Massachusetts retailer Concepts’ latest collaboration with Nike Skateboarding, the aesthetically church-informed “Grail” collection, launches July 25, but we have a pretty good idea how it’s going to look. Funny how official photos can be elucidating, eh?
Both a Dunk High SB and Janoski Max comprise the pack, but it’s the former that’s the clear crown jewel, so that’s what we focus on today. Rooted in the ornate, classic good looks of stained glass windows, fixtures in so many churches across the globe, the shoe sports an absolutely eye-popping upper. The composition appears to be something like vinyl, allowing a multicolored pattern to deftly evoke stained glass without the aesthetic limitations of leather or suede. A transparent lace-strap punctuates the “window” concept, and a black patent leather Swoosh completes the look.
The Concepts x Nike SB Dunk High Grail is expected to launch at Concepts on July 25. No word yet on a nationwide launch, but generally these “Support Your Local” collabs are made more widely available a week or so later.