Thursday, June 24, 2010

Nike Dunk High Premium "Quagmire"


Release: Spring 2009


$150 Size 9



Arguably one of the funniest characters on the cartoon series Family Guy, Glen Quagmire is well noted for his perverted lifestyle. This pair of Nike SB's are by Glen and feature a red upper constructed from nubuck with yellow stars stitched in, representing his shirt. The blue seen across the upper is inspired by the jeans he wears. The white midsole and gum outsole are a really nice bonus.

Nike Dunk High Pro "Goofy Boy"


Release: Spring 2009


$110 Size 9.5



Before the ball crunchin' skintight jeans and flab defining tees that many skaters )and street heads) like these days, a majority of early 90's skate rats rocked the complete opposite - huge jeans and tees. Don't hate, it was the style back then. Nike SB paid tribute to that fad in the spring of 2009 with the release of Skater Boys 90's Pack.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Nike Dunk High Pro SB "Ferris Bueller"





Release: May 2008


$200 Size 9


The Nike Dunk High Pro SB "Ferris Bueller" (Boulder / Black) have been dubbed the Nike Dunk Ferris Bueller because of their close similarities to what Ferris wears in the 1986 classic movie. They feature a combination of white / brown/ butter / and cheetah print. The most noticeable features include the patent leather Nike swoosh on the side panels, and the cheetah print on the shoe’s inner lining, which makes reference to Ferris’ vest. Like other Nike SB models, they feature Zoom Air insoles for added cushioning and comfort.

Nike Dunk High Premium SB "Marshall Amp"





Release: January 2008


$200 Size 9


The Nike Dunk High Premium SB "Marshall Amp" (Black / Metallic Gold) takes its inspiration from the vintage Marshall Amp. Marshall Amplification is a British company which designs and manufactures music amplifiers. Marshall amplifiers are well known and highly popular among guitarists. The sight and sound of a Marshall stack amp with a Gibson Les Paul or a Fender Stratocaster is an iconic image in pop culture. Marshall amps were originally built as direct copies of Fender amplifiers, but soon incorporated certain traits which made them more favorable to guitarists seeking a heavier sound. These Nike Dunk SB "Marshall Amp" feature a black leather upper with mesh toe box and quarter panels, along with gold accents, a metallic gold swoosh and contrast stitching. Quickstrike (QK) Premium Release. See Also: Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Gibson Guitar Case"

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Crimson"





Release: April 2006


$130 Size 9


The Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Crimson" white / varsity crimson (Orange Holland Dunk) features a white and crimson red colorway, hence the nickname. It is a simple design, and was not hyped up at all for its release. It does hold some importance though, as it was the first of the Nike Dunk SB’s to be ever be manufactured in Indonesia. The back heel tab is orange, and because of that, some people tried to dub it the Orange Holland Dunk, but it was never picked up.

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Bic"


Release: September 2006

$160 Size 9

Designed by The Greek, the Bics are a simple colorway consisting of black suede and yellow and white leather. The shoes got their name because of their resemblance to the Bic company logo. If you haven’t heard of the brand, Bic is known for their razor and pen products; a somewhat odd combination. The shoe is nicely complemented by a few grey accents to make an overall nice colorway.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Nike Dunk High Pro SB "Pee Wee Herman"





Release: April 2007


$250 Size 9


The Nike Dunk High Pro SB "Pee Wee Herman" (Fallen Heroes Pack) grey / heather came to the scene with the inspiration of Pee Wee’s Playhouse. The show was concluded in 1991 due to Pee Wee, Paul Rubens, getting arrested for masturbating in an adult movie theater. His career was forever affected and tarnished. The color-way resembles Pee Wee’s famous grey suit with a red bow tie. The insole ironically features Pee Wee sitting all alone in a movie theater. This Nike Dunk SB is part of the Nike SB Fallen Heroes Pack.

Nike Dunk High Pro SB "Money Cat"





Release: April 2007


$220 Size 9


The Nike Dunk High Pro SB "Money Cat" was part of the Maneki Neko Pack. It features a white / chile red colorway, a small flower icon embroidery on the front n left paw Maneki Neko print on the insole. Special icon embro tongue label with Feeling Lucky on the bottom of the label. The Maneki Neko (literally Beckoning Cat; also known as Welcoming Cat, Lucky Cat, Money cat or Fortune Cat) is a common Japanese sculpture, often made of porcelain or ceramic, which is believed to give good luck to the owner. The sculpture depicts a cat beckoning with an upright paw, and is usually displayed in stores, restaurants, pachinko parlors, and other businesses. A raised right paw supposedly attracts money, while a raised left paw attracts customer.