Native American Inspired Sneakers

by Chris Harvey on 04/25/08

I came across these soon to be released kicks via Kix And The City (Online Magazine Dedicated to Sneaker Culture).

The concept is inspired by Native American culture. Unique sneaker elements are the cracked leather and traditional Native American prints on the upper, rawhide laces with beads, and a spearhead at the ends.

It will be interesting to see how the Native American community, especially the sneakerheads, respond to the shoe. Will they rock’em with pride or view them as an uninspiring concept?

Check out how others are responding on the link above, in the comment section. Funny how people have different tastes!

Would I rock’em? Not sure, maybe in a low top. But the light blue is a problem, not my favorite color (reminds me of North Carolina Tar Heels).

C.Harv

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16 Responses to “Native American Inspired Sneakers”

  1. C.Harv

    Apr 27th, 2008

    Testing Comments.

  2. Noyze

    Jun 16th, 2008

    where can i buy these?

    • keenan lussier

      May 3rd, 2010

      you know i think it fucked up because there shoe brand is famous for the logo and making hell of money n i think it more fucked up that there taking my culture and tradition and placing it on a show just to make more money…i mean come on people would you support this…well most of you already do but its what ever whats culture mean to all you native trying to buy a pair huh what does it mean to you…open u your eyes for to long they been taking us of our culture and finding ways o make money off of us…i am native to and i don't want a pair of these fucked up shoes no way!!!!!!!!!!

  3. C.Harv

    Jun 24th, 2008

    Not sure! I used got the heads up on the promotion link above.

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  6. vicki

    Dec 24th, 2008

    where can i buy these? i will buy for any price. i am native american myself, and i am obsessed with nikes, perfect combination. please let me know as soon as possible

  7. Ashley Eyahpaise

    Feb 6th, 2009

    Those are some sweet kicks… wonder where I might find myself a pair

  8. yvonne bolstrom

    Feb 12th, 2009

    where can i find these.?

  9. native-tech

    Mar 4th, 2009

    As a young native, I would be proud to wear some native looking shoes, but I agree with Ian, those shoes aren’t about the native people, those shoes are about trying to get more ethnic groups to buy their products. Come on, give us some more respect, don’t just give us a pair of shoes that aren’t really about us anyway.

  10. Amanda of the Deer Spring People

    Mar 11th, 2009

    Where can i get a pair of these babies… i shall were them with pride. SERIOUSLY… THESE ARE TOTALLY AWESOME-O.

  11. Ashley Eyahpaise

    Mar 13th, 2009

    I really need a pair of these shoes!! And I disagree I love the fact that Nike made a shoe for us Natives… the color and theme may not go with your personal culture. but the thought is awesome! We as natives dont always have to be bigots when it come to white socity vs natives. Like Come on now… These shoes are Dope! Lighten up quit being so…. closed minded

  12. james locklear

    Mar 21st, 2009

    i want a pair r 2 A.S.A.P contact me please

  13. CJ

    May 11th, 2009

    I’m part cherokee and I would love to have these. Please let me know when and where I could buy these.

  14. CrystalM

    May 27th, 2009

    I agree with Native Tech….
    I would love to rep and wear those shoes but like he said, they do it to get more diverse people to buy nike products. Just like the N7’s made by Nike to increase the health of Natives, at least their posture and joints and what ever that is affected by wearing poor quality shoes. But as everyone knows, the majority of reservations are poor and in poverty, so why not make a deal with Native Americans, that a percent or amount of the profit made from the sneakers will go to the reservation. I myself dont live on the res but they need more help financially, so i say give it to em, work with em, make a deal, especially with the sneakers. but i def want to get them sneakers lol.
    Cherokee and Blackfeet

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