mesh. They sport a varsity royal and metallic Vegas gold colorway. Their nickname stems from Melbourne’s Finder Street Station and the Gold Rail, which is one of the more well known skating spots there. The color scheme is also representative of features in Australia. The brown midsole represents the Yurra River while the blue is meant to be Port Phillip Bay. Although they were originally exclusive to Australia, they eventually made their way over to the states.

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Aqua Chalk"



Release Date: October 2006

$150 Size 9 and 10.5

The Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Aqua Chalk" has not been dubbed a nickname and is usually referred to by its official colorway. The colors are by James Keoni Arizumi, who also designed the Nike Dunk Hawaii’s and Nike Dunk Lunar. They feature a grey and blue upper constructed from a combination of suede and leather. They also feature a light green/mint midsole and a Nike swoosh.

Nike Dunk Low SB Premium "Space Tiger"

July 2008 Release

$135 Size 10.5









The Nike Dunk Low Premium SB - Space Tiger (Randy Colvin) are part of Nike SB’s July 2008 Collection. They are inspired by the World Industries Space Tiger skate deck designed for and by Randy Colvin. The Dunks feature tiger print on the tongue and insole, as well as a star pattern on the toe box and side panels. Although they are constructed predominantly from black leather, the use of bright and attractive colors definitely help to draw attention to them.


Nike Dunk Low SB "Blue Lobster"







June 2009 Release:
$300 Size 10.5
The "Blue Lobster" Dunk serves as the sequel to summer of 2008 original Lobster Dunk, a Nike SB collaboration with Concepts of Cambridge Mass that first released in May 2008. The first “Lobster” was shipped and promoted by the “Concepts Fishing Company,” and came equipped with a poster, lobster claw rubber band, tee shirt and condiment box (replete with lobster shell cracker, fork, bib, wet nap and “butter” shoelaces) all embossed with the “Concepts Fishing Company” logo.

Nike Dunk Low SB "720 Degrees"






May 2008 release:
$140 Size 10.5
The Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "720 Degrees" were highly anticipated by Nike SB fanatics worldwide. They show some love to the 1986 Skateboarding Arcade Classic 720 Degrees. 720 Degrees released in 1986 by Atari, and is one of the first skater games.