Before there were skate shoes, there were just shoes you wore to skate. ’80s and ’90s riders had to make due with what the had and often found themselves skating in now-classic basketball shoes like the Blazer and of course, the Air Jordan 1. Since then, and especially since Nike Skateboarding started producing Jordan-inspired Dunks, the tie between MJ and skateboarders has only grown stronger. And with this weekend bringing us the Dunk Low Pro “Space Jam,” we felt it was only right to speculate on some more possible SB “Air Jordan” takes. None of these are set to hit stores anytime soon, but don’t be surprised to see the two Nike, Inc. entities link up again soon. Check out these mock-ups.
Nike SB Dunk High
Inspiration: Air Jordan VI
Colorway:Nike SB Dunk High “Infrared”
Plush suede or nubuck is a staple on SBs, so the fit is natural. The midsole shape doesn’t lend itself to AJ6 coloring, but a slight detail like the signature pull tab would be a nice touch. It’d be functional for actual skateboarders, too, keeping their pants out from under their heels.
