Who should buy the Nike SB Air Zoom Blazer Low GT
This skate-inspired Nike SB Air Zoom Blazer Low GT could be a great match for you if:
- You are looking for a budget-friendly shoe that provides a great board feel without hurting the feet.
- You want a comfortable shoe that is great not only for skateboarding use but also for casual use.
Style of the Nike SB Air Zoom Blazer Low GT
The Nike SB Air Zoom Blazer Low GT is a low-top skate shoe that features a classic silhouette with a suede and leather upper. On and off the skate court, it looks great when worn with any casual pants, jeans, or shorts.
Notable Features
The Nike SB Air Zoom Blazer Low GT features special removable Velcro heel Nike patches and a removable insole with built-in Nike Zoom unit in the heel.
The tongue label includes the “Grant Taylor” name and there are star-shaped vent perforations below the Swoosh that allow ventilation. The tongue also features a thin elastic strap and an added lace loop in the middle.
History of the Nike SB Air Zoom Blazer Low GT
The Nike Blazer was first released as a basketball shoe in 1972 and worn by basketball superstar George “The Ice Man” Gervin. It has become widely popular that even skateboarders considered it a must-have shoe during the ‘80s skateboard craze.
In 2002, Nike SB was launched as one of the sub-brands of Nike. It was the brand’s second attempt to get into the skateboarding scene which eventually turned into a success. Then formed was the Nike SB Team, which is comprised of professional skateboarders.
One of the Nike SB Team members is Grant Taylor, a professional American skateboarder and a son of former professional skateboarder Thomas Taylor. He began skateboarding at the age of six and started joining competitive skateboarding amateur contests in the early 2000s.
In 2005, the Nike Blazer was re-released in a skate shoe version under the Nike SB sub-brand and named the Nike SB Blazer. It was based on the original Blazer, but with additional features such as the padded collar and Zoom Air insoles.
In 2014, Grant Taylor finally got his signature model from the Nike SB - the Nike SB Air Zoom Blazer Low GT (GT means Grant Taylor). It was a hybrid between two of Taylor’s favorite Nike models, the Blazer Low and the Bruin.
