Browsing the "P-Rod" Category
December 19th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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It took Gino Iannucci over a decade to earn a pro model that doesn’t even feature his name, but Paul Rodriguez took a more direct route to his Nike SB signature series. Born one day after LeBron James and just before the start of 1985, P-Rod joined Swoosh skateboarding in 2004 and had his first sigs out on store shelves before he was legal to drink. A little over half a decade later and the P-Rod series has evolved to an annual cycle not totally dissimilar from Nike Basketball’s ‘big three’ or the Air Max running series, his latest echoing the kind of subtle shapeshifting we’ve seen from the Zoom Kobe line in recent years. The Nike SB Paul Rodriguez 6 is closer to the 5 than any other P-Rod is to its predecessor (save possibly the 2 and 2.5), a sleek yet formidable design that takes last year’s LunarLon-cushioned body and makes it more angular, especially thanks to the Huarache-like heel counter cutting into the side panel Swooshes. These should hit retailers some time in the second half of next year, so click through to see five upcoming pairs and stick with Sneaker News for all the P-Rod 6 SB release dates. via N-SB.
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December 16th, 2011 by Brendan Dunne
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What’s that you say? You already know what’s hitting Nike SB accounts this month thanks to our heads up from yesterday? Well it turns out there are a few more models showing up for January 2012 so stick with us for a second here to check out the rest. First up, a couple P-Rod releases: Nike SB P-Rod 2.5 in black/white/metallic silver and a Nike Sb P-Rod V with a tar colored suede upper and a dusky tone of midnight falling on the swoosh. After that it’s the Nike SB Blazer Low with a not-quite-blackout look, thanks to the midnight fog that lightens the mood a little bit. Follow us after the jump for a full look at all three of these and let us know what you’re looking forward to the most from the January 2012 Nike SB releases. As always, they can be found at fine retail locations like Premier.
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December 13th, 2011 by John K.
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Nike Skateboarding had one helluva year in 2011, introducing the Nike SB Zoom Koston One to the pro-model line-up while continuing the heritage of the SB Dunk. The success experienced by Nike SB this year will only mean higher expectations for 2012, and based on this nice 2012 footwear preview provided by Dom Deluca of Brooklyn Projects, it appears that the bar will be met. Starting off with the classics – the Nike SB Dunk gets reintroduced in a number of new colorways, like the Camo High that Sneaker News gave you a first exclusive look at, as well as a red pair with a funky material. In the pro-model sector, we have a preview of the Nike SB P-Rod VI, which features a Huarache-like heel counter, and a brand new pro-model for long-time Nike SB rider Gino Iannucci. Look for yourself after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for all your Nike SB updates.
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December 2nd, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Mallgoing sneakerheads and those abreast of Nike’s machinations within the action sports market realize that the 6.0 division has seen a marked improvement in terms of design and customer acceptance in recent years, owing at least in part to their closer imitation of big brother Nike SB. And with SBs now available more widely than ever before, it’s not entirely shocking to see some convergence in these forces at your local promenade, but this could still turn out to be some very significant news moving into 2012.
Catalog images confirm further crossover between Nike SB and 6.0, notable combinations including the upcoming Mavrk 3 and its Eric Koston 1-borrowed sole that’s a little bit more surprising than seeing the Zoom FC with the Future Primitive bottoms. Also on the way soon is the LunarLon cushioned P-Rod 5 LR and the series next rendition, the Nike SB P-Rod 6. Add to that rumors about the availability of the entire Nike SB line as it relates to traditional skate shops vs. mall retailers, and fans of Swoosh skate shoes have a curious new trajectory for the immediate future. Click through to see more of what’s in store and let us know how you feel about the potential for all non Premium or Quickstrike releases to have a wider availability. via N-SB
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November 28th, 2011 by Brendan Dunne
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As the calender rolls around, you can bet on sneaker companies dropping colorways to coincide with various holidays. One that Nike SB team rider Paul Rodriguez has made sure to give a little extra attention to is Cinco De Mayo, with each of his successive signature sneakers usually popping up in the familiar red, white, and green colorway. We previewed the latest from this tradition a while back, and we’re here now with a clearer look at this Spring 2012 release. The shoe actually tones it down quite a bit on the red and green side of things, opting for a milky white suede across the upper. The complimentary colors do show up, with a red outsole and a bit of green for the Nike SB tongue tag. Get a full look after the jump and stay tuned with us for more release info. via NSB
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November 27th, 2011 by Brendan Dunne
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The lineup of Nike SB signature sneakers has been pushed further and further technology-wise in the last couple of years, with a range of styles picking up Lunar upgrades most recently. It’s nice to know that amidst all this, there is still room for more minimalist designs like the Nike SB V-Rod. This Paul Rodriguez approved pair gets its name of course from the straight-forward vulcanized sole that proves sometimes less is more. The latest colorway we’ve got a look at is this deep burgundy release, which opts for a smooth red velvet look up top paired with the clean white outsoles. Check out the full photos after the jump and hit up Concepts if you’ve gotta have these.
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November 22nd, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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We’ve seen plenty of Paul Rodriguez’ Nike SB signatures done in the legendary black, white and mint combination known as ‘Tiffany’, so why would it be any different with his latest? The P-Rod series makes its move to LunarLon cushioning with the Nike SB P-Rod 5 LR, this pair in black suede with white Swooshes and soles adding just a hint of soft blue on the branding and outsole so the overall effect is a bit more subtle than on models like the original Diamond Supply Co. Dunk Low Pro SB. Click through so you can see more angles including the minty outsole and stick with Sneaker News for this 2012 Nike SB release. via N-SB
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November 19th, 2011 by Brendan Dunne
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If any of you have tried to skateboard in the winter weather…well you know that it just doesn’t work. Skateboarding never stops though, right? Nike SB certainly doesn’t seem to think so, pumping out new releases for the core skate-crowd that are among the more functional in their footwear line up. We’ve got a couple of signature sneakers here, with Janoski and P-Rod both dropping new pairs of their latest, and a Nike SB Harbor to round out the set. Get a full look at the December releases from Nike SB after the jump and let us know in the comments what you think of these new colorways. If you need them in your life then you would be advised to check out the Premier webstore.
Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski
Obsidian/Khaki-Swan
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Nike SB P-Rod 5
Anthracite/Black
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Nike SB Harbor
Sable Green/Bright Citron
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