BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding
Posted by Nick Engvall | Nov 3, 2008 For 2009, Adidas Skateboarding has teamed up with tattoo artist BJ Betts. BJ is an incredible tattoo artist out of Delaware, known in the industry for his Tattoo Letter Guide. You can see his skills in shoe design are as on point as the needles he uses in his tattoo work.
The two colorways of these upcoming Adidas Skate models are pretty simple, it’s the intricate details that set them above the rest, just like you’d expect from a skilled tattoo artist. The low tops feature an eastern style dragon that you would usually find inked on someone’s skin. They also feature hints and outlines of coy fish on the insole. The grey/black-yellow colorway feature tribal designs on the heel along with an angel wing silhouette and rose, which are some of the more popular tattoo style. Would you rather have your kicks tattooed or your skin? For 2009 it looks like kicks. Via AdiNEWS. |

BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding

BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding

BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding

BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding

BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding

BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding

BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding

BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding

BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding

BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding

BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding

BJ Betts x Adidas Skateboarding


Nov 3, 2008 at 3:13 pm
That 1st colorway is sick!
Nov 3, 2008 at 3:16 pm
I’m feelin that second colorway
Nov 3, 2008 at 3:21 pm
wow those dragons r really sweet…when can i get these babies
Nov 3, 2008 at 3:24 pm
first are on piont but the second ones are lame
Nov 3, 2008 at 3:57 pm
no thanks
Nov 3, 2008 at 4:40 pm
The grey ones are on point.
Nov 3, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Not a skateboard kid, but I’m digging the grey pair fa sho.
Nov 3, 2008 at 5:37 pm
The grey colorway is definitely nice.
Nov 3, 2008 at 6:10 pm
not really diggin the shoe itself..but the artwork on the grey joints is on point. the angel wing makes the back panel hot..i wudnt cop em but i appreciate the design
Nov 3, 2008 at 6:51 pm
i thought it was a bud leaf for a second in the insoles
Nov 3, 2008 at 7:05 pm
very dope BJ. keep the designs coming…
Nov 3, 2008 at 9:35 pm
not that great
Nov 5, 2008 at 9:19 am
BJ,- nice work they look cool as hell, you are the man. I want to get some more ink!!!!! later -fredb
Nov 28, 2008 at 1:28 am
BJ,
Man great work, You have come a long way buddy!
Great work and keep them coming….
Dec 8, 2008 at 12:00 pm
i cant wait to cop a pair of the cieros
Feb 26, 2009 at 1:45 pm
bad ass shoe
Mar 5, 2009 at 9:43 am
keep up the good work!! Nice sneakers!