WHY CHOOSE NIKE CANVAS SHOES?

 

Technical excellence meets vintage skate scene vibes. Nike is a brand well known for its innovation, with “Nike Air” in particular now being synonymous with sneaker culture. The visible Air Max heel represents the most well-known iteration of this technology, but its lesser-known younger sibling — present in the insole of many Nike skate sneakers — also deserves recognition. Where Air Max focuses on all-day comfort and style, Air Zoom is all about endurance, speed, and shock absorption. This groundbreaking cushioning system uses highly pressurized air and tightly stretched fibers to both reduce impact and provide instantaneous rebound, thereby protecting the muscles, tendons, and joints. This high-tech cushioning effect and flexibility work great on a board, and the padded tongue featured on most Nike skateboarding shoes also offers an extra layer of comfort as you move and flip tricks. Grab a pair of Nike canvas sneakers or skate shoes to see for yourself.

 

THE BIRTH OF NIKE SB

Back when street skating was really kicking off in the ’90s, Nike shoes weren’t considered a core part of the community. It wasn’t until the launch of the dedicated Nike SB segment in the year 2000 that the brand started making inroads into the scene. This coincided with the release of the first model influenced by popular skate shoe styles — the Nike SB Dunk Low — inspired by the original Dunk, an icon of ’80s basketball, but this time featuring Zoom Air. Another Nike skateboard trainer that made the same transition was the Nike Blazer, which hails all the way back to the b-ball scene of the ’70s. Skaters breathed new life into the shoe in later decades, favoring it for its stylish silhouette, durable construction, and grippy vulcanized sole. In 2005, Nike rewarded their customers with a brand-new version — the Nike Blazer SB — specifically designed with skating in mind, featuring a padded collar and insole, and equipped with its own injection of Zoom Air. Nike SB has gone from strength to strength since, with many skating staples and creative collaborations released over the years, but the timeless Nike skate classics still remain.

 

SHOP THE BEST OF NIKE SKATE SHOES

 

The Swoosh’s offer of skate shoes are super sleek and packed with performance-focused tech to boot. Browse the retro callbacks and modernized models of the Foot Locker Nike skate collection to see which style and colorway suits you. There are men’s and women’s Nike skate shoes, as well as scaled-down sizes for kids, so there’s fun to be had for the whole family. They’re also versatile enough to pair with all sorts of outfits, but why not go all out with some Nike attire to complete your look?