U.S. Navy to Unveil Custom Versions of Nike Boots Worn by SEALs at Sneaker Con Houston
The Navy has partnered with well-known sneaker designer John Trottier aka Johnnyskicks to create a custom version of the boots worn by Navy SEALs, which will be available to earn via a scavenger hunt in the city on Friday, and a range of physical challenges at the event on Saturday
The three versions of the shoes are named “Sea,” “Air” and “Land,” and the Navy will unveil a new style at each of the three events. “Sea” will be showcased at Sneaker Con Houston (March 29), followed by “Air” at Sneaker Con Denver (April 26) and “Land” at a yet-to-be-determined future Sneaker Con.
But just as SEALs face extreme physical and mental challenges to complete their missions, sneakerheads seeking to earn a pair of the SEAL-inspired shoes also will be required to complete a range of tests that push their limits, physically and mentally.
About the Shoes
The three SEAL-inspired sneaker versions represent Sea, Air and Land — the environments in which SEALs execute their missions. The sneakers were designed by Johnnyskicks using Nike SFB Gen 2 8” Leather Tactical Boots, which are worn by Navy Special Operators, including SEALs. Each pair of shoes will come with a high-tech waterproof box that provides the full story about the shoes and the SEALs, a dog tag with a unique edition number and three woven patches. The Navy will produce only 30 pairs of these custom never-to-be-available-again sneakers.
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