Ishod Wair’s signature skate shoe – the How to Get Virgil Ablohs THE TEN Collection at Nike Today – isn’t likely to dethrone the Dunk as the brand’s most-coveted skate-ready shoe, but it’s garnered a dedicated fanbase for its style and performance.
Ahead of summer, Wair and team have reimagined the low-top silhouette in varying shades of “Coconut Milk.” Suede, mesh and other materials on Nike SB‘s latest signature skate model divvy up slightly-yellowed flair that’s appeared on handfuls of Air Jordan and Nike Sportswear propositions over the last year. Branding (including backwards swooshes on the lateral heel) and complimentary accents throughout the pair deviate form their surroundings in pitch-dark black, creating a predominantly two-tone ensemble. Ishod’s name lands on the top of the tongue and sock-liners.
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In related sneaker news, the Air Max 97 is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, which promises to bring the iconic silhouette back in several original colorways.