This month, Na-Kel Smith is personalizing a classic adidas Skateboarding shoe known as the Nizza. The pro-rider applies the “NAK” treatment to the 1975 silhouette that has been updated with a modern, refined treatment (RF). The brand says that one shoe represents Smith’s wild side, and the other his mild side. Both models receive a hairy suede treatment hand-picked by Nak. One bold green hi-top is contrasted by an understated, black, low model. The two Nizza RFS x Na-Kel offerings continue an on-going collaboration between brand and rider, where select team riders reimagine silhouettes through updated color, material and custom design details.
“I like the history of the Nizza, and the look of the shoe,” Na-Kel said. “The suede we used feels furry and has a really nice touch to it. It’s also really easy to break in. More than anything, I’m appreciative and grateful to have been able to choose these colorways myself.”
Although it maintains its original shape and makeup, the new Nizza Hi RFS (which stands for “Refined Skateboarding”) displays a spring-green colorway broken up with pink detailing. The vulcanized court classic features streamlined padding for maximum mobility, coupled with a double suede toecap for durability. The shoe is complete with a cheetah print heel tab and inner-lining to match.
Nak applies a similar treatment to the Nizza RFS low, assigning a black-on-black palette to a premium suede upper. Refining basketball aesthetics for skateboarding, the low carries a similarly thin lining and reinforced toecap, along with the right balance of red in the sneaker’s sole and foxing stripe. The Nizza RFS x Na-Kel style also incorporates the subtle cheetah print dressing, mirroring its hi-top counterpart.
Both Nizza RFS x Na-Kel styles come with Nak-art custom pins and will be available through the adidas Skateboarding website and select Skateboarding retailers beginning August 10. The Nizza RFS Hi x Na-Kel will retail for $100 and the Nizza RFS x Na-Kel will retail for $85.
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