Munkey Biz Issue 6

Kicks 4 The KULTURE The Grateful Dead Nike SB Dunk Welcome back to another edition of Kicks 4 The Kulture! This month we take an inside look at the upcoming Nike SB Dunk Low inspired by the Grateful Dead. The Grateful Dead is arguably the most influential and most successful live band ever. Known as a psychedelic band with a very unique eclectic style, the Grateful Dead have established themselves as legends in the world of all things Trippy. Built on decades of hosting the best concert experiences ever and a recognizable psychedelic imagery in the form of endless variations of the infamous “Deady Bears”. With that being said the Grateful Dead are one of the biggest sources of inspiration for fashion designers looking to create trippy design aesthetic.

Nike Sb has started working on a sneaker project that pays homage to the Grateful Dead’s 1973 album “History of the Grateful Dead Volume 1.“ On the back cover of the album there were a series of polychrome dancing bears printed, which soon became the quintessential symbol of the band and the trippy and fun loving spirit of its fanbase. While it is not confirmed yet, it is rumored that since there were five different colored bears displayed on the album, Nike will be produce five different color 24 F Oof O DY M AG | ISSUE 01 ways sneaker.

As of now only a few pictures of the project have been