The Nike SB Paul Rodriguez 8 drops tomorrow on Nike.com at 8 AM EDT. You can read the launch info here. Price is $135.
In 1985, an airborne star on the ascent and his signature sneakers changed the way basketball shoes looked forever. Just as skateboarding is rooted in re-appropriation — using objects and surroundings differently — the Nike Air Jordan I found popularity on and off the court and became the platonic modern skate shoe on the feet of innovators like Lance Mountain.
That legacy is intact in today’s technical performance pieces, which provide the coveted cushioning, support and resilience of the Air Jordan I, along with the latest innovations honed specifically for skate. The Nike SB P-ROD 8 is the latest expression of time-honored form and pioneering performance.
$135 is just too pricey for something will end up getting trashed in a month a hard skating. i’ll stick to core skate companies like Emerica that has the Reynolds & Herman G6 for $65.