Cheap Jordan Retros, Familia Skateshop closes out a massive year of Nike SB Dunks with a collaboration inspired by a local Minneapolis institution. According to a full design breakdown by David Bluetile, the muse of this concept is Minneapolis’ First Ave, a nightclub and music venue that has been serving the nightlife-craved community since 1970. Right off the bat, you’ll notice the textured heel-panel and the embroidered star at the heel – a nod to the distinct exterior build of the venue that is erected with cinderblocks and covered with white stars that feature the legendary acts that have performed on stage.The insoles tell a further story; the custom design sees a purple ticket stub with the date April 3rd, 1970, which is presumably the grand opening night of the venue.
The Familia x Nike SB Dunk Low First Avenue is made in collaboration with the iconic First Avenue in Minneapolis, and this was designed to commemorate the life and work of the mystery man.the materials include a wear-away paint at the toe and lace collar, a nubuck at the toe-box and mid-panel, reflective Swoosh logos and heel-tabs, and a velvet-like material on the interior to mimic the ropes outside nightclubs. A translucent bottom also makes way for a starry pattern visible through the sole. In addition to the purple stock laces, white and black will also accompany the collaboration.
Looking closer at this Nike LeBron Witness 5 Lakers, it features a new Black knitted upper along with Purple synthetic on the overlays and rubber outsole. For LeBron, timing couldn’t have been better in terms of the revealing of this specific colorway as it directly nods to the very ball club that he suits up for.While predominantly hued in black, supportive accents of purple and gold complement in a handful of sections; the former seeing through to treading and heel overlays, while the latter swathes the Swooshes, exposed tongue and mid-foot stitchings, and the lace loops.Finishing the look is a Black midsole.