Saturday, September 25, 2010

Nike Dunk High SW "Un-Gucci"







Release: Fall 2009

$120 Size 8

Nike Sportswear has partnered with Record producer DJ Clark Kent and Undefected’s founder Eddie Cruz, challenging East and West to create their own Nike Sportswear footwear. The result is a collection that delves deep into the psyche of sport and present Rivalry as its essence. In this tempestuous collaboration, DJ Clark Kent and Eddie Cruz use Nike Sportwear’s iconic designs and innovative materials and remix them. The pair draws on classic collegiate layouts; adding their own trademark directional flavour. No doubt the green/red colorway reminds us the Gucci Dunk SB, however they are not the same. The upper of the DJ Clark Kent “Un-Gucci” Dunk features a green base with black ostrich leather surrounded. In addition, a challenge red croc skin swoosh. The gum outsole is made of 0.44 sticky rubber for better performance under bad condition.

Nike Dunk High Premium SB "Miss Piggy"


Release: July 2009

$100 Size 9

Nicknamed the Miss Piggy Dunk Hi, the glamorous, karate chopping swine from Jim Henson’s, The Muppet Show. The Nike Dunk features a pink suede upper closely resembling Miss Piggy’s skin and also comes hog-tied with yellow laces and accents to represent her blonde hair. The shoe also sits atop a brown translucent sole.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Nike Blazer Premium SB "Huf"


Release: November 2009

$90 Size 6

When a sample of this HUF x Nike SB Blazer Mid Canvas was leaked onto the Internet and was thought to be just a Converse Chuck Taylor inspired Blazer Mid. HUF announced that this is actually a collaboration between Nike SB and the store/brand which comes in a capsule collection including a white base and black base HUF x Nike SB Blazer Mid Canvas, apparel and a set of caps. This will be the first time that a capsule collection is sold exclusive at the brand’s own stores outside of the Supreme Nike SB collaborations.

Nike Blazer Premium SB "Huf"


Release: November 2009

$90 Size 8

Let’s take a closer look at Huf’s collaboration with Nike SB. A *much* closer look. These photos give us a new appreciation for the simple canvas designs. A toe capped sample version drew comparisons to the immortal Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, but the Huf x Nike SB Blazer Mid Premiums in white or black dropped the rubber toe in favour of an entirely textile upper.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Nike Dunk Mid Premium SB "Asbury Casino"


Release: June 2008

$130 Size 10.5


The Nike Dunk Mid Premium SB – Asbury Casino (Island Teal / Mineral Yellow) were a bit of an enigma for a while, as we did not learn much about them until right up to their release date. They are inspired by the Casino located in Asbury Park, New Jersey. It was a well known skate park, which unfortunately is no longer there, so these were dubbed the Asbury Casinos in order to pay homage to the park. They feature a black,gold, and sea green colorway. The color scheme is interesting, and may take time, but eventually does grow on you especially with small details like the yellow contrast stitching along the black portions, which definitely catch your eye


Nike Dunk Mid Pro SB "TV Edition"


Release: March 2009

$120 Size 10.5


These Nike SB Dunk Mid Premium are inspired by the TV set, with the most noticeable feature of this inspiration is decoration of the insole with pixel boxes and colorful designs. Its upper constructed from suede along with textured material on the side panels and toe box. They come in a cappuccino / silver colorway.