by:By Josh McGhee/DNAinfo
The skate park, which has been so highly anticipated they had to ramp up security to keep skateboarders out while the concrete cured, will open its gates with a big party Saturday featuring local DJs, contests, giveaways and — of course — boarding, said Bob O'Neill, president of the Grant Park Conservancy, which lobbied aggressively for funding to get the skate park built.
"People really want to use it. It's really motivating to have park space that's going to be used by people from all over the city and suburbs," O'Neill said. "I think the only people more excited than me are the skateboarders and BMXers. They've really been anticipating this."
The skate park, which sits just east of the Agora "legs" sculptures at the south end of Grant Park near Roosevelt Road, is opening ahead of schedule. It was initially expected to be completed by January.
Despite a chilly December opening, the celebration, which begins at 11 a.m., is expected to generate a good turnout, O'Neill said.
Saturday will be windy with temperatures reaching as high as 38 degrees and as low as 27 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
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Friday, December 5, 2014
Grant Park Skatepark | Grand Opening | Sat Dec 6
by:By Josh McGhee/DNAinfo
The skate park, which has been so highly anticipated they had to ramp up security to keep skateboarders out while the concrete cured, will open its gates with a big party Saturday featuring local DJs, contests, giveaways and — of course — boarding, said Bob O'Neill, president of the Grant Park Conservancy, which lobbied aggressively for funding to get the skate park built.
"People really want to use it. It's really motivating to have park space that's going to be used by people from all over the city and suburbs," O'Neill said. "I think the only people more excited than me are the skateboarders and BMXers. They've really been anticipating this."
The skate park, which sits just east of the Agora "legs" sculptures at the south end of Grant Park near Roosevelt Road, is opening ahead of schedule. It was initially expected to be completed by January.
Despite a chilly December opening, the celebration, which begins at 11 a.m., is expected to generate a good turnout, O'Neill said.
Saturday will be windy with temperatures reaching as high as 38 degrees and as low as 27 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday, October 27, 2014
NIKE SB DUNK MID PRO “HALLOWEEN”
Nike SB has released a Halloween-themed Dunk Mid Pro. The mid top sneaker features a part weather-resistant leather, part canvas black upper with orange accents on midsole and on Nike SB branding on the tongue and strap, and the insole has a jack-o'lantern graphic. You can pick these up now from Premier.
Friday, September 26, 2014
NIKE SB STEFAN JANOSKI MAX “COOL GREY”
The Nike SB Stefan Janoski Max looks good in basically any color imaginable, and “Cool Grey” is definitely not a bad choice to rock with. With the exception of a speckled white Free/Max Air sole unit, the entire sneaker is dressed in the grey hue and constructed from a suede and mesh combination. Get these now for $110 over at Premier.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
RUKUS BOARD SHOP X NIKE DUNK LOW PREMIUM SB
WRITTEN BY: KEENAN HIGGINS/GreenLabel
After getting a preview of the packaging late last month, Rukus Board Shop and Nike SB finally reveal the design for their collaborative Dunk Low silhouette. Design-wise, the shoe is inspired by Louisiana's popular crawfish delicacy, complete with an Action Red suede upper and newsprint tablecloth paneling.
Swing by your local skate shop to see if they have this limited sneaker in stock.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Luan Oliveira Vs Cody Cepeda | BATB7 | Championship Battle
Luan Oliveira and Cody Cepeda battle it out in a game of S.K.A.T.E. for the Championship of Battle at The Berrics 7 - Pros vs Joes. There will only be one winner...
Monday, June 30, 2014
Nike SB presents Destination Okinawa
Destination Okinawa, a Nike SB travelog starring Donovon Piscopo, Kevin Bradley, Maxime Geronzi, Denny Pham, Kyron Davis, Fran Molina and Kilian Zehnder
Music / Solitude written and performed by Stagnant Pools Courtesy of Polyvinyl Record Co
Edit / Dan Magee Filmed by / Dan Magee & Anthony Claravall
http://www.nikeskateboarding.com
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Live Stream 2014 Street League Skateboarding | NIKE SB
Tune in today, June 29th, at 7PM ET for the Final live on FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports Go and the official webcast at streetleague.com (international viewers only).
Show live webcast on streetleague.com
Sunday:
· 3:40 – 7:00PM ET – Prelims
· 7:00 – 8:30PM ET – Final
· 8:35 – 8:55PM ET – Diamond Supply Co. Presents Best Trick #DIAMONDLIFE Afterparty
Show live webcast on streetleague.com
Sunday:
· 3:40 – 7:00PM ET – Prelims
· 7:00 – 8:30PM ET – Final
· 8:35 – 8:55PM ET – Diamond Supply Co. Presents Best Trick #DIAMONDLIFE Afterparty
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Go Skateboarding Day Recap | LA 2014 Video
Nike SB and Brain Farm tag-teamed Go Skateboarding Day in LA for a full day of skating from one side of the city to the other. Things started off at Stoner Plaza then moved to the liberated West LA courthouse.
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Go Skateboarding Day
Go Skateboarding Day
Take Saturday off for GSD 2014.
Little Village skatepark is the spot, pop-up park and surprise pro appearance from Nike SB.
Street League tickets and other give-aways all day.
June 21st, 2014 12-6pm
Piotrowski Park / Little Village Skate Plaza
Thursday, April 17, 2014
LANCE MOUNTAIN | NIKE SB | AIR JORDAN I
The way skate legend Lance Mountain used to mismatch his Jordans comes into play with the new Nike SB x Air Jordan I collaboration.
Coming in both black and white colorways, the sneakers feature an upper with accents in varsity red on one shoe and royal blue on the other. When properly worn in from skating, the black paint treatment fades away to reveal more red and blue shining through on the shoes' upper.
You can learn more about this collab with Lance Mountain in the video below, and look out for these kicks to release on June 7th.
You can learn more about this collab with Lance Mountain in the video below, and look out for these kicks to release on June 7th.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
NIKE SB X BAOHAUS DUNK HIGH | CHAIRMAN BAO
You might know BaoHaus as a top eatery in NYC, or for the hilarious Fresh Off the Boat series with Eddie Huang, but now the company is extended their brand even further with some help from Nike SB.
This special Dunk High collaboration is called the "Chairman Bao" — a nod to the restaurant's signature dish — and features a colorway reminiscent of BaoHaus's 14th street exterior.
From the beige unfinished suede upper to the ice blue midsole, you'll be craving these big time.
Expect these Nike SB Dunk High “Chairman Bao” kicks to hit Nike SB retailers starting April 1st.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
NikeiD Dunk Goes Varsity with Be True to Your School Options | April
Old school Nike Dunk fans can rejoice. NikeiD is updating its Dunk category this April with options based on the "Be True to Your School" colors.
Starting April 7, 2014, fans will be able to choose from the original "Be True" colorways along with material choices consisting of leather, suede, and snakeskin. For those not familiar with the BTYS collection, it was the original Dunk colors that Nike released in 1985 for seven prominent schools it was sponsoring at the time. In 2005, Nike SB celebrated 20 years of that collection with a re-release featuring of course SB upgrades.
Along with the BTYS color options, customers can now opt for a speckled midsole and laces as well. For those that hate the waiting times associated with the "ID" process, Nike is promising a two week window from design submission to delivery. Start planning your ideas now and when the time comes, share your creations with us on social media using the #complexkicks hashtag.
Starting April 7, 2014, fans will be able to choose from the original "Be True" colorways along with material choices consisting of leather, suede, and snakeskin. For those not familiar with the BTYS collection, it was the original Dunk colors that Nike released in 1985 for seven prominent schools it was sponsoring at the time. In 2005, Nike SB celebrated 20 years of that collection with a re-release featuring of course SB upgrades.
Along with the BTYS color options, customers can now opt for a speckled midsole and laces as well. For those that hate the waiting times associated with the "ID" process, Nike is promising a two week window from design submission to delivery. Start planning your ideas now and when the time comes, share your creations with us on social media using the #complexkicks hashtag.
Friday, February 28, 2014
You Wish These Art-Inspired Nike SB Stefan Janoski Sneakers Were Real
Stefan Janoski's signature shoes and modern art come together in an imaginary collaboration dreamed up by Bulgarian artist Simeon Georgiev. Inspired by existing art-inspired footwear, Georgiev created these 3D models of the Nike SB Stefan Janoski meshed with a Jackson Pollock drip painting, the iconic Jean-Michel Basquiat crown, and Keith Haring's colorful dancers.
"I was trying to do 3D models of the sneakers as best I could. When I finished them, I decided that it would be interesting to create the final renderings not as the original shoes available now but as collaborations between Nike and the modern artists," said Georgiev, who recently created 3D models of LEGO mini-figures decked out in some of our favorite streetwear brands.
While Georgiev's Haring-inspired sneakers channel the vibrant color scheme of the New York artist's dancing caricatures, the other two sneakers are less flashy—though still pretty dope. It's too bad these sneaker designs aren't real because we know people who would drop a ton of money for these art-inspired kicks.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
NIKE SB DUNK LOW PREMIUM | VALENTINE’S DAY EDITION
If your in the festive spirit this Valentine's Day, Nike SB has something to fall in love with instantly.
The “Valentine’s Day” Dunk Low Premium stands out with the university red suede accents, lacing, and outsole that show your unmatched devotion to the sneakerhead life.
Nike SB stockists will have these on shelves on February 14th.
LAUNCHING:
FRIDAY FEB 14, 2014
8AM EST / 5 AM PST
DUNK LOW PREMIUM SB ‘VALENTINE’S DAY’
$98
LAUNCHING:
FRIDAY FEB 14, 2014
8AM EST / 5 AM PST
DUNK LOW PREMIUM SB ‘VALENTINE’S DAY’
$98
Monday, July 15, 2013
GO SKATE DAY | Chicago 2013 Sponsored by Nike SB | ReCap
Filmed by: Pete Wiese / Chris Elvira / Justin Edwards
Edited by Justin Edwards
GSD Chicago 2013 Sponsored By Nike SB from Uprise on Vimeo.
Photos by Marfa Capodanno
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
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