Saturday, June 28, 2008

Nike Dunks SB, Nike Nunks

Nike Dunks SB are not just one of the most popular pair of kicks released by Nike but also are very interesting for more reasons than one. It is quite easy to understand why. First off, only those exclusive Nike stores which have a Nike SB account get Nike Dunk SB sneakers on release. Let me make it clearer, only about a couple of hundred pairs of Nike Dunk SB Pigeons were released and there were already around 100 people camped outside a New York store to buy them.

Yes, Nike Dunks SB are exceptionally rare pieces of shoes, sold at select ‘only skateboard’ stores and it is not necessary to mention that authorized dealers get only one set of each style. In addition, certain styles like Nike Dunks Low Premium SB (SBTG) which are released with huge gaps in between create a kind of high pitch anticipation amongst Nike dunks fans. So be warned that Nike Dunks SB isn’t available everywhere; to be precise, they are really difficult to find.

Nike Dunks became an instant kick with riders as well because of their lower profile sole and stability which helped improved their performances dramatically. The fact that Nike’s basketball line of shoes was a big rage with skateboarders has prompted Nike to collaborate with designers and create collectible dunks and special edition soon, which has created new segment for Nike Dunk SB besides helping the company take a breather as a good proportion of die hard skateboarders started focusing on specific Dunk SBs. Nike saw quick to grab the opportunity by tapping into this segment which went onto become history.

Riding on the success of Nike Dunk SB Nike launched an entire skateboarding line which included skateboard clothing and sneakers which went onto becoming the preferred casual wear of the American youth. There is an interesting anecdote here. It was during this period that Nike Dunks and Nike Dunks SB particularly when a couple of pair of ‘Charity Dunks’ were auctioned on eBay for the first time.

Through out their evolution, Nike Dunks and Nike Dunk SB retained their basic style and particularly, the Nike Dunk SB retained the ankle strap which is very useful for skateboarding. If you just combine this utility factor with its hypnotizing and refreshingly new looks, you have got a great winner on hands from Nike Dunk SB for the skater.

When both Nike dunks and Nike Dunks SB were first launched, they were sold at low prices, as time passed, the entire supply chain for these brands slightly increased its cost and particularly the store owners who knew the price Nike Dunk SB was capable of selling at had inflated prices, sometimes doubling-up or tripling the regular price.

And why not, die hard fans of Nike Dunks are going overboard to do more than only pay a premium for the pair of shoes of their choice. Look what Nike Dunk SB style you can get for a few dollars more, you can blend into the crowd wearing the ‘desert’ Camo Dunk. Or you can have the just upgraded one Nike Delta Force sneakers. It looks it’s all Nike Dunk everywhere, are you also in the race?

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