JackThreads. Replica Oakleys. The Buckle. PacSun. What do you do when you're already the world's #1 brand of athletic shoes and apparel? You launch a line of primo quality skateboard shoes of course. And that's exactly what Nike did in 2001 when they created Nike SB. The SB stands for skateboard by the way, and in addition to a killer line of expertly designed skate shoes, Nike SB also offers men's t-shirts, men's hats, men's hoodies, men's jackets, backpacks and socks. (And just so you ladies know that Nike SB loves you too, a full line of Nike SB girl's shoes and apparel is set to arrive soon. We'll give you a shout out when they do.) So you might be wondering exactly how Nike SB came to be, and what is it about their gear that makes each design so amazing.
Originally known as Blue Ribbon Sports back in 1964, the fledgling shoe brand was led by University Of Oregon track athlete Phil Knight and his coach Bill Bowerman. Nike SB continued its momentum by building a private skateboard training facility in downtown Los Angeles. Obey Clothing. Make Your Own Shirts. AE. LoserKids. MetroPark. Punk.com. Karmaloop. Swell.