Nike SB’s Ode To Blue Ribbon Sports Appears In “Sail/Black”

Jovani Hernandez September 9th, 2022 (updated)

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NIKE, Inc. no longer goes by “Blue Ribbon Sports,” but that hasn’t stopped the Oregon-based conglomerate from referencing its original name across footwear, apparel and campaigns. The latest homage to the running retailer’s past is the Nike BRSB, a skate-ready shoe modeled after some of the Swoosh’s earliest running sneakers.

Reminiscent of the Nike Cortez, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the recently-surfaced pair delivers a sleek proposition for skaters of all levels. Durable suede takes over much of the forefoot, with supple leather making up the rear-half of the shoe’s upper. Foam is visible at the midsole, while the outsole opts for an aggressive arrangement that updates old school tooling for the modern age. With the BRSB, Nike SB got it right.

Enjoy official images of the pair ahead, and anticipate a Nike.com launch soon.

In related sneaker news, the Air Jordan 37 is set to debut before 2022 ends.

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Jovani Hernandez, Editor

Jovani Hernandez joined Sneaker News in December 2019. He’s covered breaking news about adidas Yeezy and interviewed Reebok CEO Todd Krinsky amongst his 5,800 posts. A sub-5-hour-marathoner, he now enjoys running sneakers the most, but fondly reminisces about Nike Basketball and Sportswear from 2007 to 2014.