Nike is releasing a new 'SB Dunk Low' and an 'SB Bruin Mid' as a part of a capsule designed by the sneaker brand and professional skater John Rattray. The capsule focuses on spreading awareness and engaging in conversation about mental health and suicide prevention, achieved through Rattray’s ‘Why So Sad?’ fundraising campaign.
The 'SB Bruin Mid' official imagery has recently been unveiled, showcasing a brown suede sneaker with contrasting yellow laces. The Nike Swoosh has been redone in a baby blue shade, while Rattray’s ‘Predatory Bird’ emblem graces the heels and right insole. "Why So Sad?" decorates the inside of the tongue unit, referencing Rattray’s mission.
The ‘Why So Sad?’ Nike SB collection arrives in the last quarter of 2022 via skate retailers.
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John Rattray Raises Mental Health Awareness with a Nike SB Collection
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