As part of the imprint’s Orange Label, the basketball-sneaker-turned-skate-shoe is set to only release at select skate shops. A high-quality tumbled leather makes up the entirety of the pair’s upper, with profile swooshes deviating ever-so-slightly with a smooth counterpart. The aforementioned reddish brown color covers most of the Nike Blazer, featuring contrast at the laces, tongue and branding all-throughout. Underfoot, the latest take on the first Nike Basketball sneaker goes two-tone for its sole unit, with herringbone-patterned tread both donning a gum brown finish and comprising of recycled material.
Featuring supple brown leather, a gum rubber sole and a nylon tongue, the Nike SB Zoom Blazer Mid has a vintage, familiar vibe. Orange details on the insole and tongue label finish the look off while nodding to the color of Nike's original shoebox, which made its debut in 1971.
Nylon tongue adds a familiar, vintage look.
Orange details throughout, including on the tongue label and insole, nod to Nike DNA.
Zoom Air unit feels springy and responsive.
Vulcanized construction fuses the sole to the upper for a flexible, broken-in feel.
Gum rubber sole is grippy and classic.