Signature Touch: A Look Into the Nike Zoom Stefan Janoski SB | Hypebeast

Awarded with the second signature shoe ever given to a Nike SB athlete, Stefan Janoski continues Nike’s skateboarding efforts with an endless pursuit of perfection. Over 15 months in the making, the Zoom Stefan Janoski model has ran through countless design stages, removing and implementing features, in the hope of creating a silhouette wearable during and after a bruising skate session. With the patient direction of Head Designer James Arizumi and Design Director Michael Leon, the shoes have finally come into fruition. Taking inspiration from countless subjects from Stefan’s personality, including music, hometown inspirations and old world elements, this latest addition to the already stellar Nike SB roster gives the brand a second identity. The shoe coupled smoothly alongside the technical aspects of their Paul Rodriguez signature range offers a diverse and complete range. We recently caught up with James Arizumi and Michael Leon, to learn a bit more about their latest footwear project, alongside one of the more distinguished and humble gentleman in the industry, Stefan Janoski.

Interviews: L. Ruano
Photography: Rickey Vinluan, L. Ruano