NB 850 x SNEAKER FREAKER 'SKIPPY'

Last but not least, materials were key. We might be brave, but we’re not mental, so the use of mesh in a runner is a gimme. The final piece of the parochial puzzle was the use of our national emblem, the Australian red kangaroo, which gave our project the natty name it needed – the Sneaker Freaker Skippys! The world knows and loves the kangaroo and what better way to show love than to wear them on your feet? Besides, kangaroo leather is soft and supple and commonly used on high-end football boots, so the logic is sound. Whilst we did offer to head outback in the SF Interceptor and round up some roadkill, all leather was sourced direct from NB’s regular suppliers.

Upon sober reflection, we justified our design as a signifier of two world’s colliding. In this case, the back half is traditional retro-runner with fluoro pops, while the front half represents the new world order. Earthy and natural, it’s hard to think of a less sporty colour than tan leather. Some shoes look great on the shelf but ridiculous on the feet, but in our experience, the Skippys are in their element when they’re being worn. What can we say other than it works a treat?

By now you’ve possibly got us figured as crackpots. But bear with us. We went through over 20 different tan leathers before we returned to this one right here. The sample took us six months to get used to it. How long will it take you to dig it?