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UPDATE: Watch Shane O’Neill’s Video Part for His Debut Nike SB Shoe
After 15 years of hard work, it looks like Shane O’Neill is getting his first signature shoe from Nike SB. The April founder took to Instagram this evening to give a first look at the design. No word on an official release date; but we’re imaging that these will hit shops in the first few months of 2020. We’ll update as more details become available. For now, have a look at Shane’s announcement below.
UPDATE 02.12.20: Shane’s new part debuted this morning via Nike SB’s YouTube channel. We’ve updated this post accordingly.
UPDATE 01.31.20: With his debut shoe set to release tomorrow, Shane breaks down the technical details of the design in this new interview posted on the Nike SB website this afternoon along with the above introductory animation. We’ll update again when the video part drops.
The process started by identifying everything I believe is needed in a skate shoe. From the bottom of the sole to the height of the heel and every little detail in between. Once we’d figured out exactly what was going in the shoe for skating we then worked on the overall look and feel of the shoe. – Shane O’Neill
UPDATE 01.28.20: Shane O’Neill just announced that his shoe will be releasing on February 1 with a video part following soon after. Have a look at the below post for a preview of all four of the debut colors.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B74mWkfhm6o/
UPDATE 01.15.20: Shane’s most recent Instagram post reveals his upcoming shoe in black, and also mentions that a video part will accompany the release. We’ll continue to monitor this story as it unfolds.
INTERVIEWS
Justin Sommer Featured in Santa Cruz’s True Grit
Follow the journey of German skateboarding prodigy Justin Sommer in this episode of True Grit, a docu-series produced by Santa Cruz Skateboards.
Born to young parents, he was practically raised in the streets of Berlin where he got introduced to skateboarding. Justin learned the ropes from his older friends.
He also fell into wayward life when he was younger. But with the help of his genuine friends, he was able to steer in the right direction and has now made a successful career in skateboarding.
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Kelly Bird Opens Up in Latest The Nine Club Episode
Nike SB Global Brand Manager Kelly Bird opens up about growing up in Houston, getting into skateboarding, becoming a pro, and eventually transitioning to the industry side of skateboarding.
Before he became the global brand manager of Nike SB, Kelly worked for DC Shoes and Lakai Footwear.
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Catch Up with Mariah Duran in the Latest Nine Club Episode
Pro skater Mariah Duran has always been into sports as a young kid, she revealed in the latest episode of The Nine Club.
The goofy-footed skater from Albuquerque, New Mexico got introduced to skateboarding when she was around 10. Initially, she would borrow his brother’s board, but her mom eventually bought her a board.
She was also into softball when she was younger and basketball when she was in high school. Later on, she shifted her focus to skateboarding.
Mariah won the USA Skateboarding National Championships Womens Street in 2019, and 2021. She placed 4th in the most recent competition.
She is also a two-time X Games gold medalist for Women’s Street Skateboarding.
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