Nike SB Dunk High ‘Cigar’ – Full Package

There was a 'Space Jam'-inspired Dunk Low SB released earlier this summer, but would the model above be an even stronger association with Michael Jordan? From the various title celebrations to just getting swamped by paparazzi on a regular day out as per the usual for any global celebrity, MJ is quite often seen with a cigar in his mouth, and this new Nike SB Dunk High 'Cigar' designed by Todd Bratrud in conjunction with the Skatepark of Tampa manages to nail the aesthetic on the packaging and the shoe itself. Much has been made of the 'Ybor City' Dunk High SB's rich, earthy suede tones, and now we get our best look yet at the cigar box-inspired packaging, along with details about the Tampa campout. Click through for a closer look from N-SB and let us know how these rank as we continue to see more frequent and intricate special edition packaging. And to get yours early, check out some of the pairs floating around now on eBay.

Todd Bratrud x SPoT x Nike SB ‘The Cigar’ Dunk High Premium

Once again Nike SB recruited Todd Bratrud to work on a nice collaborative sneaker. Inspired by a cigar, he got together with SPoT to present ‘The Cigar’ Dunk High Premium. The upper is made of dark oak and British tan leathers, the Swoosh comes in contrasting team red, all sitting on a black mid-sole and grey outer sole. All in all a great limited edition release for Fall 2011.

Nike SB Dunk High + Todd Bratrud = SPoT New Image

There is a definite shortage of images when it comes to Todd Bratrud’s latest contribution to the Nike SB catalog. His SPoT Nike SB Dunk High is a veritable mystery much like his other releases have been and while we have seen and heard about the shoe there still hasn’t been a full photographic break down. Here is another look at the ode to cigar smoke with its rich materials and colorway. If you look closely you can peep how the mid panel is made to look just like the paper of a cigar.

Nike SB Dunk High + Todd Bratrud = SPoT

Todd Bratrud’s collaborative effort with Nike SB has finally come to light. He recently teamed up with Nike and the Skate Park Of Tampa for this Cigar Box themed sneaker and while we just saw the packaging yesterday today we get to see the actual sneaker. The model lives up to the hype with an upper that is slathered in Burgundy nubuck and Brown suede. The midpanel is rumored to tear away and reveal blunt guts while the sneakers Black and Grey outsole is said to represent a smoked cigar done.

Nike SB Dunk High ‘SPoT’ – Cigar Box Packaging

Plenty of skateshops have designed sneakers for Nike SB, but that number for skate parks is fewer and further between, just a few notable spots around the country ever getting a chance to contribute to a special release like the one pictured above. Todd Bratrud's latest Nike SB Dunk High is nicknamed 'SPoT' for its affiliation with Skatepark of Tampa, and to further their connection with Bratrud's hobby of inhaling burning organic matter, this cigar-themed Dunk High SB will come in a flip-top similar to those you might see at a cashier's stand. They also have tearaway material on the upper like Bratrud's 'Cheech and Chong' Dunks from earlier this year, though presumably more earthiness will emanate from the scuffs instead of green.