Michael Le Though all eyes were undoubtedly on the collaborations, this Summer’s Tokyo Olympics also helped usher in newer, upgraded performance silhouettes of all kinds. Among runners, some wild basketball forms, and eco-friendly trainers, Nike was also set to honor skateboarding’s official status with a colorful and pattern heavy uniform as well as the now finally introduced SB Bruin React “Blue Flame.” Hued in a full indigo shade, the upper takes on a look not too unlike denim — a visual characteristic that is a result of the half suede constructions. Eye stays and the forefoots veil in a close to velvet texture that abruptly ends at the profile to make room for the more durable ripstop synthetic. Toolings, whose midsoles are given a complementing shade, hide underneath a mold iconic to the React cushioning. Grab a detailed look at these right here, and though they were planned to debut later this Summer, it’s difficult to say if they’ll still make it Nike.com as scheduled.
In other news, the CDG’s Dunk Lows release May 14th.
Nike SB Bruin React “Blue Flame”
Release Date: Summer 2020
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