Official Images of the Albino & Preto x Nike SB Dunk Low
A collision between jiu-jitsu and skateboarding.
Update: Per usual, Nike SB has been serving unexpected collaborations left and right throughout 2023. Often favoring the SB Dunk Low, the skate branch of the Swoosh continues to bridge the gap between sports and franchises, now teaming up with Albino & Preto on the shoe. Combining jiu-jitsu with skateboarding, the resulting design features a heavy gauge canvas that nods to gi fabrics and textures. Wear-away layering and five lace options nod to the belt system of jiu-jitsu while co-branded notes round out the pair. Release is said to be going down this September via Nike SNKRS and select skate shops.
Update: Shortly after an initial pair popped up, Albino & Preto’s Nike SB Dunk Low has now been showcased via on-foot imagery. Enjoy the detailed breakdown above as we await release details and peep our previous updates regarding the pair below.
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Update: Following up on a teaser from Albino & Preto in March, an early pair of its forthcoming Nike SB Dunk Low collaboration has surfaced. The pair is equipped with unique woven details, from the mudguard to the Swooshes. As of now, no release information regarding the high-powered collaboration has been disclosed. Stay tuned for additional updates and for more info, check out our initial coverage below.
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Original Story: After introducing its ongoing collaboration with BYBORRE®, Albino & Preto has now teased its upcoming team-up with Nike SB. Taking to Instagram, Arvie Gimeno shared a first look at its take on the Nike skateboarding division’s iconic footwear style. Accompanying the initial image is a caption that reads, “Jiu Jitsu meets skateboarding. Stay tuned.”
Founded back in 2011, Albino & Preto has stood at the forefront of jiu-jitsu push into the culture. The label has provided sports-focused gear and most recently branched out to providing offerings that have helped developed a lifestyle outlook. Collaborations and more lifestyle-appropriate offerings have helped developed A&P as a name on and off the mats, highlighting the themes tied to jiu-jitsu across a series of mediums and realms of life.
The first look at the Albino & Preto x Nike SB Dunk Low reveals “Sail” pearl weave uppers accented by white stitching. Additional detailing comes in the form of black Swooshes at the midfoot, matching laces, further branding is expected to include co-branded tongue tags, and printed insoles. Elevating the shoe are white midsoles paired with contrasting black rubber outsoles.
Each shoe will come with special packaging that houses and extra set of laces.
Take a first look at the Albino & Preto x Nike SB Dunk Low expected to release later this year below.
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