Saturday, January 17, 2009

A Guide To Nike Shoes For Those Are Fanatical For Skateboarding

By Chris Channing

Sports come and go in popularity as generations select a new sport to latch onto each generation. Skateboarding is an example of a sport that just hasn't died down in popularity- but quite the contrary. Skateboarding has become one of the most popular youth sports around the nation, and skateboarders everywhere are quickly finding the right sport calls for the right equipment: especially when it comes to shoes.

The Nike Dunk line of shoes has been around since the 1980's, where they were introduced as a sports shoe that could take a pounding and still offer comfort to the wearer. Skaters soon found the hefty shoe and ergonomically designed sole of the shoe to be great in use for skateboarding- and thus a revolution began as Nike creators set out to make the perfect shoe.

The Nike SB Dunk is the creation of the Nike development department, who wanted to create a shoe geared towards to skaters. This line of shoes offers more support for balance-intensive situations, and usually has a wider "tongue" on the shoe than other types of shoes. Youth everywhere started buying up the Nike SB Dunk upon its release, and it is still being sold today.

Collecting tennis shoes may seem a bit far fetched, but indeed many Nike SB Dunks will end up in the hands of collectors as a result of the lack of supply and high demand they seem to carry with them. Some special edition Nike SB Dunks can go for hundreds of dollars if not more, so most skaters will seldom see some launches of the SB Dunk on the skating course.

Those wanting the best price on the Nike SB Dunk should consider doing a few things. First, playing the field and getting price quotes from multiple places is a good idea. Catalogs, local shops, and online retailers are all great places to start. Make sure to visit online wholesalers, who often buy in bulk and sell Nike SB Dunks much cheaper than retail stores in local locations.

It would seem that the dynasty that Nike has created is going to continue far into the future, as skating doesn't look like it's going to take a dip any time soon. It'll be interesting to see where Nike takes the brand of shoe that spawned a cult following of collectors and skaters alike. Whatever the case will be, expect the hype surrounding this shoe to keep up for years to come.

Final Thoughts

The Nike SB Dunk has a long history with skaters and offering them a dependable shoe. Getting your hands on this particular brand will take a bit of research, given the many types of shoes out there, but the research is well worth the enjoyment of a skating session gone right as a result of proper equipment.

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