Hypebeast -
4 Mar 2019 20:26

Before a full-fledged category became a thought for the Beaverton-based company, Nike - more specifically the Blazer and the Air Jordan 1 - were already staples within skate culture. From backyard pools to pro-am contests, there was a burgeoning street scene where skaters wore the Swoosh and even used its silhouettes as a reference for their own signature sneakers. Nike's skateboarding efforts tapped into the culture twice but was met with failure. It wouldn't be until 2002 when the company woul...
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