The LA-based skate collective and brand lands its biggest collaboration to date with Nike SB on the SB Dunk Low.
As a teenager growing up in Los Angeles, specifically in the Crenshaw community, Tobias McIntosh looked around at the skateboarding world that was present in magazines and skate videos wondering why there weren’t more individuals that looked like him in the forefront of the community. To combat this, McIntosh founded Crenshaw Skate Club (CSC), an initiative/collective of skaters who empower inner city youth to join the skating scene that has since morphed into a brand of its own with apparel collections consistently hitting shelves in shops. To date, CSC has yet to work on footwear, however, Tobias’ brand has just landed its biggest collaborator to date as Nike SB is tapping the label for its take on the coveted Nike SB Dunk Low.
First shared by JFGrails on Instagram, this early image showcases the heel portion of the silhouette, however, his description and a closer look at the photo reveal more about the collaborative SB Dunk Low. We can see split branding take over the baby blue cracked leather heel tab with “Nike” and “CSC” text stylized in a font familiar to Crenshaw Skate Club. Tan shades appear on the heel overlay and spine of the heel while brown hues are also present across the cracked leather construction. On the reverse of the tongue, we see a cartoon depiction of children playing with letter blocks and the phrase “Crenshaw Skate Club” on the left and right sneakers respectively. As for the rest of the sneaker we see greenish-grey hues take over the sockliner and tongue lining. Rounding out the look is the sail-shaded SB Dunk sole unit.
The Crenshaw Skate Club x Nike SB Dunk Low is set to release in 2023 through Nike SB-affiliated skate shops, Crenshaw Skate Club, and possibly through Nike SNKRS. Releasing in men’s sizing, the retail price is currently TBA. Keep it locked to our Twitter and the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
Crenshaw Skate Club x Nike SB Dunk Low
Image via JFGrails
