Nike SB PS8

A blend of adjacent grey tones, “Cool Grey,” “Metallic Silver,” “Anthracite,” and “Wolf Grey,” is the choice here, with that chromatic hue on the Swoosh and underneath the laces perhaps the most striking. Though the overall combination makes for a complementary colorway, the differing hex codes are each applied on different materials, highlighting the mixed media construction of the model. Woven Flyknit at the quarter and forefoot emphasize breathability, while the lace stays, heel counter and mudguard, each clad in leather, underline the reinforcement added to “high friction” areas to hold up to repeated skatepark wears.

Taking actual skaters’ inputs and weaving them into the design of this shoe was a major point of emphasis in the PS8’s design, said to fittingly solve 8 problems encountered in other Nike SB designs. Additionally, the silo bears some sentimental value; Sandy Bodecker’s innovative spirit and his @problemsolver8 Instagram handle loom large over the model.

• Shown: Cool Grey/Metallic Silver/Anthracite/Wolf Grey/Clear
• Style: FV8493002