Quick Facts
- Nike SB is releasing a Costco Kirkland Signature SB Dunk Low
- The pair is inspired by Costco's Heather Grey clothing items
- Costco shock-dropped the sneakers on January 30th at select locations
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Alright, this thing better be half-off the regular retail price, or at least come in a 6-pack.
In the kind of left-field collab that can only come from Nike SB, new images leaked this week of a Costco x Nike SB DunkKirkland Signature, bringing the big box store’s cult-favorite house brand into the world of sneaker collabs.
The Kirkland Signature Dunk is a replica of the Kirkland heather grey crewneck sweatshirt, with an upper covered in grey jersey fabric and a fleece lining on the inside. There is a Kirkland Signature box logo on the lateral heel, a Kirkland Signature logo on the insole, and a tongue tag with “Kirkland Signature Skateboarding Shoe $135.00” written on the inside like a Costco shelf tag. So much for Costco’s famous discount pricing. There's also a hidden reference to the $1.50 1/4 pound hot dog and drink combo on the Zoom Air unit of the insole. If you're unaware, Costco's food court has sold the $1.50 combo for decades without changing the price, a loss leader that has not given way to inflation since it was introduced in 1984.
Costco’s house brand is known for taking name-brand products like vodka, batteries, olive oil, and selling them under the Kirkland Signature label for a significantly cheaper price. On the clothing side, Kirkland’s cheap white t-shirts and grey sweatshirts have long been a skate community favorite, preferred for their strong construction and low price. The Dunk, on the other hand, is made more like a sweatshirt than a suede or leather skate shoe, so it might be better suited for trips to the hot dog and chicken bake stand than kickflips.
The Costco x Nike SB Dunk Low QS Kirkland Signature shock dropped at select Costco locations in the US on January 30th. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $135. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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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
