We just received the new Bruin Hyperfeel from Nike SB. Many of our favourite shoes to skate in are reappropriated existing silhouettes and have become staple shoes for Nike skateboarding. The Bruin is one of these shoes. They were designed for basketball and were well received when they were released in 1972. Like the Dunk and the Blazer these became a shoe of choice for many. We have received three colourways of this updated shoe…
These Hyperfeel improved shoes retain the original Bruin shape and run with a TPU skin reinforced suede upper with Hyperscreen overlays. These shoes look clean and simple but a lot of science has gone into designing what sits between the sole of your foot and your board. Hyperfeel technology bridges the gap between enhanced boardfeel and the best cushioning and impact protection around…
They have a grippy herringbone outsole which gives them the flicky response many team riders have become accustomed to. It is the Polyurethane drop-in sockliner which makes these one to try out though. This merges the necessary soft heel cushioning without sacrificing board feel which is heightened due to the articulated grooves in the forefoot area. Here is a look at what’s going on inside…
With the technology to hand it’s good to see Nike SB embracing it and bringing us shoes which are as progressively evolved as the rest of their athletic footwear. With all of the design behind them they are still a classic shoe which looks good in the wild…
See this shoe and other new arrivals from Nike SB HERE