SPoT employee Alex Bowers is back in Innetech with us slangin' inventory on the daily. Bowers writes most of the product descriptions and sets them up for the site as they come in. There's a crazy variety of stuff coming through the doors here. Check out some of Bowers' recent summaries of all this gear where you might get anything from personal fashion tips, to slight jabs at certain looks he's not a fan of. Everyone's entitled to his opinion.
The Paul Rodriguez 6 is now available for the young rippers in Grade School. It is a low-cut skate shoe packed with all of the bells and whistles Nike could add to make it stand out in a crowd. It uses suede, leather, and synthetic uppers, has padded collars and tongues, Lunarlon insoles, rubber heel supports, mesh lining, and perforated side panels for breathability. This shoe is super light weight, comfortable, and ready for a session right out of the box. The sizes for Grade School kids shoes range from 3.5Y to 7Y. Y stands for youth.
The Blazer Mid LR is a mid-top classic packed with a bunch of attitude and swagger. It uses suede, leather, and synthetic uppers, has padded collars and tongues, and combination lunar midsoles and sock liners for impact protection and excellent board feel.
The Paul Rodriguez 5 LR is a low-cut skate shoe with perforated suede uppers for ventilation, padded collars and tongues, and a one piece toe cap. They also incorporate a durable and flexible rubber vulcanized outsole and a drop-in midsole. Another awesome feature with the P-Rod 5 LR is the Lunarlon insoles that come with them. Lunarlon insoles are 30% lighter than the normally used Phylon foam and was originally used only in Nike running shoes. But since crossing over into skateboarding, Lunarlon technology allows every kick, push, and impact landing to be absorbed as if the surface you were on was as soft as a marshmallow.
Nike SB presents the Team Edition, a slimmed down, vulcanized sole, skate shoe demon that crushes the competition with its skateability and finesse. The Team Edition worn by SB riders such as Ishod Wair, Theotis Beasley, Shane O'Neill, and others uses solid suede uppers, slightly padded tongues and collars, one-piece toe caps, and reinforced ollie areas that you need in today's quick-footed frenzy of well rounded skaters.
The Dunk Mid Pro SB NT is the same as the classic Dunk Mid Pro, but with Nike SB's new tooling on the sole. The Dunk Mid is a top seller in the Nike SB classics vault and has good reason to be. This stylish mid-top design features premium leather and suede upper materials, single padded tongue and collars, anatomically contoured footbeds, optional lower-lace protection, and a stitched cupsole.
The Dunk High Pro NT is the same as the classic Dunk High, but with Nike SB's new tooling on the sole. The Dunk High Premium is another very popular shoe in skateboarding. Its flare and style go untouched year after year. Using only select and premium upper materials, the look is matched by comfort and skatabilty no doubt. Features of this masterpiece include high padded collars with ankle support, wide breathable mesh padded tongues with centering elastic straps, and anatomically contoured footbeds with Nike Zoom Air heel cushions.
The Dunk Low is a shoe that is ready to skate right out of the box. Features include suede upper materials, padded collars, breathable mesh padded tongues with elastic centering straps, phylon midsoles, and Nike Zoom Air cushions.
The Settlement is a standard campus-style backpack made with signature coated cotton-poly fabric and padded shoulder straps. It also has a single front pocket with internal organizers, an internal media pocket, and a padded fleece lined laptop sleeve to get you from class to class in style.
The Little America is a flap-top backpack with a cinch closure and two padded shoulder straps. It has a large main compartment with a fully padded fleece lined laptop sleeve pocket, a smaller front pocket with internal organizers, and eco-friendly straps with magnetic closures to keep the flap top securely closed throughout your travels.
The Pop Quiz is a standard campus-style backpack. It has a large main compartment with a fully-padded, fleece-lined laptop sleeve, a front zipper pocket with internal organizers, and a fleece-lined sunglasses holder. Padded shoulder straps make the load a lot easier to lug around, while at the same time the bag's eco-friendly materials relieve stress on the environment.
The Nike Hi backpack is ready for anything and ready to go wherever you feel the breeze blowing you. Its outer shell is made up of recycled materials, has a dual-zippered main compartment with heavy-duty zippers, and an easy-access zip pocket. Cushioned back panels, padded shoulder straps, and adjustable sternum straps add comfort and improve mobility as well. And if more storage is needed, interior mesh pockets for your mobile devices or tools, and a laptop sleeve, are incorporated in the design.
The Scout Stripes are 100% polyester boardshorts. They have a 21 inch outseam, a waist-securing lace system with enamel lace grommets, and a cargo pocket on the right leg to store your board wax.
The P-Rod Hawthorne pants use 10oz Dri-FIT stretch twill, have a regular relaxed fit, and straight legs that open up around the ankles at 17 inches. A stash pocket, a waistband shoelace draw-string system, and signature P-Rod print on the inside of the waistband are also included, adding extra steez with every push you take.
The Era Classic Boardshorts are made out of 55% cotton,40% nylon, and 5% elastane. They have a 20 inch inseam and a scalloped bottom hem for a cleaner and more stylish fit.
The Washburn is a premium backpack that offers unmatched storage and style. Its design includes stylish leather detailing, leather locking straps that secure a tight closure, and adjustable straps that even allow you to modify the size of the backpack by collapsing the top into the bag for lighter loads.
The Vinyl Cruiser is a plastic molded deck and comes completely hooked up with polished Stereo mini cruiser trucks, Allen hardware, 59mm, 78a Tunnel wheels, Abec 7 bearings, and soft 90a bushings. Each one comes with a matching pair of sunglasses too!
The Southern is a low-cut skate shoe with vulcanized soles, padded collars and tongues, and suede uppers. They also have solid toe caps and strategic paneling in high abrasion areas, making them more durable.
The HUF 1 Vulc is a mid-top skate shoe with vulcanized soles, suede upper materials, padded collars and tongues, and Drytex interior lining. They have the similar silhouette and paneling of a Half Cab, one of the most skated shoes of all time, ensuring a more enjoyable and memorable session.
Josh Kalis has been in the game a long time now and still brings forth bangin' new pro model shoes like the Centric. It's a low-cut skate shoe with durable suede uppers, solid toe caps, foam padded collars and tongues, and cupsoles with engineered low profile airbags in the heels. Whether you jump down stuff for a living or just skate flatground, the Centric has what you need to make a good thing great.
The AV Covina V56 Standard is a slightly stretchy, twill pant designed by Anthony Van Engelen. They have a medium rise at the waist, a 5-pocket design, and a standard straight fit through the leg.
The Transient backpack is the most rugged of all of the Vans skate packs on the market. Designed for the hardest skating individuals out there, the rock solid rip-stop construction stands up to all kinds of abuse, and still brings comfort with a combination of back padding, padded shoulder straps, and sternum straps that keep the Transient firmly in place on your back. Inside has tons of padded storage space too, including a fleece-lined media pocket for your laptop or other electronics. And when you are ready to take your board on the trip with you, sturdy board straps are there to keep it in place along the way.
The Core Collection Classic cargo shorts are made out of cotton rip-stop material, have a zipper fly with a custom copper LRG logo button, and offer a comfortable, relaxed fit. Plus, they have all the storage you could possibly need with two hand pockets, two back pockets with metal snap closures, and two cargo pockets with double metal snap closures. That's the reassurance that none of your precious cargo gets lost during transportation.
The Paul Rodriguez Lunar Rod is a low-cut running shoe packed with all of the bells and whistles Nike could add to make it stand out in a crowd. It's silhouette takes shape of the P-Rod 6 and uses suede, leather, and synthetic uppers. It has padded collars and tongues, Lunarlon insoles, rubber heel supports, mesh lining, and perforated side panels for breathability. This shoe is super light weight, comfortable, and ready for the charity walk or marathon of your choice right out of the box.
Following the dynamic success of the first Zoom Stefan Janoski shoe comes the Janoski Mid. It's everything you love about Stefan's debut shoe, including the vulcanized soles, suede upper materials, and stitching. And the Mid is still a boat-style shoe, but this time with a little bit of ankle-loving, padded qualities to prevent shark bites when hanging your feet off the deck.
Stefan Janoski definitely did it right on his first shoe as it is one of the top sellers for Nike SB here at SPoT, and judging by the shoe's low key design with leather laces, a low cut suede upper, vulcanized sole, and great board feel, Stefan himself must have had his hands in the production of this instant classic. Picture the combination of Nike's Zoom Air Harbor, a Polo Boat shoe, and a Vans Chukka Low. If you haven't had the pleasure of skating a pair of these, now is the time to seize the steeze.
The Davis Slim Chino pants are made out of 98% cotton and 2% stretch twill material. They have a straight slim fit through the leg, opening up at 15 inches around the ankle, and have a regular rise in the waist.
Kenny Anderson came through properly first try with the KA-One, his first shoe on the CONS team. Now the Vulcs feature high abrasion suede, high density foam collars and tongues, maximum-grip rubber outsole compounds, and new board-feel engineered vulcanized soles. These bad boys are ready for shredding right out of the box.
The Gripper Stretch jeans are a five-pocket denim pant made out of 99% cotton and 1% lycra. They have a low rise in the waist and fit straight through the thigh and knee, opening up around the ankles at 16 inches.
The Gripper Twill pants are made out of 99% cotton and 1% spandex material. They have a low rise waist, slim straight legs, and open up around the ankle at 16 inches.
The Stretch Chino is one skate-ready pair of pants. They are made out of 98% cotton and 2% stretch material, have a zipper fly with a medium rise waist, and a slim fitting leg.
The Tony Trujillo signature pants are a 5-pocket, work-wear inspired pant with triple needle seams, a zip fly, and button closure. They are made with a rigid cotton twill material and have a relaxed fit throughout.
The Sean Malto Signature Jean is slightly fitted through the hip and thigh with a full straight leg. It has a slightly lower rise than most of the Spring 2009 Four Star line. They have a button-fly, signature embroidery at inside waistband and custom hardwear. The leg opening is 18 inches in circumfrence.
Chris Cole brings his first pro model shoe on DC to the plate and knocks it way out of the park. From Street League to the fountain gap at LOVE Park, these shoes handle any terrain you throw in their way. Features of this shoe consist of DC pro performance wrapped cupsoles, herringbone pattern tread grip, Super Suede upper materials, and thinly padded collars and tongues.
This is Mikey Taylor's first pro model shoe on DC. It is a low-cut skate shoe with suede upper materials, padded collars and tongues, and solid, one-piece toe caps. They also have performance cupsoles with Ortholite sock liners for comfort and support, so you can go strong all day long just like Mikey.
Designed and tested by Chris himself, the Cole Lite shoes feature UNILITE technology cupsoles with strategically placed rubber on the outsole for durability. The Lites also have Super Suede and synthetic uppers, foam padded tongues and collars, and one-piece toe caps with reinforced ollie areas for longer lasting flick.
The Bighead Backpack is made out of 100% nylon and has plenty of room store all your goods. It has one large main compartment, a compartment for your laptop, and additional organizer pockets for work supplies or any other gadgets you may need to store while on the go.
The Lamb shoes, designed and tested by David Gravette, have a genuine vulcanized outsole featuring Fusion Grip technology. They come in suede and canvas uppers, have slightly padded collars and tongues, and use C1RCA herringbone grip on the bottom tread.
Emmanuel Guzman's first pro model shoe on Circa, The Griz, is a vulcanized, low-cut shoe just waiting to shred up the terrain. It has suede and canvas upper materials, padded tongues and collars, and Fusion Grip tread. The Griz also incorporates Circa's new Aerocush insoles that protect against high impact landings and keep your feet snug and comfy like a hibernating grizzly bear!
The Mijo is Manny Santiago's first pro model shoe. It features a low-cut skate shoe profile and has suede and durable canvas uppers, with a stylish lace looping system that resembles the Jordan 11, which are the shoes that MJ wore in the movie Space Jam. Solid cupsoles, solid one-piece toe caps, and padded collars and tongues also make the Mijo an all-around solid skate shoe to hit the streets.
The Mandela is a staple skate shoe for Axion. It uses suede, leather, and canvas uppers with perforations and moisture-absorbing fabric lining that give your feet further breathability and air flow. Padded collars and tongues, triple-stitched toe caps, and durable rubber cupsoles also come into play, making the Mandela a classic skate shoe ready to be free whenever you are.
The Heritage is a low-cut, cupsole skate shoe with durability and comfort being its main concern. It features suede uppers, durable rubber outsoles with pert traction and grip, padded collars and mesh tongues, cushioned footbeds, and fabric lining that helps wick away moisture, giving you maximum comfort and grip.
The Paul Rodriguez 6 is a low-cut skate shoe packed with all of the bells and whistles Nike could add to make it stand out in a crowd. It uses suede, leather, and synthetic uppers, has padded collars and tongues, Lunarlon insoles, rubber heel supports, mesh lining, and perforated side panels for breathability. This shoe is super light weight, comfortable, and ready for a session right out of the box.
The Carlo Select is a boat deck inspired skate shoe with an asymmetrical design, suede and canvas uppers, and a flexible vulcanized construction. Its tacky gum rubber outsoles provide great grip and form fitting uppers increase board-feel, all the while being protected by full-length shock absorbing insoles, making the Carlo Select ready to skate fresh out of the box.
Lakai takes you back to the glory days of EMB with this classic mid-top. The Mike Carroll Select features a vulcanized outsole with a durable suede or leather upper, perfect for learning frontside pressure flips just like Mike.
The Authentic CA shoes are a part of the Vans California Collection. They feature limited edition colorways using brushed canvas on a classic vulcanized sole and have original flat surf grip tread.
The CONS Nick Trapasso Pro II OX is a low-cut skate shoe with all the elements of steeze and comfort needed. It has suede and leather uppers, padded collars and tongues, and vulcanized soles with classic Chuck Taylor grip. They also have padded insoles and a solid one piece toe cap with double stitched ollie areas for impact absorption and better flick throughout the sessions.
Finally Converse has made a Chuck Taylor shoe specifically for skateboarding. These kicks are decked out with padding in the tongue, heel, and ankle. This means no more heel blisters that come with the original Chuck Taylor's you've been rocking for the past 10 years. Time to step it up.
DC made an intoxicating skate shoe classic and they call it the Tonik. It features Super Suede and canvas uppers, one piece toe caps, lightly padded collars and tongues, and flexible, abrasion resistant vulcanized soles with DC pill pattern grip
Torey brings forth his second DVS pro model on a classy, light weight, non-slip vulcanized sole. It has a low cut style with suede and canvas uppers and minimal padding, giving you more board-feel on those tech, flip-in flip-out tricks. The footbeds have comfortable EVA molded insoles that pad your feet, too, because heel bruises can get in the way when it's time to throw hammers.
The Inmate is a new addition to the Original Intent line at DVS. It features a comfortable, long-lasting stitched cupsole, a solid one-piece toe cap, and a padded tongue and collar so you can run longer and faster when Officer Doofy comes to lock you up for trespassing at that spot you can't seem to stay out of.
Get ready to rip in your new Torey Pudwill kicks. These fully skateable mid-tops feature a double stitched suede toe cap, a padded tongue and collar, and the DVS Bruise Control Technology midsole.
The Convict is a low-cut skate shoe ready for action right out of the box. It has suede toe caps and double stitched ollie areas, with canvas uppers. It uses a vulcanized construction, has thinly padded tongues and collars, thick insoles, and herringbone tread pattern grip.
The Milan 2 CT is a low-cut skate shoe with suede uppers and vulcanized soles. It has thinly padded collars and tongues, minimal stitching, and solid toe caps, producing an ultimately flexible yet durable shoe.
The Marana is a low-cut skate shoe backed by Sheckler and the rest of the etnies skate team. It features stitched cupsoles with STI Non-Slip grip, reinforced molded rubber toe caps, suede and leather uppers with mesh panels, and thinly padded collars and tongues with STI Evolution foam.
Inspired by the Copa Mundial, Dennis' favorite soccer cleat from back in the day, comes the fully skateable Busenitz signature shoe. This shoe features a GEOFIT collar lining, breathable tongue, classic cupsole, and skate-specific sock liner.
The Gonz did it again with the super-casual Adi Ease shoe. This simple-yet-functional Mark Gonzales inspired shoe is right on time with its slightly padded collar, thin tongue, premium suede upper material, and solid toe cap. The standard adidas sock liner insert produces comfort and slight impact dampening for its flat vulcanized construction. It also has a cured rubber wrap-around outsole for long lasting flick.
The classic Campus shoe from adidas has been revamped into a vulcanized version made specifically for the rigors of modern day skateboarding. Features include suede and leather upper materials, padded tongues and collars, heel cups, PU sock liners, and vulcanized gum outsoles.
The Mariano is another awesome Guy Mariano pro model skate shoe. This one has vulcanized soles with full-length shock absorbing insoles, padded collars and tongues, suede uppers with perforations for breathability, and solid toe caps giving longer lasting flick and better board-feel.
Lizard King brings forth his first mid-top pro model shoe, the Passion, a desert boot inspired skate shoe. It has a moccasin style, cut-and-stitch detail on the heel panel to provide an elegant flair. A padded flap stitched to the inner collar with metal snaps that button down to the outer collar provide comfort and support, and protect against shark bites to the ankle. Its long, clean vamp allows an unobstructed skate wear area with premium suede uppers, padded collars and tongues, and exclusive SUPRAFOAM padded midsoles, when all combined, give longer lasting flick, comfort, and protection against high-impact landings like the ones Lizard King faces daily.
Erik Ellington comes out swinging with another tight pro model shoe from Supra. This one is a light weight, high performance, mid-top with technically designed cupsoles and full length SUPRAFOAM midsoles that are thicker in the heel for impact protection and thinner at the toe for better board-feel. They feature premium suede and leather uppers, have padded collars and tongues, and mesh sock liners to keep your feet dry and comfortable all session.
Using suede uppers on a mid-top design and a vulcanized sole construction, this is the ideal shoe for every realm of skateboarding, which have all been mastered by Steve Caballero himself. Nearly every skateboarder has worn a pair and now it's your turn. Pick up a pair of Half Cabs and own a little piece of skateboarding history.
The Euclid is a light weight skate shoe with padded collars and tongues. It has suede uppers with ventilation holes for enhanced comfort and breathability, a one-piece toe cap for durability and longer lasting flick, and Vans WaffleCup outsoles with the classic Vans waffle tread for better grip.
The Old Skool '92 Pro shoes maintain the vintage Old Skool look, but come full force with brand new performance innovations, including extra shock-absorbing cushioning and ultra sturdy reinforced uppers. Classic Vans waffle grip and vulcanized soles still hold their place with the Old Skool '92 because you wouldn't have it any other way.
The Chukka Low was designed with the skaters on the Vans team. The inspiration was based on shoes like the Authentic and the Chukka Boot and features a slightly padded upper, a one piece toe cap, and the classic Vans waffle grip. This shoe is bound to be a classic in the timeless style of Vans.
Vans has taken their timeless classic, the Era, and upgraded it to meet the needs of today's skateboarders. It features a Tech Tuff suede upper with a reinforced toe piece and a bit more padding in the tongue, collar, and footbed.
Pulling ties from two of Nike's favorite models, the Zoom Eric Koston 1 and the Air Max 90, Eric himself tested and oversaw every step of the operation in making this one-of-a-kind collaboration. It has suede and synthetic uppers, with premium cushioning throughout the shoe. Lunarlon soles are of course included in the design, as well as strategically stitched rubber in high abrasion areas, and ventilation holes to keep your feet dry and comforted all day.
The 513 is a slim fitting jean with a zipper fly and a low riding waist. They are made out of 100% cotton, have a slim straight leg, and open up around the ankles at 15.5 inches wide.
Raw, rough, and pure as jeans can be, the 501 Original Shrink-To-Fit jeans leave it to the denim purist in you to make every crease, hole, paint splatter, and fray your very own. They are made out of 100% cotton, have a button-fly, regular rise waist, and a straight leg that opens up around the ankle at 16.5 inches. If you plan on washing these jeans, buy one waist size up to get that true Shrink-To-Fit look.
The Blazer cruiser comes complete with Globe custom griptape, Phillips hardware, 4.25" Slant trucks, Globe Abec 3 bearings, and 62mm 83a Globe cruiser wheels ready to shred right out of the box.
The Braata LR is a low-cut skate shoe made with suede, leather, canvas, and nubuck upper materials. It has minimal padding in the collar and tongue, vulcanized soles, and a combination drop-in midsole sock liner for maximum comfort.
The SB M65's are cargo shorts with authentic military spec details. They have slit front pockets, flap back pockets, pleated cargo pockets, and an internal drawstring system with side pull adjuster tabs on the left and right side. The SB M65's are made out of 93% cotton, 5% organic cotton, and 2% plain twill spandex, giving comfort to the street soldiers all day.
The SB Northrup is a hooded sweatshirt with a track jacket collar, a full zip closure, and a drawstring hood. It also has two front pouch pockets to keep your hands warm, a hidden zip pocket on the right hand side above the Nike labeling, and is made out of 100% cotton.
The Unit Watch has a custom digital movement with a temperature gauge, dual time, count down timer, chronology alarm, and a light. The case is made of custom 100 meter polycarbonate with hardened mineral crystal and polycarbonate bezel. Its 49mm diameter band is made of custom, double injected silicone and has a patented locking looper and polycarbonate buckle.
The Time Teller P Watch uses three hand Japanese quartz movement in a 100 meter molded poly-carbonate case that features a hardened mineral crystal and a triple gasket crown. The band is custom molded polyurethane with a patented locking looper and a polycarbonate buckle.
The Pico is a revelation in the history of shoe making from the guys over at Lakai. Its simple, yet highly-skateable design, features a full length shock absorbing insole, a vulcanized sole, and a form fitting upper for increased board feel.
The Brea is a vulcanized skate shoe with suede and canvas uppers and padded collars and tongues. The form-fitting uppers increase board-feel while molded EVA insoles and tacky gum rubber outsoles protect against shock and increase grip all day long.
The Mike Carroll 5 shoe comes to you with a flexible vulcanized construction, tacky gum rubber outsoles, and durable suede and leather uppers. Its form fitting uppers increase board-feel while molded PU shock absorbing insoles reduce heel bruises on high impact landings.
The Joel Tudor Duffle II Bag features 14oz heavy WDR-coated canvas and tarpaulin fabric that protect all it contains from the elements at hand. A dual-zip opening for greater access to main the pocket allows you to fit more in the bag, while padded handles and removable shoulder straps allow for comfortable and convenient traveling, and so you can wear the duffle bag like a backpack, too.
The Piercy is a mid-top style skate shoe from the Vans OTW line. Its contemporary streetwear design has a slim profile with canvas uppers, padded collars, and vulcanized soles. It features the Vans OTW tread pattern, which is a slimmed down, lighter version of the classic waffle grip.
The Stovepipe is a sleek mid-top shoe that's part of the Vans OTW Collection. Its progressive look consists of deconstructed and slimmed-down uppers made of leather and wool, slim vulcanized soles, and a hidden ghillie lacing system that simplifies the side profile view.
The Pro Derby knee pads were designed specifically for Roller Derby, with less bulk and a low profile, all the while maintaining a high level of protection. They have V-22 Dual Density Foam padding and Fusion Groove Channel technology, which maintains foam connection to the skater's leg and helps eliminate pad slip-downs. Plus, there's light weight, fast drying interior lining, and a seamless interior finish for ultimate comfort.
The Davis Chino pants are made out of 98% cotton and 2% stretch twill material. They have a regular rise waist, a straight fit in the legs, and open up around the ankle at 18 inches.
Behold, Brandon Westgate's first pro model shoe. It features a triple stitched toe cap, a grippy vulcanized sole, and a classic mid-top design for added protection. Check out Brandon's part that was released with the shoe. Holy crap on these things and more: frontside 360 at 3rd and Army, bsts up that ledge to back bigspin out, the frontside 180 over the bank to bank stair-set while pushing downhill, and an 80-mile-per hour backside big flip over that flat gap. Damn, Brandon.
Whatever Leo wants, Leo gets. So when he feels that a staple shoe like the Emerica Laced needs his name on it, then believe that the same low-cut skate shoe with minimal padding, cupsoles, and solid toe caps are going to be customized just for him. These ones have waxed suede upper materials with gold lace eyelets, too.
The etnies Brake is the first shoe ever made specifically for brakeless BMX. To create exactly the kind of shoe he and all the brakeless BMX riders need, Nathan worked closely with the design team to construct a shoe with BMX-specific cupsoles, STI Foam Level 1 cushioning footbeds, suede and canvas uppers, padded collars and tongues, and a midsole arch EVA shank that provides extra protection from pedals without sacrificing pedal feel.
The Jameson 2 Eco is a vegan friendly shoe made with canvas upper materials, 400 NBS rubber outsoles with internal EVA midsoles, and thinly padded tongues and collars. Another cool thing about the Jameson 2 Eco is that for every pair made, etnies plants a tree in a rainforest in Costa Rica.
The Jameson 2 entered the etnies line-up as a fully functioning skate shoe at an affordable price. It features a slimmed down suede and canvas upper, with a one piece toe cap, padded collars and tongues, and a grippy vulcanized-looking cupsoles.
The Zoom Eric Koston is Eric's first pro model shoe with Nike SB. It uses a low ride cupsole construction and has vulc-like board feel. The best of both worlds are introduced with new TPU reinforced suede, which happens to be extra durable, but doesn't lose that perfect suede feeling when too many flip tricks go down. Besides the Koston-approved tread, the best part of this shoe is how light it is. Nike used its Lunarlon technology with this shoe, which was primarily used in the running shoes line, but now has made its way into the skate scene with the Zoom Eric Koston for you to shred like a world class athlete in!
Stefan Janoski definitely did it right on his first shoe as it's one of the top sellers for Nike SB here at SPoT, and now the little shredders in Grade School can enjoy them in their sizes, too. The shoe's low key design features a low-cut suede upper, vulcanized soles, and great board feel. Stefan himself must have had his hands in the production of this instant classic, seamlessly combining characteristics of Nike's Zoom Air Harbor, a Polo Boat shoe, and a hint of Vans Chukka Low. The sizes for Grade School kids shoes range from 3.5Y to 7Y. Y stands for youth.
The Reserve is a five-pocket twill pant made out of 99% cotton and 1% elastane stretch material. They have a slim and straight fit through the legs and open up around the ankles at 16 inches.
The Old Skool is a casual unisex lace-up shoe with a Vans "Off the Wall" sole. It features a lightly padded tongue and collar, a one piece toe cap, and the signature Vans stripe.
Here is your chance to own a piece of skateboarding history. This is the original skate shoe featuring a combination of suede/leather and canvas uppers with the timeless vulcanized waffle grip.
Stefan Janoski definitely did it right on his first shoe as it is one of the top sellers for Nike SB here at SPoT, and judging by the shoe's low key design with leather laces, a low cut suede upper, vulcanized sole, and great board feel, Stefan himself must have had his hands in the production of this instant classic. Picture the combination of Nike's Zoom Air Harbor, a Polo Boat shoe, and a Vans Chukka Low. If you haven't had the pleasure of skating a pair of these, now is the time to seize the steeze.
The Sidewalk Screamer Cruzer comes complete with regular black griptape, Phillips hardware, black Bullet trucks, steel Abec 3 bearings, and 54mm OJ 3 Insane-A-Thane cruiser wheels. Each Sidewalk Screamer also comes with a custom Santa Cruz messenger bag to carry the board with when you're not cruising.
The Drifter is a chino style pant with a zip fly. They're made out of 98% cotton and 2% stretch material, have chambray lined pockets, a low riding waist, and straight legs that open up around the ankles at 17.5 inches wide.
The Dunk Low Premium is a shoe that has always acquired a lot of hype whether you are a shoe collector, skateboarder, BMXer, or all-out hater. With its limited colorways and use of extravagant upper materials, these shoes stand out in a crowd no matter where you you roam. Another thing that makes this shoe such a staple on the Nike SB line is its comfort. They feel like you're walking on clouds with their padded collars, breathable mesh padded tongues, anatomically contoured footbeds, and Nike Zoom Air heel cushions.
SPoT employee Alex Bowers is back in Innetech with us slangin' inventory on the daily. Bowers writes most of the product descriptions and sets them up for the site as they come in. There's a crazy variety of stuff coming through the doors here. Check out some of Bowers' recent summaries of all this gear where you might get anything from personal fashion tips, to slight jabs at certain looks he's not a fan of. Everyone's entitled to his opinion.
