The Grateful Dead x
Nike SB Dunk Low "Yellow Bear" is a limited edition collaboration
between the classic rock band and Nike's skateboarding division on the
Dunk silhouette. Arriving in three exciting colorways, each shoe in the
Grateful Dead x Nike SB Dunk Low collection is awash with charming
overtures to the band's recognizable logos, including its ever popular
marching bears motif. The smiling bear appears on top of a black Swoosh
on a circular sky blue emblem on the tongue. Multicolor marching bears,
which originally appeared on the back cover of the group's 1973 LP
"History of the Grateful Dead, Volume 1 (Bear's Choice)" also dot the
insole. Elsewhere, the upper is crafted in a two-tone appearance with
yellow faux fur on the toe, mid-panel, and collar. Brown suede overlays
cover the eyelets, forefoot, toe cap, and heel. Jagged blue leather
Swooshes can be found on either side and embroidered "Nike" detailing
graces the heel. A final nod to the Grateful Dead's storied legacy comes
in the form of a mini "Steal Your Face" skull printed within the hidden
zip stash pocket on the inside of the tongue. Release date: July 24,
2020.
Nike Skateboarding teamed up with legendary
psychedelic rock band Grateful Dead to release the Nike SB Dunk Low
Grateful Dead Bears Yellow, now available on StockX. The design theme of
this collaboration pays homage to the Grateful Dead Bears, a series of
stylized dancing bears illustrated by Bob Thomas on the back cover of
the album History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear’s Choice) in
1973.