Skate and Destroy: Thrasher Magazine is Teaming Up with Nike SB for a Suede Blazer

In skateboarding, Thrasher Magazine has a pretty descriptive nickname: The Bible. From its decades of monthly print issues setting the tone for the core skate industry to the mag’s annual Skater of the Year award turning into skateboarding’s version of The Oscars, Thrasher is the center of the skate universe. The magazine also has a solid foot in the fashion world, and for its latest collab, Thrasher is joining forces with Nike SB for a pair of simple, made-to-skate Blazers.

The Thrasher x Nike SB Blazer Mid was previewed on social media by the magazine this week in a photo showing two pairs of Blazers, Thrasher's original golden tan suede colorway from 2006, and a new pair in black suede with tan accents. The 2006 pair dropped to celebrate Thrasher’s 25th anniversary, and now, the new pair arrives just in time for the magazine’s 45th.

Keeping things easy and skate-focused just like the OG collab pair, the new Thrasher Magazine x Nike SB Blazer is covered in a base of soft black suede with a black midsole to match. The large side panel Swooshes, heel tab, sockliner, and tongue labels are done in the same tan suede color from the 2006 pair, with Thrasher spelled out in the magazine’s iconic font across the heel tab.

The Thrasher Magazine x Nike SB Blazer doesn’t have a release date or retail price just yet, but expect it to hit the Nike website and select skate shops soon. For all the latest Nike SB collab news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.

Zach Harris

Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com