Nike SB, Nike Dunk SB, Nike Skateboarding Dunks
The Nike SB Dunks were the backbone of the Nike SB line. Nike saw the potential of tapping into the skateboard clothing market because skateboard clothing and sneakers were worn more as casual wear than for the actual sport. The Nike SB Dunks were the same shapes as the original Nike Dunk but featured a few alterations. Due to physical strain on the foot, good cushioning was a necessity. Also, skateboarding shoes need to have a low center of gravity, so Nike decided to add Zoom Air insoles. Next, thicker padding was added to the areas around the ankle and the tongue. Last but not lease, there was no shortage of material used on the SB Dunks. Double and triple stitching is the norm in the skateboarding shoe industry, so Nike had to step up its design from the original Nike Dunks. Nike SB Dunk is specifically designed for skateboard ( SB ) customers. It has a zoom air insole unlike the regular dunks. Nike SB Dunks are extremely rare.
First of all, Nike knew that with the wear and tear of the foot, a good cushioning system was needed. Since skateboarding shoes need to have a low center of gravity, the Nike Dunks SBs had Zoom Air insoles. Next, the Nike Dunk SBs had extra padding added to the area around the ankle and to the tongue. The extra padding to the tongue did provide some extra cushioning between the top of the foot and the board, but it was more for cosmetic appearance than anything. Lastly, Nike beefed up the quality of the materials on the Nike Skateboarding Dunks. With double and triple stitching being the standard in the skateboarding shoe industry, Nike made the Dunks SBs much stronger than tradional dunks.
