In the official images which were revealed at the start of the month, you could immediately tell that these were going to be wild. Run The Jewels delivered a blue and pink offering with the Nike SB Dunk Low. Furthermore, with the Nike SB Dunk High, they opted to go crazy with the materials, while also delivering some black and pink hues. Recently, they got to like up with Nike for a special video segment in which they revealed their design philosophy. Overall, these kicks are very unique to the group.
Run The Jewels x Nike SB
In the video up above, El-P reveals that each shoe was meant to represent different eras of the group. For instance, he notes that the Nike SB Dunk Low pays homage to Run The Jewels 3. As he explains, the softer tones speak on a much moodier record. However, Run The Jewels 4 is much more in your face, which is why you get those harsh pink and black tones. Moreover, El-P goes on to speak about all of the little intricacies and how he really wanted to make these unique to the group. Overall, they accomplished that mission.
Run The Jewels x Nike SB Dunks Release Date
As it stands, these are currently on the market and they released on April 20th, 2023. Although, they have sold out in various places. However, you can get them over at GOAT and Flight Club, so be sure to check them out. Each pair is available on those platforms in an array of sizes. Let us know what you think of these Run The Jewels kicks, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sneaker world.
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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