Thursday, December 31, 2009

Nike Dunk Mid Elite SB "Beijing Triumvir x Fly"








Release: 2008

$140 Size 10.5

The shoes feature a number of different points that are directly inspired by Beijing including the Chinese words, “skate towards Tian An Men Square”. One of the new features from the Nike SB team on their SB shoes is the use of Kevlar shoe laces, which are used on this Dunk Mid, making them a bit more durable than other shoe laces.

Nike Dunk Mid Elite SB "Nitraid"



Release: April 2009

$140 Size 10.5

Here’s a collaboration Nike SB which features Tokyo skate-themed brand nitraid. The Nike SB Dunk Mid features a colorway done up by nitraid SB’s own Ryujin which features a black upper with digi-camo strap. Little details include contrasting red stitching and liner.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Air Jordan 4 "Mars Blackmon"





Release: 2006

$275 Size 11

The Air Jordan 4 "Mars Blackmon" was dubbed the nickname Air Jordan 4 (IV) Fire Red Mars after the colorway, and after the picture of Mars Blackmon embossed on the heel of the shoe. We have all come to know and love him from his appearances in Air Jordan commercials. These feature a white leather upper with red and black accents.

Air Jordan 4 "Black Cat"





Release: 2006

$250 Size 7.5

The Air Jordan 4 Retro "Black Cat" feature a simple all black colorway, with a visible air bubble at the heel. They are well known by their plastic mesh located on the side panels and at the bottom of the tongue, along with the notorious style of laceing holes. They came with a poster which featured Michael Jordan’s famous shot over Clevand Cavalier’s Craig Ehlo, which has come to be known as “The Shot”. They were a general release, and sold out easily upon their release.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "De La Soul"




Release: October 2005

$260.00 Size 11

The Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "De La Soul" was designed by De La Soul, and the vinyl hologram used on the heel of the shoe stems from their album cover of “3 feet High and Rising“. It is part of a 2 series release, the other being the Nike Dunk High Pro SB "De La Soul." The idea of constructing the shoe from part vinyl was not typically used in the industry, so it helped to make the shoe an instant hit with sneakerheads, paving the way and introducing a new method to the art of shoe designing.

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Barfs"



Release: September 2003

$250.00 Size 11

The Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Barfs" is a Nike SB that not too many people care for, hence the nickname. It features a brown suede upper with blue leather inserts. It features a dark green Nike swoosh and midsole, with the use of gum rubber on the outsole. The colors may not blend well, but the Nike Dunk SB Barf is technologically sound, from the mesh, padded tongue to the Zoom Air insoles. The use of gum rubber on the outsole is ideal for doing tricks, and provides a great board feel.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Nike Blazer Premium SB "Lance Mountain"




Release: October 2008

$110 Size 10.5

The Nike Blazer Premium SB "Lance Mountain" were ubbed the Craig Stecyk/Lance Mountain Blazer SB’s. They were designed by Craig Stecyk, and feature an orange upper constructed from suede and nubuck, along with a a white midsole / laces and slightly off-colour toe cap. Also, the heel area features embroidered details while the inner sole sports some interesting artwork. They are definitely jaw droppers, and make a great addition to any shoe collection.

Nike Blazer Mid SB Elite "Motorcycle Jacket"




Release: November 2008

$125 Size 10.5

The Nike Blazer Mid SB Elite "Motorcycle Jacket" Black / Black - Varsity Red are a collaboration with Nike SB and skate legends Lance Mountain and Craig Stecyk. This Nike SB Blazer Elite features a premium black leather construction and simple white sole. In addition, the inner lining features a diamond- shaped print wich is rumored to be designed after motorcycle jackets.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Nike Dunk Mid Pro SB "Spider Man"




Release: November 2008

$110 Size 10.5

The Nike Dunk Mid Pro SB "Spider Man" were are inspired by the Marvel character Spider Man. The shoe features a red suede construction along with blue leather inserts on the toe box, quarter panels, and heel area. The white midsole is a classic feature of Dunks, while the perforations style on the toe box is a small intricate detail that only some eyes may catch. They are layed out in the same way that a spider web is. These are one of several modeled after classic Marvel characters.

Nike Dunk Mid Pro SB "Batman"




Release: December 2008

$125 Size 10.5

The Nike Dunk Mid Pro SB "Batman" are one of several releases by Nike that are inspired by comic book characters. These are modeled more after the old skool Batman colors, and feature a brown upper along with a black Nike swoosh, yellow inner lining, and classic white midsole. The Nike Dunk Mid version also sports an ankle strap and because these are SB’s, they feature Zoom Air insoles for added comfort.