Part excuse to sit on the couch and stay out of the late-July heat, and part opportunity to learn about one of the earth's most glorious and deadliest predators, Shark Week is upon us. And what better time to take a look back at some of the sneaker world's best contributions to shark culture? From the Sneaker Freaker x Puma Blaze of Glory multi-shoe collaboration, to the hyper-realistic Nike Air Zoom Hyperflight, there are plenty of great shark-related sneakers to check out.
Nike Zoom Hyperflight Premium 'Shark'
Nike Air Max Plus 'Before and After the Bite' Pack
Nike Air Max Plus "Before the Bite"
Retail Price: $170
Year: 2018
Nike Air Max Plus "After the Bite"
Retail Price: $170
Year: 2018
Nike's "Before and After the Bite" pack was a Foot Locker exclusive that initially launched in Europe, where the Air Max Plus enjoys is greatest popularity. The colorways corresponded to pre- and post-shark attack looks, and featured unique branding on the Tuned Air tongue tags to represent the open mouth of a shark.
Sneaker Freaker x Puma Blaze of Glory
Sneaker Freaker x Puma Blaze of Glory "Bloodbath"
Retail Price: $210
Year: 2015
Sneaker Freaker x Puma Blaze of Glory "Black Beast"
Retail Price: $145
Year: 2013
Sneaker Freaker x Puma Blaze of Glory "Great White"
Retail Price: $145
Year: 2013
Puma Blaze of Glory x Sneaker Freaker "Sharkbait"
Retail Price: $145
Year: 2013
Sneaker Freaker and Puma collaborated on four different shark-inspired Blaze of Glory sneakers that cover a vast array of themes. References included different kinds of sharks with the "Black Beast" and "Great White" colorways, a not-so-majestic "Bloodbath" edition, and an all-teal "Sharkbait" look.
Nike Dunk Pro SB Low 'Shark'
Bape x Adidas Dame 4 'Shark Camo' Pack
Retail Price: $150
Year: 2018
In collaboration with Bape, Adidas dropped multiple colorways of Damian Lillard's fourth signature model earlier this year. Donning the famous "Shark" motif that the Japanese streetwear brand is known for, it released in black and green colorways along with an extra-limited red version at the Adidas 747 Warehouse event at 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend.
Nike KD 8 'Megalodon'
Nike Kobe 7 'Shark'
Jeremy Scott x Adidas Originals 'Shark'
Nike Air Max Plus Fuse 'Le Requin' Pack
Retail Price: $175
Release Date: 2016
Nike's Air Max Plus Fuse silhouette saw a "Le Requin" creation with a special pack that featured two different looks referencing the depths of the ocean. Showered in the bright and mellow greens, the two similar colorways feature a dark and light look for each sneaker. With a washed out Swoosh and wavy graphic upper, the special styles feature an uninterrupted pattern of the ocean from underneath the surface.