In 2005 a crew in Osaka led by Shinpei Ueno shined a light on the nocturnal artistry of Japanese skateboarding. Through his travels and 15 years crafting the underground video series Lenz, Ueno’s helped to document and spread the quick-footed style and explorations of color and environment that have become a hallmark of his local scene and the Tightbooth’s visual aesthetic.
Born out of necessity, the SB Dunk Low by Tightbooth draws from the feeling and freedom of nights in the streets with a mixed suede and tumbled leather upper with textural overlays that emulate the metal grates they encounter and employ in their after-dark sessions. Key co-branding and subtle pops of orange on the woven labels and sockliner bring the spirit and synergy of Tightbooth’s visual identity to the Dunk Low with multiple reflective areas incorporated throughout the upper.
Available in store at Sparky on 11/11