Skateboarder Leo Baker Gets Signature Nike SB React
have announced the React, which is the debut signature shoe for pro skateboarder Leo Baker. The Swoosh said this release is a reflection of their commitment to serving athletes, as it answers Baker’s needs for a high-performance sneaker with both functionality and creativity. It also reflects Baker’s style and ethos, with a minimalist design approach, genderless silhouette and the goal to ‘Never compromise’.
The base of the upper is constructed in a buttery light brown leather, with suede overlays covering the high-wear areas. Dark brown accents the design on the middle side panel, and SB is then rounded out with black laces, Swoosh, midsole and sock liner. Baker says, ‘I wanted the shoe to be utilitarian with elevated moments and fashion-y vibes but ultimately to be a great skate shoe. The overlays with the toe cap create three layers, so it takes a long time to wear through. The triple stitching on the toe really helps with the durability. I wanted it to last long but skate well out of the box, so this new vulc-cup combo is perfect for that. It’s everything I could have ever dreamed of in a shoe. I’m really proud of it.’
The SB React Leo is out now at select skate shops and online via Nike.