In an intriguing collaboration with iconic rock band The Grateful Dead, Nike is launching a new line of sneakers with distinct designs and an unexpected feature—a hidden weed pouch.
The Revival of the Hidden Weed Pouch in Skate Shoes
Nike’s Grateful Dead line includes a hidden weed pouch, a popular feature among skaters. Grateful Dead Inspired Design and Features
The new Nike sneakers, available in three vibrant colors, prominently feature The Grateful Dead’s dancing bear mascot. This design element goes beyond aesthetic value, doubling as the compartment for the sneaker’s hidden weed pouch.
A Tribute to Grateful Dead’s ‘Bear’
The Dancing Bear design pays homage to the Grateful Dead’s enigmatic audio engineer, Bear. The Bear symbol, which debuted in 1973, became a key part of the band’s identity, a spirit of authenticity and independence that Nike aims to echo in these sneakers.
Release and Availability of Nike SB Dunk Low Grateful Dead
The new Nike SB Dunk Low Grateful Dead sneakers will be available in select outlets, with the orange variant seeing an exclusive release at San Francisco’s FTC skate shop. Sneaker enthusiasts will have to move quickly, though, as demand is expected to be high for this unique Nike-Grateful Dead collaboration.
“Another iconic Grateful Dead logo, the Steal Your Face skull, is printed on the underside of the sock liner.”
The orange option (not yet shown on Nike’s website) will be released exclusively on July 18 at the legendary FTC skate shop in San Francisco, while the yellow and green varieties will be available at select outlets on July 24.
According to Sneaker News, the Grateful Dead Dunks will go for $110 a pair (if you can get your hands on one).
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