July 2008: Nike SB Releases

words by Steve Jaconetta

Here’s a detailed look at the lot of Nike SB products that are set for release this month, July 2008. We have a nice variety of everything from kicks to tees; and socks to beanies. So lets start off with the apparel, and make you all get eager with anticipation for the shoes.

I’ll start with the headgear. We have everything from fitteds to beanies this month. First we have a nice SB Icon fitted hat in two grey-based colorways. One being a light grey with a nice yellow Nike SB logo in the middle and the other being a charcoal grey with a red Nike SB logo in the middle. Then we have the SB Houndstooth 5-panel hat which is grey based with a plaid design. Black, white, and university blue colors are used in the pattern. Even though it is the beginning of July, sometimes you have to stock up early.

Beanie hats are here! We have a nice and sample SB roll Beanie which is featured in three colors: red, light blue, and obsidian. Then there is the more standout look with the SB striped beanie. Two unique colorways with one being a simple and subtle white, light blue, and royal blue. The other is more of a louder colorway with a cactus green, charcoal grey, and red. Well, that’s it for the headgear, time to dive into the apparel.

I’ll start off by introducing the SB woven jacket. This is my favorite piece besides the tees. It has a full-zip as well as a hood and is in a nice black-based color with slated grey stripes all over and a touch of uni blue around the sides of the zipper as well as on the Nike SB logo which is found over the heart. Continuing on with the outerwear, they also are releasing a SB Icon zip-up fleece hoody. Coming in two colorways a charcoal grey and a nice light blue. They look very cozy and comfortable, perfect for the winter.

Now i’ll get into the rest. First is the SB striped polo, prefect for all the skaters out there who like to try out new looks in the scene. Two nice short sleeve colors with one being a nice cream, brown, and orange and the other less subtle being a cactus green, white, and black. With sweaters and sweatshirts coming back in style, Nike is bringing us the SB Icon crew shirt. It will come in two colors, the traditional black with red logo over the heart and a nice dark green with a tan logo. Shirts anyone? You know they can’t forget about the tees.

The classic SB Icon tee is everyone’s favorite tee. A simple Nike shirt with the Nike SB logo found in the center of the it. White with a purple logo and grey with a red logo are the two newest colors releasing for this month. We also cannot forget the rainbow style one that matches this month’s premiums now can we? It will come in both black and yellow and features a retro arcade-style vibe with the Nike SB design flowing down the front of the shirt in rainbow-like colors. Don’t worry the time you all are waiting for is next, right after we these out with some interesting pieces.

More SB socks for everyone to love! This time we have the SB Dunk re-issue socks for the eBay Dunk SB. To finish it off a nice backpack for all you school-bound people out there. The SB Eugene backpack is a monster! But it is also a thing of beauty in all black and can hold a ton! Ok, ok now onto the shoes…

First we have a new Blazer. The Blazer Low SB is in a nice varsity royal and black colorway and features perforated holes on the side panels as well as an all nubuck upper. then we have a new color of the Zoom Tre A.D. It features camouflage pattern found on the back heel as well as the rest of this sneaker in like colors. Another new color of the Zoom Classic SB is releasing and follows the design of the Tre. It’s in a nice army olive color withe the majority of the upper being in suede. P-Rod is next with the newest color of his signature shoe, the Zoom Air Paul Rodriguez 2.

This is in a very unique colorway with the use of different materials. We have leather, suede, and a slight touch of cement print on these as well. Last but not least, the Dunk Low Premium SB. Nicknamed the Space Tigers or the Randy Colvin’s. They match the rainbow tyle tees also. This Dunk features a full grain leather over canvas with a start print and yellow ochre Swoosh. The sock liner and tongue tag feature tiger stripes while the pink collar lining and bright green pops finish these beauties off with a bang.

Look for all the July 2007 Nike SB releases as a local skateshop near you very soon. The Dunk may be the hardest to find though as it is a premium and will only be available at select shops and on a limited quantity basis. For the most up-to-date info on all your Nike SB’s and other sneakers, checkout the Release Dates section here. Pics below….

SB Dunk Re-Issue Socks (eBay)