Sneaker Geeks: 10 of the Best Vacation/Destination Inspired Kicks
Posted by Evan Silver | Jul 10, 2009 The Sneaker Geeks series is back in full effect. In this installment, we will unearth the best kicks inspired by vacation/destinations around the world. Loyal readers will remember the last installment, in which we explored the best kicks with unique cartoon makeups. This time around, we keep things moving for summer time jet-setters and daydreamers alike. Summertime is the season in which those fortunate enough set sails for exotic locales the world over. For the rest of us, the dream of an island paradise and a fresh pair of vacation inspired kicks will have to suffice.
So whether you’re surfing in Cabo or on the couch this summer, let Nice Kicks take you on a global tour with the best vacation/destination inspired sneakers. In this feature, you will find destinations from around the globe emblazoned on some classic kicks. Click here to view 10 of the best vacation-destination sneakers. In case you missed it: |
#10 - Nike Air Force 1 “Philippines”
The Nike Air Force 1 “Philippines” are a tribute to the Republic of the Philippines, and their national hero, Jose Rizal. Rizal, a martyr of the Philippine Revolution is commemorated with these unique forces which feature an icy sole, inside out midsole, and Philippine flag appliqué. These commemorative kicks are sure to snap-necks and warm Pinoy hearts.
Oct 31, 2009 at 12:26 pm
WHAT ABOUT THE CALI SB
Jul 21, 2009 at 7:22 pm
dude, the lanceiros are sick. i need them so bad
Jul 15, 2009 at 3:53 pm
How about the Shanghai’s, London’s, Nagoya’s, Tokyo’s, Cali’s, and Hawaii’s SB’s???
Great lineup though!
Jul 12, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Melbournes represent!
Jul 12, 2009 at 9:45 pm
RETROXIS….yeah, people vacation in the philippines…better believe it…better yet, come see it for yourself…
Jul 12, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Really sucks that nike is not dropping the beijing lows…real tool bags for tricking all of us loyal sb heads.
Jul 12, 2009 at 5:34 am
Shanghai SBs shoulda made the list.
Jul 11, 2009 at 10:56 pm
well i definitely agree the hawaii SBs shud be up there
but i totally disagree with brazils pick
i wud have either chosen the world cup air force
or even the ronaldihno air forces
and of course the brazil AM 95s cud have been used as well!!
any of the world cup stuff cud have been used
the london SBs also cud have been used( although theyre not as wild as the Paris SBs)
Jul 11, 2009 at 8:11 pm
the Nike SB “Hawaii” dunk should have been in there somewhere
Jul 11, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Release a Guam pair!! Miss the motherland!
Jul 11, 2009 at 4:59 pm
yay get a clap Nicekicks for name dropping my hood. Crown Heights kid right here.. this september all you fellas at nicekicks need to make the trip to the parkway..you’ll love it
Jul 11, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Wat about the Berlin Vandals? Even though they weren’t inspired by the flag, they were still fresh.
Jul 11, 2009 at 11:57 am
Beijings <3. They were never a real colorway though, no samples or anything.
Jul 11, 2009 at 9:34 am
Theres no love for US in the forums
We get tourist psh NY gets a lot of tourist on its own so I think that makes a vacation spot
But im feeling the idea
Jul 11, 2009 at 8:40 am
where at he FLOM’s at isn’t that have to deal with destinations
Jul 11, 2009 at 4:57 am
beijing ones ftw
Jul 11, 2009 at 2:43 am
wtf are the SB HAWAii’s @?
Jul 11, 2009 at 1:23 am
Got the Melbourns, want the Amsterdams…
Jul 11, 2009 at 12:53 am
magical_elephant, taiwans are only called taiwans because that is where they released. They are not inspired by the vacation/destination.
Jul 11, 2009 at 12:52 am
magical_elephant, taiwans are only called taiwans because thats where they released. They aren’t inspired by the vacation/destination.
Jul 11, 2009 at 12:51 am
Neezy, Vacation/DESTINATION; Any place can be a destination…..
Jul 10, 2009 at 11:44 pm
finally! not “Philippine” hahaha
Jul 10, 2009 at 11:27 pm
I am very disappointed that Air Force One Taiwan was not one of the top ten…
Jul 10, 2009 at 10:54 pm
no hyperdunks??????????????????????……….,
Jul 10, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Day Of The Dead SB Dunks should have repped Mexico since it is a Mexican holiday.
Jul 10, 2009 at 9:07 pm
damn ya’ll played out the PR’s for those fruity-ass Adidas??
PUERTO RICO OOOHH!
Jul 10, 2009 at 9:07 pm
#7 is not the Brasil flag…???
Jul 10, 2009 at 8:57 pm
no Barbados?
Jul 10, 2009 at 7:40 pm
no Mexico?
Jul 10, 2009 at 7:38 pm
WOW THIS LIST SUCKS!!!!!!!!
Jul 10, 2009 at 7:31 pm
SB HAWAII’S!!!!!!!!
Jul 10, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Guys..I’m sure Nicekicks will include more shoes that was mentioned on next week’s segment of “vacation inspired kicks.”
Jul 10, 2009 at 6:33 pm
the Philippine af1’s are long and gone. I was able to get lucky and pick up a pair a couple years ago when they released. too bad they’re a 7.5! They were actually designed by one of the guys from the HUF camp. I personally think he did an awesome job! Better that the hyperize’s that are dropping.
The Melbourne’s are definitely one of my favs along with the Amsterdam am1’s… sick az!
Jul 10, 2009 at 6:24 pm
wheres the londons
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:59 pm
good looking on the paris dunks… but just a heads up, the beijings are rumored to be a photoshop and that she shoe wont actually release, which sucks because they are easily on of the best of 09
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:37 pm
anyone know where i can cop the philippine ones?
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:04 pm
the paris sb dunks and the amsterdam air max 1s are amazing
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:04 pm
No Joke
You really have to strain to see the print on those beijing dunks
nice touch though & sick CW make for a dope pair of kicks
Jul 10, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Yall forgot about the jamaica air max 95s and all the other countrie air max 95s that came out a couple years ago
Jul 10, 2009 at 4:43 pm
the orange amsterdams are sick!
Jul 10, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Nice Kicks - “get ready for next week’s US roadtrip!”
Thank you for clearing that up, for these knuckleheads asking about US cities, who just don’t seem to understand what you all were doing.
Jul 10, 2009 at 4:28 pm
those brazil AM1s are so sick. I know they aren’t everyones taste but I love em.
Jul 10, 2009 at 4:22 pm
HOW COULD U GUyS FORGET HAWAIIS???
Jul 10, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Nice list but in my honest opinion the list is seriously lacking some solid releases, most of which would of knocked a lot of the sneakers currently on the list off the list…
Jul 10, 2009 at 4:00 pm
i agree wit the other 3 up above….no hawaiis?….. or what about the alohas? cmon matt, hawaii is known for its tourism. everyone and their momma vacationed out there at least once in their life.
Jul 10, 2009 at 3:59 pm
get ready for next week’s US roadtrip!
Jul 10, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Hawaiis?????? i co sign with Sneakerfan93
Jul 10, 2009 at 3:40 pm
WEST INDIES!!
Jul 10, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Wtf?!? Wat about NYC pigeon, Tokyo lows nd mids, hawaii’s??? Some of the shoes on the list shouldn’t even hav made the cut
Jul 10, 2009 at 3:09 pm
PHILIPPINES!
Do ppl really vacation there though? haha.
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:52 pm
PUERTO RICO!!!!!!!
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:45 pm
I remember when lotto had their city edition shoes back in the late 80’s @ the time they sold off of the shelves @ the store I worked at.
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:39 pm
It’s write up like these and the beer colorways one that make Nicekicks the best sneaker sites. Keep up the great work
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:30 pm
BKost - Are you serious? Houston?
Oh yeah, MANY say, “Let’s drop everything and go to HOUSTON for vacation!!!”
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This is not a diss to Houston, because I have family there, so let’s not get it twisted (for those who probably will)… But this post is mainly for sneakers, dedicated to places that are either islands, places in other countries, and/or have a HUGE tourism rate, from foreigners.
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:28 pm
What about them Puerto RICO Retro 1’s???????? MURDER!
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Hawaii SBs should have definitely been up there.
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:14 pm
I wish they made some Dunk SBs for the Philippine, I think AF1’s are over rated :/ thats my opinion
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:13 pm
what about the hawaii sb’s???
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Wtf no good PR forces or the Houston forces? And how did I know those fugly hyped up Paris dunks would be #1?
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:08 pm
pairs dunk u got it right they are #1
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:05 pm
i have a pair of those New Balance 574, would love a pair of the melbournes
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:04 pm
damn, it would be between tha paris low or tha beijing ones .
Jul 10, 2009 at 2:03 pm
love the paris ones